Cheap Pocket Sized Travel Translator - Pre-order from IWOOT for £39.99 now!

It’s been over a week since the clocks went forward and although we unfortunately lost an hours worth of sleep, the evenings are now brighter and British Summer Time has begun. That can only mean that, if we’re lucky enough, our summer holiday abroad isn’t too far away.

Let’s face it, here in the UK we don’t really have what you would call a “proper” summer. It only has to reach about 18 degrees before us Brits are trying to catch some rays on a sun-lounger in the garden and we’ll happily drive around with the top down on a fairly cloudy day.

That’s probably why we look forward to holidays abroad so much; sun, sea, sand and all the cocktails in the world. What is there not to love? Language barriers, that’s what!

There’s nothing worse than making an absolute fool out of yourself in a foreign country by telling someone you love them when you were actually trying to ask for directions to the nearest toilet. That’s where the new Pocket Sized Travel Translator from IWantOneOfThose.com comes in.

The Travel Translator is a nifty little gadget that holds 8400 common phrases in 12 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin and Sweedish.

The phrases have been sorted into eight categories, so you can quickly and easily find the translation for what you are trying to say. The categories are:

• Emergency and Medicine
• Shopping and Entertainment
• Sight Seeing
• Immigration and Directions
• Restaurants
• General Speech
• Transport
• Hotel and Accommodation

You can hook up a pair of headphones to the gizmo and once you’ve heard the translation, you can have a go at saying it to whoever you’re trying to talk to. Alternatively, if that idea scares the life out of you, you can select the “voice” setting and the Travel Translator will speak for you.

The Travel Translator also doubles up as an alarm clock and comes with batteries and a case for protection. If you’re one of these shameless people who will speak louder and more slowly in an attempt to overcome a language barrier, you really should think about purchasing a Pocket Sized Travel Translator from IWantOneOfThose.com

You can pre-order a cheap Pocket Sized Travel Translator for just £39.99 from IWantOneOfThose.com today!

Cheap Ministry of Sound Crash Pad Tent - £49.99 from Blacks

Spring has finally arrived after the usual winter freeze and it’s at least a little warmer than it has been. It’s almost that time of year again when we can start looking forward to many music festivals and the annual family camping holiday to Butlins (or somewhere more exotic, if you’re lucky) and if one thing’s for sure, you’ll need a tent for both occasions!

Sometimes it’s a bit pointless spending a lot on a tent, because there are plenty of good qualioty tents available at low prices and if it is ruined for some reason you won’t feel as bad.

Camping is great fun, but you should resist splashing out on a tent to sleep in. As long as it provides coverage and it has a zip-up door of some description, it’ll do just fine! We’ve been on the hunt for some of the best places to look online for cheap tents.

Now when we say cheap, we’re not referring to the £5 tent you saw in the clearance section of your local charity shop. You should expect to pay around £50 for a decent tent and that should ensure that it’s at least still there when you wake up in the morning instead of blowing away down the hill of some holiday park.

Blacks is a well known outdoor clothing and camping equipment retailer and right now there’s up to 20% off online on selected tents. You can buy a Ministry Of Sound Crash Pad 2 Man Tent for just £49.99 at Blacks, which is a cheap ideal tent for any Glastonbury goer.

Although Blacks have a range of affordable tents on their website, Argos is slightly cheaper. A Two Person Dome Tent from Argos will set you back just £12.99 or you could opt for the Lichfield Navaho 4 Person Tent for £29.99 if you’re looking to squeeze more of you in!

If you need to fit your whole family inside one tent, Littlewoods offer 6-10 person tents at very low prices and there is even a sale on right now. You can get a Gelert “Cadiz” 6 Man Tent for £115.00 and no more from Littlewoods or choose from the other large tents in their range.

Other stores I would recommend when searching for cheap tents are SimplyHike.co.uk and John Lewis.

Happy Camping!

Atlantic Reach Newquay - Cheap Accommodation with Blue Chip Vacations

Blue Chip Vacations is an ideal website to visit if you’re searching for cheap holidays or family breaks to the Devon, Cornwall or Somerset area. There are always some fantastic bargains to be had and some great deals on self catering accommodation in beautiful locations.

The latest promotion offers customers up to 25% off selected family breaks and last minute Easter holidays.

You’ll need to use the promotional code ‘SAVE25′ when you book your Easter holiday online with Blue Chip Vacations and then you can sit back and relax knowing that you’ve got a cheap and lovely break to look forward to!

If you need a last minute deal for a break away this Easter, book online before April 3rd with Blue Chip Vacations and save up to 25% on selected destinations.

Cheap Power Plate My3 - £1495 from John Lewis

Power Plate gym machinery uses the principles of Acceleration Training to stimulate the body’s natural responses to vibration, because when the plate vibrates and moves you are forced to perform a reflex action which works the muscles effectively.

The Power Plate My3 is one of the more affordable models from the Power Plate range and can provide a quick and effective work out for all fitness levels.

To give you a rough idea of how brilliant the Power Plate My3 is, a 10 minute sessions is equivalent to about 60 minutes of normal exercise and you’ll only have to do this a few times a week to start seeing results.

Not only does the Power Plate My3 offer an intense workout, it also features relaxation and massage options and can help improve strength and flexibility. It will also reduce the appearance and development of dreaded cellulite and can tone and sculpt your muscles to give you a firmer appearance all over.

The Power Plate My3 is really a whole gym in one single machine, as you can sit, stand or lie down on the vibration plate whilst doing weights, sit ups, stretches or any other exercises and a control button on the bottom of the machine makes it easy to repeat or stop functions even in the most awkward of positions.

The affordable Power Plate My3 is so compact that it will fit in virtually any room or small space, so you don’t need a separate room dedicated to your gym equipment; the corner of your bedroom or lounge would do just nicely!

One of the cheapest places to buy a Power Plate My3 is John Lewis.

You can buy a cheap Power Plate My3 for £1,495 in Silver or Black from John Lewis and be on your way to better fitness in no time!

You can also purchase a cheap Power Pack Accessories Pack for £171 from John Lewis to maximize the effects of your Power Plate My3.

Hot Deals and Special Offers - Cheap Fares at P & O Ferries Online

P & O Ferries is a popular choice for cruises and ship travel, probably due to the bargains and cheap fares available.

At the moment, you can get 2 for 1 on selected Mini Cruises with P & O Ferries from Hull to Amsterdam or Portsmouth to Spain.

You could even take a day trip to France (Dover to Calais) from just £25 Return with P & O Ferries and season tickets aren’t too pricey either!

If you’re planning a trip or holiday for the near future, why don’t you see if P & O Ferries could be an option for your travel?

When you shop online with P & O Ferries, you can often get exclusive web deals and most prices include taxes which is a bonus!

Visit the P & O Ferries website now for more special offers, bargains, deals and information on tickets.

Warner Leisure Hotels Easter Weekend Break

If you’re planning to take a short break over the Easter Weekend and Bank Holiday, you might want to consider booking a stay with Warner Leisure Hotels.

Book an Easter Weekend Break for the 10th April 2009 and Warner Leisure Hotels will offer you a free £25 voucher to spend on-site during your visit.

You must book your Easter Weekend Break (for the 10th April 2009) before Tuesday 31st March in order to receive your £25 on-site spend voucher when you check-in.

You’ll also need to enter the promotional code ‘88WG9′ when you book your weekend Easter break to get your free voucher.

As always, terms and conditions apply so check online to see which properties are participating.

You know you deserve a break, so book online with Warner Leisure Hotels now and get the very best from this top offer!

The Hydrotherapy Pool at Whittlebury Hall Hotel - The Day Spa

The Whittlebury Hall Day Spa and Leisure Club is a slice of luxury tucked away in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, adjacent to the world-famous Silverstone race track.

The Day Spa at the Whittlebury Hall Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind and I’m lucky enough to be speaking from experience, as I recently made a trip to Towcester to see what all the fuss was about!

The Day Spa has a vast range of amenities that aren’t to be missed, including a large Hydrotherapy Pool (the biggest I’ve ever seen!) surrounded by various facilities that make up the Heat and Ice experience.

The Heat and Ice experience is all about exposing your body to changes in temperature to provoke different sensations and to help cleanse your pores. The facilities include Experience Showers, Sanarium, Caldarium hot room, salt Steam Room, crystal Steam Room, Sauna and an Ice Cave and Bucket Shower (not for the faint hearted)!

The Hydrotherapy Pool is the ultimate jacuzzi experience, with multiple “pods” boasting different whirpool and jet effects.

Unforgettable treatments are available from the Whittlebury Hall Day Spa such as sensory massages, a range of facials, hot stones therapy, reflexology and luxury manicures… to name just a few!

The Day Spa uses only the best beauty therapy products for treatments; leading brands Elemis and Espa make all body treatments a truly sensational experience and Jessica provides quality products for the hands and feet.

If you opt for a Make Up Application at The Day Spa, you’ll be lucky enough to experience beautiful Jane Iredale products which are available for purchase from the beauty therapy shop (as are the Elemis and Espa ranges).

If you want pampering from head to toe, you can book in to the Hair Studio for a cut, colour or just a shampoo if you fancy!

On arrival to The Day Spa at the Whittlebury Hall Hotel, you will be provided with a robe, towel and slippers and complimentary fresh fruit and iced water are provided throughout the day.You can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the Terrace Cafe and a tempting range of smoothies and drinks are also readily available.

The Leisure Club is also kitted out with some fantastic facilities such as a 19m swimming pool with bubble jets, a Cybex Gymnasium and a Dance/Aerobics Studio.

The Whittlebury Hall Day Spa has a stunning Roman inspired decor which doesn’t fail to impress. The high ceilings are painted powder blue with fluffy white clouds whilst flaming torches, columns, statues, murals and a gorgeous stone staircase also compliment the Roman theme.

The building itself is fairly modern and The Day Spa had a £4 million revamp not so long ago, so I promise you won’t be disappointed.

The Day Spa doesn’t have to be a one-day affair. In fact, to really make the most of everything the stunning Spa has to offer, why not book one of the 211 spacious en suite bedrooms in the Whittlebury Hall Hotel for a whole weekend of relaxation, indulgence and rejuvenation.

The Whittlebury Hall Hotel even has a range or club rooms, suites and a management training centre for all your business requirements and with an idyllic setting, friendly staff and extravagant facilities there’s no reason not to give the Whittlebury Hall Hotel a try.

You can book a stay at the 4* Whittlebury Hall Hotel from £99 per room at Lastminute.com.

Visit the Whittlebury Hall Hotel website for more information and for top quality packages and indulgence days!

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2-for-1 Virgin Experience Days

If you are struggling with what to get your mum this Mother’s Day, then an experience day is an ideal solution.

Right now, Virgin Experience Days are offering 2-1 on a selected range of pampering deals. Currently there are 4 fantastic 2-for-1 special offers which would make perfect Mother’s Day presents:

1. 2-for-1 Leighton Denny’s Immaculate Manicure Spa Day - £45 - You will both get an award winning Immaculate Manicure (a 60-minute treatment) and full use of the health club facilities for just £45. The Immaculate Manicure exfoliates, nourishes and protects your hands and nails from day-to-day wear and tear, and your nails are painted with long-lasting, chip-resistant nail polish. The club facilities include the sauna, pool, spa and steam rooms that refresh both body and mind. And you can get all this for just £45 for two!
2. 2-for-1 Leighton Denny’s Pristine Pedicure Spa Day - £48 - Bring back to life your tired-out feet with a Pristine Pedicure, that will rejuvenate even the most worn out tootsies! The pedicure takes up to 1 hour and 10 minutes, after which you again have full access to their spa facilities, including sauna, pool, spa and steam rooms. Get all this for just £48 for two!
3. 2-for-1 Spa Day including Hair Cut and Finish - £49 - Once again you get full, unlimited access to their spa facilities, this time with a professional hair cut, finish and signature conditioning treatment from an experienced stylist. This costs just £49 for two!
4. 2-for-1 Mini Pamper Day at Bannatyne’s Sensory Spa - £59 - An ideal treat for anyone who wishes to relax and unwind, the Mini Pamper Day includes a 30 minute deep tissue massage and a 15 minute scalp massage, as well as full access to their spa facilities. This costs just £59 for two!

For full details, including spa locations and terms and conditions, please check the Virgin Experience Days website.

Make sure you treat your mum to something extra special this Mother’s Day, and with Virgin’s cheap Experience Days, it means there is enough left over for a bottle of bubbly, too!

DFDS Seaways 25% Off Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways had such great success with their last 2 for 1 Mini Cruise special offer that they have come up with yet another fantastic Mini Cruise offer you simply cannot resist!

This time they are offering a massive 25% discount on their Mini Cruises, covering both of their routes; Newcastle - Amsterdam and Harwich - Esbjerg. And are available to book now!

Mini Cruises are a cheap and easy way to escape for a couple of days, whether it’s simply to take time out of work, or to treat someone to a special, romantic mini-break. Both trips include 2 nights on-board ship in an en suite cabin, with the facility to upgrade and book meals at the time of booking…easy-peasy!

Take time out this Spring to enjoy the sights that Amsterdam and Esbjerg have to offer, and with prices starting at just £52 per person, this Mini Cruise definitely comes without typical cruise prices! Book now at DFDSSeaways.co.uk

Reduced - North Face Nuptse Jacket!

The desire to explore one’s own country is becoming more popular as more of us Brits chose to stay at home during the holidays.

Preparing ourselves for our unpredictable weather is never easy, but we can always rely on North Face to provide protective jackets for all likely (or unlikely) weather conditions.

North Face jackets are the most reliable protective jackets, available in varying strengths or functions such as water-proof, wind-proof, weight, durability and breathability.

And now there has never been a better time to make sure you have a North Face jacket on stand-by, with Blacks.co.uk offering vast savings up to as much as £80 off!

In really simple terms, there are three main types of North Face jackets. Firstly, you have the traditional Nuptse bomber style jacket, which has a down fill and is ideal for extreme weather conditions (I’m thinking this would have been rather useful a couple of weeks back, dammit…)Right now, Blacks have reduced North Face Nuptse jackets for men and women by £20, now on sale for just £129.99

Then you have the more performance jackets which have a good level of wind/waterproof-ness and breathability. These jackets are highly suited to outdoor activities, from biking to hiking, as they are reasonably lightweight and will provide a high amount of weather protection. Right now Blacks are offering a massive £80 off this Men’s Condor 3 in 1 Jacket, now £149.99, and £30 off this Women’s Valkyrie Jacket, now £139.99

Finally, you have lightweight rain jackets, which provide excellent levels of waterproof-ness and act as a wind barrier, but do not necessarily provide much warmth; perfect for layering up. Women will love this bright pink reduced Venture Jacket, now £79.99, whilst men will equally love this reduced Upland Jacket, now just £84.99

As well as massive savings on North Face jackets, Blacks also have savings on other North Face products, including the Surge Daysack, Women’s Coopers Hill Running Shoes and the Women’s Summit Thunder Vest.

So head over to the Blacks website, and start saving with their reduced North Face collection.