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London hotel 4 large family??????
:confused: I would love to book a 2 night stay (30th dec - 1st jan 2010) in london to join in the 2009 new years eve fireworks celebration. I have contacted loads of hotels in the westminster & waterloo area and am getting nowhere! Problem is we are a fairly large family (2 adults & 3 young kids) and i want all in one…
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How to access/use money in Australia?
Hi all, Hopefully I am going to Australia in March for 8 weeks for a medical elective (studying medicine abroad). I need to be able to access money whilst I'm out there but I can't seem to work out the best way to do it. I can't get a credit card or the nationwide flex account (tried it) as I'm a student so they're out. I…
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Good deals Eden Project weekend?
Hi, Looking for a budget hotel/ BB for relatives birthday Thurs 19th March- Sunday 22nd if poss. for 2 people, budget around £130 Eden project is cheap enough as over 60, but wonderd if there were any good deals or recommendations. Many thanks!
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Weekend away
Looking at going away for the weekend without the kids for my birthday/husbands birthday/wedding anniversary at the beginning of April. Would like a nice hotel with a Spa. I am in Oxford so ideally within an hours drive. We were thinking Cheltenham. Can anyone recommend anywhere? Many Thanks, Sarah.
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Has anyone needed medical treatment in Spain?
It seems no matter what you are treated for in Spain they put you on a drip? Medico Salus Clinic which is recommended by most holiday companies seems to be the worst offender, so do they have an ulterior motive? And do you think the holiday companies benefit from recommending them? Just doing a bit of research for a…
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Sorrento, Italy
Hello - I am hoping to go to Sorrento end of May/beginning of June and was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for accommodation that is not too expensive! Don't mind what type it is, hotel, b&b etc. Will be there for approximately 6 nights. Many thanks.
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Accomodation in or near kendal
Hi We are driving up to a Wedding in Scotland and are taking an overnight break on the way. We are looking at Kendal or thereabouts. There's some cheap accom. at a Travelodge nearby but we were hoping for some cheap accomodation in the form of e.g B and B.We would like to visit the Lakes and think it's probably better to…
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Overland Travel to Morocco
Hi everyone, I've noticed there's a lot of information here about cheap flights abroad, but what about other ways to travel to countries? Does anyone know if there's savings to be made getting to countries via train or ferry as I want to get to Morocco and standard prices are eye-watering! Thanks a lot Frances
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Question about Flight Cancellation with Current UK Weather
Hi, Am due to fly to Amsterdam on Friday and was wondering what would happen to my booking if the flight is unable to take off because of the UK weather situation - I saw on the bbc news today that more snow is expected on Thursday. Will Opodo refund the money for both the flight and the hotel as it was booked with them?…
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Wanna take GF to "we will rock you" for Valentines
Hi guys, Wanna take GF to see "We will rock you" in London. We gonna be travelling on train. But I wouldn't mind going on a coach if it is cheap. I would also like a nice little 3* nearby for Valentines night and maybe the sunday after too. Wouldn't mind going a day or two after Valentines if its cheaper. But I figure…
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Is it best to buy dollars or use fee-free cards?
Hi all, Hope you're all smiling through the snow, strikes and sterling slips. Am trying to keep my chin up, but it's very trying isn't it thanks to Gordon Bennett - I mean, Brown! :mad: I see on Martin's cheap travel money section that he advises using either a no foreign fee CC and/or no foreign fee debit card…
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Online check-in with budget airlines for non-EU passport holders
Can anyone tell me why I am allowed to check-in online as a non-EU passport holder with Easyjet, but not with Ryanair or BMIbaby? According to the Ryanair website this charge is supposed to be able to be refunded, but last time I was unsucessful. BMIbaby have informed me that this charge cannot be refunded to me. I prefer…
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Egypt in april.Advice needed
Hi, I have never been in Egypt, but it is my dream. My hubby and I both have 1 week vacations in the beginnig of April and we decided to go there. Can anyone recommend me good agency to buy a tour from? I am interested in excursions and sightseeing rather than staying in hotel all the time. How is the weather there in…
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Flights to Cyprus (Larnaca)
Hi, I thinking of doing a DIY holiday to Protaras, thinkning of a villa but cannot find cheap flights, any ideas anyone? Also, any hotels which are cheap to book direct or even villas
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HolidayTaxis.com?
Have booked a return shuttle transfer with HolidayTaxis.com for when I'm in Paris, and I was wondering whether anyone had used them, and what your experiences are? Also, did you find having call them on your arrival and 24 hours before your return departure, easy going?
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Best Packing Hints & Tips Please?
I'm going on holiday soon - to Tenerife for 2 weeks and already starting to panic about the packing:eek: :eek: Can you please tell me your best packing hint or tip? AND some idea of how many of each thing you take for 2 weeks? Weight limit 20kg plus hand luggage 5kg Doesn't seem like much?
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London to Milan £99 return for 2 people!!
Lufthansa are operating a new direct route between London Heathrow and Milan Malpensa. To promote the new route they are advertising a promotional fare of £99 return for 2 people travelling together. For a full service carrier that is a great price for 1 person but is an absolute steel for 2!! Anyone fancy a long weekend…
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Dubai Cruise with Costa tips!!
I have just returned from the Cost Cruise from Dubai if anyone has booked to go in the next few months and put a summary of ports on http://forum.virtualtourist.com/discussion-447842-1-1-Travel-0-0-Dubai-discussion.html?s=2&p=1&l=1857296&pl=1857296 If you want any further information just ask. What I never mentioned on the…
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Ryan Air Chaos
Due to the bad weather yesterday, many flights were cancelled by Ryanair. My son and his girlfriend were amongst 100's of travellers left stranded in Dublin Airport. Their flight was cancelled 15 minutes before take off and chaos ensued. My son had no money left at all and he was left high and dry. No staff onhand to deal…
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driving in USA - highway code?
Is there anything like a highway code booklet i can buy for driving in the US? specifically California and Nevada? i fly there next week and its just occured to me i have no idea of differences in driving from the Uk other than driving on the wrong side of the road and turning right on a red light if clear of…
