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Lauren Bell

Senior Writer and Researcher at Which?

University of Sheffield journalism graduate|Views are my own

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  • 3 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Lauren Bell

    Dining out abroad is an exciting but often expensive highlight, especially if you’re keen to eat at some of the world’s best foodie spots. But our research shows it doesn’t need to be. You can indulge in a three-course meal at Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide for less than £50 per person. One restaurant even throws in a glass of wine for the sum. Another, a taco stand in Mexico City that made headlines when it first gained its prestigious star last year, cooks up tacos for a fiver.

  • 4 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Lauren Bell

    If all you really want from your next break is a bit of five-star pampering – a relaxing spa or tropical pool in the day, eating from silverware while attended to by waistcoated waiters for dinner before slipping between Egyptian cotton sheets in your suite to sleep – read on. We checked hotel rates across the world to find luxury hotels in 77 countries with prices that may surprise you.

  • 2 months ago | which.co.uk | Lauren Bell

    Which? Travel has found that Ryanair’s Teesside to Palma route and Corendon Airlines’ London Gatwick to Antalya route are the worst for long flight delays. While trips departing from Manchester airport accounted for five of the worst 10 routes with delays of more than one hour in 2024.

  • 2 months ago | which.co.uk | Lauren Bell

    Michelin-starred restaurants might feel beyond reach price-wise, but our research shows that you can enjoy this top-quality food for as little as £33 per person. You’ll find these cheaper Michelin menus nationwide, from Torquay in Devon to High Newton in Cumbria. Some are in major cities, including a couple in central London. In most cases you’ll need to visit at lunchtime to benefit from these cheaper menus, and choices will be limited to just two or three options per course.

  • 2 months ago | which.co.uk | Lauren Bell

    Our latest survey results highlight the best and worst travel deal sites. We unpick whether they offer genuine deals and provide reviews of the likes of Travelzoo, Groupon and similar alternatives you may not have heard of.

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Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell @Lbell4
6 Aug 24

RT @WhichPress: Caught on camera: @WhichUK undercover filming exposes car hire firms using pressure tactics to rip off customers. Read more…

Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell @Lbell4
6 Aug 24

Earlier this year I went undercover in Spain to find out if car hire companies were ripping off consumers by upselling expensive and inferior insurance that they didn't need. Here's how it unfolded 👇

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Which? @WhichUK

An undercover Which? investigation in Spain found car hire companies using pushy sales pitches to sell us unnecessary, inferior insurance at the rental desk. https://t.co/OgMq9bjivX

Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell @Lbell4
29 Jun 24

RT @WhichUK: Not booked your holiday yet? Our travel experts have price checked over 3,700 summer holidays to hunt down those last minute…