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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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Easyjet refund - searious illness
Hi, I just wanted to share my experience, in case it would be helpful for anyone. I had 3 tickets booked - for myself, my wife and child. We were supposed to visit my family back in my home country, but shortly before our trip, my dad got very ill (combination of heart illness and cancer), so in reality only I could go to…
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On the Beach – family holiday lost
I’m looking for advice specifically about On the Beach and whether we have any recourse against them following the loss of our family holiday. We booked a package holiday to Egypt for our family of four through On the Beach. Shortly before travelling, we realised that one of our children’s passports had expired. We accept…
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Can anyone beat this quote? - Sharm El Sheik, October 26
Friday 9th October to Monday 19th October 2026 (departure up to 3 days later are fine). Flights: Scotland, North East England, North West England Hotel: Concorde El Salam, All inclusive (5 star alternatives considered) 4 rooms, 4 Adults, 6 Children aged 16, 16, 14, 13, 11, 9. 10 Bags. £9500
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Experiences of taking Calm – L-Theanine Supplement for nervous flyers
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience of taking Calm – L-Theanine Supplements for being a nervous flyer Kind regards mark
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canceling holiday help
I'm due to go to Peru in 4 weeks, but yesterday my wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer and now waiting for CT scans etc. There is no way I can go away for 3 weeks while this is going on. My insurance is with staysure, would I be able to claim, My wife was not going on the holiday, it was a solo trip.. I've tried…
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EES tight connection time (EU and non-EU national)
I'm doing a trip to Asia with my OH. My OH has a EU passport. Our journey there is: LCY - AMS AMS - CDG 1h10m connection at AMS CDG - HKG 1h40m connection at CDG The connection is a bit tight at AMS but my understanding is that if I miss the connection due to EES delay, the airline will need to book me onto the next…
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Cancellation insurance for passport potentially not being available
Hi all. I probably know the answer to this, but thought I'd check… We have recently adopted a son (13 months old), with the adoption order process ongoing. The quirk of this means that the relevant local authority are required to apply for a passport. They are doing so as we speak, but the timeframes are a little opaque……
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Ever used a service to ship your luggage ahead of you?
Have you ever used a company to ship your luggage ahead of you when travelling or relocating? Companies like 'Send My Bag' or 'My Baggage'? I'd like to hear about your experiences if so. Thank you, MSE Laura F
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ESTA scam site
I've been duped by usimmigrationdocument.org when applying for 2 ESTAs They charged me £133 x 2 (rather than the $40 going direct) I've cancelled our credit card and I am disputing the charge (the ESTAs appear to be being processed!) but am now worried about a company having our data (including passport info) What is the…
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Will I be covered?
I took out annual travel insurance (with cover for pre existing conditions as i had recently had surgery) for myself and my husband on 5th September 2025, therefore it will expire 5th September 2026. I have booked and paid for our holiday whilst insured however, we won't be going on holiday until 17th October 2026. The…
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Travel insurance renewal or not
I have an active policy that runs out in December 2026. We have no plans to travel during 2027 but have paid a deposit on a cruise for March 2028. Both the wife and I have pre existing conditions and pay £700+ for the policy. Should I renew knowing that we are not travelling in 2027 and renew again in 2028 when we go or…
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SOLVED: Heathrow Terminal 4 Car Park closure: New Priority Pickup Lane
Good evening, all. I always find Airport pick-ups particularly stressful! Where do I have to stand? Now the Terminal 4 Car Park is closed, the Taxi driver will probably not like to meet me anymore at a certain Coffee Shop in Arrivals, as it would mean he has to use a Park and Ride System. The Heathrow site has only given…
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BA/Amex companion voucher
hello all, I have one of these vouchers (not premium just economy) and it expires end of August 2026, and it means the outbound flight must depart on or before 31/8/26 but I have no need or wish to travel for a few months- I’ve read somewhere I could buy a flight/hotel combination by 31/8/26 for travel at a later date. Has…
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Holiday insurance help
I would appreciate if you please advise on the below. We currently have European Annual Travel Insurance. If we book flights for after the policy expiry date are we covered if for health issues etc reasons we had to cancel the current policy expires? If we are, would be covered if these flights are to the USA (Worldwide)?…
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AHC after the April 2026 rule change — the 3 dates that can void your certificate
The 3 dates that catch people out and can void a £200 AHC if done in the wrong order: - Rabies vaccination (or booster) — then a minimum 21-day wait before the AHC can be issued. - The AHC itself has to be issued within 10 days of travel — book it too early and it's void by the time you go. - Travelling with a dog,…
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Refusal of medical bills
Hi a friend said they were in the USA had to got to hospital had tests done on heart but insurance co wouldn't pay bill What could be the reason for this? One person told me it would be because they didn't disclose all medical history Is this correct and woukd it be only reason? Thanks
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Closing of " Beat my quote "
I understand why the thread has been closed but what a shame as only MATTR5 bothered to help and gave great help and financial savings, we have had some great savings with him and wish him well in the future what ever he does.
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Opodo - how to contact them?
Anyone know Opodo's address, or UK office phone number? Or HQ? In Google it is 26-28 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 7BA, but when I wrote to them there, I got a message to say they were no longer there. I need to send them a legal letter, as I have not received the refund they received, on my behalf, from an airline. After…
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Holiday in porto with Kids
Thinking of heading to Porto at the end of august for a 3 days with my 11 year old .. Looks nice but worried not much to do for a 11 year old ( gets easily bored ) - more interested in adventure than museums and history . Can anyone who has been give some advice on sites and things to do . thanks
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EES role out
I have looked at this forum and other websites to see if there is a definitive answer and I have yet to find one. Being a frequent European traveller, I have had the delight of being fingerprinted and facial recognisioned seven times in different countries so far. Each time I tell them it has already been done, but they…
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