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Travelodge offers customers free haircast to achieve the Cheryl Cole look

Girls Aloud’ popstrel, ‘X factor’ über-judge and style icon Cheryl Cole has topped the charts for having the ‘most wanted’ celebrity hairstyle according to a Travelodge poll. The glamorous Geordie’s barnet beat American sweetheart Jennifer Aniston’s sleek straight hairdo and desperate housewife Eva Longoria’s elegant full-bodied hairstyle; in the hair battle for Britain’s most sought after female hairstyle.

The Travelodge ‘Top of the Tresses’ survey polled 5,000 females to find out which celebrity hairstyle, they would most like to recreate on themselves for a ‘night out on the tiles’. Findings revealed the top five celebrity hairstyles British women want to replicate in order to look and feel good are:

  1. Cheryl Cole’s sexy glamorous ‘big hairdo’
  2. Jennifer Aniston’s straight sleek hairstyle
  3. Eva Longoria’s elegant full-bodied hairdo
  4. Victoria Beckham’s straight ‘choppy’ hairstyle
  5. Kate Moss’s ‘just got out of bed’ hairdo

In response to these findings and to assist ‘Cheryl Cole wannabes’, Travelodge has teamed with up with Trevor Sorbie salons to create a simple five step ‘Haircast’ and ‘Stylesheet’ to help its female customers to set their look in the hotel room before heading out for the evening.

The ‘Haircast’ is a three minute visual (five) step by step guide which demonstrates Kate Wingrove creating Cheryl Cole’s hairstyle on a model. The supporting ‘Stylesheet’ is a one page illustration of the five steps. Both guides can be downloaded free of charge at clicking the links below:
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Download dialect guides and learn the local lingo

It's a sign of the times when Brits know more foreign phrases than their own regional sayings. A new report conducted by Travelodge has revealed 85% of Britons can understand European phrases but only 46% of adults can decipher British regional dialects such as Geordie, Scouse and Cockney.

In a bid to test the nation's knowledge of native phrases and British regional dialects, budget hotel chain Travelodge polled 3,000 Britons and found we know more about our European neighbours than our British neighbours. Findings revealed; 85% of Brits know that a German 'Weiner' is a sausage, 90% of adults could translate the Spanish phrase 'Hasta la Vista'? meaning 'See you later' and 70% of Britons know an Italian 'Piazza' is a town square.

When it came to identifying British regional phrases respondents struggled, more than a third of Brits thought a Lancashire 'chitty' (meaning a young girl) is a shopping list and 17% of respondents thought it was another word for the 'powder room'. Eighteen per cent of respondents thought the Yorkshire term of calling a cheeky child a 'Scopadiddle' refers to a spicy sausage and one in ten adults thought it meant a playground. Fifty per cent of adults thought a London 'Wolly' - a pickled gherkin served in fish and chips shops across the capital, is a Scottish delicacy.

In response to these findings and to help the nation learn more about their regional dialects, Travelodge has developed ten free 'UK Regional Lingo Guides' - to help Brits converse more easily with locals when travelling throughout the UK. (Now everyone can understand what it means to go for some 'Scran' in Liverpool).

Click below to download your guide to:

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See Britain the free way

The news may be full of doom and gloom, but there's no need to short-change yourself by staying at home this summer.

We've searched the country to find lots of places you can visit for free and by booking a Travelodge room for just £29 you can take a short break on a budget. It's the ideal way of keeping the kids entertained over the holidays or why not treat your partner to a romantic break without breaking the bank.

Download your regional 'See Britain The Free Way' guide here;

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Treat your Dad this Father's Day to a real ale tour

If your Dad is bored with receiving the same old boring Father's Day presents such as socks, hankies, aftershave and a jumper; why not make this Father's Day extra special by taking him on a brewery tour?

There is a wide selection of real ale breweries to visit across the UK and by stopping over at a Travelodge hotel you can turn your trip into an affordable short break. Also by staying over you don't need to worry about driving home after your ale tasting session. Travelodge offers rooms from as little as £29.

A brewery tour will give you a real insight into the how your favourite brew is made and, most importantly, at the end of the tour you will be able to sample some of Britain's finest ales.

Listed below are details of seven popular real ale breweries that you can take your Dad to visit this Father's Day. Book a £29 Travelodge room here (A family room will cater for three adults).

St Austell Brewery

Explore St Austell Brewery's interactive museum and learn the fascinating story of its pubs, beers, wines and spirits and about the Cornish families who created them. Walk through the Victorian Brewery and see the brewing process first hand, including the secret spring that supplies the special water. End your tour at the Hicks Bar with some essential sampling of the award winning ales.

Prices: £7.00 adults, Senior Citizens £5.50, Students £5.50 & 25% off for CAMRA members

For further information visit: www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: St Austell Travelodge

Jennings Brewery

Jennings Brewery was originally established as a true family concern back in 1828, in the village of Lorton. The company moved to its current location in 1874, in the historic town of Cockermouth, in the shadow of Cockermouth Castle, at the point where the rivers Cocker and Derwent merge. Jennings regards itself as a traditional brewer. Pure Lakeland water is still used for brewing, drawn from the brewery's own well, and only the finest natural ingredients are added, including malt made from Maris Otter barley, Golding hops from Kent and Fuggles hops from Herefordshire. End your tour by sampling some of Jennings' superb Lakeland ales in our atmospheric bar, the Old Cooperage.

Prices: £5.50 adults

For further information visit: www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: Cockermouth Travelodge

Shepherd Neame

Beer has been produced in Faversham for over 850 years and Shepherd Neame Brewery, set in the centre of this historic market town, is now open to visitors who wish to discover more about this proudly independent family company and its wide range of award winning beers. When you visit Shepherd Neame, your guide will take you through the heart of the brewery, enabling you to see how beer is made from barley to bottle and from hop to hand-pump! En-route you can gaze into the traditional mash tuns where the hand-crafting of Kentish Ales such as Spitfire and Bishop's Finger commences. The tour also contrasts historic steam engines with state-of-the-art packaging lines and will give you an insight into the company's 300-year heritage. There's also a tutored tasting giving you the chance to sample some of Shepherd Neame's acclaimed ales and famous lagers.

Prices: £7.50 Adults and £6.50 Senior Citizens

For further information visit: www.shepherd-neame.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: Canterbury Whitstable Travelodge

Black Sheep Brewery

Situated at the gateway to Wenslevdale, Masham is the home of the Black Sheep Brewery. Take a tour around the traditional Brewhouse and Ferminting Room to experience the Black Sheep brewing experience - Starting with the aroma and taste of English hops and malted barley, then through the scientific process and finally on to the end product; a glass of the award wining ales at the the Black sheep Baa...

Prices: £5.50 Adults and Senior Citizens £4.50

For further information visit: www.blacksheepbrewery.com

Nearest Travelodge: Harrogate Travelodge

Belhaven Brewery

The Belhaven Brewery Tour offers an excellent opportunity to visit a working brewery which is steeped in history. You can experience a sense of history as well as an understanding of how the fine Belhaven beers are brewed and packaged. The fully guided tour ends up with a sampling session in the in-house bar, The Monks Retreat. (Flat enclosed shoes are imperative for the tour - protective safety clothing may need to be worn and will be provided).

Price: £5.00 Adults and Senior Citizens £3.00

For further information visit: www.belhaven.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: Edinburgh Central Travelodge

Fullers Brewery

Based at the historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, between the serenity of the River Thames and the hustle and bustle of the Hogarth Roundabout, Fuller's has been brewing quality beers and running excellent pubs since 1845.

Fullers beers are brewed to the highest standards and have won a myriad of global awards. From its flagship London Pride to the exclusive Vintage Ale, they are crafted with pride and passion. The Filler's Griffin tour will offer you an opportunity to learn the history and heritage of this famous brewery. The tour ends with a tasting session. (Tours must be booked in advance as places are limited).

Prices:

For further information visit: www.fullers.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: Fulham Travelodge

Adnams Brewery

Adnams brews a distinctive range of authentic beers from the finest of ingredients. Each has its own fresh, unique and vibrant character that will appeal to the most discerning drinkers.

The range includes: Adnams The Bitter, Broadside, and its latest brew, Adnams Explorer. The Adnams brewery is one of the most modern breweries in the UK - adopting an eco-friendly approach to brewing. The tour will explain the beer making process from choice of malted barley and hop varieties through to tasting the delicious finished product. You will see parts of the brewery that are normally not available to the general public.

Price: £10 per person (This includes the tour, tasting, and a bottle of beer to take home. The tours are only available to over 18s and booking is essential as spaces are limited).

For further information visit: www.brewerytours.adnams.co.uk

Nearest Travelodge: Lowestoft Travelodge

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Travelodge launches UK's first 'Nodcasts' as research reveals Britain is in wake of insomnia epidemic

Up to 23 million British workers are losing an hour's sleep every night because they dread going to work the next day, according to a new study by Travelodge. Dealing with a difficult boss or colleague, missing a deadline, giving an important presentation and coping with heavy workloads are just some of the reasons why work worries are giving Brits slumber stress rather than sweet dreams.

The research also revealed 51% of us are kept awake at night worrying about mistakes made at work during the day and other work related issues causing slumber stress are:

  • Dealing with a difficult boss (28%)
  • Having to give an important presentation (19%)
  • Missing a work deadline (18%)

Now in a UK-first, to treat the nation's night-time woes and improve workplace productivity, Travelodge is offering customers the chance to take up 'motivational sleeping'. The hotel chain has commissioned internationally acclaimed Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) therapist Greg Laws to record a series of inspirational "Nodcasts" to tap into the unconscious mind and help millions of UK workers to run their lives more successfully, while they sleep.

The Nodcasts can be downloaded free of charge, click here for the:

The Nodcasts should be listened to last thing before going to bed. Lying on the bed is the best way to listen to them or under the duvet if it's more comfortable.

Cuddilow

Travelodge launches "Cuddillow" the UK's first cuddling pillow for lonely guests

In response to customers who find it difficult to sleep on their own when travelling solo, Travelodge has created "Cuddillow" the UK?s first cuddling pillow.

A survey of 2000 solitary travellers by the UK hotel chain identified 57% of respondents felt lonely, sleeping without their partner when away from home. Sixteen per cent found it difficult to fall asleep and nine per cent of respondents felt scared sleeping on their own.

To help lone guests attain a good night sleep, Travelodge has created the "Cuddillow" a bespoke cuddling pillow which is two and half feet in length and has two arms for guests to snuggle into. The "Cuddillow" will be trialled in hotels in Newcastle, Durham, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. It will be free of charge for guests to hire.

Wayne Munnelly, Travelodge Sleep Director said: "Our research identified staying away on your own can be lonely, stressful and it plays havoc with your sleep routine. In response to our findings we have developed the "Cuddillow" - It?s a substitute hug to help you to get a good night sleep".

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