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A few hours in Tuscaloosa, suggestions?
As above, Will be in Tuscaloosa for a day 9am to 10pm to see college football, game with probably kick off late afternoon. So has anyone been? any suggestions for things to occupy our time before going to the game. We were thinking of spending some time wandering about campus as it'll be a bit different from our old uni in…
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Travel insurance
Can I put my 2 grandchildren who are traveling with me on a single trip travel insurance under family or do I have to get them individual travel insurance? They are 8 &. 6 Thank you
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Worried about spending money!
Hi all Currently planning a 3 week honeymoon in the USA. We have 12 nights driving from San Diego to San Francisco, 6 nights in Vegas and 3 nights in New York. I have absolutely NO idea how much spending money we are going to need and are worried we may underestimate with not knowing how much things usually cost over…
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Is there a bad time to go to the Maldives?
We're hoping to go to the Maldives sometime either this year or next - my plan is to pretty much keep an eye on the latest prices and as soon as we can get something at a decent hotel (ie good Tripavisor ratings) either all inclusive or full board for close to £1,200 per person jump on it. I've heard that the 'rainy'…
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maynotbeabooking.com
I have just returned from a US holiday where I had reserved a hotel in Nashville for one night using booking.com.. When I showed them my reservation they had no record of it and were already full, foricng us to find one elsewhere at considerable stress and extra cost. They said this often happens with booking.com but are…
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Holiday Cancelation - advice on ill health
Hiya everyone Newbie here to asking advice - I just normally nosy and find what I looking for but this is first time u have posted. In January this year me and friend decided to book onto a friends hen do week in magaluf at the Majorca rocks hotel. At they time the group were booking I was going through a house move and…
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Family holiday away - I'm lost and need help!
Hi all. I want to go away in June or May this year with my family. There will be me and my partner plus our 4 children aged 1,4,9,11. I have no idea with this kind of thing and I have loads of questions. I have checked with our school and we will not be fined if we take them out for only one week. I plan to go during this…
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Thomson lose in Court
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-advice/10662931/Thomson-case-could-spell-end-of-unfair-holiday-cancellation-charges.html An interesting result. I know that CCJs do not set precedents for other CC claims but it must be persuasive. Thomson suffered no loss, having fully mitigated it. They were being greedy, all the…
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Holidayextras free if guarantee
Just wondering if anyone has had a successful claim from holidayextras 'free if' guarantee? I've recently found a exact airport parking deal cheaper on skyparksecure.com but holidayextras refused the free if guarantee claim saying the competitor price included 13 % discount. Then they increased their 10% discount on…
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Advice on Dublin prices, please
DH and I are going to Dublin for a few days next week. Everyone I talk to says 'Oh it's really expensive:eek:'. Would any locals/recent travellers be able to tell me just how expensive average meals and drinks are, please? Plus a few ideas of where to eat. And a few 'must see/do' suggestions if you have time. TIA
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Going away in Europe for the first time. Any help?
Hi all, I am due to leave for Europe in Nordics region soon on a short trip, this is the first time I am travelling for a lengthy period. Are there any things I should have ready? I need to take some Euros, would airports be the best place for exchange? Do hotels normally provide adapters for electric items? Any help would…
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Cost of allocated seats on charter/low cost airlines
Is there a list anywhere of the charge for booking allocted seats in advance on charter/package/low cost airlines. We paid £3 for each seat on an Easy Jet flights recently and I believe this is the cheaper than other airlines like Monarch, Thomson. Noreweigen Air etc. but I do not have their prices. Any…
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Change of flight times
Have just had an email from First choice to say our flight times to Menorca in June have been changed from 5am to 3pm on way out and from 11.50am to 10.30 pm on way back. Bit of a pain as booked early times specifically to make it easier with kids. I know it is t&c's they can do this and there's nothing i can do, just…
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Hong Kong
My Oh and I will hopefully be spending 4 nights in Hong Kong in July. Can anyone offer some advice in the best area to stay? I have heard HK Island, but others advise Kowloon. Hotel recommendations also appreciated (budget at around £100 per night, a pool would be nice), as would any other general info / advice. Thanks!
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Gibraltar wedding - places to go for meal?
Hi everyone Just after some advice/recommendations please? Him indoors and I have decided to get hitched in Gibraltar. We're having it in the registry office, small and no fuss, but then are looking to go for a meal afterwards. There will be no more than 15 of us. I'm going over later in the year to check places out, but…
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Going to Portugal how much will I need?
Hi. Me and my better half are going to the Tavira (south east Algarve) for a week. I think the cheapest way for me to get euros is from Sainburys and take it all out as cash. We are staying in a self catering hotel. We're not planning on doing loads - mostly just relaxing on the beach/pool. I would appreciate any comments…
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easyjet we site broken
I am trying to looks at flights on the easyjet web site & the flights won't come up. Hotels and cars do but not flights. Does anyone else have this fault?
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Booked a week in Tokyo!
I've booked my flights for a week long trip to Tokyo at the end of July. I can't wait! :j I'm travelling alone (male) and thinking about staying in the Shinjuku area as it looks close to the centre of town. Has anyone got any recommendations on what to see/do whilst there? I'm thinking about climbing Mt Fuji and also going…
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Driving To Amsterdam Info
Hello all, so my OH and i are planning to drive to Amsterdam for a 3 night trip in April. Getting to dover and across the channel will be ok but as this will be our first time driving to Amsterdam (and europe for that matter, although we have driven in the USA) I'm just after some info/advice from others that have taken…
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Travel Insurance with decent Gadget cover
I am shopping around for a couple's European multi-trip policy using the usual comparison/cashback sites. No one seems to show what level of gadget cover you get without clicking on to the policy wordings or summaries, which is getting tedious. Does anyone have any particular recommendations for a company that offer a…
