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Missed air transfer - insurance?
The cheapest airfare I've found for the holiday I've booked (it's a package but doesn't include flights) requires an airport transfer. As well as booking general insurance for the usual things, do these standard policies generally not cover missed transfers or any flight cancellations (this loss of the onward holiday?) Any…
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Closed hotel! But TUI 'don't know'
Hello! We booked a hol for 2 adults and 1 child to the Dominican Republic over Christmas this year. First time away over Christmas ever. We're really excited! I accidentally found out on Saturday that the hotel we've booked and fully paid for through TUI online, is closing for refreshments for 3 years the day after we're…
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3 days In Split, Croatia
Hi guys, what islands would you recommend I visit if I have 3 days in Split? day 1 I will spend the day in Split Old Town. Bearing in mind I have a hotel for 3 nights in Split so have to end each day in Split I’m after beautiful islands nice walks great views nice food thanks
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Ryanair Flight Change
Ryanair has changed my flight departure from 11:25AM to 6:50AM and I will be unable to make the new flight time. I realised this as I looked on the app and hadn't received an email. I got in contact with Ryanair who advised I need to wait until I receive the email to get in contact. I have looked at the T&C's which stated…
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Turning off Heating whilst away for long periods?
I have been told by my heating engineer to turn my radiator stats down to the Frost setting and the boiler has a Frost stat anyway which protests it from freezing but both my bathroom and hall heaters don't have frost settings (the bathroom one is a chrome ladder rad!) and the hall one is the first off the system which…
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Passport Expiry
Hi I have booked to go to Lanzarote in May half term and will be returning back 4th Jun 2023. One of my son's passport has got expiry date of 18/12/2023. Do I have to renew it or will be fine as it's slightly more than 6 months between when we come to UK and expiry date? Thanks
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Email address needed for Martin Bugeja, Chairman of Sunspot Tours/Mercury Holidays
Does anyone know how I can get the email address for Martin Timothy Bugeja who is chairman of Sunspot Tours/Mercury Holidays please? I've tried all sorts of searching but drawn a blank. Many thanks.
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Airport drop off charges
It’s probably a bit late to be complaining about the ripoff abilities of UK airports to charge us ever increasing fees to drop passengers off. A quick scan of ParisCdeG, Frankfurt, Brussels and Milan airports all show free drop off facility, often up to 10minutes. Why on earth do we put up with this rampant abuse of ‘free…
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USA SIM cards bought in UK?
Anyone any experience of buying USA SIM cards in UK before getting to USA (Florida). Looking at cheapest way to keep in touch with several families all travelling together. WIFI will work most of the time (holiday villa and theme parks) but not all. Thanks.
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First time Delhi visitor staying with family
I have just replied to the visa question. I Inspired me to post this! I am a white and married to a British Indian. I don't speak or understand ant Hindi but obvs. Know a bit about Indian family and culture in the Uk. Some knowledge painfully acquired as a result of my own gaffes. Family in India are middle class with…
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SAY NO TO POST OFFICE TRAVEL CARD
Hi guys , just been to my local Post office to put £450 on my PO travel card, shocking rate of exchange given for topping up thd card with cash. Its cost me 17 euro for giving cash instead of buying over the Internet, that's 1.05 online versus 1.015 in the post office. Compare that to Tesco and giving cash over the counter…
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Visited Cuba, so cannot ESTA, USA visa appointment queue 5 months!!
Visited Cuba for 8 days on organised tour in Mar 2021. Now planning a USA trip for Christmas. ESTA site has a single note on an early page saying those who have visited Cuba cannot ESTA but must apply for a US VIsa. Because Mr Trump banned Cuba it seems. It is now Sept 2022 and the next visa appointment in London is Feb…
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How to cancel flights
Just been advised by the hospital that I shouldn't get on an aeroplane for six months :'( We have two 'one-way' flights booked for 18/10 and 9/11 (no accommodation as we have our own) We have insurance (with Now Travel Insurance) and my condition was added to the policy on 12/9 How is the best way to make a successful…
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Travel money cards
There’s so many ! I have no idea what one to pick from, my dad said to use TUI but it has some of the worst reviews and so do sainsburys, Tesco and Asda, I want to use it in the usa, others have said Caxton is the best but will it arrive in time for my holiday in about 3 weeks from today. It says you activate it at a chip…
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Travel Insurance - husband nor travelling but has medical condition
Hi all, I'm busy looking for winter sports travel insurance for my holiday prior to paying my balance on it. I've declared my very minor medical condition, the question I have is about my husband who is not travelling. He was diagnosed with a condition in July, with no treatment needed, but will be monitored over the next…
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Expedia voucher for specific hotel - how can I change the hotel?
Hi all, I have a voucher from Expedia (from covid days) for a two night stay at a specific hotel. It was for a marathon in Belgium and I obviously now have no need to go there! I'm thinking of booking two nights in this hotel (an Ibis) with this voucher but getting the cancellable option, then immediately cancelling and…
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Brittany Ferries discount code
Hi everyone, would be really grateful if someone could share a club voyage code with me - someone very kindly gave me theirs previously but it wasn't valid for when we travel which is June 2023. Thanks so much in advance :-)
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Best card to use in Europe
Which is the best credit/debit card to use in Europe
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Meet & Greet Parking - T3 Heathrow
Hi all, Is anybody able to offer any comments/feedback with regards to the meet & greet parking services at T3 Heathrow? Holidays Extras has three different providers, but I was hoping to hear about any personal experiences before booking anything. Cheers
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Covid Vaccine from Last Year - Can i still travel?
Hi guys, I have just been told by work I need to go Hong Kong at end of month. Hong Kong requires you to be vaccinated to enter but I am struggling to understand what does vaccinated mean :smile: I took my covid vaccines last year (2 Pfizer in September and October) and today logged into NHS site which allows me to…
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