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Overseas holidays & travel planning

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First timer New York visit - advice and hotel choice
Hi going on our first trip to NY at the end of October for 5 nights. 2 adults and 2 children 10 and 14 Firstly any recommendations for hotel - there are so many and I’m not sure what to look for and what location. We are aiming to do the usual stuff - empire state, etc etc secondly for all this touristy stuff - is it…
Both Ryanair and On the Beach refusing to issue a refund.
Hi all, I am really hoping someone could help me out with this as I am at my wits end with both companies. This Monday - 23 September, our flight from Alicante to Newcastle was delayed by over 5 hours. It was originally meant to depart at 12:00 and ended up leaving at past 9pm, meaning we are at the airport for over 11…
Moroccan Tourist Tax current rate?
Hi, we are thinking of planning a holiday to Morocco in February of 2025. There is a mention of tourist tax at £3 - £13 per person per day, just wondering if anyone has travelled to Morocco recently and can give me an idea of what the current tourist tax rate is? We are looking at staying in a 4 star resort. There are 4 of…
You're going to Belgium Austria and Switzerland for a week Apart from some local currency do you pay
You're going to Belgium Austria and Switzerland for a weekApart from some local currency for gifts, do you pay mainly by currency or card?
Paper Euro Notes
I have some paper Euro notes. Are they still legal tender in France?
Time Share
I need directions on how to extricate myself from two American Time Share. Leaving advice from the two companies I am with did not work a couple of years ago, I always pay annual fees. It is now a huge concern to my immediate family and myself, any help, assistance or directions on how to solve this problem would be…
UK - Singapore - Bali - UK
I've mostly taken return flights from within the Europe and I'm booking my first long haul flight for some time so would appreciate some advice please. I’m looking to fly Heathrow -> Singapore. Then after a few days in Singapore. Singapore -> Bali. After spending time in Bali. Bali -> Heathrow. Purchasing the flight from…
GP refusing travel vaccines
As far as my understanding goes, there are several vaccinations that are available through the NHS. 3 of these being the ones i need (Hep A, Typhoid, BTP). My GP surgery is refusing to do them. They say they haven't got the certificates to do the vaccinations, and that I should go to a (private) travel clinic. I don't…
Iglu Cruises
Hi, this is my first post so please forgive me if I mess it up a bit. Last March we saw a holiday cruise with Iglu to Hawaii, the cruise line was Princess and we would be on the Grand Princess, it was a good Price and so we booked it. When the Payment became due we decided to go and get the drinks and dinning package, this…
Avis USA
Already got a car booked through expedia and enterprise for £527 no insurance in the price found an excess cover with CDW and SLI for £85 with Bettersafe . Was having another look today and found on skyscanner same car with Avis through klook for £508 with CDW SLI and theft protection included.. Has anybody booked avis…
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OneKeyCash Scheme
I have been left extremely disappointed by the change from the Hotels.com rewards scheme to the new Expedia.com OneKeyCash scheme. The new scheme is far inferior to the old scheme. I have used Hotels.com for many years, precisely because of their rewards programme. After accumulating 10 stamps, you received 1 free night…
Booking accommodation through Trip Advisor - Holiday Lettings.co.uk. All cancelled after 1.11.24!!
I’m pretty certain this is not a scam but just thought I would check it out here. We have a booking for a villa in January 2025 through Trip Advisor. I got an email this morning saying that as they are making changes to their platform they would not be doing this anymore and therefore from 1 November 2024 all bookings are…
Air bnb damage
Hi, I wondered if anyone had any experience of the process as a renter for when something gets damaged in an air bnb. We have just been away to a lovely place, we had a great time, all 4 adults and 3 kids. The day before last a large papier mache vase got broken in the sitting room when it was moved - it was made of papier…
Annual Travel Insurance
Hi I wonder if anyone can suggest a travel insurance for me and the hubby. We go on holiday in a Motorhome and so just need medical cover. Don't need anything to do with delays, baggage, personal effects, accomodation etc. We don't book anything in advance. We need Europe travel insurance but don't know which countries or…
Holiday package with alternative hotel - What are my rights?
Hi I wanted to seek some advice, i booked a holiday in January through Plan my Tour and I was given a call in July to tell me that the supplier used my the travel agent had gone bust, so I had to pick an alternative hotel. I looked through the alternative hotel options, but they didn't seem as good as my original booking.…
Do I need to leave India between visas
Hi I’m from UK working in India on an employment visa which is due to finish soon. I want to do some sightseeing after my contract before I return to UK and so am looking to apply for a tourist visa. I have two questions really. I’ve been told I need to leave India for a few days before I’m allowed back in, does anyone…
Holiday cancellation and claiming on travel insurance
Hi, just if any one has any experience with travel insurance I have a question for you! So me and my boyfriend (don't live together so have separate policies) have had to cancel a holiday due to fly in 2 days after his grandad passed away. We're with Axa (through Coverwise), the holiday is a full package through Jet2 (both…
Cheapest Flights
Hi does anyone have any knowledge or can give me some info on how to book the cheapest flight from France to Philippines. Any websites or comparison sights would be great if you know how to book the cheapest flight there its a one way ticket needed for now. Thanks to anyone who can help
Cheap Bristol Airport Parking
Does anybody know how to get cheaper Airport parking at Bristol. 37 miles in a Taxis is over £250 return. I have seen some local drive parking at £68 but nothing to judge it against. Any help on subject is welcome.