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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
What’s this about? This is a special thread where you can ask all the Travel Agents and MoneySavers who frequent this board to beat a holiday quote you have and get personalised replies. The idea is to see if someone can beat a quote for a specific holiday; not just a general price. So you need an exact quote. E.g. "I've…
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Travel Agent Code Of Conduct
MoneySavingExpert.com Travel Board Travel Agent Code of Conduct Many travel agents and advisers use this forum and voluntarily give up their time to help other MoneySavers. However as these are professional people who make their living out of deals; to ensure there’s no conflict of interest, I’ve drawn up the following…
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Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning Stickies - Please check before posting
Official MSE fully researched guides: Holidays and Flights 50+ Overseas Holiday Tips Cheap Package Holidays Cheap Flights Cheap Hotels Travel Credit Cards Cheap Airport Parking Travel Money Maximiser From the Forum: Welcome to Overseas Holidays and Travel Planning Orlando/Disneyworld Thread Las Vegas guide and MSE thread…
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Booking a last minute holiday
Has anyone had experience of booking last-minute holidays? I’m talking within three weeks or so solved before planning on going. The last two years me and my partner have spent around £2,500 in total for a 10 day all inclusive holiday.. however, we don’t really want to spend that anymore & are seriously considering doing a…
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Washable bag
For travelling can anyone recommend a bag which I can carry on a flight as I travel light? Ideally I want something washable if that exists?
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Expedia package via Dubai
We booked a package with Expedia prior to the start of the middle east conflict. Flights from uk via Dubai to Singapore and a hotel in Singapore. We are due to travel on 9 July. I have contacted Expedia via their agent chat function a couple of times to ask what will haopen if the FCDO advice does not change for travel to…
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Cancel or not?
My doctor has indicated that I should not take a planned trip (see the Lyon airport thread) because the extremely and unusually high temperatures are likely to make my (declared pre-existing) health issues worse. But I suppose that the travel insurers are likely to regard that as unwillingness to travel, and so not…
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On The Beach Holidays - NO HUMANS apparently
Shout‑out to On The Beach for providing the most chaotic customer service experience of my life. Asked for a name change. They said “no can do”. Charged us for a whole new seat. Confirmed the new seat. Then magically teleported my son onto a different flight entirely. At this point I’m convinced their booking system is…
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Hotels at Stansted airport help needed please.
My husband is disabled and walks with crutches. He finds it very painful to do so and cant go a long way on them. He is not able to take his mobility scooter on the trip. He is due to fly from Stansted airport and will be travelling with a friend. He gets assisted travel at the airport but due to the time he is flying they…
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MSE News: Holiday disrupted by Middle East conflict? Help with cancellations, surcharges and more
Continued conflict in the Middle East has made things more uncertain when it comes to booking and going on holiday. While the actual conflict is localised to the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a key trade route for oil, fuel and gas – has a global impact. This hits travel too… Read the full story:…
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MSE News: Beware British Airways' 'questionable' behaviour as it pushes people to overpay for ESTAs
Are you travelling to America, Australia, Canada or another holiday destination where you'll need to get a travel permit? Beware 'questionable' behaviour from the UK's flag carrier airline British Airways (BA), pushing customers towards overpaying for ESTAs and other travel documents by highlighting third-party tools over…
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Driving to Poland in July/August
We have often travelled to Poland for our main holiday in our car, but have not done so since 2023. At that time you could drive straight from Germany to Poland and vice versa. Now I believe you have to stop at the border and show your passport. Does anyone have any up to date information, preferably about what it is like…
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Ideas for scenic/lovely places to stay in IRELAND (South/South West/West etc)
Hi All We love visiting Ireland in our campervan (particularly watching Irish Horse Racing), and again, we are travelling over for the Galway Festival in July 2026. But, before Galway Races we are visiting 2 other courses. Our Itinerary looks like this: Friday 24 July: Arrive by Ferry from UK and drive to Cork Races - STAY…
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Sensible travel medical cover
Does anyone know of a travel insurance company or broker who can use medical knowledge and common sense in assessing applicants with complex medical conditions, instead of the usual tick-box approach? My problem is the blanket policy of not covering anything that is awaiting diagnosis. I am waiting for tests/consultations…
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being bounced between holiday insurer and travel agent over APD fee
Hello, I need help, I had to cancel my package holiday earlier this year 2026, due to illness. Due to the time frame we got half a refund for myself & my Dad who were supposed to travel together. I was granted my claim by the insurance company and received a payout, though they deducted an £90 APD fee, (air passenger duty)…
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Rights for a booked package holiday
Hi Just wanted to know where my husband and I stand in regards to our holiday booked for the end of this month. We are going to Egypt - we have been told that the area we are going to is not affected with the war happening in the middle east but… Because of the fuel shortage we have been told there is a curfew in Egypt…
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issues with Klarna & Expedia - unable to get refund
i tried to book return flights on Sunday and the only payment it would accept was bank transfer through Klarna. I got an email confirmation with an Expedia booking ref and could see payment pending. All good i thought. i logged into Expedia and no booking. Rang Expedia and no booking on that ref with my email or tel no -…
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Birmingham Airport parking options. Is it worth changing?
We booked Meet & Greet parking through our travel agent, then later changed the holiday and flights. The parking was changed to reflect the new flights as we were going to drive direct to the airport and hand over the car at 3am for our 6am flight. We’ve now decided to stay overnight as the Travelodge seems good value.…
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Child Travel Insurance
Hi All Wife has annual worldwide insurance and is travelling to USA in July. Would now like to bring 11 year old grandchild with her. Is it possible to get single trip cover for a child, and if so, with who? Or is it better to just add child to existing policy? TIA
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Flight refund help
Just after a bit of advice, booked a flight back from Sydney via Dubai to Manchester in March but obviously due world events the flights were cancelled and I am still waiting for my refund and despite contacting the company who I booked with on numerous occasions they are just saying they are yet to receive the refund from…
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Santander Rewards Credit Card
Recently announced - good for overseas purchases of Goods & Services - no foreign exchange fees. Other attractive (ish) carrots as well. https://www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards/santander-rewards-credit-card#cashback We kept our Sandander Zero credit card which had same FX benefits after it was closed to new…
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MSE News: Ryanair to be investigated over charging parents to sit with children
Budget airline Ryanair will be investigated over concerns it may be breaking consumer law by making parents pay extra fees to sit with their young children when flying. Read the full story: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/06/ryanair-investigated-seating-families/ If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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Recommend where to go single adult
Hi I'm looking for a break next month 44 year old enjoy all inclusive with spa sauna good food and quiet atmosphere and sun Can anyone recommend where to go, from Gatwick or Heathrow Also what agent to use , currently I get emails from love holidays but I know tui is a similar one Just want a relaxing break and sun, do…
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