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Isle of Wight Accommodation Recommendations
Hi there We are currently looking into booking a mid week break in the Isle of Wight in the summer holidays. We are going to be using Avios points so can only book Hoseasons accommodation. Does anyone have any recommendations please as to which one is best for a family with children aged nearly 7 and nearly 9? Would like…
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Pembrokeshire coastal path - accommodation suggestions please
We (husband and I) want to book three nights accommodation close to the Pembrokeshire coastal path for three nights from Wednesday 16th July. Ideally less than an hour's drive to St Davids. I've spent ages trawling through various options on the internet, but haven't been able to come up with anything so far that I'd be…
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Is it worth going to the Farnborough Air Show?
I have never been to the Farnborough Air Show, so I thought I may try this year. However, the tickets are very expensive, especially when you want to buy tickets for the whole family (4 adults). Does anyone have an experience with this show? Is it worth spending your money on it? My sincere thanks,
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Things to do in Cardiff
Hi there, going to Cardiff for the first time tomorrow till Friday evening. Going to the cycling time trial at Celtic Manor on Thursday and going to the Dr Who experience on Friday. The weather forecast for Friday looks particularly grim, can anyone recommend anything to do while its raining, shops, restaurants to visit…
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Best places to stop on M6 with kids
Hi all, Hoping some of you can recommend some good places for rest stops on or around the M6. We're travelling from the Midlands to Aberdeen, in 1 day, with 2 toddlers. Is there a website or app with services/stop offs listed which can be searched by facilities (I.e. Kid friendly etc) TIA for any help
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Sandy Balls, half price touring & tent pitches for July
If you fancy getting back to nature and staying in your tent or caravan, you can take advantage of our half price mid-week touring pitches - what better way to enjoy a camping or caravanning adventure! Stay from Sunday to Thursday from 6th - 20th of July and discover the peace and tranquillity of Sandy Balls in the New…
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Tesco days out vouchers - why do I have to specify date?
Hi I've just booked a weeks holiday in Somerset so have ordered Tesco vouchers for Longleat and Cheddar Gorge. I was surprised to see that I have to specify in advance what day I want to visit - we're going to be on holiday so I was just planning to see what the weather was like on the day! Does anyone knows why this is…
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De Vere Offer in April e-mail
Hi, I am trying to find out the information from the 30th April e-mail for the De Vere Spring Flash sale. I have been to the archive but typically the information for this week doesn't seem to be working. Wondered if anyone had done this. We went to Studley Castle at the weekend and they want to charge us extra for…
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Harry Potter
Hi, We went to the Harry Potter studio the beginning of last year and were thinking of going back at christmas time, has anybody been at christmas time and do you think it would be worth the money to go again? Thanks Michaela
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Places to stay in the Lake District - anyone recommend please?
Am contemplating the lakes for a few days with a family group. Have looked at some hotels and self catering places but wondered if anyone could recommend from experience please? Needs to be level access. Many thanks in advance, Jude S
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Recommendations for lunch between M5 J25 and Weymouth
I'll be going to Weymouth next month and was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere to stop for some lunch from when I exit on the M5 at J25 and Weymouth. Somewhere along the way would be best suited rather than having to go out of our way eg out of town maybe rather than paying parking. Thanks for your suggestions
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things to do around skegness
Going to skegness (again) this year. I really want to do/see something different this time, can anyone recommend things to do suitable for a six year old around that area. Thanks
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Section 75 for bad hotel??
We booked a room through Britannia Hotels for one of their hotels in Scarborough. It was for 2 nights costs £120. We paid using our American Express Card. When we checked in the place was absolutely filthy, stains everywhere etc etc....! The hotel staff were very rude and unhelpful and in the end we checked out after only…
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cricklewood travelodge
Hi i am staying at the cricklewood travelodge july 11th till the 12th taking my dughter to wembley for a concert and then into london on 12th wondering what ticket is best to buy an oyster card or a travel card thanks
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Any Golfers here? (courses in Leeds)
Looking for golf courses in Leeds that are pretty easy, 18 holes.
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Airline taxes
Can anyone explain to me how airline taxes can fluctuate so much. I booked flights to New York back in March and the cost was made up of £52 Fare and £370.20 tax = total £422.20. Now the overall price of the flights have dropped in price to £377.77 with the same company but the fare element has increased to £62 and the tax…
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Tesco voucher
Hi, I swapped tesco points for 2 skegness fantacy island wrist bands for rides Son had a look round and it wasn't what he wanted to do Can I sell them? As they have my name on, would someone else be able to use them Thankyou
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alton towers drinks capsule
Hi all I am hoping some one can help me on this one. I have googled but the info I find seems out of date or refers to merlin pass holders. when at alton towers you used to be able to buy a drinks capsule and get free refills. does anyone know if you can this year? I have seen the merlin pass one for 1.99 and 75p refill…
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sightseeing in London combined prices
I am now looking at buying tickets online for our weekend in London with the grandchildren. i have been looking around online and there are so many things i know we wont be able to do half of them in the 3 days we are there. i have listed below couple of things we will be doing and wondered what is the cheapest way of…
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how do I get p&o special offers?
I am trying to take my car to belfast at the end of July with my 3 year old, constant adverts for special offers on tv for under £100 one way but have tried lots of variations and never get the cheap deals?? Any hints or tips? need to take 2 dogs and hoping to do troon to belfast so need to take car?