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Need a new passport? Apply now as fees are set to rise by 7% next month
If you need a new passport, you should apply for one now, as application fees are set to rise by around 7% on Thursday 11 April. Read the full story: Need a new passport? Apply now as fees are set to rise by 7% next month If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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Withdrawing Euros from a UK ATM
I’m looking to get some euros. I’m aware it’s cheaper and
easier to pay with a fx-free credit or debit card when I get there but I’m
hoping to have some cash too. I know I can use some fee-free UK debit card to
withdraw money from ATMs in Europe and get pretty much the Mastercard/Visa
exchange rate with no loading or…
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Is there reluctance by EU countries to accept UK GHIC cards or is it something else?
Following advice that I have a GHIC card and holiday insurance. Arriving at an Greek medical facility the first thing they asked is for details of my medical insurance. I found that by imediately profering it they completely ignored the fact that I was entitled to state care via the GHIC and gave me "private" treatment. So…
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Trekking / altitude holiday insurance
My current holiday insurance covers me for trekking and altitude up to 4000m. I am trekking in Peru in June and on one day, I trek to 4215m and camp overnight and then go down to below 4000m. is there an insurance company that would cover me for just this day?
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Insurance for multiple overseas domestic flight
Hi We're off to Canada for a month and taking 4 internal flights. When I check our travel insurance it appears that we're only covered for delays/missed flights on the initial flight to Toronto and then the flights back from Vancouver to Toronto and back to Manchester. Question is, is anyone aware of insurance you can get…
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Half Board without Drinks
Hi, Planning for a half board and wondering if I'm going to find it difficult/awkward if I decline having drinks with my meals as a way to save money?!...I know it's a choice, just wondering how awkward/difficult it would be if anyone has any experience of this?! Thanks, Sam
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Morocco 2 weeks suggestion
I am flying to Casablanca for 2 weeks. 3 school age kids and 2 adults. Nothings planned, I’ve done this impulse buy before and had a great unplanned holiday. But that was Italy with European Trains and 1 less child. So I want other travellers suggestion. I’m thinking Casablanca 2 days. 5 days fez, 5 days Marrakesh and then…
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MSE News: Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – here's how to cut costs
Over seven million Brits saved on their passport applications by applying online instead of using a paper form last year – but nearly 850,000 missed out, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) can reveal. With fees rising by 7% next week, here's how to get a new passport for less. Read the full story: 'Nearly 850,000 people missed…
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Airport parking, with and without hotel booking
I need to book a hotel at the airport for the night before I fly. If I book just the hotel it is almost twice the price as if I book the hotel and parking for one week. I can see nothing in the terms and conditions that speak to being obligated to actually use the parking. Both options are offered through Holiday Extras.…
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Admiral travel insurance- disgusting company
Took out Admiral travel insurance when I booked my holiday back in February. A few days before I'm due to go on holiday, I get a call to say my sister is in hospital on end-of-life care. She has been an alcoholic for years, excluded all people from her life and she has been very secretive about her life. As her next of…
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Saga Egypt Holiday
Going on my first Saga holiday later this year. It's a hotel stay and a Nile cruise holiday. Not many recent reviews online, so I would be grateful for any tips or hints. Specifically, is there a way to upgrade the accommodation, nothing came up when I did the booking? Also, I'm confused about tipping. It's fully…
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GIHC card - the myth!
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for the topic of “GHIC card and what to expect” and I’m also very surprised that a search of the forums has returned no hits! I am currently in Mallorca until 17th June, and immediately upon arrival, I contracted a respiratory infection. Armed with my passport and the GIHC card, I…
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Holiday canceled
Could anyone advice if I’m being given the correct information- So I had a holiday booked with a “friend” deposit and first payment was paid in full via “friends” bank account we’d fallen out before next payment was due I tried many times to get in contact via call and text as I was still happy to go ahead with the holiday…
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Travel insurance - family? FT Education
Hi all, I'm just about to sort out travel insurance, we are travelling as a family but my eldest child is 19, can I still book as a family? Also does Uni count as full time education? It was so much easier when they were younger! Was a little surprised at initial quotes were around £70-80 for a one of trip but this does…
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Pre-Paid Local Sims
Hi all Does anyone have any experience in purchasing pre-paid local sims in Monte Carlo? Heading there next week for the tennis and considering taking a mobile Wi-Fi router. Are there any mobile phone stores locally where I could purchase a SIM card to insert please? Many thanks, Terry
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Pet Transportation Companies- Am I Being Over Charged?
Hello, I'm looking for advice on how to save money taking my pet from the UK to EU. Has anyone recently moved a pet to the EU? I have a pet tortoise that I am planning to move to Finland. I have had quotes from Pet Transportation companies, ranging around £1000-£5000. I'm wondering how to avoid these heavy costs? Can I…
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Did online seller try to scam me?
So I was on google flights looking for summer holiday and a online retailer came the cheapest. Did a quick check on trustpilot and it had 5 stars. So went ahead and booked it. When I made the payment I realised there was apostrophe ‘ next to one name. Maybe my typo error. So I called them straightaway and they demanded I…
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Jet 2 Seating
I wonder if anyone can help please? Due to check in on line for a holiday in a couple of days, which is the 28 day prior point. I wonder if anyone has any tips please. Did not book our seats as last time we did it to get where we wanted that part of it was ok. But at both ends it was a free for all getting on which rather…
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Valencia !
Thinking about going to Valencia for 3 nights in mid April - it looks great but have never been there. I would love any tips from Forumites on where to stay, what to do and obviously any money saving tips Thanks in advance !
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Schedule Airline Failure and travel insurance
Hi all, does anyone know of any travel insurance policies that include SAF? Virgin, who I used last year, has quietly removed SAF from being included. Then only one I've found so far is LV (their Premier policy).