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Packing light
Ive never done this before as I normally take far too much stuff on holiday with me. However, I'm off on a 2 month holiday soon and will have to carry everything myself. Does anyone have any tips of what I must take/ must not? So far I thought I'd take the following, does this sound about right? 2 pairs of shorts, 1 pair…
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Villa or Hotel/Apartment
I'm going away for 2 weeks in Oct, probably to Menorca but I am torn between a Villa and a hotel. There will be 5 of us - myself, my wife a 5yo and a 2yo......and my 20yo niece is coming for some R+R. I've seen hotels and villas that I like and have a list of positives for both choices Villa Private pool for kids. Garden…
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Where can I find Malarone (anti-malaria tablets) cheaply?
They're over £2 a tablet and I need 40 for honeymoon!!! :eek: Help...
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Seattle Hotels
Hi I'm looking for the best way to get a cheap hotel in Seattle for later this year. I thought that I used to be able to use Priceline to bid for a good rate but it seems it doesn't let you have an address outside the US or Canada any longer. Can anyone give me some good websites to get the best prices on hotels please,…
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Turin Airport Closure
http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/turin-airport-3-day-closure-7th-9th-july complimentary coach transfers to/from Cuneo Airport will be provided (for Ryanair passengers).
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A hotel has charged me even though I didn't stay
Last June, I booked four nights in a Munich hotel for May 16, 17, 18 and 19 this year. This was for the Champions League final. Unfortunately, my football team didn't make it. When they were knocked out of the Champions League on December 7, I was able to cancel my flights (the airline offered me a refund). I telephoned…
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Viva Menorca anyone - trousers in restaurant??
Hi, I am going to this hotel in Cala'n Bosch on Friday and wondered if men could get away with wearing long trousers at mealtimes in the restaurant??? Any other useful info will be gratefully recieved.....
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Prepaid credit card for use in latvia
Hi all I am travelling to Latvia soon and have been trying to (unsuccessfully) find a prepaid credit card to use there. Even though they are part of the EU, they have not as of yet adopted the Euro and are still using Lats. I have found virtual cards, but nothing physical. Can anyone help at all or point me in the…
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Majorca Holiday for 4... HELP!
Hi all, I've been left in charge of booking a holiday for 4 people to the lively resort of Magaluf for between 19th June and 1st July (for one week between them dates ideally). However with Uni exams and so forth I have left it very late! I was looking the other day and seen a deal on Teletext holidays for just under £200…
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Looking for nile cruise to include pyramids
2 of us going for a week or 2. Me and girldfriend would like to go on nice holiday to egypt but i've got to see the pyramids if I go there so a curise to include them would be perfect. I have spent some time looking now but there does not seem to be many that are what I want or are very expensive. Anyone seen any good for…
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Reclaim tax in USA?
I read this yesterday- http://uk.travel.yahoo.com/p-promo-3362477 Under the heading - Shopping, it says 'Tax on goods varies from state to state and gets added at the till, but if you’re making a big purchase, keep your receipts, get them stamped at the airport and claim back.' We've holidayed in Florida numerous times but…
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Using Barcelona as a base- where to go?
Hi, I'm hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice. I have enough Avios points for 2 return flights to Europe and we've decided on Barcelona, having heard great things about it. However, we're going to be taking about 10days holiday and I don't really want to be doing much sightseeing- frankly, I want a beach and…
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greece info needed
Hi folks me and the wife were thinking of Greece for our annual jolly and our 7 yr old we are looking at zante found a cpl of deals that seem ok but we are not sure about therir economics situation i.e will they be out of the eurozone and how it will effect our spendies. We will be going 1st week in september. thanx in…
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Solo Holidays
Has anyone ever been on a Solo's holiday? Just wondering what you thought and whether you enjoyed it - I'm considering booking one for August Thanks!
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Cheap European Breakdown Cover
Im planning a trip across Europe in about a month at the moment I have AA EURO breakdown it costs me £170 a year (my car is a 20 year old jap import) ive seen on the internet and ive read about ADAC the german version of the AA basically it is 80euro for the same cover which at the current rate is £65 has anyone ever used…
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Palm gardens appts Iclemer
Our friends have advised these apartments so we have just booked them. Has anybody ever stayed here? We are just two adults looking for the best views over the pool so the right room is precious to us. It's not often as a couple that we are able to get nice views (Kos being an excellent exception). We have looked at the…
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Best way to use money abroad
First of all, I'm sorry if this has been asked lots of times before, and I have been reading this: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money#hell But it's sooo confusing. Can anyone make everything a little clearer and just tell me what the best way is? I'll be going to New York if this helps. I'm with…
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Stansted Bank Holiday Strike?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-18143162
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To book or not
I have just been on the website https://www.onthebeach.co.uk and found a holiday to tenerife for a week in June for £668.00 approx fully inclusive, the reviews are mixed more negative than positive and am not sure whether to book it or not. Reviews are saying its for old folk and quiet which is what I want but not the old…
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Airline makes record profits
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18141549
