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Koh Samui: Bophut OR Lamai
Does anyone have any personal experiences of these two areas? Where would you rather stay in Koh Samui? Which beach is better? I am booking my holiday independently and have found lovely looking accomodation in these two areas. We are 1female & 1child travelling in case that makes any difference! We shall also be island…
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freedom direct
Hi! Can anybody help I have booked a holiday to Egypt via Freedom Direct, booking flights, accomodation, transfers and travel insurance with them, I only booked it on 15th April they took the monies on 16th April and suprise suprise they have gone into liquidation. I paid using my visa debit card, am I covered I am so…
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New Zealand at Christmas - any MSE ideas please?
Hi My daughter and boyfriend are living in New Zealand and planning to stay until next year, so I'd love to visit and my 15 yo daughter wants to come too. Trouble is we're limited to school hols as she is doing GCSEs and want to go when it's hot, which means Christmas and New Year. I've just started looking at prices of…
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Cheapest Flights to Koh Samui (Samui/USM) - July/August 2009
Hi guys, Summer holiday planning comes round again! Could I possibly pick all your collective brains please - where should I be looking to find the cheapest flight to Samui for Woody and I. Flying from London. Travelling is 1Adult & 1Child. We are flexible as to when we leave as long as it is last week of July. We can even…
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Nationwide to start charging. Visa Card - foreign currency
Nationwide are introducing charges on using their visa cards in some foreign countries. When you use their Visa debit card to make transactions in certain currencies other than sterling, Visa charge a fee which Nationwide currently pays on your behalf. From June 1st N/wide will start to pass on this fee. The fee is…
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Yurt stays in France.....
A while back I remember seeing a thread about staying in a yurt/ tipi and someone had given a site that grouped locations to do this in France. I have searched and searched but cannot find it - could anyone help please..? I would be very grateful! Thanks
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Taking food into the US?
Hiya... I have been traveling to US quite a few times but have never really brought any food so I'm wondering what can and can't you bring in..food wise? I looked on the govt. websites etc. but they don't clearly say or give ya a list of examples. Oh and my flight will be from Frankfurt to Philadelphia don't know if it…
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Money Transfers Poland
Anybody got any advice on the cheapest and painless method of transferring money to Poland. Are there UK banks that have sister banks in Poland. I am aiming to do this on a monthly basis. The only way I can see is to use something similiar to a Post Office Travel Card, but obviously there is the maths involved in paying in…
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Is it ok to take powdered milk and other dairy produce abroad?
Hi When I was at the airport last year there werre notices saying something about not being allowed to take cheese dairy products and meat into other countries. I assume because of mad cow disease :confused: We are self catering this year in Cyprus and I was going to take powdered milk and a bit of cheese with us when we…
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Ryanair "Fat Tax" not going to happen.
It would cost to much too collect! http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/news.php?yr=09&month=may&story=gen-en-080509
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Rehana Sharm Resort Egypt
just booked to go to Egypt in August in the Rehana sharm Resort has anyone been there before or does anyone have any do's or don't's while we are there, apart from its going to be very hot!. What about vacinations before we go? Should we take English pounds or Egyption Pounds?
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Timer switches while away
Hi was thinking of getting one or two timer switches to turn a light on for use on a long holiday break 6 months to one year. Are timer switches safe for this long term use? I have heard reports of fires caused by these but are they genuinely safe to use? Any recommendations? If they over heat will the fuse blow? Is there…
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P 20 sun cream
DH and I are going on our dream holiday to Barbados in a week.s time, and thanks to your MSE readers I have tracked down some P 20 sun cream (Wilco's, couldn't find it anywhere else). Now this stuff is vital because we both have red hair, and in the sun red skin!!! Now I have a bit of a puzzle to fathom, because the moment…
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Promo Codes?
Any promo codes for flights leaving the UK? Looking to go in July to Madrid. :money:
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90 day Insurance 4 work as COWGIRL, USA
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I need a holiday, (hotel Serhan, and flights)
ive found a hotel in turkey that seems reasonable for a weeks half board, the hoel is called Serhan and is located near bodrum centre. staying from 8th october until 15th for half board it will cost £200. ive searched quickly for flights from doncaster airpost and it will be around £477 return for 2 adults, including…
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What food to take on plane
Heading to Egypt in a couple of weeks, and didn't opt for the in-flight meals (far too pricey for what you get!) Does anyone have any recommendations for what to take on the plane with us? either shop bought of from home. Anyone know if Glasgow airport boots sell sandwiches and the like? and if Hurghada airport would have…
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Australia flights!!
Hi All I know this is yet another post about Oz flights, but from what I've noticed flights seem to be cheaper the closer you book them - or does it just depend on the seasons? Want to book for Feb 09 but am hoping to get it a bit cheaper than what is currently coming up (circa 1000), and have seen some cfor June for…
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ATM Palma Mallorca airport?
Hi - can anyone tell me if the ATM at PMI is easy to find once you get to the arrivals hall? I'm wanting to maximise my cash:money:, but my travelling companions don't do this and I know they'll huff and puff if I have to waste time finding it! TIA:o
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Aqua Hotel Onabrava Barcelona info?
Hi folks found this nice looking hotel in barcelona but I cant seem to find how far from the main barcelona airport it is, or the city centre Anyone any ideas where I could look? Usually I can find the "honest" answers on trip advisor reviews but can't seem to see it this time. Cheers
