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Expedia booking issue
Hello I have been trying for the past 3 days to book a holiday on Expedia - at the very end I approve the transaction in my banking app, then finally get a message on expedia "Sorry we weren't able to proceed with your booking. Please try your search again." I have tried different browsers on different computers, clearing…
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Customs rules list
Is there anywhere I can find a comprehensive list of what I can take into a country before having to declare to customs? I mean cash, bullion, jewelry, Rolex value etc.. Attending a destination wedding and not sure if I need to declare the wedding present I am taking with me. I would rather not declare if I can help it…
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Holidays for disabled people
I'm trying to help my parents with perhaps their last big foreign holiday. One has very poor mobility and would be reliant on having a mobility scooter. They are torn between Canada and seeing the Rockies, but one also wants one last dip in the sea which may be a little too chilly in Canada? On top of the mobility, toilets…
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COVID and Travel Insurance
Hi, the day or two before our trip to Poland i was bed bound with a really bad flu and was unable to get up for over 3 days. When i was able i took a COVID test and was positive. Holiday ruined i called our travel insurance company to be told that i am required to make a face to face visit with my doctor and also have them…
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Travelling to Europe by car ? Operation Brock is back
There's a contraflow in place on M20 and stacked trucks BUT the concrete barrier isn't in place, just cones. It began on Wednesday and there have been three accidents so far, just before or in the contraflow, including a truck fire. If travelling to Europe before or during Easter, be prepared for long queues and have…
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Booking.com
I've today booked a holiday apartment in June this year for 6 days via booking.com. I have paid a deposit which was half of the booking price and received confirmation from booking.com with all the booking details. I then had a message direct from the owner/agent that I had booked apartment 0, I emailed them back asking if…
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Travel Insurance and new undiagnosed (but not really) condition
I'm absolutely certain that this isn't the first time this has happened (albeit my rudimentary search found no results) so I'm after experiences as well as advice if that's okay. We're heading off on holiday on Friday and booked our insurance back in January when we booked the trip. Recently I've had some issues that my GP…
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10 day trip to Europe
My wife and I want to do a 10 day trip to Europe My wife wants to visits Vienna and lausenne and obviously stops on the way and way back. We want to drive but we also don't want to be driving all the time so we thought maybe we could go by train or a mix of train and car Are there good forums where we can get honest advice…
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Visiting the Stans
I'm going to visit the Stans this summer. The countries I'm going to are: Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Feel free to suggest places to see and things to do, however I am going on an organised tour so the itinerary is already planned out for me. What I really would like some views on is the whole…
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RIU hotels - loyalty card
Does anybody else have the RIU Class loyalty card ?We took one out many years ago after a holiday at a newly opened hotel on Tenerife but never stayed at any other in the chain until more recently.I find it tricky to understand the practical aspects after gaining points - just curious to know if I'm alone in my ignorance,…
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When to book a cruise?
We're thinking of booking a cruise in February next year. We've never been on one before and wondered when/how is the best time to book. Are travel agents best or is it best to go the cruise line? How long in advance should we book?
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Travel insurance worries
Hi we have booked our first holiday abroad with children we only going to disneyland paris When it says have we ever been treated for things in the last 2 years does this include vomiting and sickness I was off for 2 weeks almoat from work due to a bad sickness and diarhea episode, also been off sick with stress in the…
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Insurance for cancellation of music event
have booked tickets, flights and accomodation for a music event in Germany I would like to buy travel insurance which will cover my costs if the music event is cancelled or postponed by the organisers However I am finding it difficult to ensure the travel insurance I take out covers for such an event Any advice?
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Getting compensation
A group of 8 of us booked a holiday with EasyJet to Rome to watch the rugby. EasyJet messed up and gave us boarding cards for a flight which didn’t exist , even though there was a flight on the same date and time as our boarding cards. we were denied access to the flight and had to stay an extra night . We’ve pursued…
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Best time to book for last minute deal
I am planning to go for easter break with family and looking to go out either 5th or 6th April. When is best last minute deal arrive from experience like 2 weeks before or wait even for last week ? We are not fussed where we go as long as there is a beach, hotel and all inclusive
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Amadria Park Andrija, Šibenik | Kids Hotel in August - 5 nights
Hello all I am trying to find a holiday as a gift for my 10th Wedding Anniversary - as ever, on a budget and trying to get the most for my money. I really like the look of this hotel in the title as we have kids. We would fly from London as my sister in law lives in Kent and would be coming. It would be for, 3 adults, 4…
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GHIC usage advice
Hi, I'm posting this on behalf of my mum. Any advice from anyone who's had any experience with using their GHIC card, or knows anything about doing so, would be appreciated: I am a UK resident who goes often to Paris, France. If I unexpectedly get taken to a hospital for some medical issue & have to receive inpatient…
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Brittany Ferries Voyage Discount Code.
Hi. Wondering if anyone please has a Brittany ferries voyage discount code that they would be willing to share? Many thanks in advance. 😄
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Fast track passport renewal - photo rejected
I applied for a passport renewal at the beginning of February but the application was withdrawn by mistake, an error HM Passport Office have admitted to making. This has now left me with no choice but to pay for a fast track passport. My appointment was today. I took a photo at a booth and on the online application form it…
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A month in the sun winter 2025
My husband promised me when he retired, we could have a month in the sun, Trouble is looking on Jet2 etc it’s more expensive than I thought it would be 😩 So what’s the best way to book? Happy to go self catering, looking at Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol or maybe Canaries, flying from Manchester no set dates.