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Travelex Query???? $$$
I posted on here regarding changing pounds to dollars and I have been advised that Travelex is the best rates. Do you have to be leaving the country to pick them up at the airport or can you collect from ‘this side’? Thanks!
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Where to get hotel gift vouchers??
Hi I'm hoping someone can help me find my parents the perfect Christmas present. My mums family are from Norfolk and she hasn't been there since she was a child and for the alst year or so mum and dad have been talking about visiting. Mum isn't sure whether she has any family still there so staying with them isn't an…
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Walking tours in New York
I'm thinking about doing one of these when I go in March. There was a good write up in the Times about one today Savory Sojourns They're not too pricey with the dollar as it is at the mo', but I wanted to know if anyone else had any experience of these and other tours. I love walking tours as it stops me wandering around…
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Train from London to Birmingham - Cheapest please!
I really dont have a clue and thought of coming here first. I need 2 adult tickets to Birmingham via train. Has to be from London somehwhere. It is for my friends, they are going on 3rd December and coming back on the same day, need a ticket for monring and return for night. They may take their child who is 7 with them if…
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Post Office Travel Money Card...
Is it any good?:confused: I've asked for $ for xmas and b'day as I'm going to Philly and NYC in Feb 07. However I was thinking that maybe getting people to charge a card would be easier/better?? Opinon please! :D K9
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Waiting list travel insurance
I have 3 perexisting conditions that I can get cover for. One of my conditions is an irregular heart beat which is controlled by medication but I have opted for a procedure called ablation that would mean I could stop the meds. It will be over a year to get this. Meanwhile I am on a waiting list and there are problems with…
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Greece
Thinking about Greece first week in April. Mulling over the idea of flying to Athens and putting together a classical tour but can only stay 5 -6 days. Will probably make use of the Youth Hostel in Athens and cheapo accommodation en route. Any suggestions, ideas or your thoughts would be gratefully appreciated, especially…
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Tesco Clubcard deals/hotels
Please forgive if this has been answered elsewhere - when I searched the chat forum I was overwhelmed with information! My MIL and FIL want to take my daughter and her cousin (4 and 6 respectively) to Legoland next June. I have persuaded them not to use the travelodge £15 on the nightmare off-chance that they will be…
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Does anyone here work at ...
Hi, Does anyone here work at Going Places or Airtours? I have a quick query regarding a holiday specifically sold at these two travel agencies and was wondering if anyone on these boards can help me. So, if you work there and wouldn't mind sending me a PM so I can ask you I would very much appreciate it. Thanks. ps. It…
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Las Vegas Helicopter Tour
Hi, We're going to Las Vegas on honeymoon in a few weeks can anyone recommend a Tour operator that does the hoover dam/Gran Canyon ect all in one go? Would like one that isnt rushed, that would maybe drop you off for dinner in the Gran Canyon that sort of thing. Would also be handy if we could book before we went so we…
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airport hotel or vancouver downtown??
can everyone help me to decide we are droping off an rv in delta and have got one day and night before we fly back to england from vancouver airport we fly out around 6pm. I dont know what to do wether to stay in a hotel in downtown vancouver close to shops and things to do and then get a taxi to the airport OR book a…
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Train tickets as a gift - help!
My grandparents keep talking about going to York for the day, but have never got round to going. I thought I'd get them rail tickets as a Christmas present, so they can go next year sometime. Gran's health isn't too good, and they don't like going out in bad weather, so I wanted a flexible ticket that they can use any day.…
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Changing back swiss franks
What is the best way to change back some swiss franks I have left? I have had this left over from months ago and am not going to use them in the near future. Unfortunately I cannot find receipts for them. It is a small amount, less than 100 pounds. Can I just walk into a bank and ask for exchange? Will I be charged? I have…
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Exchaning Traveller's Cheques after holiday
Sorry, title should say "Exchanging"!!!!!! Just got back last week from a fab holiday in Thailand. Unfortunately we vastly over estimated the amount of money we needed to take. Got our T cheques from First Choice in US Dollars. They didn't give us the option of sterling. We brought back $1750 worth and have been today to…
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Outside New York?
Hi, We are traveling for the first time to New York next March and would like to stay outside New York...yes, I know...crazy. We would like to be able to travel into New York every day and do not mind a 1/2 hour trip by train or subway. Has anyone ever stayed in Jersey City? or any other place not far from New York? We…
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Center Parcs Codes
does anyone know any codes for discount to longleat center parcs for 2 july 2007? Also stena line ferry travel to get there and back from Ireland to Britain. Many thanks
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Venice in February
DH is treating me to a few days in Venice in late February as it's my birthday! I know it'll probably be rather cold and damp, but can anyone recommend a rather good, cosy but reasonably priced hotel? We're not looking for 5 star total luxury, but it would be nice to stay in an ancient palazzo type place, chandeliers and…
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Flight confirmation
Hi, Do Cathay Pacific require you to call in to confirm your flights still? I just tried to call the flights info line and i got a recorded message listing the flights and then at the end they told me there is no need to reconfirm flights? Making me a little paranoid :( g.
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SKiing for Beginners
Me and the missus have decided to try skiing for the first time and hope to travel mid to late January 07. We have booked lessons at the local dry ski slope. Can anyone recommend a good website/book/magazine to help beginners to plan a first holiday eg where to go, what to buy, what to look out for etc.?? Cheers :beer:
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taxi from stansted to kings cross/farringdon ?
anyone have any idea how much it would cost ? I know there is the stansted express , but i'm a bit pushed for time and even once i get to liverpool street i would then have to get the underground and then walk about 1 1/2 miles. any ideas on cost of a taxi ? thanks
