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For the best deals .. How far ahead should I book Premier Inn rooms
Is there an optimum time scale for booking Premier Inn rooms ? I intend booking some rooms for later this year (September and November) and was wondering whether to wait, or dive in now. Towards the end of 2024 I booked, what I thought were good deals for two early 2025 trips, but a week or two after I booked, there was an…
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Dark skies short break by public transport
Hi all As the title suggests I would love to see a "dark sky" but I dont drive. I live in a very light polluted area. Any suggestions for a short break within the UK (I.e no passport required) pls. Dont mind how I travel. A dark sky experience is on my bucket list TIA
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York Minster discount tickets?
good morning does anyone have any tips for getting entry tickets to York Minster for cheaper than £24 pp please? I will be travelling by train if that makes any difference. Many thanks
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School trip deposit
Hi I paid a deposit for my child to go on a residential trip of 50 pound on the understanding there was going g to be a coach to take the children to and from there trip since then they say not enough children going on trip and on coach as there was a option the take them there thereselfs to saVe money , so its now been…
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Can anyone recommend REAL pet friendly cottages?
I wasn't sure whether to put this under Travel or Pets but this board seems busier so I went for this one.....if mods want to move it, please feel free. Myself and my hubby are looking for somewhere to stay later this year and we are taking our dog with us. Looking online, almost all cottages/lodges say pet…
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Hotel refund
Can I get a refund for a hotel we cancelled they have a non refundable policy if you cancel this was booked through Xperia (who won’t do anything)the day before we was booked in to go my partner fell ill with sickness and !!!!!! I phoned the hotel and explained the problem the owner said we still had to pay because it’s…
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London Hotels.
Hi, Been looking at some 3 night stay hotels for London and most of them post be back through Expedia. Anyone used Expedia please? any catches? membership fees? seen this Onekey thing but really dont understand it? If anyone uses regularly and can let me know? Thanks.
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Advice budgeting for Beamish?
Hi! Small boy has suggested Beamish for one of our camping trips this year. It's been years since I went, and there seems to be lots of new things, including some foodie bits that look good. To make sure I budget enough for the trip, can anyone who's been recently advise me on how much fish & chips, sweets and a meal in…
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Travelodge early check in.
I'm not sure how long it has been this price, but the fee seems to be £15 now which is quite a jump from the previous £10 fee...
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Beware Premier Inn Cancellation Policy!
I booked a Premier Inn on their Semi-Flex rate, whih allows cancellations 3 days in advance of check-in. The wording when you select that tariff on the booking is "Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival". Nothing appears on the confirmation about cancellation. Buried in the…
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Cancelled day trip - am I entitled to a refund?
Hi, I’m a forumite newbie and I live on the Isle of Wight. My parents and I were booked on a coach day trip to Bath Christmas Market last Sunday, however due to Storm Darragh no ferries were running that could accommodate a coach. I appreciate the storm was no-one’s fault but the tour company have written to offer a credit…
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Ticket master
I just bought a concert ticket from ticket master as a Christmas gift for someone. I’ve never used ticket master before and now I’m worried that I’ve messed up. The confirmation states that I would need to show the ticket on my phone on the day. But the ticket is not for me, it’s for someone else. And it also states that…
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SayBodyFit/Booking. Com
Had a booking through Booking. Com and along with a reminder of this upcoming event I received a you have won a travel kit just for answering a few questions. So I am ever vigilant and looked for the catch. Slowly I answered very non commutable answers to bland questions and reached the point where they check your answers…
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Cancelled & delayed flights
How long should it take for a compensation claim for cancelled/delayed flights? We submitted ours 9 weeks ago, and we still haven't heard back
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Boutique hotels
Which are the best websites for UK weekend boutique hotel stays? How do you find out when such hotels have special deals?
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Motorhome hire-legal advice needed
Hello, not a typical question by I'm after legal advise. We have hired as a family a motorhome for a weekend. Handover was a little chaotic as the lady was late to meet us and we headed off. On the way back we needed to refuel the motorhome as per our T&C' and by unfortunate accident my husband has filled the diesel into…
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Complaint with Cottages.com not being answered!
I booked a holiday through Scottish Country Cottages (Cottages.com) a couple of weeks before taking that holiday in October 2020. There were various problems encountered at the supposed luxury cottage throughout the week but the main one was no water (at all) coming out of any tap (hot or cold) on 3 separate occasions…
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Any busy Towns around Redcar/Sedgefield area that are busy with lots of pubs/bars on Saturday night?
Hi all Might sound a strange question but all will become apparent. We are horse racing fans and like to travel the country to different courses. This coming weekend there are 2 courses in the North East holding race meetings. Redcar Races on Friday (So, we will go there(. Sedgefield on Sunday, so we want to go there…
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Company has kept deposit
A holiday company that advertises people’s holiday homes on their website has refused to give us our deposit back. The holiday home was perfect but failed to mention one major thing that was not acceptable to us due to mobility problems. The holiday home owner had no problem with us cancelling but the holiday company has…
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Glamping sites in Norfolk or Suffolk
Hi, was just wondering if anyone can recommend any places to go glamping in Norfolk or Suffolk? Ideally we are looking for pods or safari tents with a toilet/shower room as DH isn't quite ready for communal facilities :D Thank you!