IF you are planning a UK break – perhaps a Sun Holiday from £9.50 – you may drive. “Motorway munchies” are tempting but it is expensive to load up at service stations. Snacks and drinks there cost more than twice what they do on average in supermarkets, insurer Admiral found. Steer clear of this sting with my helpful hacks . . .Don’t be a mug. Coffee at service stations can cost a bomb, especially with extras such as syrups at up to £1.20 a pop. Instead, prep a flask for all the family, such as Wilko’s 1L vacuum flask, £6.If you are partial to a sweet treat, travel with your own bottle of syrup. TK Maxx has Jordan’s Skinny Syrups and Monin syrups for around £3.99 a bottle. They cost about £10 at Amazon. For little ones, keep a bottle of squash in the car and, if picking up drinks at fast-food outlets, ask for water and add to it. SAVE: £6.01 on syrupSweet treats. Again, these cost lots more than at your local supermarket. If you and the children need a sugar fix on the way, take a cool-bag with some healthy snacks. A pack of apples is £1 at Asda. You… Read full this story
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