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Exchanging euros in UK
Can anyone give me some advice as to the most cost-effective way to change a fairly large amount of euros into pounds? I am working in Spain until the end of June and will have about 3000 euros to change. I have a Spanish bank account, but will be closing this then, and also I believe they charge a lot to transfer money to…
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Advice for travelling between Vegas / San Fran
Further to my questions about the NWA flights, can anyone offer advice on their experiences of what best to do between Las Vegas and San Francisco? Flying into Vegas on Sunday 10th August, and flights back to England are from San Francisco on the 24th August. Only firm plans at the moment are to spend at least a couple of…
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Pensioners travel entitlement
I am a recently qualified pensioner! and as such I am apparently entitled to free travel on public transport. However I am a bit unsure of exactly what I am entitled to and what the extent of the free travel is. For example would I be able to travel from Preston, Lancashire to Scotland using this method? Is it only buses I…
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campervan hire/rental
Hi all Does anyone have a campervan that they'd like to hire out for 5 nights at the end of june to a couple of well mannered gentlemen? we are facing the prospect of having to kip in a tent for almost a week which we are not realy looking forward to! We are looking to pay up to £350 for the right vehicle but all hire…
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Travel insurance pre existing conditions
My husband who is a fit 73 has raised cholesterol and takes 20mg statins He also had an operation for for snapped tendons in his shoulders,he had five further operations as he got an infection in theatre. I have been trying to get advice from medical screening but they don't seem to have any guidelines as to cost etc on…
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Moneysaving tips on flights to NYC/Toronto?
I am looking to book some multi-stop flights and the best fare so far is with American Airlines (can anyone recommend them?). I have had a look on the cashback sites (and tried the maximiser function on this site) and was hoping to get some moneysaving out of booking these flights somehow, as I'm spending a fair bit!! Even…
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any cheap flights to new york
looking at april next year(to be there on 25th for daughters 21st)
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Buying Us Dollars For Holiday In December
I have just booked a holiday to Orlando, USA in December. I was wondering whether to purchase some US dollar currency now whilst the rate is not too bad, or can anyone advise what the predictions are for the dollar in the future (anyone with a crystal ball out there?). Another thing, can anyone advise whether it is better…
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Buy hotel rooms with airmiles?
With the new airmiles scheme now in place, the dates I used air miles to travel on seem to be blacked out (Xmas, New Year). Is it value for money to use my airmiles to purchase a central london hotel room for a long weekend stay? If not what is the best value for money deal using airmiles?
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Hiring a car for a camping trip!
Hello everyone, My first post, but I've "lurked" these boards for a while now - they're great! Here's my question ... Does anyone know where I can hire a car for a fortnight in order to go on a camping trip in July (in the UK). Yes, a big volvo type car would be clever, but what I really want is one of those big 4x4…
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Family Railcards
Hi Need to purchase a Family Railcard soon - Are there any discount codes available at the moment or does anybody know of any discounts through memberships or through bank accounts? Thanks
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Holiday in USA but need to phone uk - chespest way??
Hi, hope someone can help. We're leaving for the USA (Florida) tomorrow for a few weeks but I will need to phone a uk landline every few days. I was wondering what would be the cheapest way to do this?? I have no idea how things like phoncards work etc Through my orange phone, txt are going to be 45p each, so an expensive…
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Frequent Flyer Airmiles
Hey, i fly abroad a lot, and i was wondering if anyone knows of a website that has a list of which airlines are affiliated with which for the frequent flyer rewards (i.e you can use virgin atlantic airmiles on singapore airline and a few others). Thanks for any help on this matter!
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Pontins Camber Sands
I have booked a free holiday with Pontins in Camber sands this summer with tesco clubcard vouchers. I am staying in Club accommodation. I have heard some bad reviews of this place and would like to know if any MSEers have visited. i am particularly interested in views of the club accommodation. I'm not really using the…
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Wher to stay
we want to stay near Lille from Mid July 2008 for two weeks. We need to plan our trip very careful due to our three year olds medical needs. we need at least two bedrooms. We need to be able to completely self cater as we can not eat out at all! Be within an hour of a 24 hour hospital ,and would need it to be child safe…
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New zealand
Hi My partner and I wanting to take a holiday to New Zealand. :j Although we know it will be more expensive we want to go for 4 weeks from around December / January time. It seems to be the best time of year to go, and I work freelance and is the quietest time of the year for me, so least likely to have to turn down any…
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Holidays for people on Dialysis
Hi Everyone I have a relative who went on Dialysis 3 times a week about 2 years ago. Her health is not great with other problems. She can only walk a very short distance and uses a wheelchair. She never complains about her disablilties or feels sorry for herself infact she is a pleasure to be around. Now she would love to…
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Online Booking - AIRTOURS THOMAS COOK
Please beware: I booked a standard summer holiday online early in April. Some how, the online system has booked it twice and taken 2 credit card payments for the deposit. Almost immediatley I recieved an auto cancellation invoice for one of the bookings but has the payment been refunded? No! Despite spending £££ on the…
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Advice re transfer times at St Pancras International (Eurostar)
Some advice would be appreciated. I have family coming over from Paris on Eurostar and I was wondering how much time they should allow to transfer on to an East Midlands train going to Nottingham also from St Pancras. Also how long for a Kings Cross train going to Newark (another option). Not having arrived on Eurostar I…
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Northern Rock Debit card overseas
If I used my Northern Rock debit card to withdraw cash from an ATM in Greece, would I be charged? I have looked at the debit card charges on this site but Northern Rock weren't listed. thanks
