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London 2012: 6 Tips for Saving Money at the Olympics
If you’re heading to London for the Summer Games, it was expensive enough just getting your airfare, tickets and lodging. So once you’re in the Motherland, there are a number of ways you can enjoy the Olympics without digging too …
The Movement to Ban McDonald’s, Coca-Cola From the London Olympics
Junk food giants McDonald’s and Coca-Cola could find themselves left at the starting blocks after the London Assembly voted to call for a ban on Olympic sponsors that produce high calorie food and beverages.
London’s Olympics Won’t Deliver Economic Gold
With the start of the London Summer Olympics drawing ever nearer, some Londoners are wondering if the whole thing is worth the hassle — or the cost. They’ve got good reasons to worry.
Summer Olympics 2012: How to Stay in London for $15 a Night
With the average cost of 2012 Olympics packages (including tickets, airfare and lodging) pushing $10,000 for the events that haven’t sold out yet, you may be surprised to know that you can still get lodging in London for as …
London 2012: Businesses Promise Not to Gouge Tourists During Olympics
When the greatest show on earth heads to one of the world’s most expensive cities, it goes without saying that more than a few credit cards will be working overtime. But for the brave souls who are heading to London this …
Going to the 2012 London Olympics? Better Be Preparing
Britain may end up being the most popular vacation destination this summer, and there’s no bigger event happening in the U.K. this year than the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. While it’s still months away, if you’re not actively …
It’s a Deal: £1 Hotel Rooms in London
The Hoxton Hotel in London periodically offers rooms for just £1, and the next sale starts January 21 at 12 p.m. London time (7 a.m. EST). At that time, 500 rooms will be offered for £1 per night for reservations between February 1 and April 30, 2010, and another 500 rooms will be offered for £29 (about $47). More details here.
It’s a Deal: Flights to Europe from $334
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has a sale for flights to Europe, starting at $167 each way (from Boston to London or Manchester, England). Flights are also available for higher fares from New York, Chicago, and Orlando to various major cities in Europe.
It’s a Deal: £1 Hotel Rooms in London
The Hoxton Hotel in London periodically offers rooms for just £1, and the next sale starts tomorrow, October 1, at 12 p.m. London time (7 a.m. EST). At that time, 500 rooms will be offered for £1 per night for reservations between November 1 and January 31, 2010, and another 500 rooms will be offered for £29 (about $47). More details here.