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Excellent article on splitting train journeys
Courtesy of the BBC. Too long to cut and paste: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6442947.stm
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Boston 2008
I'm planning on flying from the UK over to Boston/NY next year, to visit friends. Preferably departing from a Scottish airport. How much should I be budgeting for the flights, and when is the best time of year to book them? My accommodation costs will be nil, as I'll be staying with friends and not in hotels. I realise…
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Christmas Holiday Help Needed Please
I need a Christmas holiday in the Canaries for me and my family but when I look at Thomas Cook and such places they quote me 3k, if I was going to pay that I would go to Disney world in Florida lol. I was hoping you wonderful people could help. We have never taken the kids abroad as we cant ever afford it but this year the…
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Air Asia X delayed until 2008...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6443181.stm
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dubai trip with kids
Going to dubai in april, just wondering where to take the kids other thn Wild Wadi? Any good places.....
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B&B in or around La Rochelle
Family of 4 (kids 8 & 5) travelling through France in the summer hols. We are looking for a family friendly place that won't break the bank to stay in or around La Rochelle for a couple of nights. Any recomendations ?
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Tutankhamun exhib'n, without hotel - how?
Am hoping someone can help me before I bash my head too hard against a brick wall with frustration...! I'd like to go to the Tutankhamun exhibition at the Dome when it opens in November this year. But however I try to book a ticket, it seems you have to book a hotel package with it, too... :confused: I don't want/need the…
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frequent flyer / air miles
I could do with pointing in the right direction with regards to frequent flyer programs / air miles schemes. Not really done much flying up till now obut that's set to change, will be making several short hall flights a year and 1 or 2 trips to america / australia. Been looking around at the info available but there's so…
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Self catering package to Salou -1st May
Wish List ******* Any London Airport Preferably day flight with decent flying times. Transfer included 1st May for 14 nights (or thereabouts) Preferably 24 hr reception Background ******** My parents are in their 70/80s and enjoy travelling around.They have been to Salou some time ago and would like to return . They are…
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travel insurance for kidney dialysis patient
My FIL is going abroad (Europe) in June and needs travel insurance. He has had a kidney removed (cancer) and is currently on dialysis (at home type - 4 times a day). Using the hospital suggested providers he has had a quote of £230.00 for 2 weeks. Does anyone know of any cheaper providers??? Obviously can't use the usual…
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Ireland , where to visit, where to stay ....
While kids are at their grandparents in the summer hols, hubby and i were thinking of driving and getting the ferry across to Ireland. Never been before, so looking for recommendations of things to see and do, will definatley want to visit Dublin, ut looking for some other nice spots we could drive to. Also looking for…
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looking for a cheap place to stay in Cornwall
Any info would be great, looking for a cheap place to camp or stay for me, hubby and 2 kids. Was thinking camping, as this will probably work out the cheapest, so if anyone knows of any good camp sites, with good toilet facilities, Hubby is military so can rough it, but this will be first time camping out for me and kids.…
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Recieving calls whilst abroad - SIM advice wanted
I want to get a SIM card for my phone that will let me receive free calls whilst i'm on holiday this weekend. I've seen various services through this site, such as https://www.oneroam.co.uk - however, i have a Sony K800i and this uses 3G sim cards. Has anyone used a service such as this with a 3G phone? What is the…
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Avis discount codes
Anyone have any Avis discount codes - need to hire a car in Sweden.
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Cheap Hotel in birmingham for tonight
I am after a cheap basic hotel in Birmingham for tonight around the B13 area. It needs to have it own bathroom as husband is disabled. Yours Calley
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A holiday with a difference
I am aware that sometimes it is rather difficult to scrape pennies together for a holiday or short break away somewhere. Have read an article some time ago where people "let" their home to another family so they can enjoy a holiday living in "your" house...... This article did state that the familys who were swapping still…
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Cuba, recent experiences and tips please!
Hi, off to Varadero on 2 April. Just wondering if anyone can advise in particular on the following: Having read that portable DVD players are confiscated at the airport, has any one actually experienced this? Also any problems taking Game Boy or Nintendo systems? Although the US $ is now effectively banned, do the locals…
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Lille - accommodation and Eurostar?
Hi there, Please does anyone have any tips for a nice place to stay in Lille? Ideally central for Eurostar and main sights, but ideally in not too noisy a location. It's only a short stay but somewhere with a bit of character - and a god breakfast! - would be nice. Hotel or B&B. Also any money off tips for Eurostar? Many…
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Hotels in Barbican / Farringdon
Hi, anyone know any cheap (but descent) hotels in or around EC1A. For this Thursday, <£60 is possible.
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Bringing Back Cigarettes From Portugal
Hi there... Just wondering if anyone knows the legal amount of cigarettes I can bring back from Portugal on my holiday in 2 weeks?!?! :confused: Thanks!
