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Campervan trip Sydney-Melbourne-Adelaide
Hi, Just wandering if anybody could give any advise on this... In November, gf and I are planning to go to Australia for almost 5 weeks. One of the things we want to do is hire a campervan (2 berth with toilet and shower) in Sydney and drive to Adelaide. We plan to do a 4 day scenic/coastal route to Melbourne. In Melbourne…
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Free hotel but pay for meals
Has anyone used this scheme before. Any comments on this company and availability? http://www.travel-offers.co.uk/hotels.asp
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Need cheap room in pub/inn/hotel or b+b in Chapeltown Sheffield
Me and a friend are supposed to be going to Chapeltown on Sat 5th April for one night. We have just heard that our friends will not be able to have us over, so I need somewhere to stay. Have googled and found a couple of hotels, but they are way out of our price range. Don't want to spend more than £20 each really, as will…
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Frequent Eurostar Travel - cheapest way?
Hi All, I am planning a move to Paris later this year, but once there will need to travel regularly (1 or 2 times a month, probably mostly at weekends) to London and back. Does anyone have any ideas on how to this most cheaply? All suggestions appreciated! Thanks
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which airport should we fly from?
Hello There are 4 of us going to Majorca on 18th July and although we live in different parts of the country (north east/midlands & merseyside) we want to travel from the same airport. We dont mind driving or getting a train to meet up. Is it just hit and miss/depend on airline alone where it would be cheaper to fly from…
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Wanted: CHEEP - Hotel or similar in London
I am off to the Ideal Home exhibition next week......but need a place to stay for 2 nights (April 1st and 2nd) for Hubby and me. Earls Court is where the exhibition is held so we want to be somewhere nearish or at least near a tube station anyway. Any ideas? Cheapest so far is Travelodge two nights for about £140......but…
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Iceland - 4 weeks too long?
Hi, I've been reading a lot of postive posts on Iceland here but was wondering, is 4 weeks too long to stay in Reykjavik? I will be going there for a clinical placement in June-July at Landspitali Hospital and am looking forward to it but worried that it might be too long for a visit. The other option I'm thinking of is…
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Ibis hotels Marseille
Does anyone know which of these 2 Ibis hotels is most convenient for city centre, beach, sightseeing etc - the Ibis Marseille Prado or the Ibis Marseille Timone? According to the website, they are both near Metro stations but would appreciate advice from someone with personal knowledge. Thanks.
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hotel by coach in Scotland
Hi, my father in law is 70 in august and I have got the job of booking then a short hotel break. They live in Dumbarton and are happy to go anywhere in scotland as long as i can find one with leisure faciliites. They don't drive so will need a package the inlcudes coach travel, they can get up to Glasgow for this. I can…
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Beat my quote?
Am I dreaming or did there used to ne a thread on here called 'Beat my quote'? Maybe I am but can any of you kind people out there point me in the right direction of trying to beat this quote? 1 Holiday Bona, Majorca* 7 Nights * Self Catering * Sat 24/05/2008 to * Sun 01/06/2008 * Pool * Golf * Gym * Indoor pool *…
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Lapland
Hi, I really need some help from you kind people. My boyfriend and I are wanting to go to Lapland on the 27th Nov to the 2nd Dec (give or take the odd day). Whilst there we want to do husky sledging, snowmobleing and have a little ski. Now would it be best to book it all ourselves or do a tour? I dont want to get caught up…
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hotel that sleeps 2adults, 3 kids milton keynes or brum?
Hi! In July we are travelling down from Cumbria to Cornwall for our holiday. It's going to be a 7-8 hour drive so we were hoping to set off the day before and stay over in a hotel the night before somewhere half way which will be somewhere around Milton Keynes or Birmingham. However I am struggling to find anywhere that…
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Recommend a cottage in devon..
We'd like to go away for a week in Devon in July (11th-18th as the OH's birthday falls on that week) but I'm having a bit of trouble finding somewhere that isn't really expensive but is also nice and rural. Our budget is upto £300 for the week (Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday) for a little 1 bed cottage in a nice…
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Easyjet Plus - unlimited speedy boardings
Looks like it costs £70 a year. I don't use them that much, as I tend to get better 'deals' with Ryanair. Might be of interest to some 'though? http://easyjetplus.com/index.php
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Travelling to France - cheapest way?
I've got a family holiday booked 21-28 June. I now need to find the cheapest way to get there, and it's proving difficult. Train is my top option, TGV, but the cheapest ticket I can find is £100 - and that's a student deal (I am a student!) Travelling to Montpellier/Nimes. Ryanair etc also seem to be pricey; do you think…
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Flights to the USA end of Sept 2008
Hi there, can anyone offer some assistance? My mum passed away last month and one of her wishes was to scatter some of her ashes off the coast of California where my sister lives. To this end I need 4 adult return flights direct to LAX for 7 - 10 days during the last week in september. Not sure which airport will be best.…
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Changing back small amount of foreign currency
Hi all Not sure if I have posted this in the best forum, so apologies if I haven't. Basically, I've been having a house spring clear-out, and I have found some foreign currencies. Its in small amounts, and from various countries (Japanese Yen, Slovak Koruna, Indonesian Rupiah, Singapore Dollars!). Overall I have estimated…
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Christmas around Adelaide/Melbourne. New Year in Sydney
Hi everyone, I'm off to Australia with my husband and children (9 & 11) this Christmas for a family wedding in Adelaide. Can anyone suggest somewhere to stay for Christmas & Boxing days around Adelaide or Melbourne - near a beach would be nice for an authentic Aussie Xmas, but I don't want anything really expensive. Also -…
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Minicab firm charging 50% on CC
Hi I recently paid for a return journey for a client using a local London minicab. As it was a business trip, I paid using my company credit card adn was told there would be a charge for paying by credit card - the operator who booked the cab was vague about this charge but I agreed to pay it. When I received an invoice…
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Two way raido/walkie talkie for communicating on holiday
Hi, So I'm off to America for 3 weeks and we're thinking instead of taking our mobiles with us would it be a good idea to get some walkie talkies to communicate with each other with? It'd be that or getting a mobile out there. We'd like to be able to seperate some of the time but not lose each other (I'm thinking of the…
