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Gibraltar
Going to be in Malaga in ten days time. Husband enjoys a day out in Gibraltar. He won't drive in Spain. Best way to get there? Yes, I know it's touristy, yes, I know it's not that great a day out in a lot of peoples eyes but he enjoys it. Don't really enjoy the buy a day trip coach thing because of the multiple hotel pick…
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Turkish (Dalaman) hotel prices through the roof?
Is it just me, or have the prices for hotel prices gone through the roof this year compared to last? Many seemed to have nearly doubled for August last year compared to this August. Oludeniz, Icmelar & Marmaris
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Cost of new Animal Health Certificate
As we become a part 2 listed country for travel with pets to EU, we will need an AHC every time we travel. That sounds reasonable enough, although the EU pet passport would be easier. The horror story unfolds though when you ask your vet what they will charge you for each certificate. Mine has quoted £100 per certificate.…
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Travel insurance when a close relative is terminally ill
Hi everyone, I want to book flights to see my parents-in-law in Cyprus, but my dad has terminal cancer and should the worse happen while we're away, I'd like to be covered to come home early. Flights for 4 to cyprus, incl transfers, meals, baggage, etc runs to approx £2500. Normally I book single trip insurance, but last…
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Rebooking
Hi, anyone offer any advice, we have a holiday booked with a travel agent ( they have booked our flights and hotel for us ) and we agreed a price fast forward a few months we need to change our travel dates due to work issue, we have asked to change these and been told that is fine to do and pay a small admin fee however…
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Easy holiday?
I haven't been abroad for over a decade, only ever been abroad three times. I am hoping to go somewhere this year. I have a dog, but I think taking her will make it too stressful, so I just want a trip abroad, 3-7 days. I was thinking a coach holiday, but Leeds airport is quite close. Male age 60, not a big drinker, not…
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Anyone used Rough Guides travel agents?
Researching a trip to South America and came across the service by Rough Guides to put you in touch with local travel agents to plan an itinerary. Anyone used them before?
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Airport parking Heathrow
I've not flown for quite a few years and was used to the shuttle bus type options for parking. Now, when searching to book for April - it's all Drop and Go, and very few park off-site and get the shuttle bus. Where have they all gone?! I'm a bit wary of the Drop and Go options as you hear horror stories of them parking…
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Flights, seat not included in price
I am new to domestic and or cheap airline flying. Why are airlines allowed to display prices Flight available from £125 and then when you go to book the flight they charge you extra for a seat! I mean everyone by law requires a seat on a plane, if they want to let me fly standing in the aisle (LOL) I probably could…
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Travel insurance pre existing medical
Hi All Just plumbing in some details for an upcoming trip we (family) are taking. My pre existing medical condition is adding about 50 quid onto the quotes. The condition is well under control and take 1 medication per day. Couple of queries. Am I right in thinking that if i choose not to disclose the condition or take out…
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BA Booking Errors
I recently went to book a holiday through BA.COM and having entered my payment details got a message on the website saying there was a problem confirming my booking and that I should call BA. When I called, the agent said there was a pricing error on the website and offered me the same holiday over the phone but with a…
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Google maps oddity
"Sorry, your search appears to be outside our current coverage area for driving." I get this message when trying to see a driving route from Seoul airport to my hotel - can anyone explain this please? Thanks
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Booking flight expired passport
Is it possible to book a flight when I have an expired passport? Planning to book a flight to Sydney departing beginning of March with KLM and would like to take advantage of the price now.
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Wrong mobile no on my travel insurance...HELP
Hi I have just bought a single trip travel insurance and I have transposed 2 digits of my mobile number on the application. The insurance hub will not allow me to correct the number and I fly out tomorrow morning. I have emailed the insurance company ...is this likely to invalidate my insurance? TIA sx
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Seoul metro app
I'm going across for a family wedding next year and am really looking forward to it apart from some nervousness around reading the street information. I understand that since the Olympics were held the city has become very user-friendly for overseas visitors. Can anyone recommend a good IoS app for the metro system in…
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Cruise Insurance
I've booked a cruise trip for September 2024 and can't find any insurance for it, though the usual compare sites. Is it just too far out? Do I just have to wait until nearer the time?
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disneyland paris - debating halfboard/fullboard and davy crockett ranch or on site
I am looking at a trip with the wife and 2 young kids (8 and 10) to dlp in November (hoping it will be a bit quieter) I have never been before, we will be taking the euro tunnel and driving I am torn between staying at Davy crockett ranch vs Newport bay hotel - quite a price difference I am keen for any thoughts or advice…
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Wizz Air cancelled flight, EU 261 compensation
Wizz Air cancelled a flight in July, on 29 September they recognised compensation was due. However, since then they say "due to some technical reasons, the bank transfer is still pending. Please wait for the compensation." This is ridiculous. Anyone with similar experiences? I logged another claim with the Aviation ADR but…
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British Airways Lost Luggage
After returning to Heathrow in the early hours after a delayed flight. All passengers on the flight were told their baggage wouldn’t be returned because baggage handlers were no longer working at 1am. Hundreds of people were completing forms for missing baggage. Three weeks later one of my suitcases still hadn’t been…
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Last minute trip away holiday insurance needed
Hi my sons just got his passport in readiness for a holiday next year, however he’s got a opportunity too go away Saturday too Germany for a 1 night work trip. What’s the best insurance too get please? He’s not got details yet of which uk airport he’s flying from as a group of them going. Do they still do the European…