30 JANUARY 2012 – A new user poll carried out by leading money-saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week shows that Brits still consider flowers to be the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift.

The website regularly polls users on a range of retail issues, and the new Valentine’s Day survey revealed that 40% of people still consider flowers the top romantic gift. Second in the survey results with 34% was jewellery, but a cheerless 9% admitted they don’t think anything is needed as a gift on Valentine’s Day. 

The ten most popular Valentine’s Day presents according to the voucher codes site poll: 1. Flowers. 2. Jewellery. 3. Nothing. 4. Chocolates. 5. Champagne. 6. Lingerie. 7. Teddy bear. 8. Simple card. 9. Perfume. 10. CD.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available. 

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

06 FEBRUARY 2012 – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the leading money-saving website home to deals for more than 800 stores, has conducted a new poll into the spending habits of British consumers. The research showed that one in four Brits don’t know how much money their partner brings home each month.

The poll’s results showed that 27.25% of Brits who took part in the poll has no knowledge at all of what their partner’s salary is. Furthermore the survey found that twice as many women as men have their own private bank accounts in which to keep money hidden – 8% of women compared with 4% of male respondents.

The DiscountVouchers.co.uk poll also asked about whether people have lied about what they pay for new outfits, with 43% of women saying that they have compared with 17% of men. The main motivation behind this was reported to be a guilty conscience.

The voucher codes specialist commissioned the research to gauge spending habits among UK consumers, and also found that 4 in 10 Brits often open and read their loved one’s bank and credit card statements. 10% however said that they never even bother opening or reading even their own credit card and bank statements.

Psychologist Dr Penny Goldsbrough says: “This kind of behaviour is more commonplace than most people think, and it’s typically in the sort of people who have low self-esteem and a fear of the unknown. In addition not trusting a partner means indulging in habits like opening partners’ bank statements and having personal, private bank accounts in which to keep money away from a loved one.”

Dr Goldsbrough goes on: “Many women replicate their mother’s behaviour in being secretive about their finances, it is a maternal trait. However we do also see a standard level of guilt about spending money in most people – yet being a spendthrift is nonetheless a common human trait.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk helps Brits to save using money off vouchers for more than 800 of the country’s most famous on and offline retailers.

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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

Online price comparator sees UK tourists heading for sunshine breaks rather than ski trips this February

2 FEBRUARY 2012 – Brits are looking for warm weather breaks this February half term rather than ski trips, according to Comparecarhire.co.uk. The online car hire price comparison specialist has seen a spike in bookings for warmer places over the past few weeks.

Comparecarhire.co.uk says that people are comparing and then booking rental deals in hotter destinations this February, with places like Portugal, Spain, Greece and Miami the most popular. This time last year travellers and tourists were taking half term breaks in places such as the UK and Switzerland.

Andy Hemmington, spokesperson for Comparecarhire.co.uk, says: “February sometimes means trips to the coast or to ski resorts, but this year’s cold winter and snowy weather has seen Brits booking trips to the sunshine instead. We know that people’s budgets are still tight but good value car hire can be had through comparing deals online.”

“One good way to save money on rentals is to think about booking a deal which you pick up downtown in your destination rather than on arrival at the airport.”

Brits travelling to the sun this half term can source hire deals from just £3 a day on Comparecarhire.co.uk. The site also offers deals like one week’s car hire from Malaga Airport from £3* per day, from £4* per day at Faro, from £9* per day in Crete, and from £14* per day at Miami Airport. 

Comparecarhire.co.uk is one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK, allowing users to compare car hire prices for over 40 suppliers in 15,000 locations worldwide including Spain, Portugal and Greece, with pick up locations for car hire Malaga deals and car hire Murcia bookings.

To check the latest deals visit www.comparecarhire.co.uk.

*Prices based on a one week rental from 11th February 2012 and are subject to change.

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About Comparecarhire.co.uk

Since being bought and operated by Broody Media Ltd in 2004, comparecarhire.co.uk has become one of the leading car hire comparison websites in the UK. Today we offer car hire from over 40 rental suppliers in over 15,000 locations worldwide! In 2011 we also launched our mobile product enabling our customers to now search and book on their mobiles with apps for Apple and Android also available.

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Top brands on a budget from famous name stores thanks to voucher codes specialist

03 February 2012 – Bringing a winter and spring wardrobe up to date can be done while watching the pennies thanks to the latest deals sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The leading voucher codes site, which offers savings at 800 stores, is this week offering new deals for money off at New Look, Boden and White Stuff.

New fashions from one of the most popular outlets on the UK high street can now be more affordable thanks to the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk, with offers redeemable at New Look. The site is this week offering New Look discount code choices which shoppers can use to get great value like men’s knitwear now £10.

More top brand clothing from popular store Boden is also available on a budget through using the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals this week. The site is offering shoppers great value thanks to new Boden vouchers which offer 15% off plus free delivery and returns and also clearance savings at Boden.

Other great value winter and spring clothing is available on a budget this week in the new choice of DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals, with top store White Stuff on show. Shoppers can get kitted out with jeans, jumpers and more thanks to deals like knitwear from just £22, trousers from just £22 and scarves from only £9 at White Stuff.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Shoppers all over the country continue to look for new clothing items on a budget and we are able to help them make the most of their money. Savings at top UK fashion stores this week are ideal for people who need new coats, jackets, jumpers and the like for the spring season.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

Media Contact

Oliver Jones

press@discountvouchers.co.uk

As we move into the business end of the Football season a clear betting market has been established. Manchester rivals United and City dominate the betting and it is City that have moved to being the odds on (1/2) favourites after United (7/4) could only draw away at Chelsea on Sunday. The bookies only realistically see Tottenham Hotspur as being the only credible alternative to either Manchester United or Man City, and they are a best priced 16/1 with bet365 to catch them both and win the Premier League.

Bets.co.uk Football analyst Paul Speakman says “With the top three sides pulling clear from their league rivals, punters still have an opportunity to take advantage of generous bookies offers and place a free bet on the outcome on the Premier League”.

“There are several betting markets available on the Premier League. We also promote free bet offers on the top goalscorer, who will finish in the top four and which sides will be relegated”.

Bets.co.uk Top 5 Football Betting Markets

-          To Win Premier League Title: Man Utd, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur are shortest odds to win the Premier League this year.

-          To Be Relegated From Premier League: Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Wolves and QPR are the sides that the bookies feel could be going down.

-          Premier League Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie, Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Demba Ba continue to have their odds shortened by most bookmakers.

-          To Finish Top Four in Premier League: Both Manchester clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle are the featured teams in this market.

-          Euro 2012: Even though it’s at the end of the current Football season, manky UK bookmakers are already offering free bets on Euro 2012.

Bets.co.uk compares the latest betting offers from the major bookmakers. At the time of writing, customers can get free bets of up to £200 from trusted bookies. The free bets can be placed on a variety of sports. Football is the most popular choice, closely followed by Horse Racing. Other sports available are Golf, Cricket, Motor Racing and Tennis.

To compare the latest bookies offers from bet365, William Hill, Sky Bet and a range of other bookmakers, visit Bets.co.uk

Online car hire comparator releases list of best places to enjoy a rental car getaway this Valentine’s Day

27 JANUARY 2012 – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and many UK couples are booking up car hire for a romantic escape somewhere different. The award-winning car hire website Carrentals.co.uk has released its list of the most romantic places to enjoy a drive this February.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “At this time of year our site typically enjoys a spike in traffic as Brits look to get away for a romantic Valentine’s Day break.”

“People seem to be booking different locations this year, and moving away from the established and traditional city breaks. Renting a car lets them enjoy the local culture and scenery, so we’ve put together five top romantic driving locations for this year’s Valentine’s Day”. 

Carrentals.co.uk’s Top 5 Romantic Driving Locations –

1. Amalfi Coast, Italy – Italy’s Amalfi Coast offers up a scenic stretch of coastline between Sorrento and Salerno, populated with ports, great views and a raft of find quality romantic restaurants.

2. Champagne, France – France’s Champagne Route, a 220 kilometre route which winds through vineyards and beautiful countryside, is one of the most romantic drives in France. 

3. West Coast of Scotland – Perhaps the most stunning drive in the UK, the coastline along the West Coast of Scotland and the roads up through Argyllshire are a memorable drive. Great scenery, wide open spaces and ancient castles are all on offer.

4. Seville, Spain – Seville in Andalusia offers up white washed villages and orange groves aplenty as well as the secret gardens of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the Guadalquivir River.

5. Romantic Road, Germany– Bavaria’s Romantic Road takes in the many great sights of Baden-Württemberg and visiting couples can expect to stop off at picturesque villages, historic churches, castles, romantic hotels and more besides.

Carrentals.co.uk is the UK’s leading car hire comparison site providing cheap car hire in over 15,000 locations worldwide including Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, with pick up locations including car hire Faro offers and car hire Faro Airport deals.

To compare the latest car hire deals for a Valentine’s Day getaway visit www.carrentals.co.uk. 

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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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Better value for money locations seeing spike in demand for car hire reports online rental bookings specialist

23 JANUARY 2012 – Destinations in Eastern Europe are more popular than ever this Valentine’s Day says car hire website eRentals.co.uk. The online specialist has seen increased demand for romantic getaway rental bookings in places throughout Eastern Europe this year.

eRentals.co.uk has seen a raft of bookings via its site for destinations like Sofia in Bulgaria, Prague in the Czech Republic, Bratislava in Slovakia and Krakow in Poland. Brits are looking for the best value for money possible on their romantic Valentine’s Day trips this year.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, says: “All the usual suspects are present, with romantic locations in France still seeing plenty of car hire bookings this Valentine’s Day However we’ve seen a marked rise in bookings for places in Eastern Europe too, as people take advantage of cheap air fares and budget accommodation to enjoy a romantic break.”

“People are also taking romantic ski trips in Eastern Europe, thanks to it just being a cheaper destination where they can get more for their money. Saving money on a hire car is a good way to maximise a budget and explore a new place.”

This week the eRentals.co.uk website is home to bargain hire deals from top name suppliers, with offers on show such as three days hire from Sofia airport for £20, Krakow airport for £40 and Budapest airport from £40. This Valentine’s Day eRentals.co.uk has also seen increased demand for rental car bookings in Faro, Malta and Bordeaux.

Briony went on: “People can get online this Valentine’s Day and find themselves some outstanding value rental deals in unusual places for a romantic break with a difference this year.”  

eRentals.co.uk is a specialist car hire company, providing cheap car hire in over 12,000 locations around the World.  Committed to finding its customers the best prices, eRentals.co.uk offers a quick and easy search of the latest offers, including Sicily car hire and car hire Sardinia deals.

To check the latest deals visit www.erentals.co.uk

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About eRentals.co.uk

eRentals.co.uk was launched in 2006 and is a specialist car hire company, providing low cost car rental in over 12,000 locations around the World, in all major countries and tourist destinations.  Committed to finding its customers the best prices, eRentals.co.uk offers a quick and easy search of the latest offers. eRentals.co.uk is operated by Sublime Systems Ltd, a company that specialises in online businesses.

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Despite the general economic uncertainty The Big Clean bucked the trend and has invested in two new websites dedicated to Persian, oriental and woollen rug cleaning and restoration.

With ten rug cleaning studios already the future is looking good for the new We Clean Any Rug and Pro Rug Cleaning brands.

Unlike most laundry companies and dry cleaners WCAR & PRC use age old techniques for washing rugs and never use a spin washing machine.

The Big Clean is the only importer of rug cleaning centrifuges and Rug Badger equipment and has been able to ensure that many of its members are using the absolute latest and best cleaning equipment capable of cleaning hundreds of flooded rugs each week.

Headquartered in Surrey, England we clean any rug and Pro Rug Cleaning have rug cleaning studios in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and are strategically placed to collect the rugs from dry cleaners and cleaning companies throughout the whole of the UK.

Due the increase in hard flooring replacing carpets The Big Clean has seen a large increase in the amount of rug cleaning that was required as rugs are often put in place after it is realised that hard floors are cold to walk on.

Founding members of We Clean Any Rug and Pro Rug Drying include franchise holder, past and present presidents and instructors for IICRC, NCCA and other cleaning related organisations. And as such many of the technicians that the company can call on are well known in their field and regarded as experts.

Contact Details

Managing Dircetor: David Preece Tel: 0208 3934778

Head Office: 15 Castle Parade, Ewell By Pass, Surrey, KT17 2PR

WEBSITES: WWW.THEBIGCLEAN.CO.UK & WWW.WECLEANANYRUG.CO.UK

Leading brand goods on show with savings thanks to consumer codes and vouchers site

30 January 2012 – Consumer bargain vouchers site DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced new deals to help people save money this week when shopping online. Shoppers can visit the site – which is home to deals redeemable at over 800 retailers – and get hold of the very latest Argos, Amazon and eBay Outlet deals.

Shoppers trust DiscountVouchers.co.uk to get them the very latest retail deals at all times and this week the site is offering new Argos voucher codes to help people save. The latest deals offer shoppers the opportunity get more for their budgets through deals including save £120 on Dyson vacuum cleaners and save £100 on the HP Pavilion G6 laptop from Argos.co.uk.

Also on show among the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals are new Amazon vouchers to help people save on the latest items for the home from the leading e-tailer. Shoppers can right now get hold of deals such as a new Kindle just £89 and up to 70% off January deals.

Another of the UK’s top retailers to be had on a budget this week through DiscountVouchers.co.uk is online marketplace eBay. A visit to the retail deals website right now lets consumers get hold of a new batch of eBay outlet vouchers redeemable for massive savings on great brands from eBay Fashion Outlet and brand new games consoles at amazing prices.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “We know only too well that our site users like to get the best value possible at top stores, and we’re able to help them out right now. By using our latest deals people can enjoy savings on top brand goods from Amazon, eBay and Argos this week.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time.  Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

Media Contact

Oliver Jones

press@discountvouchers.co.uk

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Email: amy@eat-drink-etc.com

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EAT / DRINK / ETC LAUNCHES – A FOOD AND BEVERAGE LIFESTYLE WEBSITE FOR GOURMETS

HONG KONG, 1^st February, 2012 – Inside the name, behind the label, beyond the brand – this tagline aptly summarizes newly launched food and beverage lifestyle website EAT / DRINK / ETC (EDE ONLINE). Unlike existing food, beverage (F&B) or hotelier websites, www.eat-drink-etc.com is an interactive one-stop platform for F&B related information and resources. It is unique in that the same people contributing to the site are also its audience. The website is aimed at professionals – from chefs, makers, creators and executive level decision makers within the industry to hospitality students – as well as passionate consumers.

The designer interface of EDE ONLINE appeals to a modern readership that is passionate about the F&B lifestyle and culture. Topics range from product and brand showcases to features, trends, travel, personality profiles, art, media, education and events.

As founder Cyrille Stegmann describes, “Like many, my passion for food, beverage and cigars goes beyond personal taste. Branding methods engage me as much as a brand itself. How a brand is created. A label designed. A product tried, tested, enhanced. As a consumer, I find the more one knows, the better the experience is. This is the premise for EDE ONLINE – it is a passion for knowledge beyond taste.”

Yael Alaton, Strategy Director for Pearlfisher says, “EDE ONLINE is a unique site in that it manages to cover a broad variety of categories but also has the ability to target a niche and influential audience. This is a website that prides itself on the passion and interactive nature of its readership. It is organized in a modern and engaging way which makes it exciting for a design-savvy audience. We greatly look forward to seeing how it develops.”

Roberta Muir, who is manager of the prestigious Sydney Seafood School – Australia’s leading cooking school – and author of several books including the international 500 Cheeses also applauded the launch of EDE ONLINE, saying, “It is a one of a kind in terms of its design and content. I’m personally excited about the scope of the site – I have no doubt it will become the online Mecca for foodies the world-over.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Glenmorangie Whisky commented that, “The site looks brilliant; simply bursting with information!” And Al Chisolm, VP of Marketing Communications for Matusalem Rum gave very positive feedback about EDE ONLINE, “It has a completely fresh look. The editorial covers a variety of areas, but they all intertwine and relate to each other very nicely. All the content is informative and ensures good reader engagement.”

While EDE ONLINE is launching internationally it is also structured to include region-specific sections – all of which will be unveiled over the course of 2012. Regions include Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

At the time of launch, EDE ONLINE will have over 70 confirmed participants including the following:

ABOUT EDE ONLINE

EDE ONLINE (www.eat-drink-etc.com) is a peerless global gateway to high-end food, beverage and cigar information and resources. It is a showcase of international brands and products; a union of the commercial and creative. Intelligent, relevant content meets minimalist, artful design. A modern portal for expert opinions and recommendations. EDE ONLINE’S information is channeled directly from its sources. Respected, eminent insights are made personal. Processes laid bare. Trends predicted. Facts compiled. From the makers and creators, to industry professionals, students and keen consumers, EDE ONLINE’S audience shares a common passion. A desire to experience, taste, share and learn.

EDE ONLINE is an international website with regional divisions in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

For further information or press inquiries please contact the managing editor Amy Morison: amy@eat-drink-etc.com, www.eat-drink-etc.com

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