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Can siblings get family travel insurance if one of them is 18+ ?
My wife and I have travel cover through company healthcare but we need cover for our children who are 19 and 17. The travel insurance websites usually say that their family cover covers 1 or 2 adults and upto 3 or 4 children. What I can't find out is if my eldest (aged 19) can take out a family policy with the child being…
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Cancellation cover
For a holiday of a life time in South America I need cancellation level of £15000! I can only find Staysure who have given me a huge quote. Can anyone suggest any other companies I could try?
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EasyJet check in time allowance
I'm flying from Glasgow to Gatwick tomorrow with easyJet and wondering how long before take off I need to be at airport?? I know international flight is usually 3hrs
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All inclusive
How much would you pay to book a 4* all inclusive holiday in the Canary Islands for Summer 2023 for two people? I know this is one of those "how long is a piece of string" type questions but I'm curious.
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Tax on purchases abroad
Hi I am a UK citizen and just back from an extended holiday in the US and Canada, can I claim the tax back on the purchases I made whilst abroad? if so how do I go about this
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British Airways Customer Relations Nightmare
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice? In June my daughter and I flew out to Rhodes for a holiday and when we returned to Heathrow on our British Airways flight we got caught up in the whole baggage handling chaos that was all over the headlines in the summer. We were told that along with thousands of other passengers…
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Annual Insurance Cover
I always purchase annual holiday insurance, so my question is, when my present policy expires and i get cover with another company how are my future already booked holidays covered?
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ESTA - US 'point of contact'????
I'm not booking anything and laying out money until i've got ESTA but the application for ESTA asks for a 'point of contact' in US - name. address - as required information. Can't find any advice on this but surely there must be many who've been in my position?
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Can I drive a moped in Ibiza on a UK License ?
Trying to find a little clarity here, as finding mixed results on google regarding pre / post brexit. Basically, I want to go to Ibiza and hire a moped, but unsure if my UK Issued license covers me ? I have held my License since 1997 and have classes AM, A, B, B1, BE and 'fklnpg' on my license. Thanks in advance
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Bank account travel insurance with cruise cover
Can anybody help me please? Are there any travel insurance policies that are linked to paid for bank accounts or credit cards that offer all the cruise cover as standard (missed ports etc)? Many don't seem to do it or have exclusions. TIA
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Online passport renewal - quick question
Hi, my mum and dad need to renew their passports and although I told them about the price uplift deadline, its still not been done. Its ages since I renewed mine online and I cant remember the exact process. If I travel to their house this evening then can I do it all online and take a photo on mobile etc and get the…
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Options for Mid-Week break in Nov
Alas its my 50th end Nov this year and fancy being away for it. So here are the caveats: Has to be in Europe 3-4 days max I like city breaks, things to see im not into sitting around doing nowt. Not too cold, I fancied Iceland but Mrs PB poo poo'd it Warm'ish Not the canary isles. Options thus far are: Athens Istanbul (yup…
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Travel insurance - pre existing medical - Any suggestions?
Hi All, We're embarking on our first trip abroad for 5 years in May, my wife has some pre-existing medical conditions that mean our premium is expensive. We went to the USA 5 years ago and that was about £500 in travel insurance. Not much has changed for her but its still a good £500 for a trip to Spain. Does anyone have…
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Booking.com ignoring me
Hi, I had a nightmare experience with booking.com in December which resulted in me having to book a room for £500 more. They promised to pay me back but everytime I email them they ask me the same questions which I reply to. I can’t talk to anyone who knows what they are doing and don’t know what to do next I am struggling…
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Travel Insurance: Awaiting medical investigation query
Hi, We have booked a 2 week holiday in August (2 adults and 2 children) and want to book travel insurance. However, I am awaiting a gastroscopy to confirm if I have coeliac disease. If I declare coeliac disease on the policy, it doesn't seem to alter the policy in anyway but obviously this has not yet been diagnosed. Would…
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Heathrow parking and pre flight hotel
I have a 7.05am flight to catch in December of this year from Heathrow Terminal 2. Never flown from Heathrow before, so do I book a hotel for the night before and parking in advance? Book parking in advance and travel down early on the day of travel? travel down early on the day of travel and just go and park my car? I…
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Advice on trip to Greece
Planning first ever trip to Greece in May. Would like to visit Athens but be based within traveling distance, preferably by a beach. Any suggestions welcome. Also tips on money saving ways of doing it please. Would like a decent hotel. Thanks
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September 23 Holiday
Morning all, Finally after a month of searching we’ve booked an all inclusive family holiday to Menorca in September 23. Booked with Jet2 and paid with my credit card. As Martin keeps saying as soon as you book (ASAB) get travel insurance. Do any of you guys know if I can buy travel insurance for 4 people, but the 4th…
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Travel insurance - I check the small print but never noted this as we skim through it
Hi Watching a youtube vido, not sure if it was a telly proramme/etc but a family went to that place called Lanzeeroti. Nice family, 3 young kids all sub ten. On their return at the Lanzeeroti airport the little girl had chickenpox and was not allowed on the plane. However, the family found out that one parent could stay…
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Drive to Croatia
Hi has anyone driven to Croatia from the UK, via Calais recently. Any helpful tips would be appreciated...