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ESTA - US 'point of contact'????
I'm not booking anything and laying out money until i've got ESTA but the application for ESTA asks for a 'point of contact' in US - name. address - as required information. Can't find any advice on this but surely there must be many who've been in my position?
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Can I drive a moped in Ibiza on a UK License ?
Trying to find a little clarity here, as finding mixed results on google regarding pre / post brexit. Basically, I want to go to Ibiza and hire a moped, but unsure if my UK Issued license covers me ? I have held my License since 1997 and have classes AM, A, B, B1, BE and 'fklnpg' on my license. Thanks in advance
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Bank account travel insurance with cruise cover
Can anybody help me please? Are there any travel insurance policies that are linked to paid for bank accounts or credit cards that offer all the cruise cover as standard (missed ports etc)? Many don't seem to do it or have exclusions. TIA
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Online passport renewal - quick question
Hi, my mum and dad need to renew their passports and although I told them about the price uplift deadline, its still not been done. Its ages since I renewed mine online and I cant remember the exact process. If I travel to their house this evening then can I do it all online and take a photo on mobile etc and get the…
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Options for Mid-Week break in Nov
Alas its my 50th end Nov this year and fancy being away for it. So here are the caveats: Has to be in Europe 3-4 days max I like city breaks, things to see im not into sitting around doing nowt. Not too cold, I fancied Iceland but Mrs PB poo poo'd it Warm'ish Not the canary isles. Options thus far are: Athens Istanbul (yup…
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Travel insurance - pre existing medical - Any suggestions?
Hi All, We're embarking on our first trip abroad for 5 years in May, my wife has some pre-existing medical conditions that mean our premium is expensive. We went to the USA 5 years ago and that was about £500 in travel insurance. Not much has changed for her but its still a good £500 for a trip to Spain. Does anyone have…
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Booking.com ignoring me
Hi, I had a nightmare experience with booking.com in December which resulted in me having to book a room for £500 more. They promised to pay me back but everytime I email them they ask me the same questions which I reply to. I can’t talk to anyone who knows what they are doing and don’t know what to do next I am struggling…
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Travel Insurance: Awaiting medical investigation query
Hi, We have booked a 2 week holiday in August (2 adults and 2 children) and want to book travel insurance. However, I am awaiting a gastroscopy to confirm if I have coeliac disease. If I declare coeliac disease on the policy, it doesn't seem to alter the policy in anyway but obviously this has not yet been diagnosed. Would…
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Heathrow parking and pre flight hotel
I have a 7.05am flight to catch in December of this year from Heathrow Terminal 2. Never flown from Heathrow before, so do I book a hotel for the night before and parking in advance? Book parking in advance and travel down early on the day of travel? travel down early on the day of travel and just go and park my car? I…
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Advice on trip to Greece
Planning first ever trip to Greece in May. Would like to visit Athens but be based within traveling distance, preferably by a beach. Any suggestions welcome. Also tips on money saving ways of doing it please. Would like a decent hotel. Thanks
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September 23 Holiday
Morning all, Finally after a month of searching we’ve booked an all inclusive family holiday to Menorca in September 23. Booked with Jet2 and paid with my credit card. As Martin keeps saying as soon as you book (ASAB) get travel insurance. Do any of you guys know if I can buy travel insurance for 4 people, but the 4th…
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Travel insurance - I check the small print but never noted this as we skim through it
Hi Watching a youtube vido, not sure if it was a telly proramme/etc but a family went to that place called Lanzeeroti. Nice family, 3 young kids all sub ten. On their return at the Lanzeeroti airport the little girl had chickenpox and was not allowed on the plane. However, the family found out that one parent could stay…
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Drive to Croatia
Hi has anyone driven to Croatia from the UK, via Calais recently. Any helpful tips would be appreciated...
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Things that are wasted on you...
I'm sure that most of us have pushed the boat out once or twice when it comes to booking a holiday for a honeymoon or because it was a landmark birthday. Sometimes along with what we wanted, maybe a sea view or private pool on your terrace, you get other things that were totally wasted on you. So what has come along with…
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Protection when booking package through hotel
I thought it would be easy to find to answer for this but I haven't been able to find anything conclusive, so was hoping for some advice. I'm looking at a package including hotel and flights on the airline's website which will include ATOL protection. However, I can book the exact same thing direct through the hotel's…
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Title wrong on Aegean flight ticket
Hello, Lastminute have made an error and have put Mrs on arrival flight ticket and Mr on the return flight ticket. It should be Mr. The airline first told me I have to purchase another ticket then spoke to lastminute.com and says they have spoke to the airline and they say they can't change the title but we can still fly…
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Baggage delay compensation
Hi During the summer. My baggage didn’t arrive back on the return flight. I eventually got it back 2 weeks later but in the meantime I had to buy relevant replacements etc. It just arrived with no explanation on my doorstep one day. I raised a claim with my insurance company who eventually 3 months later stated that I was…
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Is this permitted on a UK tourist visa?
A Filipino friend of mine is coming to the UK in early February and intends to spend 31 days here. Can they work remotely on a tourist visa.? They will be doing tourism stuff too, visiting attractions, exploring different towns etc. They work for a Filipino company and can prove this with aa letter of employment and…
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MSE News: Planning a trip abroad? Renew your passport NOW as fees are set to rise by 9% in February
If you're planning a trip abroad this year, check your passport's still valid – and, if it's out of date, renew it now – as application fees are due to rise by around 9% on 2 February 2023. Read the full story: 'Planning a trip abroad? Renew your passport NOW as fees are set to rise by 9% in February' If you haven’t…
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Pre paid travel card for teenagers
Hi all, is there such a thing as a prepaid travel card for teens? I've been looking at the post office card, but it's for over 18s. Please can someone let me know if they have found something suitable. My daughter will be travelling to Italy on a week's ski trip.