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Debit card limits abroad
Hi, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster :) Going to the states on Saturday armed with a Nationwide debit card (thanks to this forum). I've never used a debit card abroad before, usually take travellers cheques and wondered if the same limits apply abroad? I.E. £300 a day limit on withdrawals etc. Many thanks in…
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Copenhagen?
I'm off to wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen this summer. Any hints and tips on places to stay, where to go, what NOT to do? Hve had a look on their general city info website, but nothing like you people out there:A
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Isle of Islay Accomodation
We have just returned from a fantastic family holiday. Really reasonable prices and the most stunning setting. We will definately be going again and I wanted to post here in case others were looking for a holiday like this. http://conisbyfarmhouse.wordpress.com/
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Majorca - Costs While There
Hi We're off for a week in August s/c apartment - so brekkie will be sorted thinking morning out and about or at beach / pool afternoon vice a versa - so maybe lunch in Just wondered how expensive evening meals will be with 8yo and 13yo who eats more than me and OH who likes his food - me and 13 would like to try some…
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Car Hire in Malaga
Hi. Does anyone know of a company who does a fair deal on fuel in this area? I'm hoping to find someone who will do (say) 1/4 or 1/2 half tank upon colliection and return the same but most seem to do full/full or full/empty both of which can be a con. Cheers. :confused:
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Turkish currency
Does anyone know the up to date turkish lira in Turkey as l will be going there soon. Is it better than over here , would you recommend changing money over there as the lira over here at the moment is 2.28:mad: any good up to date web sites for turkish lira. Cheers
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Monarch In-Flight 23% covert exchange robbery
What would you say is a reasonable rate of exchange on a flight from Spain to Luton. here's the deal - 4 100ml cans of lemonade purchased at 80p each - the stewardess explained you can pay in english or euros, so I presumed there would not be any currency conversion ali babba behaviour. So €20 given to pay for a bill of…
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Ryanair hidden costs?
I am about to book four flights to reus (barcelona) for next year and have never booked with the cheap airlines before. I have been told there can be all kinds of hidden charges with ryanair ie suitcases check in etc can anyone give me some idea of the hidden charges and how much they may be don't want to book the flights…
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Allocation on arrival
Hello! Im considering booking some holidays on august for a week which are Allocation on arrival 3 stars hotel. They give you the flight and then when you arrive to the destination, they tell were are you gonna be allocated. Does anybody have any idea about this??? opinions?? Thanks
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sanguli vs cambrils in salou
Hi we are booking a campsite for next year and are torn between cambrils nr salou and the sanguli park? Has anyone been to either of these or even both and can point us in the right direction?
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Air tattoo cancelled - refund rights?
As you all probably know The Royal International Airt Tattoo was cancelled last weekend. I purchased my tickets from local Tourist Office and wanted have my refund there but they are saying I will have to post my tickets to The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises in Fairford to make a claim. I don't understand why…
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Driving in France? new regulations
I saw this in yesterday's paper and thought it worthy of mentioning as it has received very little publicity in the UK. Since 01 July a new law has come into force meaning that anyone driving in France must be in possession of a fluorescent jacket to be worn in the case of an emergency. Police appear to be stopping…
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virgin/ba refund register.
been waiting for this to open, you nee to register to get a refund on the ba/ virgin price fixing thing...https://www.airpassengerrefund.co.uk/Default.aspx.
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Stansted - Cheap parking??
Does anyone know of a good parking site for Stansted airport? I am going over to Spain for 4 weeks (Dad just passed away so going to support Mum), cheapest I have found it £162:eek:
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Cheapest way to go to Chester from Manchester?
Hi, Thinking of going to Chester from Manchester for a day trip. Does anyone know the cheapest mode of travel for 2 adults and one 7-year old. As we are in Manchester from Friday to Tues, we can travel either on a weekday or weekend. Would also appreciate the sort of things one can do at Chester. Also heard there's an…
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Thanks Easyjet
Just thought I would comment on the nice people of Easyjet. I recently did not take 2 return flights that I had booked to Faro. I emailed Easyjet to advise them of this and ask for my advance passenger duty to be refunded. within 2 days I received an email back saying that my money was credited back to my account, no…
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One way flight from US to UK
Hi I am hoping to go on a transatlantic cruise which will need a one way flight from Houston to Manchester on 14 December 08. There are some great prices but you need to be a US credit card holder - all the ones I've found which accept UK are a couple of hundred pounds more expensive including the airlines direct. Does…
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Help! Family Budget Hotels near High Holborn
Hi Guys, My wife is going to write an exam in one of the establishments in High Holborn. Does anyone know of a family budget hotels near High Holborn? I've checked travelodge but but it's fully booked. I don't know of any other budget hotels in the area. We are looking at dates 3 & 4 of August. Any suggestions would be…
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Japan
Thinking about going in December. Any advice on which airline to fly, where to stay, what to do etc Obv am looking to keep costs down so any tips or advice would be great, especially since I've heard its pretty expensive. Sharky
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Park resorts or Pontins?
Hi Everybody, I have just had a brain wave and am thinking about booking 4 nights away in the next couple of weeks at Camber sands. Now I dont normally like Pontins but my friend was at the camber one the other week and said it was fine.. SO does anybody have any knowledge of either of these places? (pontins or park…
