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Avios
Hello MSE, have just joined and wondered if there any other Avios collectors out there and if they had any tips on easy ways of collecting more. I am already subscribed to erewards and rewardsforthoughts Thank you
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Royal Mail lost passport renewal application
Early last week I filled in the passport renewal form online, paid the fee printed the form, signed it, enclosed 2 pictures and my current valid passport. I sent it from the PO "signed for" 1st class delivery. I also sent a couple of other letters elsewhere and they have been signed for and delivered while my passport…
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4 guys go to Amsterdam.. what to do? What to see?
For a joint *cough*th birthday treat, next year.. NOT into the 'red light' / smoking scene, so wondering what fun things are about.. Best galleries? Interesting shops/bars? Also, recs' for hotels also welcome! Will be there 3-4 days, most likely in May / June..
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Transport in Rome
Hello, we are going to Rome in December and I need help/guidance in getting from the airport (Fiumicino ) to our hotel which is near the Termini train station.I have looked at private transfers but as the hotel is so near the train station thought this might be a cheaper option ? But need to know how easy it is to buy…
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Zanzibar - possible unrest
Those with a planned holiday in Zanzibar should keep an eye on the news coming from there. After the opposition coalition appeared to have won Sunday's election there has been a ruckus within the electoral commission and now its chairman has now suddenly annulled the election. He is likely to have been forced to do this by…
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'All-in' package holidays (flight,accom,tour) to Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand?
Hi guys Does anyone know of any decent websites that offer 'All-in' package holidays (flight,accom,tour) to Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand, travelling from London? So far I've come across https://www.explore.co.uk but it seems to be, at first glance, tours and flights and accomm once you're already in that country... So ideally…
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No Cooking Christmas - Staycation ideas
Hi All, We were supposed to be going away for Christmas but due to work commitments I/we can't go:mad:. I vowed I'd have a "No Cooking Christmas 2015" and I'm not about to give up on that dream!!! Originally we would've been in a hotel in sunny CT, South Africa, but that's no longer happening, so I'll settle for a hotel in…
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Iceland and New York (half booked!)
Hi all, I'll start with apologising in case this is covered elsewhere, my phone really doesn't like the search function and it just won't work! I've just managed to book flight london - Iceland - new york - London for £300! So happy as they're my top two places to visit that I haven't seen yet and I'm doing them in one…
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Lanzarote- Puerto Del Carmen or Playa Blanca
Hi Guys Me and my partner who are both 27 and 30 are after a nice relaxing holiday for 10 nights, we don't go clubbing anymore and after a nice chilled holiday with a bit of mixture sunbaiting, we both love long beach walks and a lot of walking as well, we are after going on a couple of excursions like the south and north…
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Disabled travel abroad
Hi can anyone give me some advice or point me in the right direction to what the law/rights of disabled travellers abroad with tour operators i.e. Thomas Cook etc, regarding if a person can't board a coach so would need a private transfer etc. Done this in the past but apparently new things have come in with Thomas Cook…
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North Sea ferry
Hi, Does anyone know of any discounts or vouchers offered by any North Sea ferry operators for 2016. Thanks.
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Revaxis and Dukoral vaccines
Hi, prior to a trip to Asia I've been given an injection of Revaxis and the Dukoral (oral) - both taken yesterday. Revaxis - Diptheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis. Dukoral - cholera. I've been feeling a bit grim today but should be fine tomorrow. I've googled around to see if there's any negative news on these vaccines but…
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Memphis Oct 2016
Does anyone have any knowledge of the Memphis area, we are planing on going around Oct 2016, I'm after ideas for best places to stay as to be able to get around with public transport to Graceland, Beale St. Sun studios and all the usual Memphis sights. Thanks in advance :wave:
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MSE News: EU mobile roaming charges will be scrapped in June 2017
Mobile users will pay exactly the same to talk, text or surf the web on their handsets in the EU as they do at home from June 2017... Read the full story: Mobile roaming charges will be scrapped in June 2017, confirms EU Parliament Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t…
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Easyjet seats question
Probably a stupid question- if I check in and print my boarding passes now is it likely me and husband will be sat together?( the plane is quite empty when I looked at the prepaid seats). I don't want to pay for guaranteed seats at 3.99 each if we don't really need too, we aren't fussed on where we sit, but we do want to…
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Holidays/Flights to Cuba!
Hello! My other half really wants to go to Cuba for between 10 days and 2 weeks around the end of June/July. I can't find anything cheaper than around £850 for that time period. Any idea as to where else to look other than just the usual Thomas Cook and Thomson? Skyscanner aren't being very helpful with their flights…
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First Choice Dreamline Extra Leg Room
Hi All, Im looking at booking my holiday to the Dominican Republic and it will be flying on the Dreamliner. My partner is very tall so we are looking at booking extra leg room seats, not the emergency exits as we have a 5 year old. I was wondering does anyone know if its cheaper too book them at the time of booking your…
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Holiday in March 2016 - what to do
Morning all Myself and DH would really like to go on a reasonably priced yet sunny holiday in March. He struggles to take holiday between then and July and then the prices get too high and its summer so hopefully nice in Bristol and area we live. Therefore, we are looking at going on a sunny holiday in March, although…
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When is balance due with Thomson and Thomas cook?
Currently looking at holidays when off work in may. How early is balance due with Thomson/first choice and Thomas cook? Read different things that it's either 8 or 12 weeks but not sure which one. Planning on flying around the 28th may so guessing it would be end of February or march? Hope someone can help as want to get…
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What is worth buying in France (price-wise)?
Hi everyone, I've done a search for similar threads but could only find one from 10 years ago, and I know prices and availability of things changes so I'm not sure if that's still relevant now. (Apologies if there's something newer that I've missed!). I'm going to Paris in a few weeks and although I'm on a bit of a budget,…
