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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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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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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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Tui rescheduled flights by 2 DAYS on package hoiliday
I month to ga and TUI has recheduled flights by 48 hrs. I cant go and have obviously booked taxis etc. The said i can rebook another holiday on those dates but the equivalent is 900 more as I booked early to get a discount. Fed up and confussed really What do I do?
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Advice for October travel
Hi all, My family and I often go away in October half term for a quieter and cheaper holiday to the Greek Islands or Saddinia. We usually piece this together ourselves through Kayak, Air BnB, hire a car sort Travel Insurance and pay for it on the credit card. Does anyone have advice this year with the current situation in…
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Admiral cancelled my travel insurance
hi, I broke my leg earlier in the year (wasn't watching where I was going🫨) It's all healed now, am back to exercising and driving. I saw the gp as the driving insurance wanted me to get their ok to drive. No worries there. However, because of my age the gp referred me for a dexa scan. Which is booked. I then booked a…
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Renewal of an annual Avanti Travel Insurance Policy
Our existing Avanti travel insurance ends on the 2nd July. (holiday is in August for 3 weeks) This year our renewal premium has risen by nearly £80. We have obtained a new quote with Avanti for a new annual policy commencing 3rd July, inputting all our information exactly the same as our existing policy and using a…
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Airbnb - injury and aggressive host
Airbnb - injury, detained at property, now host demanding £791. Airbnb closed case. Help! Looking for advice please on next steps after an Airbnb experience abroad. The stay Arrived to find the property very run-down, which we discussed with the host in person on arrival. During the week there were multiple issues…
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Security deposits on holiday accommodation
Hi Martin I was watching your holiday special show last week and thought of a question that hopefully you can help with. I am planning road trip in Canada next year with hotel stops in 7 different destinations. Each place advise that they will require a credit card to take a security deposit of between 250 - 500 Canadian…
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EasyJet Holiday discount codes?
Anyone know of any current valid discounts codes please?
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Broken Foot so can't travel, insurance claim help....
My daughter is 18 and was going to Sicily with my sister. My sister paid for the holiday and is the lead passenger, they each have there own travel insurance with cancellation cover. My sister has broken her foot and has a doctor's note stating she is not fit to travel. My daughter has no one she could go with instead so…
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UK Air Passenger Duty kept on holiday cancellation
I was due to go on holiday with a firm called Distant Journeys but my wife injured herself so we had to cancel some weeks beforehand. I had to pay 100% of the cost of the holiday including the Air passenger Duty (APD) despite not flying. On claiming travel insurance, I could not claim the APD element and was told to…
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Expedia not refunding package holiday
Hi, i was wondering if anyone else have had issues requesting a refund back from Expedia under travel and package regulations. I have booked to go abu dhabi on the 3rd june as a package from expedia (flights + hotels) before the FCDO changed their advice to essential travel only. I have requested a full refund from expedia…
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Emirates Package Holiday Amendment
Anyone had any experience with amending bookings? I have contacted Emirates holidays to amend our package holiday to Dubai ins September as two of our group are not willing to travel because of the situation. i was expecting a reduced price considering two passengers have cancelled and we are losing one room. which means…