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Help for first time online booking!
Me and 2 friends are looking at going on a last minute holiday, starting 5th August for 4 nights. We've found this hotel : http://www.melia.com/hotels/spain/majorca/melia-cala-dor-boutique-hotel/index.html And flights with Ryanair. It works out cheaper to book separately rather than as a package, but I've never booked a…
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Honeymoon Inspiration (for a gift!)
Hello :wave: I am hoping one of you lovely folk can help, I am trying to book my sister a (surprise) honeymoon for when she gets married next year, as I'm paying for it I ideally don't want it to cost the earth (I.e as cheap as possible!) but at the same time, I want somewhere nice for them!! (Don't want much really)…
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if using a CC ask to pay in euros!!
just back from 11 nights in menorca using halifax clarity. problem free apart from 2 occasions where we were charged in GBP's despite the bill been in euro's. we werent asked or informed of this untill the receipt was given as the euro bill amount is put in, then your pin then converted to GBP's at their banks rate! it…
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How strict are Thomson's with weight limit of 1 piece of hold baggage
We are off to Majorca on Sunday, there is 3 of us with a combined weight limit of 45kg. We are taking 2 cases, 1 weighs 20kg and the other approx 24kg however Thomson's website states that 1 piece of luggage cant weigh more than 23kg - how strict are they with this when you are within your weight limit overall. Also can…
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Holiday Discounts - Yay!
(Sorry if this is in the wrong place) Just wanted to post this message as i'm really pleased with what i've achieved today. After reading MSE's guide to driving down holiday costs I had my very first go at it today! I've never haggled on anything before so this was new territory for me. After a few hours in town round a…
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EasyJet help
Ok, first time using easyJet. I have printed out the boarding passess but its not very clear if I must print anything else too, is there anything else i need to print out like proof of purchase? Thanks, Mark
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ryanair cancelling outbound flight but using return
Odd situation, my friend is sailing to the med I was meeting him in Italy. He had a few problems (like the masts coming loose and loosing his liferaft in the bay of biscay) He may not be able to meet me on the right date, therefore I'm thinking of booking new flights elsewhere. If I don't fly out, will they automatically…
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Pre-existing medical condition and Insurance
Hi all, I have a pre-existing medical condition. Anything wrong with me getting travel insurance, ticking the box 'no', and not making any such claims? (i,e, will it cover me for everything else e.g. baggage claims) Or do i HAVE to declare the condition, regardless of whether I will claim?
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Married in Las Vegas.
I am getting married in Las Vegas next month and are looking for some advice as what to do after the wedding. Looking for somewhere a little bit special to eat on completion of the ceremony. It is for the two of us only and then somewhere to go after eating. :j
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Clever hotels?
Hi Booking a trip and clever hotels has my hotel at £50 cheaper than anyone else. I've never heard if them though-are they ok. Are they normally so much cheaper? £199 on Expedia (cheapest) and £150 on CH? Ta x
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Need help with Egypt Please
I really need some advice, I am due to travel to Luxor in Egypt at the end of September and currently the foreign office is saying do not travel. I booked through a travel agent but it wasn't a package holiday as each bit was done separate. I rang them up and asked them if i could have a refund but they said it was too…
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Protection from mossies
Does anyone think the bands you can wear actually work to prevent mossies & other biting beasts? Is the only option to drench myself in deet? I am heading to the south of france in a couple of wks, last time i was there i got really badly bitten & I always react badly to them so interested if anyone can suggest anything...…
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How good is the EHIC card?
I'm going to Greece for two weeks and am wondering what to do about insurance. I have a Nationwide FlexAccount which has a European annual policy with it which seems fine. Problem is that it doesn't cover my pre-existing medical conditions unless I pay a fairly hefty upgrade. I'm wondering whether I should get extra travel…
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Advice needed, relationship split
I have just received a text from my son saying he and his girlfriend have split up. They booked a late holiday to Fuertaventura leaving on 25thJuly, last week through travel republic. They used my visa but I was wondering what the options would be. I think they probably just have to accept the loss of £600 and of…
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Passport countersign help... will this be a problem?
I got my GP to countersign my son's passport, he filled in everything but he only signed my son's photo, according to the form he had to sign, date and also write that he knows my son etc including my son's full name. My question is will this be a problem and will my application be refused or will they contact the gp to…
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Insurance for Checked Luggage of High Value
Hi Guys, I will be moving to Thailand with work for the next 2 years at least and so am in the process of planning the move. Now my wife and I do not really have a great deal we need / want to take so are inclined to use BA's extra checked luggage option to take a total of 5 suitcases insted of paying for sea shipping…
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better price from a high st ??
I have just got a price for a winter holiday in spain from a main travel company however I am wondering if I went along to their branch in the High st tomorrow they might better it. Has anyone tried this recently with any success??
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Taking food to Spain
We are going on a self catering holiday in Spain next month and I'm trying to find out if there are any restrictions on food items I am allowed to bring into the country. I have done some research but there seems to be conflicting information on the subject. Many people say it's fine to bring anything in as we are both EU…
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MSE News: EU plans to boost package holiday protection
"120 million holidaymakers could benefit from improved protection when booking breaks..." Read the full story: EU plans to boost package holiday protection Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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4* Secret Hotels
Anyone know the hotel name Lastminute.com use for their secret 4* hotel Salou
