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cross channel ferries
On many of the cross channel ferries it is cheaper to take a day return than to take a single. What I don't know is: If I only intend going one way am I breaking any law? if, not, it would appear that buying a day return is the way to go.
Cheap Hotels Help?
Hi everyone! Does anyone know of any deals at the moment for cheap hotels? Sometimes Travelodge and Travelinn do deals (in the past they have done £5 for a room). We're looking for a room on the 13th August in Scotland (near Glasgow if poss) as we are up to the north of scotland the day after. Anyone help?
www.innkeeperslodge.com
just found this link when searching for travelodge under google http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/index.asp It seems to be a small company with travel inns across the uk with some good offers i.e. 3 nighs for price of 2 incl breakfast. Anyone got any experiences of staying with this company? Offer seems good and they have…
London theatre break - help!!
Can anyone give some advice on the best/cheapest way to book 4 tickets for the Lion King + a 3* hotel for the night on either 14th or 21st August (Sat night)? We would like the best available tickets for the show. Is it best to book a package or book the hotel and tickets separately? If so, where is the cheapest place to…
Kids Week at London Theatres - Kids Go Free!
https://www.kidsweek.co.uk New shows added all the time. Lines opened at 12 noon today and when I looked for what I wanted, plenty still available.
At least two days before you fly........
An article in the summer edition of The Donor (National Blood Service) advises readers not to donate blood at the last minute. It says to try and donate at least two days before you fly. Summer is a difficult time for the NBS because they receive up to ten percent fewer donations but the demand from hospital patients is…
Round the world moneysaving
Hi guys, Fantastic site well done everybody! Me and my girlfriend are embarking on a round the world trip (hopefully!) for a year. What is the best way of spending money - i have 2 high street bank accounts and an Egg credit card. Is there any particular method moneysavers can recomend? Keep up the good work everybody…
Is this a wind up from B.A.
I tried to book a flight to Palma late November for my spouse and I from Edinburgh,BA online quoted me £2081 return economy,I had inquired after their advert about cheap flights from Scotland,in Saturdays Times. Edin./London/Madrid/Palma,are we still in the dark ages I wonder.
Any Pontins Holiday Codes Around?
Hi, Any Pontins Holiday Promotional Codes around .. kids love it ... but would be a bonus if i could get it cheaper.... PLEASE!!!
Flights to thailand
Hi, any websites where I can get good prices for flights to Bangkok next May
BA charging twice
I booked a ticket for BA on the net and provided credit card details. I received confirmation by e-mail of my booking (just one confirmation - charge of £74.40). When I received my credit card statement they have extracted two separate charges (£74.40) for this transaction. I called the credit card company (Capital 1) who…
No-show question
Quick question for the travel agenty people here, I know it's been covered before on the board but as far as I know only relating to a no-show for a single leg of a trip. Basically I'm flying to Pittsburgh in October, and the cheapest I can seem to find is £400 for a direct flight. However if I book LGW <-> EWR *via*…
Palma Hotels
Can any one recommend good hotels in Palma near the harbour 3*or4*. Thanks.
Flying to Norwich airport
Hi, I live in Liverpool and hate the journey by train to Norwich the trains are filthy, the car journey is a minimum of 5 and a half hours on a good day, I have tried to look at flying but don't seem to get anywhere, anyone got any tips, thanks! ;D
Wedding Anniversary Ideas?
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone can help me out here? It's my second wedding anniversary on 5th October and I wanted to do something special (perhaps different!) Can anyone think of any ideas that wont break the bank? (we both owe quite a bit of money and I am desperately trying not to make it worse!) Any ideas…
Cheap flight Edin/Palma direct
Where do I start looking........... .please,November 2004, BA are on a different planet.
Australia - Flights and Accomodation
I am planning a trip to Oz in November. I am planning on going to Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. What are the best ways to get good flight deals, half decent accomodation (not backpacker stuff) at reasonable price and also internal flights Cheers
holiday to cuba
i havent been on this site for a few months, but i do remeber a setion where a guy asked for 10 points, and he would see if he could get you a cheap holiday. does anyone remeber that, and have his email address? cos i need a holiday to cuba for 6 people. plz help me. thank you
UK Holiday Destination Ideas (Help PLEASE!)
Well after a strenuous last few months with one thing or another which has had a stressful knock-on effect on the family, other half has now got some time off work and we figure now is a good time for some good old last minute relaxation and family bonding! It has to be in the UK as other half's passport has expired! The…
Campsites in the UK
Hi there, Does anyone know of good websites to find campsites, particularly for tents, please? I seem to be struggling at the moment. Ideally we'd be visiting the Peak District, but we invariably want to camp around the country at various stages during the next year! Thanks alot.

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