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‘Round the World’ trip
Hello everyone As a youngster I wasn’t much for travelling so missed out on arguably the ideal time to travel. Now, I’d like to take some time out and go an travelling as I realise life is short and it can’t all about work mon-Friday and live for the weekends. Of course this is much trickier now as I am a married man with…
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Misleading information on hotel description
We went on our honeymoon in October to the blue sea interpalace in Tenerife and at the time of booking we was told we needed to arrange our own transfers from the airport to this hotel, having not been to Tenerife before and reading the description of the hotel (which I’ve attatched a screenshot of) It clearly states the…
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An evening in Bangkok - where to go?
We've got an overnight stop in Bangkok coming up (travelling from the UK). We'll arrive at around 11am and we'll be staying at the airport hotel. The plan is to get a few hours sleep then get the train into Bangkok late afternoon to get some food and a stretch of the legs. Given we'll be sleep deprived, any suggestions for…
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London to Perth flights - best time to book?
Hello, looking for some advice please. I would like to book 2 adults, 13 year old, 5 year old and 1 year old flights from London to Perth. Dates are December (18/19 or 20) to January 4/5. Some airlines have released prices already, it's showing as 4k with 2 stops or 6k direct. We have never been before so I don't know what…
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Airbnb bad holiday
Hi, I booked an accomodation via airbnb for an holiday in Majorca, Spain last week to spend time with our extended family. The accomodation description on the airbnb website (co.uk) stated the house had central heating and we specifically asked if central heating was included in the price quoted on the website prior to…
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Trek America
Hi all, I have booked a trip with trek America in a few months. This is my first holiday without any friends or family, Has anybody had any dealings with these? Thanks
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Insurance to cover cases in non-EU countries
I was pulled off the plane due to surname's mistake in the ticket. Russian airline was not able to make correction for the declared fee. As a result I missed not only local but overseas flight. Travel insurance company refused to compensate new tickets expenses. Second case happend in Russia in December. My friend had…
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Repatriation Cover Only
Hi, I am in a break in my cancer treatment between radio therapy and an operation and wanted to take advantage while I am reasonably well for a short break in Europe (probably Spain) for 4-5 days. Been on so called specialist sites for travel insurance but current quote for 4 days cover £750 as treatment ongoing. Thinking…
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Europe Trip /Road family of 5 children & 2 adults
Hi Has anyone done a Europe Trip/Road by car. For example 8/9 days.. Try to explore most of the cities/sightseeing, where to stay etc. How many days to stay in each city. How do you pay toll? Is it expensive We are 2 adults & 5 children between 7&15 yrs olds & maybe 3 more adults add on. Can anyone plan a itinerary for us…
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Quidco Trivago Agoda Discount%
Yesterday I booked three nights in a hotel in Krakow Poland , I was using two different browsers Firefox and Chrome , I went thru Trivago and it was 10% cheaper on Agoda than going thru Quidco to get to Agoda so It was cheaper for me to book it without Quidco cashback which would have been 6% eventually as opposed to 10%…
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Drones at Heathrow
Just on BBC no flights leaving Heathrow due to drone sightings. Let's hope this doesn't drag on for days.
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Default Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2019
Las Vegas unlike nearly every other holiday destination you may have visited. 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 good news is, is that…
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Veryholidays.com
Tried booking through veryholidays.com ...wow what a pain. Tried booking a hotel and flights when I changed the board for hotel from b&b to half board, the flight price went up , so I changed it back to b&b and the flight price went down. So I proceeded to check out done my bags and transfers got a price with a banner at…
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Open Return Tickets
Hi Flying to Cochin, India, the return date is not known. Any comparison sites that allow booking of with the return date open? Thanks!
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Reconfirming flight with emirates
Do you need to reconfirm flights 72 hrs before travelling with Emirates? Tickets bought from STA travel and it is recommended you do. Have emailed emirates no reply yet. The info I got from the web there is no need to. Thanks
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Esta application,anyone applied lately I’m panicking
Hey folks I booked a last minute holiday away to Newyork for a few days for next Thursday, I applied for an Esta last night and it’s current status is authorisation pending. I’ve googled a bit and a few sites are saying Esta applications aren’t being processed due to the government shutdown in the USA whil other sites say…
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Left stranded overnight by Eurolines coach - trying to claim compensation
Hi everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right place - I considered the flight delays forum but thought here would be better as the process is probably different for coaches. My problem is, at the end of October I had a Eurolines coach booked at 10pm from Charles de Gaulle airport to London. Eurolines cancelled this…
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Amoma.com & Cancelon for hotels - trustworthy?
Hi, I am looking for a specific hotel via Trivago, several deals came up and I decided to book through amoma.com. I was ready to pay but the site declined my payment, my mobile phone was ringing and it turned out to be amoma. They said they actually had a special offer which is £20 cheaper (for the same dates/room types/…
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Is there a weight limit to Ryanair Travel Bag?
Ryanair only allow SMALL BAG on board for free now. but they dont give a weight limit? They just sayAll passengers are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (40cm x 20cm x 25cm). Examples include, handbag, laptop bag and small backpack. Is there a weight limit to…
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Los Angeles
We arrive at around 7pm at LAX in early August and intend to spend just one night in the city before heading north in a car rental for two weeks. After a very long journey we'd like to get our heads down in a hotel near the airport and pick up our car the next day. I would presume both car rentals and hotels close to the…
