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London - Hotel & show
Hi, I am first time poster so please be gentle 😜 I am looking at arranging a trip to London in early 2015 (perfectly in February). This is a present for Christmas for my partner as she loved a good show. Ok so I'm looking at doing a 2 night stay with one of the nights at a show. She would prefer wicked or Book of Mormon.…
real family holiday (FSC charity)
I haven't been on one of these holidays & they say they 'will be back in 2015' so not available now, but it kinda looked interesting & maybe of use to someone? it is from £16.50pp & incs food, accommodation & activities http://www.real-family-holidays.org/ About FSC FSC (Field Studies Council) is a registered charity…
Hows this plan looking for London 4 nights?
Hello everyone, A few of you very nice people gave me advice around 4-5 months ago on some ideas for my girlfriends 21st in London. Finally have got around to putting a plan together , have spent hours doing this as keep getting overwhelmed :eek: but would love to hear any thoughts if anything looks to tight or wrongly…
hotel bidding - onlybidding.com reviews
Hi all, I often visit these forums for information on various money saving tips. But this is my first post, so bare with me. I've seen the forum post on hotel bidding for priceline which was very useful! Ive stumbled across a website onlybidding.com which is similar to priceline but seems to allow you to bid on specific…
Blackpool pleasure beach two for 1 + illuminite offers??
Hello, If anyone knows or has any 2 for 1 for Blackpool pleasure beach which i can buy or print it would be much appreciated. Also if anyone know of any ways to get into illuminite except booking in advanced that would be great (yes i have searched google first ;) ) many thanks
National Rail 2 for 1 attraction offers renew after they expire?
Hello, Currently National Rail 2 for 1 website most of the offers for London expire on 31st October ( iam going in November) Does anyone know from past experience if these will be extended/renewed to a future date once they expire please? Thanks
Shopping in Leeds
I have to go to Leeds shortly and thought I'd use the day for some retail therapy. I'm trying to figure out which is the main/best shopping centre - have read of White Rose and Trinity, and also Victorian quarter. Any recommendations on which is best? Do want to hit some of the chains, but also like indies which is why the…
Palace hotel - manchester rate question.
I'm up in manchester for NYE with my wife. I was looking for a hotel and when searching on my iPad i have found a special rate for the manchester palace hotel. It's £95 and includes breakfast, and afternoon tea. It's called the four tops special rate (there is a 4 tops show on at the palace) The weird thing is this rate…
Breakfast in Edinburgh
Can anyone recommend somwhere central that's got plenty of room. There are 26 of us going up for the weekend to celebrate our Ruby Wedding. I've booked meals for both nights but didn't want everything to be organised. I'd just like to be able to recommend somewhere Preferably several options. Thanks
Anyone have a walking knowledge of Manchester please?
Can anyone tell me if its a very long walk from the Palace Theatre to the Phones 4U Arena? Thank you.
3 day London break itinerary help please
Hi, my wife, I and our 18 year old and 2 16 year olds are planning a trip to London early December. We have the following list on our 'to do' list but don't know on which days to allocate them so we minimize travel times. We should be in London mid morning Friday and leave Sunday Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square Covent…
Seeking 5 Star break but very flexible
Hi all. I want to book a break just two nights, in a 5 star hotel or in a castle. I am struggling with the big sites as they always want dates and region, I'm not bothered I just want the best value I can get, I'm willing to be flexible with time and place to achieve this. What's the best way to achieve great value luxury…
Booked on 1st flight to Newcastle tomorrow. None left today. Will we be bumped?
OH and I have confirmed tickets on first BA flight to Newcastle tomorrow, booked some time ago. Could not check in online today because BA closed online check early on (still closed) - presumably due to all the delayed flights at Heathrow caused by the software glitch at Swanwick. Just read on the BBC website that no…
helicopter Flight + london recomendations
going to london this weekend, and looking at a helicopter flight for me and the wife, has any one had a good deal / expereince with a firm in london?? any information or leads would be great, thanks andrew
School Holidays
HI, Not sure if this is the correct place to post. We are going on a holiday to our home country. I have 2 kids one is in nursery and another one is in year 1. The holiday will be for just over 3 weeks. Including half term coming up will give just over 4 weeks. I have handed in a letter to school this morning. Just had a…
9.50 SUN holidays
Hi I have been using the Sun holidays for many years all over the country, but our last one was awful. How have your experiences been recently? Im hoping ours might have been a one off with park resorts, but with so many more companies sighing up to I hope we are still getting a good deal?
Help buying tickets to see matilda in london
Hi Guys, Has anyone got any advice to offer me on this. Going to London on a budget this weekend:j. Can get 'restricted view' tickets for 2 Ad 1 Ch for Fri 26th Sept for £73 approx total. Is this the best price I can get or am I best to wait until I get there and see if I can get a better price? Thanks:)
What time to arrive in advance for early am domestic flight from Heathrow T5?
We are catching the first flight from Heathrow T5 to Newcastle on Friday morning, ie 07.15 am. You are recommended to arrive 90 minutes in advance for domestic flights. Do we really need to turn up at 05:45am given we are checking in online? What time does T5 actually open anyway?
October half term, Scarborough or Blackpool ?
Any ideas where the best place to go with plenty to do , i presume Scarborough shuts down pretty early evening where Blackpool will be busy till very late ? have 2 kids 7+11 with us :)
Free/cheap activities Monday evening in London?
We’re going to London, by Megatrain, on a Monday in November, mainly to see the poppy installation at the Tower. The restrictions of Megatrain are such that we’ll be in London for the afternoon and much of the evening. My experience has been that most galleries and museums close quite early most days, by 5 or at least 6,…

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