Overseas holidays & travel planning

Discussion List

• Car hire excess insurance?

  Hi had an email from motley fool today and read about this in holiday cost cutting, never heared of it before. Has anyone used it? www.worldwideinsure.com an annual worldwide trip policy was cheaper than a 27 day policy for me! But is it any good?

• do i need a visa to go to usa

  do i need a visa to go to usa for 4 days,as i only have a normaL UK passport and not a bio-metric one?

• July holiday required

  I hope it is ok to post this. Apologies if it isn't, it is just I'm really struggling to find something. We are looking to go on holiday for 7 nights in July. If any travel agents are interested in helping me find a suitable holiday, please PM me for more details.

• Anyone driven the Canadian Rockies??

  Hi am driving the Rockies in a motorhome in a few weeks and beginning to get the jitters as have no real plans.:o We're driving from Edmonton, exploring over 7 days & returning back to Edmonton. We hope to visit Jasper, the icefields, Lake Louise etc etc. Any tips about camp sites, must sees, things to avoid, dos & don'ts…

• hotel near Emirates Stadium

  I was wondering if any of you out there could recommend a hotel near the Arsenal ground. We are off to see Bruce Springsteen later this month:j :j :j and need to find a hotel. Does anyone know if its better to stay near Kings Cross or Islington to travel by tube to the ground. Advice would be grately appreciated. Thanks…

• Lille France

  I'm thinking of taking my bf there for 3 nights for his 21st birthday departing 16th july and returning on the 19th leaving from London(eurostar).Staying in a holiday inn 3 star bed and breakfast costing £105pp. Anyone been to Lille?Any reccomended places to visit?The nightlife good?

• how do i get a refund from ryan air

  hi need to cancel flights (i know i will only get a few pounds back but its my few pounds not theirs!!!) but can not see anywhere on the site where i need to send anything anyone help cheers john

• Hotels near Gare du nord in Paris???

  Hi i hope you can help. I have booked a euro star trip for myself, my husband and m 2 year old in august and obviously the train goes to Gare du Nord, can anyone recommend any hotels close to the station so we can literally walk to it. We hoping the next day to go to Eurodisney for the day, does anybody know how to get…

• Driveline

  Hi thinking of booking a short break with driveline.co.uk.Has anyone ever used them before? Thanks

• flight change thomas cook

  I have booked a 7 day holiday for year new for myself and 9 friends with thomas cook to gran canaria three weeks ago an this morning recieved a letter informin me that the flight coming back has changed, instead of landin back in manchester at 11pm we land at 4am the next morning. The reason we booked the holiday was…

• Should we be entitled to compensation for a 4hr delay caused by Greek Strike?

  We were stuck in Greece most of the day last week due to industrial action. The airline said we would be delayed 4hrs, but that they didnt have to offer a drink as it was industrial action 0 is this true. the airport concerned didnt have any EU Agreement pinned up which states passenger rights

• Car Hire

  Hi Guys, I am looking at hiring a car in Britian, and using it to drive to the French Alpes this summer, but when looking on the Net for prices it claims to be unlimited milage, but doesn't state whether the car can be taken abroad? So I have been quoted about £167 for 9 days unlimited milage, do you think the price will…

• Hiring a car in Canada?

  Hi everyone, I was just wondering whether anybody knew what age restrictions were placed on hiring a car in Canada? I'm going to be spending 2 weeks there in October, and would love to be able to drive, however I am only 19 (20 in November!) so not sure whether I would be able to hire or not? Alternatively, my cousin lives…

• Advice for 1 day in Paris with kids

  We are going to disneyland paris next week and are thinking about going into Paris for the day whilst we are there. My girls are 10 and 6. What can be done in one day and what do you think would appeal for kids. They are both really sensible and don't get bored too quickly. Any advice would be great ps also I don't know…

• Ryanair online check in

  We are thinking of going to Spain for a short break of 3 days later in the year. I'd like to do the online check in with hand luggage only, obviously I can print a boarding card at home before I go but how easy is it to get hold of a PC and a printer abroad to do this? Site says we have to check in online between 2 days…

• How Much Spending Money for a Fortnight in Bulgaria?

  Hi This might seem like a silly question but I'd really like to know how much money to take with me on a trip to Bulgaria next week given that I'm not exactly rolling in money at the moment and don't want to get into anymore debt. I'm going with husband and 3 kids for a fortnight and the holidays been booked for over a…

• Child's Passport

  Hi all Just forked out a ridiculous amount of money for 15 yr old's new passport but I read that when he turns 16 he needs a new adult one. Can anyone tell me if they give you a refund of the 9 years not used? Thanks.

• Euromanx flights to Isle of Man

  I've booked tickets to fly from/back to London City Airport in early July via Euromanx, which ceased trading earlier this month. I am finding it hard to get any info about any 'rescue package' for people in my position (and I paid by debit card, bother it!). The Helpline is permanently engaged, needless to say. Please does…

• Looking to go to portugal

  We are looking to go to portugal this summer,never been before can anyone give some ideas on where is nice?also we have 2 teens so has to be ok for them to.Thanks.

• anyone know when the sales start at Bicester shopping outlet?

  we found some really good men's clothes last time at great rates. thanks in advance.