Saving Money

Saving Money on London Luxuries
London is a fantastic city full of choice when it comes to things to do, with some of the World’s most famous tourist attractions, greatest hotels and best restaurants. London is a very popular and busy place to visit, as well as being a very affluent area, and the prices can sometimes certainly reflect the popularity and often be beyond budget for a day tripper. This can be especially true if you are looking to fill your day with a couple of attractions and a meal or two, some shopping and maybe even some pampering.

There is however usually a way to get reduced price entry to some of the more historical attractions. Often when shopping in some of the ‘Metro’ supermarkets around town there will be discount vouchers by the till to look out for. The cashiers don’t always readily hand these out so if you see the vouchers, ask if you’re entitled to one. Offers in the past have included 2 for 1 entry to the London Dungeon, so are worth looking out for. There are also offers available through Southern Rail and many other transport providers when you combine your travel ticket with a visit to an attraction.

If you’re looking for something a bit more exciting, the best way to plan ahead to save money and to guarantee you will have a table/gain discounted entry however is the relatively new on line Daily deals concept. London is the most popular city for such special offers, as there are so many restaurants, retailers and service establishments looking to attract tourists, many have turned to this new consumer friendly way of marketing.

For just 5 minutes of your internet time, you can subscribe to a site like Kelkoo Select Offers for free. Once signed up, you will receive a short daily email letting you know what the special offer of the day is, which is available for one day only and will be focussed on the London area. If you choose to purchase the deal of the day, you will receive a voucher. You can then use the voucher to book your table or appointment as soon as you are ready to and whenever you plan to visit London.

Many of the establishments offering discounts are high end or boutique and are usually exclusive, which means without subscribing to the daily email you would never know about the offers. Some past deals on Kelkoo Select have included:

- Half price tickets to see Blood Brothers at Phoenix Theatre in the West End, with the best available seats
- A two for one deal on a Sushi rolling master class at Yo! Sushi
- 63% off an hour long floatation tank session
- A special guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre for £10
- A one to one skating lesson with the popular TV show’s Dancing on Ice trainer
- 50% off a Segway tour for 2

So as you can see, it’s a small trade off for your email address and 5 minutes of your time as you will have the opportunity to save huge amounts of money and perhaps combine your trip with a restaurant meal rather than just popping in to the nearest fast food outlet. Not only is it a great idea to sign up to the site to save money, but it’s also a clever way to find inspiration for making sure your trip to London gives you something to remember.