AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Debt, Money · September 9, 2017

Credit Card Companies – Please Stop Increasing Credit Limits Automatically

I have credit cards that I use regularly. I do my day to day spending on them, paying them off in full each month and earning some sort of reward on each of them – points that I can convert into anything from days out to holidays.

I never get to the limit on these credit cards – there is enough room on them to cover six month’s groceries and petrol but I would never need that much credit although it’s nice to know it’s there in case of an emergency.

But, every six to twelve months without fail I get notifications through to let me know my credit limit has been increased – but not to worry, I don’t need to do anything, the extra funds are there to use straight away.

But, I didn’t ask for these credit limit increases. I didn’t need access to the extra funds and if the credit card provider had asked me if I’d like my limit increased I would have declined.

You see, having been in a huge amount of debt before, I know how easy it is to spend money if you have it available to you – regardless of whether that money is yours or not and regardless of how long it will take you to pay it back. I know that if the temptation is there and you have a need for money – or for that new dress, night out or weekend away – then it’s so easy to spend that money once you have access to it.

And that is what the credit card providers are hoping. That I’ll go and spend those few thousand pounds on a new car, a big holiday or fitted bedroom furniture – purely because it’s there.

They’ll usually throw in a shiny offer like no interest for 18 or 24 months to make spending that money seem even more tempting and to make it seem like you’d be a fool not to take them up on it.

But, I’d rather have a credit limit that I am comfortable with, one that is just a little more than I need each month – enough to cover the car breaking down, the dishwasher dying or the cat needing an emergency trip to the vets. I would rather not have the temptation of thousands of pounds accesible at my finger tips.

Also, when you apply for a mortgage, loan or other major financial commitment your credit report shows how much unsecured debt you have access to. So, regardless of whether you are using the £20k limit you have across four different credit cards, if you wanted to go on a spending spree and blow the lot – you could. And that makes you more of a financial risk than someone with a £5k limit on one card. This is something I always bare in mind as long term financial stability is so important.

So, credit card companies. Please stop increasing my credit limit – and the credit limits of so many other people without asking us first. It’s not good for us, the temptation is too big and it will take us too long to pay that money back. We’ll ask you if we need an increase and until then let us use the card, make our payments and enjoy the things we buy – on a credit limit that is within our means to pay back and isn’t going to be a weight around our neck for years to come.

Credit Card Companies - Please Stop Increasing Credit Limits Automatically

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