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Anyone used Exoticca recently?
I'm looking for anyone who has travelled with this company who regularly have trips on Travel zoo and Secret Escapes. I have recently booked a trip with them after seeing they had very good reviews on Trust pilot but now have some concerns after they booked the cheapest possible 'basic economy' (wasn't even aware such a…
Passport panic
Sons passport was issued 13 May 2019 and expires 13 May 2024. He is 11. We are going to teneriffe on Friday 2nd feb and return Friday 5 to feb. Please tell me this will be ok? Gov website says it needs 3 months . Rang passport office for confirmation but they said it’s not their role to discuss this!
Medical questions for high cholesterol
Been trying to get some quotes for travel insurance. I have high cholesterol and take small dose statins for this condition. However, the last question asked is 'Have you been advised to take medication for high blood PRESSURE' (my caps). I don't have high blood pressure, I only take statins to lower the cholesterol, so…
Passport
Hi I am travelling to Spain on 17th march for one week and my passport was issued on August 11th 2014 and runs out on August 11th 2024. It says it must be in date by 3 months from exit from Spain date but just wanted to check to make sure I have this correct.
BARCLAYS BANK A/C PACKAGE - BREAKDOWN + TRAVEL INSURANCE
I have recently updated my information/medical issues with Barclays as I'm required to do (Note:- the travel insurance cover has been transferred to Aviva by Barclays for management purposes). They have confirmed that they are prepared to cover my existing MAJOR historical medical issues - but my latest condition ( only…
Cannes Film Festival tickets
Hi, I was hoping to attend this years and wondered if anybody had gone to one of the film screenings? I believe most are off-limits to the common folk. Does anybody have any advice please?
Monaco Grand Prix tickets for 2024
Hi, I've never been the grand prix and hope to go to the Monaco one this year. Online it seems buying a ticket is a minefield with many official looking websites. I was hoping somebody could tell me what the best website is to use? I'm specifically looking for the practice day, i.e. cheap tickets! I've seen it's free but I…
declaring recent minor surgery on travel insurance (Insure & Go)
Two weeks ago I had day surgery to remove a harmless epidermoid cyst on my neck. All went smoothly and no further treatment other than a follow up appointment. I got a quote for travel insurance and felt I had to declare this as recent surgery but the questions didn't let me answer accurately. It just asked whether there…
Euro Disney
Hi - me and my partner want to go to Disney Paris. I said yes thinking it might be a few hundred pounds each for train from Birmingham to London, eurostar, hotel and park tickets. I'm now horrified once I've started looking at package holidays that it could cost as much as £1k each for 3 nights, not in a disney hotel…
60th cape Verde holiday
Hi all, I hope this post is in the correct place but if not then please move it. My wife is 60 in January 2025 and she has said that she wants to go to cape Verde. Looking at prices for the trip now and it's £1000 each. Is there any tips or tricks that anyone knows that I can bring the price down? Kind regards Mark
Passport
Wanting to save money by not renewing my passport this year! My passport issue date is 17/12/14 and expiry date is 17/12/24. We go to Tenerife 27/6/24 and return 5/7/24. So, I am with 10 years of issue on return which is fine. What I am confused with is the rules regarding the expiry date. It appears for Spain we return…
Cancellation of tickets to Thailand
Have booked with Thai airways to go Thailand. Due to circumstances will not be able to travel. Pl does anybody know how can I cancel, cannot find a uk number or email address. Thanks
Travel agent refusing to change e-ticket name
We have booked a holiday to Hong Kong and Thailand via a local travel agent who is selling a holiday from another travel agent, Mainstreet USA. The flights for the holiday are with Cathay Pacific and unfortunately Mainstreet have not put my husbands middle name on the e-ticket so we cannot link his passport to the booking…
Eek! Going to Morocco tomorrow morning, but passport runs out in 2.5 months.
Moroccan embassy 'advises passport should be valid for at least 3 months', but daughter's boyfriend's runs out in twoandabit.Flight it tomoz morn. What are the chances?What can they try?Thanks :smile:
New ESTA needed
Hi , Have had a look on the forum and couldn't quite find the answer so have put this question out for a little help please I went to Florida in early 2022 with my Wife and Daughter and we all had a new ESTA , so each one runs out on 20th February 2024 My Wife and Daughter have both renewed their passports and I have…
Help, how to budget when commuting Glasgow to London
Dear community, For reasons that are too complex to explain, I am currently living in Glasgow and I am hoping to work four weekends a month in London Sat/Sun 10 to 4 in various locations. I do not drive and happy to use plane or train. I would appreciate any suggestions in how to save in travel and accommodation ( I know…
Travel Insurance for “Before” the holiday
We are about to book a European cruise for this coming May. At the moment we have “ordinary” insurance (not inc cruise) for Europe which expires in April. When we renew this we will obviously get Cruise Cover included which presumably covers us for incidents etc linked to the ship. My question is, will my current policy…
(Sort of) double signature on passport
Hi- A family member received a new adult passport today, and in their eagerness, began to sign below the line on the signature page. They realised midway through, so then signed the full signature correctly above the line. My attempt to recreate this is attached. Do we think this is OK ? Might it cause issues when arriving…
Be very aware of the company you are using
Booked a Family holiday over the Christmas time,, to one of the Philippine islands, as i was already over there for a month, this package included flights and accommodation, for 2 adults, 2 children,, and was pretty reasonable (for a reason) at just under £900 ,, 50 minutes after booking, and having the money taken from my…
IBIS hotels in Amsterdam
Has anyone stayed in these please? I am familiar with IBIS and have had good experiences in several cities but have read some very mixed reviews about the one by the Central Station (apart from convenience for travel). I tried to book it earlier today via the ALL site but it kept rejecting my bank card info despite trying…

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