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Archives for December 2006

Skiing in Slovenia
Hi We are two absolute beginners who want to try skiing. I have found a good deal on a holiday in Slovenia ( Kranjska Gora) and was wondering if anyone has any experience about this resort/area. All comments greatly appreciated.
Edinburgh vaults etc
Does anyone have any advice regarding visiting these, is is best as part of a tour, also what other places should we go to in Edinburgh, any suggestions on resturants etc.
Next Christmas in the snow
I really love the winter weather and have decided if the snow will not come here then we will go to the snow. My question is: has any MSE'rs been away over christmas that has snow and of course that does not cost the earth. 1 week, 2 adults and 1 child going approx 23rd or 24th Dec 07 Any advice would be good many thanks
paris in june
hi am hoping for a lovely romantic hol to paris for me and hubby for my bday going june 15th comming back 17th i need some help having never been there before i need to find accomodation have got flights covered as i won a free flight with jet2.com from pigsback lol so i just need a hotel or b&b if anyone can recommend…
P&O ferries promotional codes/discount wanted
We are looking to book a ferry crossing with P&O from Hull to Rotterdam in summer 2007. When you go on their website there is an option for entering a promotional code. Does anybody have a promotional code or discount option to get at least a bit of discount on this booking. Any other suggestions to get a better deal than…
recommendation for paris hotel please
mid jan...4days....cheap...for middle age couple have looked at comparison sites but am going round in circles. we want it easy reach of town...no car...not going to disney thanksxx
new york to cancun
Hope someone can help, Are there any cheap airlines/flights for the above? I hate flying and claustrohobia kicks in after about 6 hours big time, so I try to break flights where ever I can. Flights to NY are easy to find but cant find anything to Cancun. Paying for 4 adults (all airlines think my teenagers are adults, they…
My money list
I am going to be leaving the fair shores of the British Isles in a month or so to pastures new. However I will still hopefully be reading and posting on MSE. I know many people have found my little money list / crib sheet very useful, however with me being out of the UK it is going to be a bit harder keeping up to date…
Travelscope - Candis
I am just about to book a Travelscope holiday. Cost of holiday is 2200. Can get a 2.5% discount on holiday as signed up to Delia Smith Website, but found that if I subscribe to Candis magazine for 33 quid for the year it appears that I get a 7% discount. Just wondered if anyone knows of Candis and definatly case. Don't…
Anybody Know Of Any Cheap Cruises In August?
Does anybody know of any any relatively cheap cruises departing in August? I know it's an expensive time to go but due to work circumstances it's really the only time. Don't really want to go with Easycruise as I don't think there is a pool on board just a jacuzzi? It's for two adults and 17yr old and 14yr old so would…
A flight from goa to manchester asap
Girlfriend has gone to goa for 3 weeks with some friends, she hates it and has been crying on the phone to come home, anyone know were I can get her a flight? cheers
koh samui flights jan 2nd - 20th, any deals?
looking to fly to koh samui for a 10 night stay. One person, moi! depart dates flexible jan 2-10th min stay 10 nights, must return by jan 20th. Dont mind flying in to phuket or bangkok and taking connecting transport. Appreciate an inexpensive flight. Any deals going? Going to detox after mad xmas into a cheap spa place…
First Choice Ski/Snowboard carriage
HAllo All, I'm off to Les Deux alpes in a couple of weeks with some my GF and a friend. The GF and I have snowboards that we carry in a snowboard bag. They both fit in the same bag (along with bindings and boots). I paid for 1x ski/snowboard carriage as it will only be one bag that they go in which will be locked up nicely…
anyone been or any good deals to CAPE VERDE
Hi we are looking to go to Riu Garopa Hotel on the Cape Verde Islands Travelling from London, for 14 nights around 3rd August'07, 2 adults, 2 kids (5 and 9) all inclusive (if poss) We have seen it on Thomson.co.uk for around 4k, so if anyone could get a better deal or give us any more info on Cape Verde we would be very…
Cheapest Train Prices - Help Needed Please...
:confused: Hi There, I'm REALLY RUBBISH at finding cheap rail tickets. Can someone help? Need to travel on the 10.02.07 and return on the 17.02.07. Going to CARLISLE from BIRMINGHAM (New Street) and back. Traveling around mid-day ish. Cheapest I've found is about £61 return. Does anyone know of any bargains? Thanks Louise…
Kid Friendly Holiday In Cornwall...
Hi All Just thinking of booking a two week break in summer and quite fancy the cornwall - I've only been as a child so don't really know any good places I have three kids aged 9 5 and 3 so want to be near a good beach, not near a cliff top (3 year olds a bit looney) near shops, cafes and road links but not anywhere too…
VIRGIN TRAINS - 1st Class upgrade??
Travelling to London on a Saturday with Virgin Trains...there is the option on a Saturday to upgrade our tickets for £20 each to first class....has anybody any experience with Virgin Rail 1st class and do you think its worth paying for the upgrade??
Help! -Hotel Room Upgrade??
Would really like a room upgrade at an upcoming stay in London. I booked through the hotel site(Sheraton) and know for a fact that the hotel is pretty quiet that weekend. I am wandering whats the best way to try and get a room upgrade as its a special occasion. Maybe i should email or phone in advance....and what would you…
help needed tenerife holiday
1-All airports you can fly from BHX 2-Duration 7 DAYS 3-1st & last dates to leave the UK 23RD/24TH MARCH 2007 4-Are night flights acceptable ? (Big point as night flights usually cheaper!) MORNING PLEASE 5-Party size & kids ages 2 ADULTS 6-Board basis you require (ie self-catering, all-inclusive, h/b, bb...etc) HALF BOARD…
How can I get a cheap Flight? Auckland-London-Auckland
Hi there, My mother is coming to visit her favourite son (ok, I am her only son) in 2007. Does anyone know how to source a cheap flight -- Auckland, New Zealand -> London return. She'd like to come in May, or August/September ... exact dates are quite flexible. Seems that its not going to be possible for me to blag a promo…

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