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guided tours around USA
my parents are looking into a tour of the USA using travelsphere. around oct/nov this year for around 14/16 days. anyone else ever used this company or done similar with a different company
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gran canaria parking scam
Last week we went to the market of Puerto de mogan . we wanted to park next to the Supermarket "Superdino" and we were stopped by a woman who's give us a direction where to park . To our suprised she asked us to paid 3 euro . Most of the parking area in gran canaria are FREE ! and this one wasn't an exception , if you have…
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Crete or Turkey - late October
Hello Myself, my Mum, her friend and daughter are all wanting to go on holiday in October, looking like end October due to commitments etc. We are looking at the following hotels, has anyone stayed at them? Or able to recommend any similar. Nana Beach Hotel, Hersonissos, Crete…
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To hold or not hold...where to put the trunki
I can't decide!! I bought a trunki on ebay so my little one can have his own bag on holiday (that's the idea anyway). I'm flying on my own with him so am now torn between taking the trunki on as his hand luggage (the plan being he could ride it and put books, toys, comfort things etc in it) or checking it in. We're only…
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6 months in Singapore
I am going to be spending 6 months in Singapore and would like to know the best way to obtain money from my UK bank account while there. Is there a prepaid Singapore Dollar card option? as if I take a prepaid card in another currency it seems I would have to pay a fee for each amount of SGD I took out. Thanks jake55
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holiday recommadation pls
hi all hope you are well? my husband is 40 next year and I want to take him away for his birthday in july we have 3 children who will be 1, 6, 13 at time of holiday. we want to go self catering but like lots to do eg watersports excusions etc has anyone any recommendations for which country to go to not turkey as that's…
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last minute deals
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows any website that offloads holidays from people who cant travel at the last possible moment? We are very flexible workwise and can travel same day if need be
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America trip advice
Hi, I'm looking to head to the USA around October/November next year and I was hoping for some advice from you lovely people :-) The plan (at the the minute) is along these lines: Fly into New York, with either Virgin or BA Spend 3/4 Nights in New York, catch some shows on broadway do touristy stuff, and I will need a…
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What happens if I get a new passport between booking and travelling
I am about to book a holiday (flights hotel) to New York, in October. My passport expires in November (after ten years) and I will need a new one. The airline booking form asks for current passport and esta number. I can supply these ones but need a new passport before I travel as the airline regs say (I have checked) that…
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Vegas Flight Question
Hi all, new to the forum so hoping this is in the right place. I have just been playing about on Expedia, loking at flight options to Las Vegas. Something I do all the time to find the best time to go! So, in order to get a comparison, I take the same dates (in this case 17th-24th February 2014) and change the variables…
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Some suggestions if your planning a USA touring holiday with your family
I've recently come back from a Touring holiday of the Western USA with my family and I'll happily offer up these suggestions for anyone who is planning a similar trip (some/most of these won't apply if you're doing a Disney trip, or if you are doing a more adventurous road trip). A lot of it is down to the 7Ps. Sit down…
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Ocean Florida makes promises it doesn't know if it can keep.
Hi, can anyone help me as to my rights regarding the following matter: We booked a flight through ocean Florida with AA at which time I asked twice if seat back entertainment was part of our flight. We were told yes and booked. Months later we found out this was not the case and I complained they told me that there was…
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one way car hire in USA any tips?
Guys, We are doing a month long road trip ( Chicago to San diego) and are really hitting it hard with crazy prices!! Anyone found a cheap company that doesnt hit hard with the old one way hire fees :eek:
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Flybe hand baggage restrictions
Hi everyone! I'm flying hand baggage only with flybe on Saturday and I've been trying to find some specific information about hand baggage restricted items but with no joy (and I don't really fancy calling the 10p per minute helpline!). Firstly, are safety razors permitted within hand baggage? Can prescription skin cream…
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thomas cook "confirmation invoice"
hi all, i received (by email) a confirmation invoice from thomas cook on Sat for a holiday on 23rd august the invoice shows that i have a balance of near E2500, but it is paid in full (i have an invoice that i got in store when i paid it) i have phoned them to ask about it and they tell me that it is a generic email from…
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Anyone used Trailfinders for a tailormade holiday?
Hello All, I wondered if anyone has used this company to for a tailormade trip? OH and I are getting married next year and would like to honeymoon in South America. Ideally something that incorporates Rio, Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu, La Paz/Bogota and possibly Galapagos. I've looked at the adventure travel companies…
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Halifax "Standard Mastercard" ok for Spain (Ibiza)
Hi all, I still have in my drawer a Halifax 'Standard Mastercard' (that's what is says when I log into internet banking) which I used for spending in the USA last year. I was now thinking of using it in Ibiza in a few weeks time (I know last minute :o ) In the best holiday card article the Halifax Clarity card comes out…
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Disneyland Paris
Has anyone been, and got any tips? I gather that its very expensive to stay AT Disneyland and that its potentially more advisable to stay in accommodation outside and travel in, or are there major drawbacks to this? I feel like I had a sheltered upbringing, I'm still not really sure what Disneyland is! But everyone tells…
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Suggestions for hotel in Egypt red sea - on the beach?
Morning everyone! Me and my partner are looking for 2 weeks AI package holiday in Egypt, in October for around £700pp. There are lots of options around this price but we are really having trouble finding something with the beach location we want. We are very big on snorkelling and diving and want to be as close to the…
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Easyjet and passport validity
Hi, I am travelling to Tenerife in August and have just realised my passport expires in Jan 2014, so when i travel i will have 5 months left on it. Have just called the spanish embassy who has said it is valid until the last day, but i dont know about easyjet I have called them and they said it should be ok but does anyone…