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NY, Miami & Bahamas
Me and my OH have worked hard and got ourselves through uni and both working in good, full time jobs. Got married this year and got our first house. Whilst we have done all this, we have managed to go some nice holidays but nothing in the US yet and not a big holiday. It is one of our dreams to go to NY and down to Miami.…
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Compensation idiots
Well this is such good news. Now everyone can sue for compensation to claim that British Health & Safety standards should apply abroad. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10399316/Holidaymaker-who-sued-after-walking-into-a-door-in-her-bikini-could-push-up-the-price-of-holidays.html Most of the posts on…
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The Great 'Singles holidays... revisited' Hunt
Great 'Singles holidays... revisited' Hunt We featured this hunt a few years ago and got some great suggestions for firms providing singles holidays. This time around, we want to tap MoneySavers' collective knowledge on specific tips and tricks to cut the cost of solo travel. Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Schengen Visa query
Hi, Me, my wife and my 1 year old son(all Indian passport holders) recently applied for a Schengen visa in the German embassy (Main and only destination 6 days in December). I am not sure what is the rule with which these visas are tenures are granted but, I have been provided 3 months multiple entry visa, my son and my…
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Travel agent
Hello, Need some suggestion on what to do... Situation went on holiday used travel agent abta covered who booked rooms through a non covered company. Got to hotel it was a dive went to a better hotel. Got back to uk and complained after two moths got reply from agent who have said that the hotel have not supplied a…
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Insurance for over 70's with medical conditions
Can anyone please recommend an insurer? I found a quote with Staysure who state they cover most ailments, annual trip for my parents came to £174 or £215 with cancellation. However when I added in medical conditions for my Dad 1. Basal cell carcinoma (all ok now) 2. Hypertension (controlled by tablets) 3. Neuropothy (able…
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What is the rules for disabled seating on a plane?
My husband is a wheelchair user so when we fly he informs the travel agent when booking that he needs to be near a toilet as can't walk very well so has to use sticks whilst on a plane. We have travelled many times since he has been suffering with psoriatic arthritis. We have been told by Co-op Travel that Thomas Cook have…
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Hotels in Paris (France) - Any ideas where?
Me and my wife are looking to book hotel in Paris, France, around 25th to 31st of December this year. (about 2 months from now) I am looking at hotels and even read the MoneySavingExpert page about cheap hotels etc, but I see the cheapest place to stay is 40 GBP per night at ibis hotel that is located a bit far from the…
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Insurance for all areas
I want to visit part of Colombia but the foreign office says Is there any travel insurance that will still cover me? BTW the place I want to visit is safe but the foreign office advice has not changed yet.
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Where to stay in Ibiza?
I and my girlfriend going to Ibiza for 2 weeks. But we don't know where to stay.Maybe somebody have an experience..?
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Ryanair - help
Hi, I have a return flight booked to spain in December with Ryanair, I booked it through Travel Republic. Im now trying to log in to the Ryanair website to do the online check-in, I am putting in the correct details but its saying error, some details are incorrect! Also, they ask for my reservation number, I only have the…
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Lion Resorts
Has anyone had a problems with Lion Resorts or received any telephone calls from 'reclaim experts' who suggest that they can get our money back as apparently Lion Resorts have broken a few rules. I'm not a fully paid up member as I'm only half way through my Lion Resorts experience. Does anyone know what's going on ?…
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Flybe. When will they release more Summer 2014 flights?
Hi Any suggestions when I should be looking for Flybe flights from Gatwick to Newcastle for Summer 2014? Thanks
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Claiming Tax back from hols
Hi, I'll be off to the US very soon and a conversation with someone jogged my memory on something. I recall years ago I was told that if I kept all my receipts, I could claim the tax back at the airport, is this correct and if so, where exactly at the airport and are there any exceptions (e.g. food, clothing, electronics…
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Isle of Wight winter breaks
There are a few IoW break offers around recently, which also includes Ferry Crossing in price. As do not know anything about the Isle then can anyone suggest a really nice place to consider for 3 nights mid-Jan without 'breaking the bank' please ? Thanks
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Flight compensation
Hi, I have been ofered a voucher for £1040 from Thomas Cook for a delayed flight. can I ask for the cas instead?
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Tips regarding booking a villa.
Hi, was wondering if anyone had any tips regarding booking a holiday villa? I am looking at booking one through the ownersdirect website, i have emailed one i like and the owner has responsed to confirm availablity and price. The website suggests i call the owner in spain direct, to confirm the booking and to pay via…
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Liverpool Hotels
Hi I am going to Liverpool on 15th November for two nights and trying to find a cheap enough hotel. It seems this weekend is particularly expensive with hotels coming in over £120. Not looking anything too fancy just basic and clean in the city center. Has anyone any tips on finding something please? Thank you
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Help?! No idea where to go for Family Hol!
Please can anyone offer any suggestions???? We have always been on holiday to the same campsite in Italy, where we have a fantastic time. However prices have been going up and up and next years prices have just been released and it will be £2500 flights and accomodation for the three of us. Given that meals are expensive…
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Gap Year Travel Insurance
Does anyone have any policies they can recommend for gap year travel to include some volunteering in China and then travel mostly around the far east? Endsleigh was recommended by the company organising the volunteering but seems very expensive! Thanks
