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10th May 2012
Hi
My boyfriend and I are more than likely doing the European Inspiration tour in Jan ‘08. Just wondering if anyone has any advice about the tour?? things to do/not do and whats it like going in winter?? It was the only time we could both fit in with work/uni!!
Also we’ll probably be finishing the tour in paris does anyone know if this is any cheaper since we won’t be going with the tour back to london??
Any advice would be soo great!!
Amy 
10th May 2012
hi our names are Ben and Simone we are from melbourne Australia and are going on the european escapade trip in august 08. we are engaged and want to know if it is diff for couples going on a contiki trip. if anyone has any advice or exprences to share we would be greatful.. thanks
10th May 2012
Hi,
I’m going to be doing the Grand Explorer, leaving on December 30. I know it’s a long way away, but I’m trying to plan and budget for my optionals now. I have a couple of questions about Rotorua and I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me clarify these:
1. Are there any optionals that involve going to a mineral pool / spa? I’ve heard that some people went somewhere called the “Polynesian Spa”, but from what I can gather this was not a Contiki optional … ?
2. Is the cultural experience and hangi dinner the optional called "Te Puia? And if it’s not, how much does that optional dinner cost? (as it doesn’t seem to be in the list of optionals on the website).
3. If I did Zorbing and Tu Puia (and the optional dinner, assuming that it’s not the Te Puia thing), would I also have time to go to a spa?
Hope someone can help!
Cheers
Bek
10th May 2012
Hay Everyone,
Is there anyone out there going on the Best of USA ,Departing 29AUG09??? Im travelling solo so would be great to meet some ppl going on it:-)
Talk soon 
marissaivers@hotmail.com
10th May 2012
Hi there
i am travelling to europe in june 2010
and i was wondering if my visa debit card would b okay to use
or would a travel card be better?
10th May 2012
Hi there,
I have not yet booked a tour – looking at doing one next year.
I was just wondering, I am from New Zealand, but am going to be in America for 2 months before the tour I’m wanting to do (Wild Western) starts. Am I able to receive my contiki documents at the place I will be – it’s going to be the same place I’m at for the full 2 months prior.
If not, how else will I get these?
Thanks
10th May 2012
im looking at going on the best of usa tour and maybe hawaii before it. i was wondering;
-the best time to go, i would like to go when it is warm. i was thinking march/april 08 will it be warm then?
-when to book-how much discount is the early bird discount?
and any other advice. i will probably be going as a single person. thanks, suzanne
10th May 2012
I’m on the London/Paris/Rome tour in June and will arrive in Rome on a Saturday by train. I have heard from a previous tourer that they missed seeing the Vatican Museum on Saturday because they didn’t arrive at their hotel until 11:30am and therefore made it down to the lineups at around noon, but after 15 or 20 min, the doors closed.
Is there a way to avoid the lineups to see the museum? Any tips?!? I’ve heard that guided tours are offered, and saw one listed at 2pm, but I’m unsure of that, because the museum apparently closes at 13:45 on Saturdays.
Help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, in the chance that I don’t get to see the museum/Sistine Chapel, are there still a lot of places at the Vatican to see?
10th May 2012
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if paragliding is available as an optional on the European Whirl tour? If so, how much? And if you’ve been, how was it?? 
Thanks!!
Marissa
10th May 2012
i am not sure on weather or not to get it?? should i??… please help jenelle xx
10th May 2012
Hi,
i figure people travelling in june/july etc are starting to think about the clothes situation as i am so thought i’d create a thread for everyone to discuss/ask questions and keep it all in the one thread.
Can anyone give me some input on the below clothes. I’ll be away for 5 and a half weeks and my tour goes for 4 weeks (25 days).
2 pairs jeans (1 for daytime, 1 for going out)
1 pair brown pants (for going out, optionals)
2 pairs 3/4 pants (1 black, 1 grey)
1 or maybe 2 skirts
1 dress
6 ‘going out tops’
14 (about) tank tops/singlets for day time
2 jackets
Does this amount seem about right?
10th May 2012
Hi all,
Am intending to go on the European Discovery in December of 2009. Just curious as to whether the tourist/souvenir shops will still have a wide range at this time? It will be my first time overseas so I am really keen to bring back a lot to make everyone at home jealous hehe.
Thanks
10th May 2012
Hi,
I am doing the Big Apple ex in Nov and wondering if anyone can tell me what hotel we stay at?
im arriving a few days before the tour begins and want to stay where the contiki will be staying at so I don’t have to move luggage etc from hotel to hotel
cheers
10th May 2012
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has stayed at BASE Auckland Central Backpackers before, or knows of someone who has. Is it good? Central to the city? What transport did you take from the air port and how much did it cost?
Ash
10th May 2012
what is the weather like in late may into early june?
Mild? Hot?
Also, are towels provided in the hotels?
thankyouuuu !
european discoery may 26th
10th May 2012
Hey all,
I too have just joined the September 13th European Escapade! But I booked like 3 weeks ago lol, so i dunno how it could have been booked since Jan, but hey i dont care lol! I am 26 from Perth i am arriving in the UK on the 4th of September, if anyone is gonna be in the area then it would be great to meet up for a beer or two just to get some ‘warm up’ drinks! My email is theepan.nathan@hotmail.com
be great to hear from you guys!
10th May 2012
hi everyone!
i’ve been reading old posts about voltages and making sure you dont blow stuff up.
i just bought a new camera that has a li-lon battery 3.7v. is this safe to plug in or do i need something to protect it?
i could handle stuffing up a hand dryer but couldn’t cope losing my camera!!!
10th May 2012
Hey all!
I am heading overseas on December 28 for the European Ispiration tour and I am freaking out about what to take for clothing.
I have been told once you are inside any of the buildings it gets boiling hot, but I still get cold pretty easily hahaha
I have a plain black ski jacket which just looks like a big hoody and thermels…is there anything else in particularly I should be taking?
Also, when you go out at night, what are you supposed to wear? (such a girly question I know!)
Thanks for your help! :-)
10th May 2012
Hi there,
will stay 12 days in Italy.
I have noticed: “you are required to report your presence on Italian territory to the local Central Police Station of the provice in which you are staying within 8 working days from the date of entry and apply for a residence permit”?
Does any one know anything about it? Does tour manager organise it for us?
cheers!
10th May 2012
Hi,
(with 1 week to go i realised i’d better make sure i know what to do when arriving)
Q. is the heathrow tube station still under construction? (if so, there’s just a shuttle bus or something to the next station? what do you do/where to go?)
(if not, just tube piccadilly line north to rus square right?)
also i arrive 6am the day before my tour.
that day i’d do the original/red bus tour i guess?
and then i’ve got 5 days in london after my tour..
should i get a london pass, or just a tube pass? would the bus tour already have included most stuff that the london pass will include?
are these both just available from the contiki basement?
does the tube/london pass include trips if i want to go for a day out of london, south or wherever?
also does the contiki basement sell london guide books? is it better to but a book before (like the éyewitness’books) or just wait til i get there?
a few questions i know.
Any advice greatley appreciated!!
