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Archives for December 2013

Flights to Canada
Hi , Just thought I would ask about this I booked a flight to Canada 2 months ago departing April 1st .Have been invited to god sons wedding. I have noticed that the flight has come down by £100 and am just wondering whether it would be worth my while asking Air Canada to lower my fare .I know the US have a law that if…
10 Hours In Melbourne
Friends are travelling to NZ at the start of January. They have 10 hours in Melbourne on their way; they have asked airline (Qantas) if they can leave the airport and have been told 'yes' but they will need to take their bags out of the airport. Advice please on is this a feasible thing to do? Also, will they then not be…
Thoughts on Flights to Australia Please?
Hi, travelling to Australia in March and have narrowed down my choice of flights (mainly by price) between Emirates, Royal Brunei and Cathay Pacific. Other airlines I've never heard of or are too expensive. Does anybody have any specific advice and experience regarding in particular, ease of seat reservation, availability…
Is there a sure fire time to see the Northern Lights?
It is one of my wife's dreams to see them, so I had the idea of trying to arrange a surprise trip to see them this year. Is there a time where you will definatley be as to see them or at least a high chance? Also what's the best country to visit to see them?
Tour operators producing Price-less Brochures?
Postie has just delivered a copy of the Canvas holidays 2014 brochure. Flicking through I could not find any information about prices. (Just invitations to ring them or book on line) Are any other holiday companies putting out ‘price-less’ brochures? Why would they do this? Is it a good / bad thing? Discuss…….
Ideas for somewhere warm in February half term??
Hi, I'd just like some ideas of where to go for the feb half term. 2 adults and 1 child. I would ideally like somewhere with a heated pool as my little one loves swimming. Any recommendations? Budget up to 2k Thanks!
Travel Insurance
Hi I was looking for a little advice regarding a holiday I havebooked to Thailand. I have booked all flights and accommodation myself directlywith the airline/hotel and I’m due to be travelling in a few weeks however inBangkok there is currently a bit of unrest. If I was to purchase travelinsurance now and the unrest…
Airport Parking
I have lost a website I used some years ago which often got me cheap airport parking. Strangely it was the toysrus website plus some other link. Can anyone remember it and better still have the link? Thank you in advance
Ideas for anniversary trip
Hi all Looking for ideas / suggestions / recommendations please. OH and I are celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss in September (2014) and would like to go away somewhere special. DS will (hopefully) be heading off to uni around the date of the anniversary so we will go away towards the end of the month. We can probably do…
Multi stop flights
Hi I am looking to travel to New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in June or July 2014. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding where the best place to book multi-stop flights? I don't mind booking hotels and flights together, although I have a hotel in mind in LV and I always stay in the same hotel in NY. Many thanks…
Travelling with A serious nut allergy
I just wondered if anyone has experience of travelling further afield with a nut allergy. My son has a serious allergy, carries an epipen but also has learning difficulties so couldn't self administer. I am therefore the one who has to check his food. We have holidayed throughout Europe but I have found a new wanderlust…
mistake over booked holliday
have just realised i have overbooked my holl and dont want to cancel i fly home on 31st july but should be back at work on monday 25 july a 4 days to mutch any good excuses thanks all
Opodo glitch? Cheap flight to Toronto
Looks like a glitch but Air Transat have return flights to Toronto for £126 for January. Stolen from The Dibb
Custom charges for a 40" LED TV in INDIA (Bombay airport) ??
hello all.... Can anyone please advise me what or how can i find out what custom / duty charges will i have to pay if i carry a 40" LED TV to India (Bombay airport) ? thank you all...sorry i forgot to mention I am Born Indian but acquired British citizenship.
Late payment of Virgin Holiday - what happens?
Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows the process if I pay for a Virgin Holiday late? I want to pay in a Debenhams store to get 2% cashback (which covers the 1.3% charge for using a credit card). However, I have been in 4 times in the past week and knowone was there (3 times to Reading store and once on the due date to the…
Visiting Faro in January
We are staying on The Strip area. Wondering about doing a day in Lisbon, as there doesn't seem much to do in Faro. Is it worth it? It's 48 Euros return per person so quite expensive. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
Has anyone ever amended a National Express coach ticket?
I phoned them up to change the date of my return journey, and paid some money, and they said I don't get a new ticket and I just have to write a 4 letter code on my ticket (the 4 letters are the same as the journey reference of the return journey that I am amending). I am really worried that the bus driver is going to look…
Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2014
Las Vegas is not like other places you might have been, where the hotels are near to the attractions. In Vegas the hotels ARE the attractions. Most have a huge casino attached, but if you think that's all there is to the place, you are sorely mistaken! Each hotel is very different, with its own theme and attractions. The…
Paris
After two days at Disneyland Paris we are visiting Paris. I have two kids ages 12 &15 with quite a different in tastes Any must do's would be welcome Merci:D
Which excursion company?
Hi all I know there is a thread below on the Northern Lights but didn't know the etiquette in adding my query to this thread or starting a new one. I have now booked flights and accommodation for Iceland, but wanted recommendations for trips. I have been looking at Reykjavik Excursions, and wondered if anyone had booked…

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