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Passport validity, check BEFORE booking a trip.
I can't believe the amount of people still getting caught out by the European passport rules. Your passport is valid for 10yrs FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE.... ANY MONTHS ADDED AFTER THAT DO NOT COUNT... SO JAN/JAN. FEB/FEB ETC
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Montenegro
Hi, we (myself and OH) are thinking of taking a weeks holiday in Montenegro in June. Can anyone recommend any particular areas to stay? Want to be near a beach but also do some sightseeing. Have been looking at Kotor, is it worth staying there or just doing a day trip? Any suggestions gratefully received. Not got a huge…
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Tokyo E-Sim
Hi there. I’m looking for advise on phone usage when travelling to Tokyo. EE don’t have any plans available so I’ll need to get an e-sim but even after reading guides, I’m still unsure how it works. The plan I’ve seen is data only. 50GB for £50 which is OK. Once I’ve activated it I understand data will work as normal ie…
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Emergency medical travel claim:repayment of non sterling transaction fee?
Hi everyone. My husband, 2 children and sister and brother in law are currently in thailand. Unfortunately, on Tuesday my husband suffered a heart attack, requiring angioplasty and stent in a local hospital. I had to pay a 200,000bhat deposit before they would even treat him, and a further 75000bhat on discharge. Insurance…
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EgyptAir and large mobile phone
Anyone travelled with EgyptAir recently with large mobile device? I'm going to Egypt later this year and on the booking information there is a statement about phones, laptops etc. not allowed on the flight back to the UK if the dimensions exceed L:16cm x W:9.3cm x D:1.5cm. My phone is 16.3cm. Also states to contact airline…
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Sharm El Sheikh - how much money?
We're off to Sharm in a few weeks staying in an all inclusive for seven nights. We have no plans to leave the resort, just literally going for heat and sunshine - don't judge! Travel to and from airport is part of the package. We have the usual credit card suspects like Halifax Clarity and Revolut so on that basis I'm…
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Phone use/roaming
Hi, Another travel related topic from me on a different topic. I have a Vodafone pay monthly phone with roaming included. My question is how this works. If I call a or send a text number local to my location (in the US) I will just need to use the local format, as if I was dialling from a U.S. phone? To call or text a UK…
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Cruise Cancellation Fees
Hi all, My self and a friend put down a deposit on a 12 day cruise only 2 weeks ago with P&O. The cruise does not sail until 17th December. The booking was for a twin room for myself and a mate. However, I have now had a change of heart and don't wish to share and now want a single room. (Reason for this, I just spent 2…
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Claiming on our insurance
Hi all, We have cancelled our holiday to Greece because one of our dogs has been diagnosed with cancer and we don't know how long she has left. is there any chance we could claim back the coat of the holiday with our insurance or any other way please. I realise this will probably be a long shot but I'm willing to ask the…
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Mexico
Looking for 2 weeks all inclusive Riviera Maya area 2 adults 2children (13 14 yrs) for school summer holidays 2025. Alternatively Costa Rica I have looked at Grand Sirenis in Mexico
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Help Needed - Negotiating Flight Cancellation with British Airways
Dear All, I'm hoping you can advise on a tricky situation. We booked
flights for six with British Airways, Manchester UK to Philadelphia USA, but
unforeseen circumstances force us to cancel. The airline states our tickets are restricted, offering only a
tax refund. We spent a significant amount (~£8,000) and the flights…
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Nationwide Aviva Travel Insurance
Hi, Aviva opened their portal for getting extensions for trip length etc today. Tried to register by inputting my correct name, DOB and Flex Plus account details. Low and behold. "Your details are not recognized. Please contact Nationwide to ensure you are using the correct details."!!!
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travel insurance NFOP
Has anyone any experience of using the NFOP travel insurance - is it legit please
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Can i claim back fees forced to pay for missed connecting flight in 2022
I was wondering if anyone can help please, in 2022 we went on a trip to America, (which i had won!) we went to Florida in august 2022. unfortunately when it was time to return, there was bad weather and by the time the flight got in we had missed the interconnecting flight. we as others were then waiting in Chicago. i am…
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Any interailers?
Hi Anyone on here into inter-railing? We are thinking of taken our 13 and 16 year old inter-railing in Europe this summer but we don't know where to begin.....other than maybe fly to Berlin to start with and go to auschwitz....probably 10 days.....spend a day or two at each locat.... Any tips or advice? is it even…
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Dubrovnik in June: too crowded?
Any thoughts please? I understand that Dubrovnik is fantastically beautiful but overwhelmed by armies of visitors. Is a stay there in June likely to be enjoyable despite the crowds? And is there excessive price-gouging? I would appreciate any thoughts and experiences: I am considering a trip there with a group of people…
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USA ETSA Visa
Hi can anyone tell me how the process of obtaining an ETSA Visa for a USA holiday works? Will I have to apply independently from booking my holiday? Is the actual paper or physical document?
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Usefulness of Reviews
The reviews posted on hotel and travel booking sites, also social media, are often used by prospective travellers, and those who come here for advice on problems they've encountered are often asked whether they checked such reviews before booking.I was just listening to a brief but revealing survey of the review industry…
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EasyJet Holiday Asking for more money?!
Afternoon, We are due to on a family holiday to Turkey in May, found the holiday, best flights great accommodation and importantly in budget. All found with EasyJet Holidays so we paid in full. Job done. Just over a month before we travel (31days), they have said they need further a further £288 (roughly 12% of what we…
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How much to budget for a 'round the world' trip in 2023/4?
Hello everyone, I'm at that stage of my life where I just can't be bothered to work anymore and need to change direction. Call it a mini (or big) mid-life crisis. Luckily I don't have any commitments so I am looking to quit my job in the next 6 months or so and go travelling around the world. Question I had was: how much…