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10th May 2012
Hi all,
I’ve been reading quite a few bad reviews on the Marrakech Hotel in NY (the Contiki one).
What’s everyone’s opinion on this hotel? Does anyone know of other places around the same price which might be nicer?
We’re staying in NY for 3 nights before the GS tour starts (31st October) & would like something comfortable since we’ll need to adjust the body clock etc.
10th May 2012
Hi everyone I’m jammie new to travelling alone and nervous, but so excited to see new places and meet new people. Do U think its to soo to plan a trip for Sept.07 and whats a fun Europe tour I am 22. Thanks Jammie
10th May 2012
Anyone have any enlightment to share on what the meals included in the contiki tour are like???
10th May 2012
i’m going on the european encounter in october and i’ve just been told by a contiki representative that the moulin rouge is no longer an optional extra for the winter departures which is quite frustrating because when i booked this was an optional so now i have to go and try and book my own ticket to the moulin rouge, i just have a question: when people went to the moulin rouge by themselves and not with the group i was wondering if you booked the tickets before you left australia or did you get them the day you went, any advice would be a great help.
10th May 2012
hey im a 23year old from canada heading to oz in march 2010, just wondering where to head for the warmest weather during the autumn and winter months?
10th May 2012
I’m going on the Europe Camping Trip (22 days) to France, Spain, Italy, Greece, etc. What kind of stuff should I pack? I.e. how many heels, dresses, day clothes, makeup…?
10th May 2012
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone had done christmas in europe? any advice? are contiki good for this? Any advice you have would be great.
Thanks
10th May 2012
Hey,
I have a question about the withsundays. If it is better take tha sailing option or stay in the Long Island. Which are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
10th May 2012
Hi!
I’m just wondering if anyone is doing this tour. I’m going solo and it’s my first time to Europe, needless to say, I’m very excited! As well as looking for my fellow tourmates, I’m wondering if anyone has any advice about the tour or insider information they could give me about anything. Cheers!
10th May 2012
Hi,
My friend & I will be doing a 19 day Europe tour in March & we were hoping for some feedback about how people get along with others in their tour group while on tour. We know that anytime you have a group of people there will be people you love & people you don’t love so much…but is *****iness common? Does anyone have any stories of nightmare tour companions?
10th May 2012
Seeing that the Royal National hotel’s check-in time is at 2pm, and the Contiki basement operates from 11am-7pm in winter, I was wondering what other options do we have to store our luggage before either of these open? My flight would arrive in London at 5:30am, so even if I gave myself a generous 3 hours to clear customs and travel by tube to the RN, I’d get there at 8:30am.
Alternatively, does the Imperial Hotel allow guests to store their luggage with the front desk/concierge before check-in time or after checking out (if I have a late flight out)?
10th May 2012
Hello All!
I’ve read through all the Asia discussions and still want some advice about potentially going on the Big Indochina Adventure in August. I am a 27 y/o female and would be traveling alone. I am a teacher and I have the summer off so despite the monsoon season, this is really the only chance I have to go.
People who have done the tour:
1. What did you encounter in Southeast Asia that you did not expect? What surprised you for better or worse?
2. Would an hour or so of intense rain, (what is expected during monsoon season) truly dampen (haha) the trip or do you think we could work through it?
3. Why aren’t more people posting here about their trips! haha. Only one traveler has posted her picures up here and I would like to see more!
4. Is there any reason you would not suggest this trip?
Thanks. Really any advice is welcome. It’s a lot of money and a big investment and I just want to make sure I make the right decision. I’m so enthusiastic and excited but I don’t want to jump the gun, book and then regret it (not that I would probably regret any trip…they are all adventures in their own right).
Thanks!
Christina
10th May 2012
There is a lot of advice here which is great but mostly seems to be for summer trips. What do people recommed for winter trip in terms of weather, things to bring, do you need going out shoes, is it warm enough to wear heals? Do you have to carry your bag much? Just from the bus to hotel?
10th May 2012
Hey!
Me and my boyfriend are going on the European Highlights tour this spring, it’s a budget tour so we will be sleeping in cabins for most of the nights.
Does anyone know if couples generally take budget tours or do they usually go on superior tours? (I want to know if we’ll be singled out as a couple)
Aswell will they try and make arrangments for us to be in the same cabin?
Thanks!!
Happy Travelling!
Brianne
10th May 2012
Hi,
Im after the latest info or help about this topic.
My bank only deals with mastercard- so I have a mastercard credit card and a mastercard debit card.
Are these ok options for travelling Europe?
Or is Visa more accepted across all of Europe?
Im doing European Experience in August.
Im just after which ever is easiest option that people have used,
cheers muchly
10th May 2012
Hi there,
I am doing a long euro trip this summer, consist of three back to back tours with Contiki: Scandinavia and Russian, Ultimate European, Egypt and Nile.
I have a list of typical questions, really appreciate any advice from anyone. Don’t get scare of my long post, 
1) How much should my budget be for each day? I know there are still a lot expenses to cover: TM tips, lunches, 1/2 dinners, optional dinners/excursions, night-out drinks, etc…. I am not planning to buy anything, but probably would attend most of optional dinners/excursions. I like to party, but not likely going out every night, or getting too many drinks. For people went to these three tours, can you share with me, how much tips and these optional dinners/excursions cost?
2) Where and how to keep the valuables (passport, Debit or Visa card, ect.) safe when you travel? There are lot different suggestions from the message board, like fanny-pack, money belt or day-pack. I am not a big fan of carrying a fanny-pack, really afraid I may lose it or get stolen if I put them in my day-pack. I am wondering if all the hotels Contiki staying offer safe-deposit service? Are they reliable? Someone suggest you should keep your passport on you at all time. Will we be asked for showing our passports during the day trip or night-out? This may sound silly, but you can’t really keep them with you 24/7. What happen if you need to go for a swim or go to a shower?
3) Wardrobe: My trip starts from May to mid August. I really have a hard time decide what to pack. I want to pack as light as possible, at the same time I want to pack enough because it going to be a long trip. This is my current list: 3-4 T-shirts, 2 short Sleeve shirts, 1-2 long-sleeve dress shirts for clubbing or bar, one sweater and one jacket in case weather changes. 3-4 shorts, 2-3 Jeans or Cargo pants (Is Jeans or casual pants Ok for a guy in most clubs or restaurant?), three pairs of shoes: one sneaker, one casual ALDO leather shoe for going out, and one flip-flops. Can you give some suggestions regarding this list? Some to add, some to drop.
4) Drink water/Cell Phone/Laundry service: I don’t trust the tap-water in Europe, so I am planning to bring a travel water heater kettle. Do you think if it gonna be useful? I want to bring my GSM tri-band cell phone to Europe. My company’s international roaming rate is astronomical. Does anyone know any good prepaid plan in Europe and calling card? How much do they charge for the air time and calling Canada? Can I get the SIM card before I depart Canada? Since I am traveling for a long time, laundry gonna be a problem. Which hostel/hotel in these tours offer laundry services. Do I need to pack some laundry detergent? Can you give me some good suggestions.
5) Money Issues: originally, I was planning to carry most my money thru AMEX travelers’ check in Euro and USD. It seems to be a lot my friends oppose that idea. It that really difficult to cash those TCs in Europe? I do travel so many counties in Europe. Do they charge you outrageous commission fees at bank? If I stick with my debit bard, my Canadian bank (TD) charges me $5 after exchange rate per withdrawal at a foreign ATM. On top of the surcharge from my own bank, do you know if the European banks will charge me again for using their ATM? If I use the Visa card, it’s 2.5% per transaction after currency conversion. It seems I am screwed either way. Do you have some good suggestions?
6) Luggage versus Back-pack. It seems to be an age-old question. I already have a suitcase with wheel underneath. I am not sure if I need to buy a back-pack instead, since I will be with Contiki for two and half month, on my own in Europe for a month after tours. Is most hostel/train station offers storage locker for suitcases?
Thanks for your patience to read my long post and answer my questions
10th May 2012
This is for native Australians and anyone who’s ever been to Australia. I’m going on my first Contiki tour this year and my first choice was Australia but I was scared off by the amount of time I had to spend in the air and my friend said some garbage about Aussies disliking Americans. Anyway…I will definitely be going next year and wanted to know what your opinion is on the best places to visit or what tour was your favorite.
10th May 2012
Is there alot of them? And are they very physically demanding/difficult? Or there are other options if you’re not really the sporty/fit type?
10th May 2012
Ino this is a sh*ty topic lol, but does any pack in their tolitries Imodium tabs or anything similar? Is diarrohea common from different water, foods, clenlynes etc? It was on someones top 10 list (to take on contiki), so im wondering if i should buy some? Thanks
10th May 2012
I am looking at doing the U.E however i do not drink…any advice as to if i would be wasting my money or not?
