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Holiday discounted after booking
In July 2009 I booked a two week holiday for three people, with Portland Holidays for March 2010. They had advertised and mailed me to 'book early and receive the best discount and deals'. I received a discount of £60 per person. In September 2009, Portland offered £120 discount pp on the same holiday! I wrote to the CEO…
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3 night break, Barcelona - 30th oct - 2nd nov, left it too late?
Morning, I'm thinking of going to Barcelona for 3 nights and missed a deal on last minute.com a few nights ago which was £352 for me and partner in 5 star hotel including flights. (right in centre of las ramblas - lastminute had a 50% off for 24 hours offer) I'm now struggling to find any deals as good, been using sites…
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Off to Budapest on Wednesday
Hi all, I am off to Budapest on Wednesday with a few friends (all guys), we are going over there to have some beers and some good fun and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions and recommendations. We are all in our 30's - 40's. Also if anyone has any advice on what currency to take there it will be a big help.…
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Indirect flights to Europe with kids
We are trying to book flights for 2 adults and 2 kids (6 & 3) to Majorca for break next year. Have seen a huge price difference between going direct Cardiff (our local airport) to majorca is over £1k However upon serching it is almost £300 cheaper to go via Iberia airlines from Heathrow to Madrid to Palma - Has anyone had…
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Expedia cash settlement
Just read an email from a long neglected account to read that Expedia have been taken to court over some matter. I am being offered options of a cash settlement or credit to use with Expedia plus other things. Can anyone shed some light on this and whether it is genuine - I have looked on the web and it seems legit.…
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Berlin hotel
Hi, I am searching for hotels in Berlin. Their are three of us going there in December. I have looking for something at around £200-250 for three nights. Anyone get any suggestions? I have been looking but almost too much choice.
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Do I need a passport?
For once and for all, if I am traveling from the US to St. Lucia for my honeymoon, do I need a passport or not? I have heard conflicting stories. Some say you have to have a passport, some say a certified birth certificate, photo ID, and a return ticket is sufficient. Which is it?
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Airport Transfer from Dublin Airport to Clondalkin??
Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone can recommend a mini bus/transfer company. It will be for 7 adults and 2 children (9 in total) traveling from Dublin airport to Clondalkin (just on the outskirts of Dublin). It would be great if anyone good help. Thanks in advance. Stacey x
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Best Vacation Spot in Colorado?
We are planning an impromptu vacation for either the first or second week in August. Our son will be having cataract surgery in July, and since he will now be able to "see" better than before, my husband wanted to take him someplace "majestic." This will be our first family trip to Colorado...with soooo many possibilities,…
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Another Thomas Cook Complaint!
This is just a brief note to the start of my complaint to Thomas Cook. I’ve been back two weeks from my well awaited honeymoon in a Mexican AI complex were we had really bad service for the first week in spite of asking them repeatedly to get the hot water fixed, fix the air con and fridge in our room. This was in our…
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Compensation?
Hello Money savers! I'm after a bit of information please. I have googled and googled, and unfortunately not been able to find what my rights are for a hotel being double booked. Here is my situation: On the 31st March 09, I booked a flight, and hotel, from travel republic for myself and 3 friends for the 10th July. We…
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4 days in LA and 3 in Vegas, any deals?
Ok thinking of planning to trip to LA spending about 4 days there and then from there going to vegas and spending last 3 days there and back to London. Where can i find any deals on this sort of holiday? or would i have to do all the bookings separately? :o first holiday i have ever booked by myself lol so very new to all…
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LAX flights next year
I've been scanning the international flight checkers for the past month looking for a return flight only to LA in the New year (no fixed date). The prices seem to have gone up by approx £100 in just 4 weeks, is it likely that they will keep rising? Is it true that it is better to book earlier for long haul flights or…
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Travel insurance excludes labour disputes?
I'm reading through the terms + conditions of an annual policy I've just taken out and want to be sure of everything before the 14 day cancellation period ends. I've noticed that it excludes labour disputes, say, british airways on strike. Is this normal?
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Accommodation in New Zealand
Anybody know any good websites to book motels or apartments for short stays during a tour of New Zealand? Thanks for any replies!:beer:
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Did you know....
that on the Easyjet website, if you book your holiday in a block booking say 9 people it is approximately £4 per person more expensive then if you were to do it say 1 adult and 1 child...?. Couldn't believe it when my partner showed me yesterday. We ended up booking the holiday in couples rather then a block booking and…
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going on a cruise
I am going on a cruise round the Med next June, would it be better to book it now or wait until after new year. What have other people found, book early or wait until the last minute? Stan
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The Great 'Hotel staff, tell us how to get upgraded' Hunt
There's nothing sweeter than bagging a free upgrade to a bigger, better, more expensive hotel room. So we'd like any MoneySavers who work or have worked at hotels to dish the dirt on their upgrade policies. What's the best time to arrive, is it worth mentioning your anniversary/birthday, dressing up posh or just asking…
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Warm Holiday Destinations in Dec?
I love xmas but each year its getting more and more expensive so this year we thought we might go away for a week at xmas :) but we would like to go somewhere warm, doesnt have to be hot just not freezing cold :p So anyone have any nice ideas where we could go that fit that description? i would love to go somewhere in US…
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going to the amalfi coast but where to stay?
hi, im going to the amalfi coast next june hopefully, but as i have never been before what town do people like and recommend? i understand u can get to other towns by ferry for day trips etc but wheres good to base yourself. looking at possibly sorrento, amalfi or positano? thanks!
