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Archives for April 2014

Marriot - best rate guaranteed.
Has anyone ever had any joy with the marriot "best rate guaranteed" policy? http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotel-prices/faqs.mi I'm booking a room for the night and it's £145 on the marriot website. The exact same room is £132 on Expedia. So based on this policy I should get the £132 minus 25%. I was just wondering if anyone…
Download festival upgrading to 5 days camping from 3 days?
Despite Ticketmasters 'no worries' respinse to my email asking if this was possible, I've not been able to get to speak to a human being through their phone system. I am told its possible to pay the extra £10 at the site on the weds and camp with the 3 day ticket. Do they ever sell out? Stressed out Mum of 2 excited post…
club recommendations july, london, ladies 30yrs+
Hi can anyone recommend a club in Soho or Covent gardens for ladies age mid 30s We are going to Madame jojos on Friday 11th and need a back up club in case the music is not to our taste at the after party there. (Picked this up in reviews) We enjoy recent pop music as well as party and cheese! :dance::dance::dance:
English Heritage week pass
My husband and I are going on holiday to Kent for a week and there are several English Heritage sites we'd like to visit. A friend of mine mentioned that they offer a week pass with unlimited entry for one week. I've had a look online but can only find an overseas visitors week pass (which I'm guessing I'm not allowed to…
Train Travel
I am flying into Gatwick at the end of May and visiting some family in Guildford and then on the same day travelling into London. I will be staying in London until Sunday and then flying out. What are best tips for train travel Gatwick-Guildford-London. I will be travelling with my wife and son.
wheres a cheap 1 night stay 10th may barnsley
hiya all, was wondering if anyone can recomend a cheap b and b or hotel or somewhere we can lay our head for 1 night please. Travelling up and need somewhere to stay on sat 10th may for 1 night, pref with brekie, but ok if not.. it will be 2 adults and 1 child. wheres nice to stay please...... As long as its around…
5th May 2014 - London
Hello. I am thinking of going to London for a day out on 5th May on my own and I was wondering if anyone knew of any events/anything I could go to? I will most likely get there for about 12 midday and return at 17:30. Thank you for in advance.
Sun £15 holidays in Europe (not UK)
Hi all I have done these holidays in the UK for many years now but want to try one abroad now. I have a few questions about how they work for the non uk holidays so i can check prices properly and compare like for like when booking direct. 1 Linen - how much is linen usually on these holidays? Does linen mean pillowcases…
Heating a Pool - tips?
We got a 10ft Intex pool and are just wondering about heating it. A lot of people have said the actual 3kw intex pool heaters are not really much use so just wondered if anyone has experience in solar heaters etc? Not sure if this is the right section or not to post this in :eek:
Sun holidays and Insurance
Looking to book one of these this time round, can someone confirm the insurance part of the deal? Do you need to take it? Can you arrange your own? Can you do it without insurance? Thanks
Merry hill or broadlands?
In Norwich for a couple of days next month. Could someone in the know advise us ( a couple) if it's to be broadlands or merry hill for a sunny Saturday? Pm us if you like.
Dr Who experience -Cardiff
What a let down the DWE was, the first 20 mins or so are ok but after that very little thought has gone into what's actually there and it presentation. The shop looked more like a badly organised charity shop .
Centerparcs newbie
Hi I've just returned from a fabulous stay at Crieff Hydro and am now looking to book Centerparcs for next year. I have a few questions.... Reading trip advisor reviews I realise there is no mobile phone reception at least at Elvedon. Is this the case at all the Centerparcs locations as far as you're aware and does this…
London hotel
Hi, We'll be visiting London with family for the weekend next week, to meet a friend. We'll be driving by car. Was looking for a cheap hotel around outskirts (so that we don't need to travel too much into london, and cheaper room rates) with parking and which is nearer to a tube station so that we can get to central london…
April 2014 Sun holiday code request list
I've made this thread as all requests are going onto two old threads. This would be a lot easier for those asking and those of us who may have spare codes.
Sun £15 April Code Words
Hi All The code words will be posted here every day, I will update the opening post so the words appear here and you don't have to hunt through the thread for them. If people who do could post the word of the day in the thread then I will update it,if I don't get the paper beforehand Codes: Sat 26th SPAN Sun 27th :GRAY Mon…
London - where to stay?
Me and OH will be visiting London soon(ish), could do with some opinions on where to stay. Likely coming into Kings X/ St Pancras. I've visited London often, however its always been on business, and back home again - never done tourist things. Oh will want to hit the shops, maybe take in a show. Since its coming out my own…
We appear to have bought a campervan...
So, we appear to have bought a campervan, in a bit of a blur! The plan is that we will casually jump into it on a Friday night and pootle off for a weekend away once a month. To prevent this becoming a planning hassle I was wondering if you had any tips on how to keep it as a low-stress as possible? How very exciting!
Things to do in Birmingham - free?
What is there to do in Birmingham? Any area really but needs be accessible by bus. Any free things to do? Two adults, no children.
National express cheap fares
I will be travelling from Heathrow to Gloucester in July. The ticket costs £27, however, the ticket from London Victoria to Gloucester via Heathrow costs only £7. Would it be OK to book London Victoria to Gloucester, but board in Heathrow? Or could I get into trouble? I effectively will pay for a longer journey even though…

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