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Is 3 nights in Reykjavik long enough?
Hi, Just saw the Groupon deal for a three night stay in Reykjavik which is very tempting! http://getaways.groupon.co.uk/24001590 However it says this: You only get to pick two tours! In an ideal world I'd love to see the Northern Lights, but also do the Golden Circle Tour and the boat tour... but it's a great offer and I…
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childs passport ?
Hi all, hope its not too hot for anyone, it is for me,prefer autumn/winter/spring :cool: anyway im just applying for my 9year old sons passport and just thought does he have to go to an interviewed or is he too young. I know my step sons had to but just not sure if my son does. thank you for any help :question:
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Thomsons mid-booking price hike
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums but am a huge fan of this site so I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me. I preface this by saying I used to be a travel agent some years ago, before the internet really took off, so I have some understanding of how agencies and operators work. However, I am not 100% sure…
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Lisbon long weekend
We are a family of four, 2 adults and 12 and 14 y.o. boys. We are off to Lisbon for three nights 26 July so any moneysaving suggestions more than welcome. In particular a beach day by public transport would be good. Quite happy using public transport to get around. Many thanks!!
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M&S Travel Insurance
Hello - I have marks and spencer premium card for which I pay £15 a month. One of the perks is free travel insurance. Because of pre existing health conditions I cannot make use of this - I have tried and was refused. I asked M&S why then should I have to continue to pay £15 per month as I am paying for a product I can…
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Travelling within Brazil in June 2014
I have flights booked from Edinburgh to Sao Paulo return. Looking for advice on internal flights between Sao Paulo and Rio. Looking to fly from Sao Paulo between early afternoon 13th to morning 15th June. Returning to Sao Paulo anytime on 25th or morning of 26th. Found flights for £220 return per person and wondered if…
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Book direct or through an agent?
Trying to work out the best way too book our accomodation only in Mexico. Currently we have a direct booking, cancellable upto 7 days before travel, basicjunior suite, $4500, no credit card charges, no transfer included, charged 7 days before arrival. I think i could get a transfer for $80 Option 2 is with a UK agent (blue…
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Travel with kids
So, I have built a website trying to encompass travel with kids. https://www.thesummerholidayofalifetime.com It is still in the early stages, and so if anyone has any spare time could you please have a look around, and see what you think to the format and feel of the website. Known issues: - The search function is not…
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where 2 go 3 cities, via easyjet or ryaianr.
hi last year we took a coach down to france with friends to see the arc, we decided not to come back with them, and spend a few days in paris, (they stayed outside of it), then after 3 nights, we flew from paris to Madrid for 3 nights then back to Liverpool. I want to do the same next year, and tonight i'm going to do some…
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Transfer from Corfu airport
Bit of a long shot but can anyone recommend from personal experience a transfer/taxi company to collect me from Corfu airport and deposit me at my resort at the North of the island whose name I can't recall at the moment! ta
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4 wheel suitcases
Apologies if this is in the wrong section, but I'm after some recommendations for some 4 wheeled suitcases. Ideally the hard ones. Are they better quality/durability than the fabric one? Its a large size I'm after, if possible under a hundred pounds. I've had a look on Debenhams and HOF websites, but I'm just wondering if…
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Pula Croatia
Just seen some cheap flights to Croatia during summer holidays, flying into Pula. is there much to do in Croatia? is it a safe(ish) country to travel for a single parent? looking for somewhere with friendly people and sight seeing etc.
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hotel recommendation for Albufeira?
We have not long come back from a week in Albufeira and absolutely loved it. :D We're going back first week of October but can't seem to find a decent family friendly hotel. The one we stayed at was OK but was more orientated towards stag/hen parties. So can anyone recommend somewhere? We love walking so has to be within…
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Online travel websites
I have been keeping an eye on a package holiday in Menorca with Thomsons. However I stumbled across 2 other online (only) websites today - 2bookaholiday and Hypermarket Holidays. I've checked the prices of a one weeks stay at a certain hotel and the Thomsons site is quoting over £1,500.00 (although it was less earlier this…
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London City Airport
Deleted - looked again & found my answers............:)
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Istanbul (and rest of Turkey?) duty free scam
Bought goods at Istanbul ATU duty free where prices are displayed in euros. Took everything to the counter and gave my credit card and he said that'll be £xxx. I said I don't want to pay in GBP (see advice on the main MSE site) why can't I pay in euros like the prices are advertised in or in Turkish lira? He said because I…
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Over a barrel with Thomsons
Hi all Well ol' faithful Thomsons have for the first time let me down and now have me over a barrel. A month ago the wife booked a luxury holiday for 5 with Thomsons. Total bill £7400! yep you read it right £7400! This holiday was through the a la carte brochure, and would be our first ever luxurious style holiday. The…
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Romania - Timisoara and surrounding area
Hi all, I'm off the visit a mate of mine in October in Romania, he's a British lad who's gone to do sme gamekeeping there. I'm interested in seeing what else there is to do in that region. I'm only there for 5 days so it would have to be stuff to doin a single day. Also, anyone have any ideas about how much money to take?…
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Australia next July
Hi Wonder if anyone can help. We want to go to Australia next July for our delayed honeymoon. We can't go until after the schools break up as I am a teacher. We want to see as much as we can in three weeks without killing ourselves and allowing some time to appreciate what there is there. We also want to end in Sydney for…
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British Airways Price Promise - problems
I've had a similar experience with BA: although I had a screenshot proving the same fare was cheaper at another site, I could not find a copy of the elusive fare rules, so British Airways managed to wriggle out of paying. I lost thirty quid by this deception. But how much is BA losing in terms of its reputation, when…
