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Help - planning our 1st trip to Florida
Seriously thinking of using our rainy day money for a family holiday to Florida later this year or early next year. Neither me or other half will drive abroad, so will need somewhere close to all parks - don't mind hotels or self catering apartment. We have never visited before so not sure on how you get about! If we stay…
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jersey car hire book before we go or on the island?
hi heard it was cheaper to book when we get there any ideas thanks john
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Oyster cards
Can Oyster cards be topped up ? If so how do you do it ? Is it cheaper just to get another one ? Thanks
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bags 1st off the plane.
Not moneysaving i know, but thought i'd pass this tip on if only checking one bag into a planes hold, have it marked as fragile( theres a delicate vase ınside etc), its loaded last and subsequently 1st to appear on the carousel, worked well for me.
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Cheapest Travel Insurance
Hello all, I have booked a skiing holiday in April and need some insurance. I was wondering if there are any recommended websites, esp for winter travel insurance? or if there are any comparison websites I could check out? Many thanks
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Booking train tickets & Visa Electron - Grrrr
I'm trying to book 2 return tickets from Manc to London. I have found them for £12.50 one way and same price for back again, so a total of £50 between us. However, it no sites accept Electron!:eek: Does anyone know if I can book over the phone with Electron and do they accept prices off the web? I'm stuck in a rut, with…
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2 days in Portsmouth
We're staying at a Travelodge near Portsmouth Thursday and Friday next week on the £15 deal. I'm looking for advice on places to go and places to eat cheaply. Any ideas welcomed!
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Cheapest flights to the US
Dunno if anyone can offer some help? I'm looking for some flights to the US, as follows: 1/ 1 person travelling from Gatwick (preferable) or Heathrow to Houston, Texas, for the Champcar GP on 21st and 22nd April. I am thinking I will fly out of London on the morning of Fri the 20th and, after the race, drive on up to…
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Paying for Flights with Credit Card or Debit
All, I am booking some round the world flights costing £2600 for 2 flights in total. Is there any additional protection gained by paying on a credit card, as the agents charge 2% for booking with a credit card? Would I get the same cover if I paid the £85 per ticket depoist by credit card, and the rest of the money by…
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Malaysian Airlines to Australia
Hi all, Not a newbie to MSE, but a newbie to this forum. I hope you don't mind me jumping in. I have a question for all you seasoned travellers. My OH and I are off to Australia (where I am from) in June. We normally fly JAL and have absolultely no complaints. However, the best fare coming up is with Malaysian Airlines. I…
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Essential Travel Annual Insurance
Has anyone used Essential-Travel for insurance ? I am searching for an annual worldwide insurance for 70-75 years, they seem very cheap :from £99.99 to £129.99 http://insurance.essentialtravel.co.uk/ We are with Flexicover at the moment which was good at £174 but will be more expensive next time. TIA Trisha
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Road Tax
The government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean you having to purchase a tracking device for your car and paying a monthly bill to use it. The tracking device will cost about £200 and in a recent study by the BBC, the lowest monthly bill was £28 for a rural florist and £194 for a delivery driver. A non…
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Florence in April
Hi, my partner and I are going to Florence for a long weekend, she doesn't know yet........ any recommendations for hotels would be great, especially if they are gay friendly. We are also veggies so any eating places that would suit would be good too, thank you all........
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South of france - 2 families -Siblu?
Hello, can anyone help find a holiday for two families to go camping/chalet/apartment/hotel in the south of france or similar? 2 adults, 2 children and two adults 1 child? last week of August could drive and sail or fly, it doesn't matter we are near manchester
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Flexible Dates and Multi Stop searching - Chile and Argentina
Hi, I'm planning my first trip to South America (Chile and Argentina) for around end of August / September. Is there an easy way of comparing prices for a multi stop journey? I want to fly into one country from Glasgow and return home from the other and I'm not fussed about which one we arrive / depart from. So far…
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Canaries, half term weekend, no chance?
I'm looking to go to the Canaries (any island except Fuerteventura) on the 10th or 11th February. I realise it's short notice. I can't find any flights or package holidays with availability. I know I'll be lucky if anyone can find any. Flights will do, or with a good HB hotel by the beach. I'm quite happy to book…
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Looking for a cheap Sheffield hotel - 1 nt
Hi A friend is trying to find a hotel for a one night's anniversary stay with his gf, he'd love to pay the earth for her, but reality calls and he has a £60 budget! Needs to be in sheffield, central as possible (work wont allow for anniversaries). Tried Travelsupermarket, and although the prices are good, it's hard to…
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we NEED A HOLIDAY FROM TOMORROW!
We are taking a holiday over our Daugthers 2nd birthday which is this weekend and everyplace we have found gas been unavaliable for some reason .we have been let down twibe this morning when we thought we had one booked.We need self catering indoor swimming pool.and a beach all within 2.5 hours from Bristol .For three…
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Flights from north west to edinburgh?
Hi, i'm new to the site and looking for flights for 2 adults from any north west airport to edinburgh leaving this Sunday 4th, returning tuesday 6th? I've checked BA but the cheapest they can do it is £312. the cheapest train I can find is £182.00?
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Booking flights individually to get them cheaper
I'm currently trying to book flights to the Algarve for my husband, infant and myself. If I try and book for just me and baby I get an outbound flight £5 cheaper that if I book for all 3 of us at the same time. I assume this is as the airline only has 1 seat left at the cheaper price. But if I try and book for all 3 of us…
