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Currency exchange - different rates at 'shop' and online
Can anybody explain the logic of the different rates if you walk up to Eurochange (for example) for currency or order online for same day collection from the same place? I'm currently seeing a 4 cent difference between the rates, which is a potentially considerable sum if purchasing a large quantity.Please don't come back…
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Card for under 18s?
I have a Barclays Reward card which is great for spending when abroad. Unfortunately it won't let me add my under 18 son to it as an additional card holder. He is going to France for a week so what card can I get him with no fees?
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Insurance for an adult carer with her elderly mother.
I'm new to this, so please bear with me. I'm looking for holiday insurance for my sister and mum. I have scoured the internet, but I'm struggling. We need two separate insurances. My Mum's is relatively easy, but my sister's is proving difficult. She will travel with my mum as her carer. Ideally we need insurance that will…
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Cancellation issues in relation to cruise changes
In January 2023 I took out an annual travel insurance policy for myself and my wife with cruise cover. Later on in 2023 we booked a cruise which was to sail out of one port and end in a different port. At the same time (in 2023 and still during the time the travel policy was in place) we booked flights to and from the…
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Anyway to contact Easyjet re cancellation (holiday not flights)
Due to an urgent and unexpected medical issue I need to cancel an Easyjet package holiday that I am within 6 weeks of taking, online the auto chat bot says I will only lose the £60 per person deposit - which I am fine with. However holidays can only be cancelled by requesting assistance via an online form. I completed the…
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Company called Love Holidays
Dear All, I think it's important for any of you, your relatives or friends who are even thinking about using this company for a holiday to read the many adverse reviews on trustpilot website. This company is no longer an ABTA member - which is maybe why there are so many unhappy customers. I am posting this because a…
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First package holiday in 30 years, Tui exclusive Hotel
Hi My last package holiday was nearly 30 years ago- my Honeymoon, spent holidays visiting family abroad and then taking the kids away in the UK, So my question is which is the cheapest way to book? Looking at approx this time next year. Do they have sales around Bank Holidays? Thinking end of month? Will do another search,…
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Montenegro
Hi, we (myself and OH) are thinking of taking a weeks holiday in Montenegro in June. Can anyone recommend any particular areas to stay? Want to be near a beach but also do some sightseeing. Have been looking at Kotor, is it worth staying there or just doing a day trip? Any suggestions gratefully received. Not got a huge…
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Best way to spend euros abroad
Hi couple of European holidays planned been a while - what’s best way to carrying euros we were thinking to get some cash at best exchange rate we can find plus to each get a chase account for their commission free debit card is this sensible , haven’t got much free time to hunt around for a percentage point here or there…
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Jet 2 notified us of hotel building work 3 weeks before trip
We booked our holiday back in Oct to get better price but 3 wks before we are due to go, Jet 2 have advised us of building work starting at the hotel that may cause disruption (swimming pool being added so def kangol drills etc). We were told we could book alternative hotel but the most similar in terms of rating and…
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How far in advance can you book travel insurance
I have a holiday booked for January 2026. I currently have basic bank insurance but need add ons for medical condition. How can I ensure I am covered?
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Problem with Ryanair
I hope someone can help with this. I booked a return flight with Ryanair to attend my son's wedding. Yesterday I got a message from Ryanair advising the outbound flight has been cancelled. I claimed for a refund for the outbound leg, and that refund is now in my Ryanair wallet. The problem is that Ryanair will only refund…
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Anyone used Rebookify to beat the price of a hotel booking?
Have you used Rebookify? It's a free hotel price tracker that claims to find you a cheaper price on a room you've already booked, when you email them your booking confirmation. I'm trying it out, but I'd love to hear from anyone else who has used them. Thanks.
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Travel insurance taking statins but cholesterol not high
I've noted that travel ins charges a lot more if you have had raised cholesterol even though it may be well under control with meds/statins The other day I was offered statins due to "high risk" as my parents had heart attacks, IE dad just before 60 and my mum when she was much older. My cholesterol levels here are within…
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Travel insurance
Options on best and cheapest travel insurers for existing medical issues and the ones to avoid please
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is my daughters flight covered/ holiday insurance
Hi I just purchased flight tickets for my daughter to come and visit Xmas 2024 will her travel insurance still cover these tickets even though it was brought by me ta
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Travel insurance that covers non travelling family
We’re looking to book a holiday for my husband and myself. Our teenagers won’t be going with us. I was looking for insurance that would cover us if something major happened to one of them health wise either before we go or while we’re away. I can find plenty about death of a family member but not about accident or illness.…
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Ryanair gift voucher issues
I received a ryanair gift voucher worth £70 from my sister in December 2023. Around that time a few different people sent my mum gift vouchers for ryanair and they all separately had issues with the voucher being sent to the recipient so I am beginning to wonder if there was a 'bad batch' of gift cards purchased in…
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Car Rental in Florida
Hi when visiting USA from the UK I usually rent a car through either the airline or one of the numerous sites that sort out suppliers and prices for me. Can anyone answer this question.... If my son, who lives in Florida (US driving licence) rents a car in Florida, can I (UK visitor) be added to that rental? The question…
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Realistic pricing for travel to Berlin in December?
Was going to book at the start of the year & there was no options or at least none that I could find. Same applied as far as March & then just forgot to look again in April. Had a look today & for 2 of us in the middle of December, flights & accommodation for 3 days (go Monday, come back Wednesday) is £600-£800. Sounds…
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