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10th May 2012
Please leave any advice you may have. I know a lot of readers would love to hear.
10th May 2012
Hey Guys,
I really want to do the Best of USA Tour, and was wondering, if I have already a packed suitcase with no more extra room, what happens or what do I do, if I buy thousands of souvenirs?
10th May 2012
Just curious, and seeking the assistance ofpast travellers, on the european vista tour or any other european tour, was there nuch need for an overnight bag? or could you take you suitcase/babckpack into most venues? im am interestd to know if there are many situations where you need to pack an aditional overnight bag.
LOUISE
10th May 2012
I was booked on the Cairns Sunshine Trail from 11th April but have had a call today to say that it’s been cancelled due to not enough people being booked on it. I’m gutted, are there a group of others who have also been cancelled that fancy making a group for a mini-bus road trip? Or does anyone know of any other companies like Contiki that do similar trips?
None of the other Contiki trips fit in with our dates as we booked our flights exactly to fit in with the trip.
Thanks
10th May 2012
My partner & I are booked to do the European Panorama 28days Time Out tour. I have just found out I will be 4 months pregnant then. HELP!! I need advice from people who have done this tour. What is your opinion – should I cancel or do the tour anyway??
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
Have been going backwards and forwards trying to decide on Mykonos or doing the cruise. I have read several reviews, but would appreciate people who have recently done either….
The money is not the issue – just can’t decide. I want to relax and do washing – can you do washing in both Mykonos and on the crusie?
Thankyou for any suggestions.
Am looking at doing tour leaving 07/09/08.
Anne-Marie
10th May 2012
is europe worth going to in the winter time? is it as beautiful as during the spring or summer?
i also heard that many shops and attractions are closed in the winter, is that true? I mean like is the effiel tower going to be open in december?
10th May 2012
Hi all
My partner and I are booked on the 23rd March 07 with European Encounter.
Does anyone know what the weather would be like. Is it going to be that cold we will need thick woolen jumpers.
Or should I be asking is it going to be like Melbourne weather…. hahaha!!
Cheers
Angie
10th May 2012
Hey guys! First time traveler (except a school trip to NZ 4 years ago) and need some advice big time about the London to Paris tour in Jan 09. I’m 21 and will be travelling with my partner of 4 years.
I have no idea about spending money, and all I have been reading says that London is expensive! I don’t really plan on drinking every night (might have one big night and a couple every now and then) but want to see most on offer and do a bit of shopping!
Any advice from past travellers? Is is cheaper at that time of year? I’ve read 100 Euros per day but then I don’t want to drink my money away.
Any advice on that trip would be awesome, everything I have read has helped but nothing 100% in line with my situation.
Thanks again,
Jodie
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
I’m doing the Grand Southern LA to NY starting next week, but can only stay one night in NY at the end of the trip. I have about half a day to look around before I have to head for the airport – any advice on how to make the most of that time? I’m staying at the Milford Plaza Hotel near Broadway. Even if I could make it to one good department store I’d be happy.
10th May 2012
Hi All,
I am planning to do the Wild Western tour in September next year and just noticed it starts and finishes in L.A. instead of Anaheim.
I did LA to the Bay two years ago and the tour left from Anaheim which meant we could arrive early and spend a couple of days at Disneyland which was fantastic.
Apparently the contiki website states Anaheim but the brochure states L.A. for the departure and end point – just wondering if anyone knows which one is correct?
10th May 2012
This is my 1st time to Europe and im a bit unsure about where to check in for the Royal National Hotel. I arrive in London at 9.30pm on a fri night do i check into the hotel or at the contiki basement
What is the contiki basement
Thankyou for your help.
10th May 2012
Tipping guides from Fodor’s web site:
http://www.fodors.com/features/nfdisplay1.cfm?name=stt/…4_stt_tg_germany.cfm
Keep in mind that Europe is not a single country. Tipping customs vary from country to country.
Some quotes:
***GERMANY***
Service charges (listed as Bedienung) are included in all restaurant checks. Nonetheless, it is customary to round up the bill to the nearest euro or to leave about 5% (give it to the waiter or waitress as you pay the bill; don’t leave it on the table, as that’s considered rude).
***UK***
Some restaurants and most hotels add a service charge of 10%-15% to the bill. If this has been done, you’re under no obligation to tip further. If no service charge is indicated, add 10%-15% to your total bill, unless you are unhappy with the service given.
***FRANCE***
The bill in a bar or restaurant includes service, but it’s customary to leave some small change unless you’re dissatisfied. The amount varies, from €1.50 to €4.50 for a meal.
10th May 2012
I have heard that while on Contiki the best thing to do is budget about 100 Euro a day. But I am staying in London a few days before and after my tour and was wondering what I should budget for staying there. I’m not looking to do any shopping really, most likely just a few cheap souveniers, a couple of drinks a night, transport around, general entry to a few cheaper places and meals. I would pre book and pay for major things that I wanted to do as well as accomodation.
I have heard that London is quite expensive.
Thanks for your help.
Cass
10th May 2012
hi iam going on the great britain and southern ireland tour from the 11-25 may, is anyone else going too, am a bit nervous but am definately pumped about it, if ur going give me a shout out and if u got any tips that would be great too, thanks , bren.
10th May 2012
I am trying to decide which tour to take. My time and money are limited so I am looking for something possibly under a week and under $1000. Has anyone done the magical tropics tour? Or the learn to dive tour? Any other suggestions? If you have done these tours please let me know what you thought.
10th May 2012
I really want to travl. not sure if i should go by myself or not. and im not quite sure which tour is good. Please leave any advice you care to offer.
10th May 2012
I was just wondering if anyone has done this tour before.
I am thinking of booking this tour in Oct 2009 and would like to know any details available about this tour and whether anyone recommends it or not.
Any info would be fantastic.
10th May 2012
Hi everyone.
I am planning my first contiki trip this year and i chouse Grand Explorer trip to New Zeland. Can anyone suggest what is the best season/month to go there?
10th May 2012
Just wondering if anyone has been to Europe over the holidays before, and if a lot of places are closed or not operating. Does anyone know?
Thanks!
