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First time abroad.... HELP...

We are going to spain on 9th october with Freedom Direct,i keep reading horror stories of people arriving at hotels that have not been booked for them even though they have their hotel voucher,has any1 got any happy stories to reasure us,we are flying from glasgow and flights are fine i have checked that,we have never flew before and are taking 2 daughters age 5 + 9 so any tips r welcome,going to santa susanna, royal sun hotel and very nervous HELP:eek:

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  • we have never flew before and are taking 2 daughters age 5 + 9 so any tips r welcome

    watch out for the air pressure change in your kids ears(equalize pressure in the ears by pinching nose and blowing)
  • janet6267
    janet6267 Posts: 299 Forumite
    Or get them to suck a sweet, that usually helps.

    Don't worry, it will be as stress free as you make it.....have a great time.
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    You only hear from the ones, that sometimes have a problem.

    You never hear from the thousands who go with there vouchers and don't have a problem

    If your worried ring the hotel, and just confirm your booking.

    Go away and enjoy your holiday
  • tiamaria
    tiamaria Posts: 1,483 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Once you've taken the plunge and travelled abroad you will want to go again and again & Spain is a good place to start for your first foreign holiday.My children were 7 & 10 on their first trip abroad & I'd never seen them so happy & they loved the children's clubs.

    One tip - don't be taken in by the scratchcard/timeshare touts etc.A firm no thanks for a day or 2 will stop them hassling you for the rest of your holiday.

    Make your luggage distinctive by attaching ribbons/stickers whatever so you won't miss it on the conveyor.

    Above all, relax and enjoy it, it won't be as daunting as you think:beer:
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