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Ask me any travel advice about Thailand!
Hi guys, i been lurking this site for a year or so and never posting (I mainly used another site similar to this) figure after the the advice here and the fact I made £300~ because of the Isa advice I read on here I would try and give something back. My name is Harvie and I have been living in Bangkok for the last 6months,…
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looking for recommendations
This is our first family holiday with our 2 year old almost 3 when we go in September. We want to go to Spain. I have looked at Salou which we like found a nice hotel, but the difference between leaving from Glasgow to Newcastle is £400. 300 mile journey on top of a flight for the wee man would be to much. So we have come…
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Where to start?
My OH has allways booked our holidays and we have have had some great holidays, but never really save much. She`s been looking at one, where we would travel out with Ryanair, but come back with Jet2. One has a limit of 15kg, and the other charge more. I need advice on where to start looking for a `reasonable` priced…
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Booking Direct - Insurance Question
Hi all, I hope you can help me. My family and I are looking to book a hotel in Kefalonia this summer :rotfl:. With the obvious concerns about the Greek economy at the moment, we are concerned that we could lose our money if the hotel went bankrupt. If we book by credit card would we be able to claim back the lost money? or…
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To see elephants - Goa, Sri Lanka or Thailand?
Where would you recommend to see elephants at their best please? First thoughts are Goa, Sri Lanka or Thailand. Travel will be next December so would like to think about getting flights booked fairly soon as they'll start becoming on sale shortly. Will probably holiday for ten days and would like to stay in a beach resort…
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Lisbon. When is a good, cheap time to go?
Any other tips on hotels etc
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Holiday in May - Majorca, Menorca or Kos?
Hi does anyone have any idea which would be the warmest around the start to mid may? Many thanks
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Thomson - Holiday booked then bump up price - Help
Hi there - looking for some advice on a situation that happened in booking a holiday with Thomsons yesterday. Basically found a holiday on the Thomson website for £2300 for 2 people all inclusive, went instore to see if they could do any better deals / alternate locations etc. Agent took us through different destinations…
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Lighter or box of matches for travelling smoker
I read you are allowed 1 lighter in a plastic bag at the airport. Is this correct, does anybody know whehter a box of matches is allowed on one person? Thanks
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Is it 2 or 3 hrs check in for Bangkok?
Is it 3 hrs before departure from Heathrow T4 to Bangkok? Also have silly query if the e-ticket says "confirmed" then there is no need to ring airlines to confirm as in the past had to ring airlines to confirm? Will be in transit in Dubai, I guess the baggage will go directly to bangkok, also will be boarding pass for…
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Marrakech as base in Morocco
We're looking at a week in Morocco and fancy staying in Marrakech area, currently looking at AI in the Palmeraie area. While we fancy seeing the sights of Marrakech itself we'd also like to be able to visit the likes of Casblanca, Rabat and some other places, preferably going on our own. Can anybody give any advice on how…
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Holiday to Tenerife from Scotland
Hi, Is £1500 for a week in Tenerife at Easter too expensive? 2 adults plus 2 kids. And is Costa Adeje better than Peurto de la Cruz? Would really appreciate feedback fast as this has already gone up by £200 since yesterday. Thanks
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Cruise and stay travel insurance
Hi Going on our honeymoon on 3rd of Feb. We go to New york for 2 nights before boarding a 9 night caribbean cruise then back to New York for a further 5 nights. Do i need specialist holiday insurance as part of the trip is a cruise or can anyone reccomend a good company that would cover us. Thanks
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DIY Holiday Insurance - Specialist Holidays
I want to book a photography holiday direct with a photographer in Europe who will then book accommodation and provide tuition, trips etc. The problem is there is no financial bond to cover if he goes bust and it's a cash transfer so no protection from a credit card. Are there any holiday insurance policies that will cover…
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Ideas for family friendly hotels in Europe please?
Hi Would anyone be able to suggest some family friendly hotels (all inclusive if possible) in Europe please for a sunshine holiday in July? I have 2 girls, aged 7 and 5 and would prefer a separate room for them if we can as otherwise they don't sleep. We've been abroad as a family a few times but have always gone with…
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Summer Holiday Abroad for 17 yr olds
My daughter and her boyfriend 17 yrs old (both 18 in November) want to travel abroad this summer but all sites we check say they need to travel with an adult - anyone aware of which travel companies may take 17 year olds without an accompanying adult?
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Departure tax from Bangkok international
Has anybody returned from Bangkok recently? Is there a departure tax to pay? Thanks
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Anyone Been to Seoul?
I have luckily won a competition to go to Seoul which is to be used before the end of June; I am awaiting the agent to contact me as I'm sure there will be some restrictions however we were thinking of May as it looks like it gets hot and humid from June onwards-if anyone can recommend a good time to go and what to do that…
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Anyone been to Slagharen, Holland
Hello guys, We are thinking of going on holiday to Slagharen in one of their wigwams, has anyone been? Thanks nik0510
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Travel to European Cities and Union Strikes
I realise unions calling transport strikes is always something that can happen but this year with the Euro problems it seems to be occurring a lot more. Does anyone have an educated guess of which of the following should be the safest bet: * Lisbon * Madrid * Athens ?
