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Passport issues for European holidays
My current full adult passport was issued on 31/8/2018 and runs out on 31/5/2029 - valid for 10 years and 9 months. I am confused by the information I am hearing as to it's validity regarding travelling to Europe. I understand that people whose passports have OVER 10 years between issue and renewal are being refused travel…
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Local hotel charges
I booked a hotel in Manchester and the booking website said i would pay one price but when i git there it was more as a city surcharge tax was added. I had an argument at the hotel because the price the website mentioned wasn't what the hotel was charging me .The website said they weren't aware of this charge and will look…
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Again 100k National Trust Day Pass Giveaway
(I've tried to check whether this has been mentioned already, haven't found anything.) Since this morning InYourArea, https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/promotion/national-trust , is open to register for a family day pass with NT. Have just done it, quick and easy. You need to give an email address and will receive the pass as…
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Travel from England to Scotland
I am planning a celebratory holiday for my husband's 50th birthday next year. He mentioned he'd like to go to Scotland as we've not been to anywhere other than Edinburgh. I am looking for recommendations for travel up there and places to go. There are a number of complications, which is why I'm asking for advise: * It…
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Booking.com cancelled my hotel reservation
I booked a hotel in Liverpool in April this year for a friend’s wedding in October. The hotel was cancelled in late August. (So booked for 4 months!) Hotel claim Booking.com cancelled it. It also happened to a friend who had booked the same hotel via Booking.com - I obviously won’t be using them again. Anyone else had a…
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Train Strike - Ideas please to save a shortbreak
Please can anyone help: Tickets for Grease booked ages ago using the kids half price promotion. £159 (Cannot cancel or rebook) Hotel booked Premier Inn £91 (Cannot cancel, can only move date same hotel) Train Tickets Tiverton-London £115 (Strike action on the Friday return date. Only service being provided is at 7.28pm…
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Making the best use of travel (Rail and hotel)
Hi, I'm based in the South West and have been offered a new role in London. It's hybrid and requires me, on average, to be in the city 2 days a week. In order to help me plan the finances of this out, I have been considering the best uses of keeping rail costs down (split ticket app, slightly later train than usual rush…
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Cineworld unlimited pass
My unlimited cineworld pass year pass. Has just come to end. Unsure if to purchase other year pass. If its safe to buy and I get cheaper rate through my works benfits site. But with Cinema chain Cineworld is to file for administration in the UK in July saying in press and online. Any advice would be very helpful.
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Holiday Rental Refund
We recently booked a holiday rental for 3 nights in Wales through ‘Holiday
lettings. On late arrival it was clear the property and its amenities offered were shocking,
tired, worn down,
missing, broken and general cleanliness unacceptable. We vacated the property 7:30am
the following morning (12 hrs. in total at the…
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Sun Superdays Out 2023
Chessington World of Adventures Resort: Starts Saturday, February 11 Be the first player to explore the new World of Jumanji, from being swept up in the arms of a mandrill, to riding on the back of an ostrich, the land of adventure has it all. Chessington World of Adventures Resort is like no other, come face to face with…
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Free museum East Midlands Nottingham
Wollaston Hall lovely old house and magnificent grounds. £5.20 for al day parking.
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Cheap Holiday Park
Hi all, Looking for a note too expensive holiday Park down the south west of England. Devon/Cornwall/Dorset. Here's the kicker, been looking already but we need our holiday to start this Thursday with a departure the following Monday. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks all
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Who do I complain to?
When you wish to seek compensation for a poor holiday experience who do you complain to? Resort or booking.com who holiday was booked via?
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2 refunds- What do I do?
So I have been refunded 2x for an awful stay at a recent holiday park. Airbnb have refunded to my CC £70 Cleaning fee - 20% of first night stay and the full 2nd night stay. The owner however, after claiming we were lying that nothing had been cleaned ( he then realised no cleaners had been in and we were sleeping and…
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Daytrip to London - Done most of the Museums, What Else to Do for Free/Cheap?
I'm going next Saturday for the day via Flix so will be there from 11am to 7pm. Usually visit two sites like the British Museum, V&A, a Tate; Wellcome Trust and then to Portabello/Brick Lane/Shoreditch for a browse in the markets/shops, then finding somewhere nice to eat for dinner. Most times, I found it to be…
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Selling holiday on to third party
I have a 3 night break booked at the weekend via Booking.com but unfortunately cannot make. The resort will not let me cancel or cancel for a proportion of a fee. I have no insurance. Is it possible to advertise the holiday for sale to a third party and sell it on. If so where would be the best place to do this
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Cheap and Quiet Chalet on the Coast
I've posted on here before asking for European holidays with a thermal spring suited to a backpacker. I've had some great ideas, but with the immense heatwave over there, I don't think it's appropriate to visit. So, I'm thinking of staying in the UK instead. Where is there a cheapish (don't wish to be a skinflint, but…
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18 free (or very cheap) ways to create a magical summer for kids
The summer break is looming, and if you're looking to entertain kids, we've 18 ways to create a magical summer for free (or very cheap). Read the full blog: 18 ways to create a magical summer for free (or very cheap)
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Money saving tips for a weekend in Leeds
Hello. Going for a weekend to Leeds in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone from Leeds/Yorkshire has any tips on where I should go/ what I should see while I’m there? thanks
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Pub lunch between Lincoln and Devon
Not sure if anyone can help, but we're taking the elderly inlaws to Devon and travelling from Lincoln. It's a bit of a trek and they're asking us to find somewhere to stop off for lunch, however, they are after a nice pub lunch and not the service station McDonalds! Anyone recommend somewhere not too far off the M5 about…
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