Savvy parents save and surf around the world

Today, Kidstart announces the launch of the KidStart Travel Club in association with Thomas Cook, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, allowing KidStart members to receive back six per cent of the value of their holiday for their children’s future.

At a time when the UK economy is forcing many to reassess their monthly outgoings, the great British family holiday is one treat that many parents are unwilling to compromise and parents can now rest assured that the money spent will give their children a brighter future.

KidStart, the first business of its kind in the UK, is a shopping club which allows its members to collect cash savings for their children every time they purchase items from over 250 online retailers and selected direct and high street providers. The company is launching the KidStart Travel Club in association with Thomas Cook to give members the chance to make big savings on city breaks, family holidays, villas, or even ski holidays.

It is simple and free to use – as a KidStart member, a dedicated phone line is available where members can book holidays direct from a number of travel brands and, on every booking, six percent is given back to the customer as savings for their kids. Members can call to discuss their holiday plans or, if they already have a holiday in mind, they can book on the spot and receive their savings. It’s as easy as that.

As well as the launch on the new KidStart Travel Club with Thomas Cook, KidStart continues to offer its members a wide range of other savings on flights, hotels and car rentals including such companies as Expedia, Pontins and Hotels.com. The additional savings made through KidStart add to the benefits of holiday booking online.

For parents searching for family entertainment closer to home, Kidstart members can purchase competitively priced tickets via the website for Legoland Windsor, Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.

KidStart is free to join and is open to anyone who wants to put savings into a Child Trust Fund or any bank or building society of their choice.

Julian Robson, co-founder of KidStart, commented: “We are delighted that so many leading companies such as Thomas Cook are working with us to offer savings across a huge range of products and services – these include everyday essentials as well as purchases like holidays.

“Shopping via Kidstart allows everyone to make a difference to the amount of savings they are setting aside for a Child Trust Fund or other savings account.”

James Coughlan, Head of Business Development & Partnerships from Thomas Cook says “Thomas Cook is very excited to have the opportunity to be part of the KidStart programme helping families to save. The KidStart Travel Club in association with Thomas Cook will be offering family holidays across a wide range of destinations to suit all tastes and interests.”

For more information, visit KidStart.co.uk.