Travel pick of the week (September 5th)
The economy is in negative growth, which is in turn expected to lead to a rise in crime - and that's not to mention that it's been the 'least sunny' August ever recorded, according to the Met Office. Need to escape?
If you've got some spare pounds in your pocket from scrimping and saving all summer, take a look at the offers pages of budget airlines.
Despite rising fuel costs, cheap flights still abound as airlines compete to ensnare customers before the economic chill really sets in.
It's possible to find flight and airport deal with airlines such as EasyJet, which offers flights plus two nights in a hotel in many destinations for between £60 and £100 to the Algarve, Prague, Barcelona and Venice.
You'd be hard pressed to find a less expensive sunny weekend abroad.
My top pick of recent travel offers to Vienna by lastminute.com.
They offer return flights and two nights in a three-star hotel for around £200 - the perfect mini-break to make sure you're fresh for the new term!
You could do it for less by comparing prices at skyscanner.net and booking a hostel rather than taking a hotel deal. Shop around to find your perfect deal.
