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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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 :-)
Best card to use in Europe
Which is the best credit/debit card to use in Europe
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
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…
Any cost-effective ways to read your paper mail while abroad for several months?
Are there any services which receive your paper mail and scan it for you while you are abroad?
Lastminute.com top executives arrested in COVID fraud probe
Oh dear. Not very good PR for lastminute.com is it... Link: https://www.travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/lastminute-com-top-executives-arrested-in-covid-fraud-probe/
Issues with AirBnB
In April 2022 we booked accommodation with AirBnB and paid a 50% deposit. The balance was due to be taken in early June. On 16 June I received an e.mail from AirBnB, 6 days before we were due to travel, saying they had canceled our accommodation stating they had tried to take the payment from the credit card used to make…
Royal Caribbean
I am in the process of adding a card for my royal caribbean cruise purchases at check-in it is asking the question "Select to convert onboard expenses to my credit card’s local currency using a currency conversion service" Should i click this or not Why Ask this question
Club Eurostar Points Expiry
Hoping someone can help as getting no response whatsoever from Eurostar! I have some Club Eurostar points which are under current rules due to expire on 18th Feb. I'm not planning any more trips in the near future and so was wondering what my options might be in terms of stopping them expiring. 1) Has anyone had their…
Best Card To Use for cruise
I am about to embark on a mediterranean cruise to Spain, Sicily, Greece. Turkey which would be the best credit/debit to use on board and for transactions whilst at destinations I have the following:- BarclayCard Visa Credit Card Starling Bank Debit Card American Express Credit Card Many Thanks

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