Timeshare owners heading abroad have been advised to take both cash and plastic with them.

Sarah Munro, head of Post Office Travel Services, explained that carrying cash around will help with things like paying for taxis and drinks, while in many destinations it will be needed to buy goods. Read more

Timeshare owners do not have to spend considerable sums of money if they want to head on a trip to the capital of Japan.

Many English people believe that when they go to Tokyo it will be an expensive trip, but this is not the case, according to Reiko Tani, director for City Sales at the Tourism Division in the Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs of Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Read more

Timeshare owners have been advised to do their research before heading off on holiday to find out whether or not they need vaccinations.

Dr Peter Swinyard, chairman of the family doctor association, noted that many of the vaccines that are recommended before heading to certain countries are normally available on the NHS. Read more

New York offers timeshare owners a great Christmas shopping trip and can still provide decent value for holidaymakers.

The third annual Christmas Shopping Guide by Post Office Travel Services revealed that British shoppers can save as much as 25 per cent on purchases by heading to New York when compared to London. Read more

Timeshare owners will most likely be thinking about where to make their Christmas purchases and it has been said that Prague has much to offer.

Indeed, according to Post Office Travel Services, the Czech Republic capital is the cheapest destination for Christmas shopping. Read more

Timeshare owners looking to beat the narrowing euro-pound exchange rate have been advised to do their own research online before heading off.

Peter Harrison, travel money expert at moneysupermarket.com, pointed out that with many retailers now offering zero per cent commission, there is more focus on the exchange rates offered. Read more

Destinations such as Croatia will increase in popularity with holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, it has been stated.

Sarah Munro, head of travel services at the Post Office, said the country has been increasing in popularity for a while now and is one of the fastest growing currencies at her organisation. Read more

For timeshare owners looking to cut costs on their travels this year, Bulgaria has topped the annual Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Services along with Turkey and Croatia.

At approximately £42 for 10 holiday items Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort was 2-and-a-half times than the most expensive destination surveyed Antigua. Read more