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Flights to the Phillipines
Hi all I'm looking to go to The Phillipines mid December for 17 days. How doI find the best time to buy my tickets? Is it really a case of checking Skyskanner every week? Would prices for the week I want to fly miraculously drop in price from one day (week) to another? Is there an alert that actually works that I can set…
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US Esta
Hi all! I’m looking into Las Vegas for my partners 30th however... In 2019 he was arrested for drink driving (DUI) convicted and banned until March this year. 1) can this stop him getting in to the US? 2) do we have to note this on the ESTA? If yes, which question? The only question that has me confused me is Eligibility…
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India spending money?
We are off to India doing the Golden Triangle Tour etc for 2 weeks, mostly h/b with the odd lunch thrown in. Going in 5 weeks. How much spending money are we likely to need? Has anyone experienced the same thing? I'm fairly thrifty with money and won't be buying much in the way of tat etc, so it will be mostly the lunches…
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Child prices when booking a holiday
Hello I thought I’d share my experience with booking a holiday with a child. We decided on booking a family holiday to Jamaica, where there would be 13 adults and 1 child (3 years old). It was decided we would book an all inclusive package holiday with Tui. However, I was shocked to be told that my 3 year old would have to…
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Data SIM for Japan
Hi I’m going to Japan for 3 weeks in March/April. I have an iPhone X which is on contract with O2. Can anyone recommend the cheapest way to use my mobile whilst in Japan? I won’t be making calls or sending texts, but I’d like to be able to use social media (in particular Facebook and FB messenger and WhatsApp to stay in…
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Cancelling a holiday with booking.com
Has anyone tried to cancel a non refundable accommodation with booking.com? I paid in full not realising it was non refundable, I need to cancel booking which is for June 2020. I was hoping with me giving them 6 Months notice they would agree to some refund. Both booking.com and the property are passing the buck. I don't…
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Mis sold or normal procedure
Hi need some advice please. I booked a French Christmas markets and Seine River Cruise departing on the 15th December last stopping at Rouen and Honfleur. When we arrived at Rouen at 16.20 hours the disembarkation was a shambles to the extent that we were still waiting to leave the vessel at 18.15 hours. Shuttle buses were…
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Reclaim possible: fee at 'copycat' visa site
Similar to the recent issues with EHIC and ESTA: my friend paid a 'copycat' site for a Sri Lankan electronic travel authorisation. The site is very convincing and claims to be the official government one: it certainly does not include any notice saying that it charges extra for an additional service. Can the fee be…
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Surprise Trip Away
Hi, I am considering booking a weekend away with my wife to Amsterdam. I've been told its a lovely city and shes always wanted to visit , I appreciate there is quite allot to do there with regard to Museums, Anne Franks etc. With the reputation of this city, could anyone advice where to stay, where to avoid; things to…
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Multiple entry shengen visa
Hi all. I'm currently on a tier 2 ict visa in the UK with my family. We are South African passport holders so require shengen visa to travel to Europe. We hoping to travel to a number of shengen countries. At this stage I don't know all the countries I'd like to visit; I've shortlisted a couple. Ideally I'd like to get a…
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Resolved - Lost expired passport would be which form?
Hello. Needing a passport for a house purchase rather than holiday - hoped you lovely people would be able to assist :) It expired August last year and I kept intended to renew but *shrugs* I now have absolutely no idea where it is other than 'in the house somewhere'... Just made an offer on a house and don't have a…
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Thomas Cook ATOL refund. Still waiting
Hope I have found the right part of the forum. Booked package holiday direct with TC just a few days before their bankruptcy. I used a credit card for my protection, I have annual travel insurance and the holiday was ATOL protected. The day after the announcement I was aware that it would be a few days at least before a…
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Travel insurance question?
Afternoon everyone, Trying to find an answer to this for my daughter. She's traveling to Iceland this weekend and it just booking her insurance. She's gone through Compare the Market. Looking at the info on every policy they 'appear' to only state that they cover flight issues on the outbound leg? and say nothing about…
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Northern Lights/Winter Holidays
Hi We are thinking of a Northern Lights or similar holiday (Norway, Sweden or Finland) but am mindful of the extortionate costs. Has anyone any suggestions for a winter holiday break (7 nights, 2021) in these areas which aren't a rip off? We have an 8 year old Son so there would need to be enough to keep him stimulated.…
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Never been abroad before!
Hi everyone Me and my partner are looking to go away in June for a few days. We want to do a roadtrip from boarding the ferry at hull and driving down through Europe to Italy. We have never been abroad before so asking for your advice for what documents to take, best way to get/spend money, places to stay etc. Any…
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TUI excursion $400 not as advertised - COMPENSATION Denied
We are have trouble claiming Compensation from TUI. Over the xmas we went to Costa Rica and booked 2 day local excursion ($400 per person) and paid $800 in advance with TUI rep Sergio at Guanacaste hotel. This tour was sold to us as perfect tour to spend a night in rainforest, which was far from it. The hotel was nearby…
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Love2ahop boots vaccine
Hey, I am wondering if I am able to pay for my travel vaccines from boots with love2ahop vouchers? I am unsure as not sure if it's boots pharmacy that will be giving me the injections as I know you can't pay persriotions with love2shop vouchers Thanks, Ryan
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eurocamp cancelled sun holidays booking
i stayed up til 1.40 am to take advantage of the sun holidays, and was over the moon when i was got the confirmation and was able to book a holiday in italy at the end if August. After we received confirmation We booked flights totalling to around £700. This morning I have received an e mail from eurocamp advising me that…
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Easy jet and disabled travel.
I saw a deal with easy jet to Spain it was a package holiday which included flights, hold baggage, hotel and transfers from the airport to/from the hotel. The price was keen at £657.74 for both of us. I called Easy Jet to ask about what they do for transfers for wheelchair users, the Easy Jet assistance team were not able…
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1st time with Ryanair-Help!
Help needed before my head explodes after booking few days away but flying with Ryanair and just downloaded their app and reading check in and boarding pass rules/regs on their website and added costs incurred if not followed! When booking I already knew about luggage and booked 20 kilo hold bag (both flights) when booking…
