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Exchange rates in Prague - Money advice please?
Morning all. I am going to Prague next week for a long weekend as was wondering what was the best way to get money. I have looked on the post office website and the exchange rate for CKR are 30.1932 to a pound. Travelex are not at good with 1 Pound = 29.7956. I have read that it may be a better exchange rate to actaully…
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Flight delay - reclaim of pre-paid unused accommodation?
During the recent snow and bad weather, my flight was cancelled and I was put on the next days flight. I had pre-paid for 3 nights accommodation, and as a result, lost the first night of my trip. Does anyone know if I should be entitled to claim this back anywhere?? I booked through https://www.alpharooms.com and both they…
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Dubai airport to Abu Dhabi
Hi I am flying with Emirates to Dubai but am staying in Abu Dhabi. Can anyone advise if there is public transport between Dubai International Airport and central Abu Dhabi and if not what is the cheapest way to get between the two? Thanks
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Where to eat in York?
Can any one reccomend good places to eat in York? We are going there for a couple of days in May. Both restaurants and also tea rooms etc. Places near the centre, but not too expensive! Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Edinburgh hotels
Hiya Am looking for a cheapish but budget hotel/B&B in Edinburgh, preferably central as we're taking the train. Am going around April 15th for a few days. 2 adults and 1 child. Have looked at can get Travelodge for £35 prpn or premier Inn for £69 prpn. Would maybe like something a bit more cosy though but not sure i can…
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What happens when an Airline( Emirates ) misplaces your luggage?
My brother flew out to India with Arab Emirates last week and discovered to his horror that they had misplaced his suitcase. He was told that if they do not manage to get it to him within 3 days then to give them a ring and also fill out a form that he was given. After 3 days nothing had turned up so he tried to call them…
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Prague??
are there any good deals going to Prague in April? I couldn't find any good package for 2 or 3 nights at Last Minute website as the flgiht time schedules are not good! I was wondering that I might buy the tickets and hotel separately? any recommendations! any promotion? Thanks!
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Help re euro disney/ villa holiday
Hi I am looking to go to euro disney next year probably sept some time. We would like to stay in a villa, say 1/2 an hour away from euro disney, then get a couple of days in the park and some other days in and around Paris. My family want to come to, so that's 3 families in one. Can anyone recommend a way of booking, or…
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Can anyone recommend a fun and child friendly destination
in the UK. Im hoping to take myself dh and two children away for the weekend of the 22nd May for 3 nights. Kids love Haven but unfotunately we hated it. Is there any where else people have been too and loved. We would love a pool and entertainment but either one or the other would be ok. Hoping we can do it for £500 or…
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How Do I Find The Flight?
I found a cheap flight earlier today on MSE but how do I actually get it? When I type in the details it says on the website MSE says are selling the flight, the price I'm looking for does not come up. This is the flight: 10 Aug. '09 (Mon) - Outbound £0.92 London Stansted > Majorca Palma Price: £0.92 inc. taxes & charges…
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Help please, very specific holiday requirements
I'm looking for some help with finding somewhere in the UK. We have very specific requirements, and I have a very picky wife (so a dishwasher is a must, and no that's not me). We are looking for a self catering cottage that takes 3 small dogs (2 boston terriers and 1 dachshund), has internet access, (ds could not cope…
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Manchester - Any been to the Britannia Sachas Hotel?
Hey all I'm looking for a cheap weekend break in Manchester Sat 28th-Mon 30th March. The Britannia Sachas hotel is coming up as £84 total for the 2 nights. But the reviews on tripadvisor are awful!! But the hotel *looks* really nice on various websites and has ok reviews elsewhere. Has anyone been there? I would like to…
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Airbus A380-is it worth travelling to London for?
I live in the Midlands and am going to Dubai later this year for 2 weeks visiting friends. Flying with Emirates economy. Price the same from Birmingham as it is from Heathrow. Birmingham is a walk to local train station, 20 minute train ride, £1.90 return, . Heathrow is a drive of 80minutes, petrol plus parking cost. Or…
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Holiday Bonds
Hi, Anyone tried one of those holiday bond things? The blurb says you "buy" a bond for a couple of thousand quid and you can use any of the holiday homes in the bond's portfolio for free. Normally have to stay in the system for a couple of years and then you can buy out. Anyone got any thoughts/experiences to share on this…
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Cheap Accomodation Paris
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can recomend accomodation in Paris or close by for 3 days in June? I didnt know if the French have an equivalent to our Travelodge? Really appreciate any help Darren
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Cyprus
Can you fill a week or two easily enough in Cyprus? Is there lots to see and do? We're not beach people and are not into pubs and clubs, but we do like sightseeing and exploring and will have a car out there. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks
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Lancaster Hotels start of April....HELP
Hi All, Going to a wedding in April and need recommendations of some very reasonable hotels in LANCASTER. From Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th April. Can anyone help please. TIA. Spikey
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Recommendation for all inclusive family friendly hotel?
I am about to start looking for a summer holiday and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good all inclusive hotel for 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 5. I would like something 4/5* with a kids club, nice rooms and good food. I stayed at a fab hotel in Rhodes last year which I would recommend to anyone but fancy trying…
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Unsure which option? Travelex...
Hey everyone, I'm debating whether to collect my cash at the Travelex counter or have my cash delivered to my house - i've collected from the airport before, but on this occasion i'm buying £800's worth off EUROS and worried whether Travelex will go bankrupt by the time i go on holiday in May....( nothing is safe or risk…
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Australia anything and everything!!!
I thought I would start this thread - I couldn't see one on Oz. But Im travelling to Oz in april for a month sydney to cairns, and just wanted some advice on anything and everything!!! - anyone whose been, and done the bruce bus hopper? Any tips on best budget places to stay on the way? Info on surfing? doing the great…
