Fear not, businesses are doing everything they can in this economic downturn to entice a sale with knock down prices and bonus incentives. Eith the prospect of finding a bargain weekend away you’ll not only get in the good books but could also save a packet on the pre-recession prices.

Make the most of a Getaway bargain

Stuck for getaway ideas? Here’s 5 popular Valentines getaway destinations:-

• Amsterdam (Netherlands) – is the Dutch capital city of love. With romantic boat tours on over 165 canals, you can sit back and take in some of the 1281 beautiful bridges and tall houses along the waterways. Dine in candle-lit before relaxing at one of the cities many bars and cafes.
• Bath (UK) – Bath is an architecturally elegant city which is listed as a World Heritage site. Though named after the roman bath houses for which it was famous, these days you can only visit the ancient Roman Bath house for historic reasons. Couples can still get into hot water in the Thermae Bath Spa, which offers immersion in Britain’s only naturally heated waters. Massage treatments and the chance to look out over the city from the open air balcony pool are also available.
• Galway (Ireland) – Galway is nicked named Ireland’s cultural heart, and renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, numerous festivals and art galleries. Situated on Ireland’s rugged west coast, it’s a great city for lively couples with traditional live music abound in cosy pubs – perfect for a romantic Irish jig.
• Bruges (Belgium) – Architecturally beautiful, no couple could fail to be impressed by Bruges. Nicknamed “The Venice of the North”, the medieval maze of cobbled streets, canals and squares offers the perfect romantic getaway. This pretty and perfectly preserved example of a medieval settlement is also a haven for choc-o-holics – visit the Choco-Story museum which tells the tale of chocolate with free samples along the tour.
• Istanbul (Turkey) – perhaps not the first city that comes to the minds of amorous couples, nether the less, Turkey’s intoxicating capital has a very romantic side too. An astonishingly beautiful city, spread over seven hills and surrounded by water, take a tour across the mighty Bosphorus, the straits that separate Europe and Asia, then sample a delicious meze platter for two.

If you’re jetting away for a romantic break, why not enhance the experience further by starting your Valentines trip with an overnight airport hotel stay before your flight. With deals on airport hotels and big savings available on airport parking, you could even indulge further by enjoying an airport lounge stay from just £13.50 while waiting for your flight. ]]> http://www.gosimply.com/blog/grab-a-travel-bargain-this-valentines/feed/ 0 http://www.gosimply.com/blog/gosimply-recommended-by-guardian/ http://www.gosimply.com/blog/gosimply-recommended-by-guardian/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:11:24 +0000 Tim http://www.gosimply.com/blog/?p=4228

We always appreciate it whenever a bona fide money-saving expert recommends gosimply.com (by that, we mean money-saving experts that aren’t biased towards companies that “support” his website) – so we’re over the moon that the guardian.co.uk gave us their royal seal of approval in a recent travel write up.

Don't get ripped off. Book in advance to save a packet on airport parking.

In the recent article, “Where to park and not get taken for a ride”, Marc Lockley, writer of guardian.co.uk’s money-saving column, The Negotiator, recommended to his readers that they “keep checking gosimply.com” to find the best available prices for airport car parking.

Marc also noted that we had the best price for Manchester Airport parking, which was a lovely thing to announce, but won’t be a surprise to our loyal customers.

The savviest travellers know that paying standard gate prices at airport car parks is not the best idea when you’re trying to stay within budget. Pre-booking your parking at the airport will not only be easier on your wallet, but guarantee your space, too. Remember also that the sooner you book, the more you’re likely to save.

We’re dedicated to providing travellers with the very best service on all of the products we offer, so next time you want the cheapest airport parking, be sure to take an expert’s advice and book it in advance with gosimply.com.

Here at gosimply.com, we’ve always been aware of the benefits that a relaxing start to your journey can have and we’ve always been keen to provide travellers with as much information as possible for the 100’s of airport parking, airport hotel and airport lounge services available. It’s always nice however when someone else recognises our hard work and the service we provide, as did the ‘Financial Times’ just last week.

Avoid the stress of the airport terminal

In their article, the Financial Times were talking about the various ways in which travellers could lessen the niggles and discomforts that economy flights of 4 hours or more can inflict and, you’ve guessed it, pre-booking an airport lounge was one of those recommendations.

Enjoy The Comfort Of An Airport Lounge

Relax In Style Before Boarding Your Flight

An airport lounge can help you to relax and get into the right frame of mind before you even board the flight. With prices starting from as little as £13.50 per person and inclusive of drinks and snacks, as well as other facilities to help you pass the time in comfort, an airport lounge is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the main terminal building. As the ‘Financial Times’ so kindly pointed out, this is where “Sites such as ‘gosimply.com’ can help”.

So next time you’re planning a journey, whether for business or pleasure, why not plan ahead and rather than dreading the airport experience, look forward to it as a welcome part of the overall journey plan.

The winter weather is due to return with a vengeance this weekend. If you’re flying out for the Christmas period we’ve got a “Plan B” to help you avoid early morning traffic jams or airport terminal mayhem from delayed flights.

Heavy snow disrupts UK airports

Although snow and ice can be festive and fun, it’s a royal pain in the behind when you need to get from A to B. With that in mind we recommend you jetsetters book into one of our warm and cosy airport hotels before your flight.

Great airport hotel savings

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad preparation …If the winter weather does become an issue, you’ll stand a better chance of catching your flight if you’re booked into a hotel that’s located near to the airport terminal. For the latest prices check out our live airport hotel prices*, or follow one of the links* below:

UK Airport hotel and parking packages

If you’re driving to the airport, a combined airport hotel and parking package can cost you little more than airport parking alone!

Grab the right level of Travel Insurance

If there’s one tip we can give you for travelling this christmas, it’s ensuring that your travel insurance covers delay and cancellations due to bad weather. Always check the small print as not all policies cover all losses as a result of weather disruption.

*Prices correct as at 17 December 2010 15:53 ]]> http://www.gosimply.com/blog/avoid-airport-chaos-this-winter-with-our-airport-hotels/feed/ 0 http://www.gosimply.com/blog/gosimply-com-awards-for-airport-parking-october-2010/ http://www.gosimply.com/blog/gosimply-com-awards-for-airport-parking-october-2010/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:58:13 +0000 Casey http://www.gosimply.com/blog/?p=3621 Join us in congratulating our gosimply.com Award-winners for the month of October. Each one of the car parks listed have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing the best customer service possible, so we’re happy to recommend them if you’re looking for a safe, secure location for your vehicle while you’re away.

APH Parking for Birmingham Airport is one of our repeat award-winners, thanks in no small part to their excellent security features like high perimeter fencing and full CCTV coverage.

Our customers consistently give high marks to Sentinel Parking near Leeds Bradford Airport.

If finding a quality airport parking service is important to you, then we urge you to choose one of our award-winners. And remember, it’s not only we here at gosimply.com who think these car parks are great; our ratings are heavily influenced by the reviews we get from customers who have actually used the car parks.

So without further ado, join us in congratulating our September winners:

Highwayman Parking near Cardiff Airport is just one of our award-winners for August.

But it’s not only us who say these car parks are worthy of your attention whenever you’re searching for great airport parking. Our awards are heavily influenced by the reviews we’ve received from our previous customers; people who have actually used the car parks they’re reviewing. Who better to give you an honest opinion of the service provided?

So join us, please, in commending the winners for the month of August:

The Crafty Traveller at the Mail Online wrote a terrific article last week giving tips on how to keep your holiday costs down.  Lo and behold, gosimply.com was singled out for having “loads of revealing customer reviews”.  When recommending airport parking price comparison services, the author also praised gosimply as “one of the best“, and said we were a great source for valet parking services to boot.

Then, just as our smiles about that glowing review began to fade a bit, along came a piece on the Mirror.co.uk website titled “20 ways to cut the cost of your holiday“.   Number 4 included a recommendation for travellers to visit gosimply.com to search for the best on and off-site airport parking deals at UK airports.

It always means a lot to us when we receive these kinds of kudos, because they confirm for us that we’re doing things right, and that we’re helping thousands of customers save money on not only their airport parking, but airport hotels, lounges, travel insurance and car hire too.

We’ve always believed it, and the national press continue to agree – smart people gosimply.

Congratulations, therefore, are in order for the following car parks for their award-winning commitment to excellence:

Join us in congratulating the following car parks for their award-winning commitment to excellence: