Overseas holidays & travel planning

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• Purchasing foreign currency from the post office

  I am just about to order some american dollars from the PO online but a friend told me you have to show your passport when they come to deliver it:confused: problem is i have no passport! so i dont want the hassle if this really is the case. so can anyone verify this is true ? cheers

• Any discounts available Ferries to France?

  Hi Wondered if anyone knows the cheapest Ferry to travel from Portsmouth or Poole to St Malo? We need a cabin and are taking a car. Do Ferry companies offer discount codes? Thanks

• trying to send a cheque to france

  Hi there I was wondering if there exists any such thing as a eurocheque. I need to pay some taxes in France. The online payment system doesn't seem to work - so I cannot use a credit/debit card. They only accept cheques. Natwest have suggested doing a transfer but they only accept cheques! The only snag is that I don't…

• Thomas Cook

  Hey everyone im new iv been browsing for a wile this is my 1st post! Iv a bit of a problemo! Few months back the OH and her friend booked a holiday through thomas cook, i wasnt overly happy as it was done sort of behind my back and it was rather expensive for us, but i got over it and decided to go. The booking was for 4…

• Yotel T.4 Heathrow-anyone Stayed There?

  I am thinking of staying overnight in the Yotel at Terminal 4 Heathrow. Has anyone stayed there? Are there any major problems with Yotel? I know it is small, this does not bother me or my partner. I have an early check in at Terminal 5 and I live 180 miles from Heathrow. I have looked at hotels near Heathrow but as well as…

• Help, Want To Go Tenerife Next Week!

  HI, WANT TO BOOK A HOLIDAY TO TENERIFE FOR NEXT WEEK. ITS FOR 7 PEOPLE, FLYING FROM NEWCASTLE OR TEESIDE, MUST FLY IN & OUT OF THE SAME AIRPORT. CAN FLY OUT FROM FROM MONDAY 10th MARCH, LAST FLYING DATE IS SUNDAY 17th MARCH, WOULD LIKE TO TO SATY FOR 9/10 NIGHTS BUT 7 WOULD BE FINE.HAVE A MAX OF £2K, BUT WOULD LIKE TO KEEP…

• Pound to Euros

  Hey, I will be travelling to Europe for holidays in early April. So, i need to change some money before then. The pound is really poor at the moment. So, what is the prospect, will it improve or get worse? Shall i change now, wait a week or wait till early April?

• Cheapest Travel Insurance on the Web - Anyone Heard of these

  Hi Please could anyone give me any information on the following website. I have seen a quote for worldwide travel insurance for my trip for £20.95 and 15% cashback through quidco. Seems to good to be true. Anyone had dealings or experience please let me know. Regards Brindle

• Heathrow on a Monday morning

  Hi guys I am flying out of Heathrow T1 next Monday morning with a 7:30am flight. Clearly this means a VERY early start however as it is only a short trip I am not checking any luggage and will be checking in online so am planning on turning up as late as possible. But how busy is Heathrow T1 early on a Monday morning? I am…

• Port Issac ( Doc Martin Village)

  hi just wanted to know if anyone know a cheap accommodation in port issac or very nr there. or website i can go on. i hav google it but comes up expensive hotels ect. i dont hav a car so it be public transport. am more of thinkin for one person at the moment. any suggestions be welcome thanks

• Heathrow Terminal 1 to TRAVELODGE HEATHROW TERMINAL 5

  Hi folks, I've been given some great help on another post and have booked my flights and hotel etc. My only remaining issue is getting from Heathrow Terminal 1 where we arrive to the TRAVELODGE HEATHROW TERMINAL 5. I'm hoping there is a shuttle or I could get a taxi I suppose. Could someone perhaps give me some help on…

• Hotel Near the 02 arena...

  Hi All, We are going to the 02 on the 22 March and wondered if anyone could recommend the nearest hotel to it as I have never been to that part before. We require three rooms and will be driving down from the North so will require parking too. Any suggestions? Many thanks x

• Beat My Quote

  Hi I am looking to book a holiday to Alcudia in Spain. We are a family of three 2 adults and a child who will be aged 2. We are looking to stay at the Delfin Azul or the Iberostar. I have been quoted £1500 for 14 nts leaving Newcastle on the 22nd of July. Can you beat my quote or is it a generally good deal? :A Thanks…

• Thailand

  Thinking of going to Thailand for a month. Is it safe.

• Amsterdam advice

  I thought i'd seen an Amsterdam topic in here, had a quick search and couldn't see it so sorry if this should be posted elsewhere. We finally got confirmation through today for our jet2 flights we won, off to Amsterdam 10-12th Oct. We need a cheap hotel now, i've had a look but all the ones I have seen are quite pricey…

• Can you help me find a holiday?

  I am looking for a cheap holiday for 2 adults and 1 child (age 3) leaving on easter weekend (I know, stupid weekend to go but we didnt realise it was easter when we booked the time off!). We are not really worried where it is as long as the hotel is child friendly. It can only be 7 nights or under. Max of £200 each. I can…

• Reasonable Accommodation Near Longleat?

  I've just booked our first break in 2 years and since having a baby EVERTHING IS ON A BUDGET. Not that I'm complaining. I've booked the flights to Bristol with Easyjet's recent sale. I've booked our Longleat passports with Tesco Clubcard. Now I'm looking for any recommendations for a decent hotel to stay between Bristol…

• City Inn, Birmingham

  Need a Sat night stay (1 night only) at end of April. They don't seem to do single rooms, so the cheapest I can find is 70 pounds - and you don't even get breakfast for this! Any suggestions on how to get a better price? PS. Can't stay anywhere else - family wedding round the corner.

• Klagenfurt, Austria

  hi, I have a trip set up to Klagenfurt for an interview but I need ideas with places to stay. If anyone knows of budget/resonibly priced hotels/hostels asctually in klagenfurt i would appriciate any help. also, if anyone has been and recommends places to see whilst i am there, that would also be appriciated. Thanks

• When Do Ryanair Release There Winter Flights?

  ??? Looking to book from East Mids to BERLIN for November. Does anybody have a specific date for when Ryanair release there cheap winter flights? :confused: