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ESTA - Price Increase is imminent
Just a heads up to advise that the cost of an ESTA for travel to the USA will be going up from USD 21 to USD 40 in the near future. If you are planning to go there then don't delay in applying as they say the price increase is imminent. Just to add that I had problems applying using the Firefox browser (it wouldn't let me…
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Bed Bugs claim- Jet2
We stayed in a villa in Portugal this July via Jet2 and had bed bugs in our room! Complaint made to Villa Select who were providing the rep out in Portugal who arranged for new mattresses but the bugs were in the bed frame, all the soft furnishings in the bedroom. Both my husband and I were bitten all over our face, arms,…
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Christmas in the Canaries
Hi :) Has anyone spent Christmas in the Canaries who could recommend any resorts? We've been looking for a while and I fancied Morocco or Egypt but we've decided on Canaries but just wondered if anyone could recommend somewhere which would be suitable for kids over the Christmas period.
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Adventure sport insurance - Dubai
Hi, our 22YO daughter is going to Dubai and has zip lining, jet skiing and tandem-parachuting planned. We're really struggling with travel insurance that definitely covers these, any recommendations?
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UK to Spain Money Transfer - HELP
Hi everyone I have sent money from my UK bank account where I am a resident to a property developer in Spain. So far I have made 3 attempts to pay an initial deposit as Santander Spain keep on deducting a fee so I have to send attitional payments. if I use a Wise account can this fee be avoided? I also have my own personal…
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Advice for getting to airport - taxi vs Uber
Morning all. I often leave my car at the airport, when we go on our annual holiday, but I have had a few car issues that have meant that I need to use some sort of taxi service, this year, for a return trip. As a general rule, I would be grateful for any advice on whether Uber might be a sensible idea or whether I should…
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Toll tickets in Europe
Has anyone had an issue with Toll Tickets for European travel? I’ve used them successfully for many years but I’ve just had a bill (which I think is incorrect) for NINE years (yes, 9). Struggling to get a timely and/or helpful response from customer services. I wondered if anyone else has had issues and if you’ve got…
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Southampton Airport
I am flying, Aer Lingus to Belfast from Southampton and due to return a few days later. Over the phone, Aer Lingus have advised me to be at the airport 3 hours before my flight. Someone has told me this is way too early for a flight like that. I have checked in online and know that check-in closes at the airport about an…
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Passport validity for Turkey
Hi, travelling abroad to Turkey from the UK on October 2025 for 1 week. My current passport runs from Feb 2016 to Aug 2026, because back then we got the extra months. So technically it runs out Feb 2026. The FCDO says to enter Turkey, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 150 days after the date you arrive and…
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Travel insurance
Dear All I have been reading reviews of various insurance providers on trust pilot and I am finding it difficult to find an insurance provider which has a good claim ratio. And recommendations of a company which actually pays out? I am looking to buy an annual multi trip travel insurance in UK for worldwide travel…
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Urgent help with AviationADR - Awarded to me but no pay
Hi there, I have made a claim back in April with AviationADR against Wizz Air for flight cancellation after they refused to pay out compensation for my wife and I. In 2nd of June it was determined and awarded to me, saying they must pay us both for the cancellation. I have entered my banking information which the Airline…
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Car rental clarification
Can I check I am not missing anyting and this is the cheapest and best way to protect myself? First Step Find a car rental agreement that suits your needs and make a booking. Don’t take out any insurance at this stage Second Step Take out car hire excess insurance Third Step When collecting the car, pay the hefty…
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Change flight option for EasyJet holiday
I'm looking at booking an EasyJet holiday flying from Luton on a day where there are 2 flights a day to Barcelona. The holiday is defaulting to the evening flight, whereas I'd like the morning flight. At the moment there are flight only tickets for both morning and evening flights available at the same price. I can't seem…
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Holiday cancellation - Help!
Good morning. I'm really hoping for some help, as I'm going out of my head with stress here. 😢 We have a holiday (package) booked for 04/09/25 for a week. It was supposed to be something to look forward to after a horrible year of losing our dog and my daughter struggling with her mental health. Alas, it was not meant to…
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London/Paris/South of France trip 2026
I'm planning a getaway in 2026 with my wife and 6-year old starting with an overnight sightseeing stay in London followed by a visit to Disneyland Paris and on to the South of France. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to do this in a frugal way without flying?
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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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EES (Entry/Exit System) for most EU countries
EES is due to be implemented in the not too distant future, official start date Sunday 12th October.If/when anybody has experienced the biometric data recording procedures on or after that date it would be appreciated if it could be shared hereabouts.It applies to all EU member countries except Ireland and Cyprus, plus…
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Yet another question….
Arriving on night prior to Thanksgiving so trying to organise a grocery delivery as it appears Walmart will close at 11pm through 5am on Black Friday. Cannot open a Walmart account with non USA mobile so having to find a work around. Assuming this is doable Walmarts do not accept Applepay and you have to download their…
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Dreadful reviews since booking
Booked a holiday with Love Holidays for sons wedding, 4 adults and 2 small children. Since booking hotel reviews have been alarming, 5 star resort in disrepair, mouldy rooms, slippy outdoor area and broken tiles to start with. We hoped to change as holiday 8 months away, they said ok and we paid £168 to do this, after the…
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Aerlingus deposit / fare changes
Hello, just looking some advice. About a month ago we paid a deposit for flights to Mexico with aerlingus for next March. The total was €1800 and the deposit was €500. I went to pay the remaining balance yesterday and saw that the exact same flights are now €1500 total. They say I have to pay the original fare, not the…
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