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Hire Cars, Lent and Can Cheap Package Holidays be Trusted?

Season 4, Ep. 7

Chelsea and James are off to Lanzo (Lanzarote) to test whether all inclusive is cheaper than paying as you go. They also receive a word of warning from a listener about the dangers of going back to ‘cheap holidays’ once you’ve had a taste of the high life.


Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@passportsplease.com or if you’re the really adventurous type you can even send as an actual postcard! You can find all the info you need at www.passportspleasepod.com


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