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USA rental car broke down, advice needed
Hi. I'm on holiday in Orlando, USA right now. Its a two week holiday but we rented a car for 2 days using a website called Turo (its a website where individuals can rent out their car to make some money, and anyone can rent a car). We are 2 adults and 1 child and had bought tickets to watch a baseball game in Tampa,…
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Aerobus From Barcelona Airport. Luggage and Bus stop
Three questions about the Aerobus from Barcelona Airport to the City Centre 1, Are your suitcases put on racks inside the bus where you can see them or are they placed in the hold underneath the bus 2 Directions to the bus stop when coming out of Terminal 2 3 can you purchase return tickets in advance to save queuing when…
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AVIS car rental - QuickPass preorders excess
I’ve booked and prepaid a 7day car rental in Greece and have and have also arranged excess insurance cover for £2/ day. Today i was I invited to register with Avis QuickPass and save time at the airport by submitting payment card/ driving licence number details and was disappointed to see I can’t decline to advance pay…
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Nationwide Credit Card
Hello. I have the Nationwide member credit card that has 0% foreign transaction fees. I plan on using it when I go to America soon. Now Nationwide say they don’t need you to let them know that you are going abroad but if they spot something suspicious they will block card and phone/text you. My worry is I won’t be…
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Christmas 2024...Where would you recommended for a family of 13?
5 CHILDREN 8 ADULTS Ideally a European destination, the only essential, with the children is AI board basis!! We would like some decent facilities onsite, but a lively, family friendly setting! If you have been somewhere, some WInter Sun and you are able to share - we are looking for ideas for 2024!!
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CarTrawler/EasyJet Car Hire
We recently hired a car booked through CarTrawler/EasyJet and provided by Avis. All was fine until when we got home I noticed a EURO 6.62 charge on my credit card. I queried this with Avis, as this was who the charge was from. They said it was the remaining balance of my car hire. In October 22 I paid EURO 400.91 to…
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VIRTUO car rental (govirtuo.com)
Has anyone ever used VIRTUO car rental? We are off to France in September and wondering about trying this as you can sort a specific car and it seems to be very good value.However I'm having an "if it seems too good to be true it probably is" moment! I can't find the company mentioned anywhere on MSE and can't decide if…
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What can I pack in my checked luggage?
Hi, it's been a while since I've packed a checked luggage and wanted to take specific materials. The world is ever changing, I am flying to America and wanted to know if I could pack the following in my checked-in luggage (i.e. not the bags I carry with me to my seat): * metal water bottle * shaver, gillette type razor *…
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Exoticca travel help
Hi, I've been looking at Exoticca holidays I just wondered if anyone on here has used them before and has any reviews of them and there package holidays please?
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What little MoneySaving things do you do when preparing for a trip?
I'm preparing to do some travel this month and was just downloading offline maps in Google Maps for the places I'll be visiting, to save a little bit of my mobile data roaming allowance. It got me thinking about putting together a list of little MoneySaving things that you can do before setting off on a trip or holiday -…
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On the Beach no pool
My son booked a 4 day break to Spain, 48 hours before they were due to travel On the Beach changed their hotel which they had no choice in, once at the new hotel the pool was closed for the whole time they were there and they were told by staff “it’s closed as we have no life guard” They were more than disappointed as…
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James Villa, rip-off
Hi could anybody help with this situation sorry for such for such a long post, We have just returned from a holiday in Cyprus. We booked our accommodation with James Villas. We paid £3,644 for 14 nights stay in the Coral Bee Villa. On arriving to the villa ( 2nd of August) we were shocked at its appearance. It was in a…
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First baby passport - Confirm his identity question
Hi, I am applying for my baby's first passport.. i have completed the first stage but now i am bit stuck on the confirm his identity bit.. Its saying that the person that confirms his identity must know him for at least 2 years... But is only 4 months old? Has anyone come across that issue? what did you do? The paper form…
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Turkey hotel Contract with TUI
We booked a hotel called Montana Pine Resort in Oludeniz Turkey with TUI for May 2023. We have now been informed by the hotel that TUI haven't renewed the contract with them for 2023 but have done for 2024. According to our local TUI shop it means our holiday with them to Montana Pine Resort won't be going ahead but we…
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Getting away from the Rain to europe on a budget suggestions..
Thinking taking my family ( wife and son 8 year old ) to get away from the rain to the south of France / europe but on a budget .... I know alot of people in the same boat at the moment so thought to ask. Got two weeks off from today . Any suggestions the best way to do it or where to go , was thinking driving from…
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o2 Mobile Phone advice in America
Hi, with o2 I don't have roaming and would rather not spend £6 per day to use the phone as I'd be looking at over £60 which feels obscene. Is there a cheap way to use a mobile over in Las Vegas? Apparently if I remove my Sim card, that is best to prevent any o2 fees and I would still be able to use Whatsapp. Not sure this…
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Reclaim toll fees italy
Journey should have cost 4.60€ I was charged 80€. We believe this is because the ticket was blank. Does anyone know how I can reclaim this money? Thanks
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Passport trouble
Good Afternoon. Been trying to apply for my first passport. And didn't realise if you're born after 1983 you have to provide your parents birth certificate or passports. Well my dad unfortunately has passed away . And me and my abusive mother are not on speaking terms. Haven't spoken to her in about 4 yrs. They didn't have…
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Tips for a US Trip with my daughter this Summer? (Or Maybe South Africa???)
Looking at doing something special with my daughter this Summer holidays and looking at flights the two options I've identified are either doing a US trip or maybe a South Africa trip. I'm just looking at what might be doable and fun for a dad and a 12 year old and while I'm happy to splash a bit of cash to make it…
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Due to fly to Skiathos...
We are due to fly to Skiathos on 13th Septmber and have had this booked since May. The last few days Skiathos has been subjected to a very bad storm and the whole island has had major flooding, Greece have declared a state of emergency. We're booked on a package with TUI, who I have contacted this morning and said that all…
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