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Sending money from down under
Hi, Im moving out to Australia for a couple of years next month and am looking in to sending money back to the UK - I currently have a flex bank account and credit card with with nationwide (0% on foreign transactions) - Whats the best and cheapest way to do this? Does anyone have any experience of such things? Many thanks…
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40th birthday getaway for 4-5 lads
I am looking for long weekend ideas, for 4-5 lads going away for their 40th birthday. UK or europe considered, but if abroad flights must go from Liverpool/manchester. We have done all the amsterdam/lads holiday type thing, and are looking for something/somewhere with good nightlife and activities in the day.
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New York, Boston & New England HELP!!!
Hi there, Our house move has just been put back for 3 weeks and we were hoping to squeeze in a holiday before we move... We were thinking of flying to New York, train to Boston, hire a car and see some of New England and then fly back (possibly from Boston). Has anyone done anything like this and could offer advice - do we…
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Somewhere to stay near Midhurst, West Sussex
My OH and I have been invited to an evening wedding reception in September in a place called Tillington, West Sussex which is between Midhurst and Petworth. We would like to stay overnight so that we can both have a few drinks. Can anyone recommend a cheap but clean place to stay. B&B etc, but not over a pub please. Will…
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Newcastle Airport Parking
Afternoon all, I am flying to Turkey from Newcastle on the 23rd Aug, getting back on the 1st Sept, and was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that I would be able to park for a reasonable price, as the cheaest I can find at the moment is £50, which I thought seems a bit steep. Failing that, has anyone got any GNER or…
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Problem with Olympic holidays - advice needed please!
Hi I wonder if someone can advise on a slight problem I had with a recent holiday (well honeymoon) that we had in Santorini. We booked a trip through Olympic holidays on their website after looking through the brochure and talking to their customer svs team - we settled on a fairly basic villa/flights, etc, as our main…
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Has anyone used Travelex?
Hi All, I am going on a family holiday next week, and have been looking at the best deals for changing my money before we go. The money convertor on this site, gives Travelex as a good option. When i go to their website they state you can pick it up direct from the airport. As we are flying by Easyjet, we are going to…
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Holiday 03/08 somewhere warm?
Hi, I'm looking for a holiday for 4-7 nights next March, leaving on or around 25th, returning before the 6th April. it would be for 2 adults and 1 child aged 3 from MAN or LPL, board basis doesn't matter. i'm thinking Canaries would be best for the weather, Carribean too expensive as we have a budget of £800 - £1000...
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Holiday ISP
Last year I went to Florida and used an ISP that was recommended on this site. It had local dial-up numbers in just about every country, and you only paid for the time you used, no subscription fees. My problem is I've changed laptops, lost the info and can't remember or find the name of the provider anywhere. I'm about to…
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Thistle Hotel Promo Code?
Hi everyone, I am planning on staying at the Thistle Hotel, Charring Cross, London in December this year (Lord of the Rings is on at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - cant wait) and wondered if anyone had a promo code for this hotel? It gets really good review on Trip Advisor.... My best quotes so far are £128 room only or £140…
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train fare any help please
I want to go from nuneaton or tamworth to wivelsfield on 23rd august and return on 27th august 1 adult 2 children. I have a family railcard. The best I can find is £50.90. I am not bothered about times of routes, is there any expert who can do any better for me please.
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london overnight stay for family of 5
Hi :hello: I am looking to take the family to London next weekend. We want to stay overnight in a hotel, but are on a budget of £50 - £60 for the stay. (less if possible). 2 adults and 3 children, I know about the travelodges and travelinn, but would ideally like something different for a change. I have searched this site…
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Beat My Quote: Gran Canaria Sept 08
Hello this is the holiday I would like to go on next summer: It is to Gran Canaria , Playa Del Ingles in the Neptuno Hotel. I have stated the 8th September but would also consider the 1st. These are Monday departure dates, there are saturday departures but the flight times are awful and therefore am not really interested…
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Flight to Bangkok over Xmas period
Planning to travel to BKK on around 13 December, returning around 27 December (as long as we are back here for new years eve). May look at possibility at travelling one up from economy, and non stop only. Know this is peak but the departure date I think is slightly off peak? Great to have a starting point on this! Thank…
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alamo car hire
we're going to florida on 1st sept (1st time) thomson include a voucher for car hire with alamo question is: is it cheaper to use this than book directly with a competitor i'm expecting lots of extras with the voucher use. (insurance, cdw, other driver, petrol) so after adding the costs of the extras (unknown) is it…
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USA -I need advice pls (prob needs to be moved to NY thread)
Okay, My sis and I have decided to take advantage of the exchange rate and do some shopping in the US. Will only be going for a couple of days. The problem is that she has set her heart on New York-she's into Sex in the City! I will go anywhere that has the best shops- ie outlet malls, Walmart etc. So, does anyone suggest…
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Travel essentials for first package holiday
Hi all, I'm taking the family away to Majorca tomorrow on our first package holiday. We're staying in self catering apartments for 2 weeks. In the past we've always just taken a flight and stayed at family/friends houses so this will be a new experience for us. I have a few questions which hopefully people can answer on…
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Car hire - collision damage waiver insurance?
When we hire a car for our fortnight holiday in France the collision damage waiver is going to be about £80. I've heard you can buy an annual insurance policy that covers these waivers so you don't have to pay each time does anyone know about this or have a link?
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Romantic Break. Ideas????
Hi All, I'm looking to take my GF away for a Night of fun and Frolics!! anyone have any ideas as to where I can take her.. I live in Leeds but can travel, don't want to go as far as London or Scotland though. Obviously seen as this is a MSE website the cheaper the better, just don't tell my GF!! Thanks In advance. Chris
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how early can I check for Virgin?
Hi i am travelling to Dubai in a weeks time with Dubai and plan to use on online check in. But as I am travelling with 2 young kids and the flight is a 9pm (oh what fun) I want to arrive at heathrow in heaps of time to enjoy the queues etc and have time to feed them without trying to break any speed records to the gate.…
