I've saved £350 on days out and holidays in the first three months of Sun Club – here's how you can do the same
THERE are huge savings to be had on days out and holidays if Sun Club members use their perks wisely - here's what you need to know to make membership work for you.
I signed up to Sun Club for just £12 for the year in mid-February and have already saved almost £350 in the first three months.
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I claimed free theme park tickets, booked a bargain caravan break and bagged a pair of darts tickets.
And I haven't even used all the incredible offers yet, as there's more Superdays at the likes of SEA LIFE, Warwick Castle, the London Eye and Cadbury World to come.
I reckon I'm on track to save more than £1,000 over my first year.
Sun Superdays
I've been using Sun Superdays for theme parks tickets like Alton T owers Resort for years and I actually think the current offer under Sun Club is better than anything I've seen before.
There are no booking fees and lots of free dates in the school holidays and at weekends, which have been a struggle to get in the past.
We've already had a great day out at Alton Towers Resort on a school inset day, which would have cost £58 for two people if I'd booked online in advance instead of using my free tickets.
I've also booked Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park during the summer holidays, which both would have been more than £65 for two tickets without the Sun Club offer.
My top tip for is to get online on the day that booking opens for each offer with a few dates that you can do, in case your first choice is already taken.
Sometimes you can get to the front of the virtual queue quickly and book your tickets straight away, giving you the pick of the dates.
Other times, you'll need to wait a while as there are lots of people all trying to make the most of the offer.
It's taken me around an hour to get through before, but I still got summer holiday tickets free, so it's well worth the wait.
Once you've got your booking code, you can go to the theme park calendar and see which dates still have free tickets and which ones you have to pay for.
Check out Sundays if all the free school holiday tickets have already gone.
WHAT IS SUN SUPERDAYS?
Sun Superdays is The Sun's exclusive partnership with Merlin Entertainments, giving Sun readers the chance to get FREE or highly discounted tickets to 11 of their top UK attractions - including Alton Towers Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, London Eye and many more.
And as a Sun Club member, you can get automatic access to these great deals - without the need to collect Sun Savers codes - just head to The Sun Club Offers & Competitions section, where each month you'll find an exclusive Sun Superdays offer waiting to be redeemed.
This month, you can book tickets to Warwick Castle. Booking opens at 11am on Wednesday, May 21.
Holidays From £9.50 per person
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When it comes to the Hols From £9.50 deal, Sun Club members could book a day early in the April promotion, so I bagged a brilliant break in Norfolk for a May weekend for just £130 for six people.
The same caravan booked direct with the holiday park would have been £200.
We've had some great bargain breaks over the years.
Nowadays, UK chains like Park Holidays and Lyons take part and you can also go to caravan parks in Europe for a weekend, a midweek or a full week.
If you can go term time midweek, you'll be able to find holidays for just £40 for four people, but prices do go up at weekends and in the school holidays, so you need to check carefully to make sure it's the best deal for your family, especially once you factor in extras like entertainment passes.
If you book direct, the price you're paying normally covers all the added extras like linen or passes, but that's not always the case when you book through a third party like Sun Hols From £9.50.
Having said that, there is a price guarantee that means you could get money back and an extra £10 if you find a better deal within 28 days once you've booked your break.
Tickets galore
Even if you're not a theme park fan and don't want a caravan holiday, there are other deals on Sun Club that could make it worth your while to join.
We've never been to a darts tournament before, but with two free tickets worth £74 available, it seemed like a good way to introduce my eldest to a different kind of sport that's enjoying a renaissance at the moment.
And Sun Club members can also enjoy four free tickets to racecourses all over the UK.
Kids go free and the tickets could be worth up to £128 if you book the summer opening party at Windsor, featuring Marvin Humes.
We're often in Great Yarmouth over the summer, so I'm keeping my eyes peeled for tickets to the horse racing there.
If you're a bingo lover, you can claim 20 free plays each month.
There's even a link to book discounted theatre tickets if you're heading to the capital for a night of culture.
I'm certainly maxxing out my Sun Club membership. Make sure you're doing the same!
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