Blue Monday is the day of the year that everyone feels lower than normal. It’s the most depressing day of the year – and falls on the third Monday of January. It’s just long enough after Christmas that we’ve forgotten all the joy of the season and it’s usually wet and miserable.
So what do holiday companies thing is a good think to do on Blue Monday? That’s right, look to book your summer holiday, weekend getaway, or plan some trips away with the family.
Rather than running off and booking the first thing you see to cheer you up, remember to use your loyalty cards to make a difference to your budget.
Nectar are offing its cardholders some exclusive deals to make your holiday cost that bit less, or enable you to earn more rewards, whether you are planning to travel in the UK or abroad this month.
To take advantage of these offers, you need to visit Nectar.com or the Nectar app and pick the offers in your account.
Here are their latest offers:
Collect Nectar points
There are many holiday related bonuses on offer this month. Some of these points could be saved up to buy a new swimming costume to enjoy the sunshine of a summer holiday, or perhaps spend them on your food shop instead.
Collect quadruple points with Expedia
When you book hotels and packages with Expedia, you can collect quadruple points until 1 February.
Offer available: Now – 1 February
Collect 5x points with Great Western Railway
You are able to collect 5x Nectar points on bookings until 25 January. The offer is valid for travel from 23 January – 24 March 2017.
Offer available: Now – 25 January
Excludes season tickets
Collect bonus points on Hertz car or van reservations
You can collect 500 bonus points and up to 25% off worldwide car and van rental in the Hertz sale.
Offer available: Now – 18 January
100,000 bonus points up for grabs with easyJet
Looking to book a flight? Book with easyJet through Nectar.com and you’ll be in with a chance of winning one of 10 prizes of 100,000 Nectar points! Nice one!
Offer available: Now – 15 February
Spend Nectar points
It’s not just about collecting those points, remember there are a number of travel related ways you can spend your points too if you’re planning a trip or day out.
Redeem your Nectar points with Eurostar
You can redeem points against Eurostar journeys with each 500 Nectar points giving you £2.50 off the journey.
Offer available: Ongoing
Redeem your Nectar points with Merlin
Nectar cardholders can enjoy Merlin attractions including Alton Towers, Sea Life and LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, by redeeming your points for cheaper days out.
Offer available: Ongoing
Key links:
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