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10th May 2012
hi everyone 
I’m going on the European Inspiration on Jan 22 07’ and just have a few questions:
Whats the deal with drinking water? As in how safe is it to drink the water in each hotel room/ country etc. In the past whenever I’ve travelled I’ve always been told to drink bottled water so you don’t get an upset stomach from the change in water supply. Do most people just fill up drink bottles in their hotel room or buy bottled? silly i know but was just wondering :P
Also in order to save money my friend and i were hoping to just buy basic fillings for sandwhiches to take with us for lunch for most days. Does anyone else do this? are there any basic stores that sell this around the cities? or should we just not worry- i guess we’d suss it out when we got there- don’t wanna be wasting the tour looking for grocery store!
thanks
Vicky
10th May 2012
Hello everyone,
I will be on the London&Paris (extended) tour in September and I would like to know the name of the Hotel in both cities.
Does anybody know?
In addition, a friend of mine told me that visit Stonehenge and town of Bath is not worth, once that London has so many places to visit, and we will have only one afternoon free to see the main attractions.
:-)
10th May 2012
I was wondering about airport transfers that are included when you book your flights through contiki…I’m assuming you get a voucher for the transfer from heathrow to london? But more importantly, the flight my travel agent booked, when booking my contikit trip leaves from paris at 11:30am on my last day, and when I was reading about airport tranfers on the last day to charles de gualle airport, it said something about 10am…can anyone confirm this or have more info about airport tranfers, etc…should I be planning to get to the airport in Paris on my own?
10th May 2012
Im a kiwi girl who loves shopping and when I do go on a contiki. I am planning on going on the 46 day European camping tour in a couple of years and I need to have. As it is expensive enough to travel to the other side as the world I don’t want to be too restrictive with my money and I want to enjoy my time and splurge on shopping when I find things I really like. So if your’ve been on this tour or one like this. I would really love to hear how much spending money you took.
Cheers Anna
10th May 2012
Hi everyone!
Just a quick question … does anyone know if this hotel will hold bags for the day after check-out? I’m contemplating a later flight home from NYC and was curious if they store bags. If so, do you remember the cost?
Many thanks!
10th May 2012
Hello everyone…
This is the first time I am travelling overseas (ex. once about 10 years ago with my parents!!!) and I’m interested in doing a European tour. But the only thing is, none of my friends have the money, or don’t want to go. My point? Can I travel by myself? I have been told that NOBODY goes by themselves – mostly in pairs, which is very difficult to break into. So… CAN I go by myself????
Thanks for your help!!
KIRSTY!! 
P.S. I’m thinking about doing the European Vista tour in March/April 2007.
10th May 2012
hey there,
I am an artist.. I have a website if anyone cares. http://captainmania.deviantart.com
but anyway, I was wondering if it would be cool if I brought art supplies on my trip. a fold-up easel, canvases, paints. or maybe just a sketchpad to capture cool stuff with.
Would I have free time to work on art? and would it be a problem carrying them?
I’m going on the 32 day europe camping tour.
Thanks!
Brendan
10th May 2012
Hi! I am going on this tour all by myself, is anyone else going too? I’m a bit confused on how we get from the airport to the Hotel meeting place… : /
10th May 2012
I am looking at booking the Simply Italy tour in July this year, and wanted to know whether the hotels are centrally located (ie in the city centre) or whether they are far out? Did people stay back in the city at night and enjoy the city or head back to their hotel rooms with the bus?
10th May 2012
Hello, everyone!
I’ll be doing the 18-day European Whirl (With a few before and after days) and I had some questions regarding packing.
Since I’ll obviously be doing my clothes washing along the way, I was planning on taking 2 pairs of long pants, 1 pair of shorts (due to the cathedral issue) and four shirts – is this enough, too much or too little? How liberal are most of the churches with the pants policy (outside of Rome?)
Also, I was wondering, should I bring a wide-brimmed hat? I’ve heard several people recommend them to help with the sun, but I’m not 100% sure (mostly because I don’t want to end up looking like a cowboy) – any thoughts?
Finally, are there any strange odds and ends that you found particularly useful on your trip, if you’ve already been? Any suggestions?
10th May 2012
I just heard on the news that they’re expecting a cyclone in North Queensland. Apparently one of the biggest in years.
I feel sorry for anyone who is there on a tour if this thing hits! Be careful guys!
10th May 2012
How comfortable was the cruise and the train for sleeping? I am bringing a set of travel sheets just in case. Was it gross?
10th May 2012
Hi All,
This question is for someone that has actually been over to Europe. I was wondering what the usual type of clothing was when going out to the clubs in Europe? Is it the same sort of fashion as you would wear when clubbing in Australia or is it a bit more casual like going to a pub?
I just want to make sure i look the part and don’t over dress or under dress
Any info would be great
Kel
10th May 2012
Hey,
Has anyone heard of TravelSIM?
I will be overseas for 5 weeks.
I am wondering if i should get a phone card or the ekit from contiki to call back home only for emergency.
Or should i just skip it and just email back home.
Thanks!
10th May 2012
Hey ! I hope this does not come accross as a dumb question but how do you charge your camera`s and phones on camping tours?
How do you get access to electrical outlets ?
Iam doing the Euro Discovery in June (first Contiki) but iam thinking of a camping tour as my 2nd trip to Europe.
Cheers.
VASHNIE
10th May 2012
Hi Everyone –
I am going on the Inspiration tour May 17h – June 6th. I am using my miles and flying in and out of London. The trip says that you will get to the Paris airport by 10 a.m. Anyone know what time you will get into London from the free Contiki transfer ride from Paris?
Thanks,
10th May 2012
Right… i can’t find this challenge elsewhere, so it may just be unique to sarah™ but darn it, i wanna know!! Who else has tried the fergburger challenge? Has anyone else finished it?
FYI the fergburger challenge goes as thus: While in Q-Town, you must finish no less than 2 “Big Al” burgers, and 2 chips, within 12 hours.
So, who has attempted it? who finished it? and who took one look and said, “no way”?
10th May 2012
Hi All, i’m doing the grand Southern in December, but after we finish we’ve got some time in NY, Toronto & Chicago.
I’m desperate to get to an NHL game, but i can’t find any season schedule on any of the team websites.
Anyone have any info on the schedule for this year? Or know good places to get tickets?
Thanks heaps,
10th May 2012
Hi,
im thinking of doing the eastern discovery end of 2008.
has anybody done this trip, and what did u think of it?
since i covers the whole east cost, is a lot of time spend on the coach?
also, is it possible to get single accommodation?
is there any advice u could give with money, things u wish u had done etc. anything would be appreciated.
thanks suzanne
10th May 2012
hey guys,
anyone planning to take this trip in June or July ‘08? If you’ve gone during these months, how’s the weather there?
Also, in Australia, does summer refer to our winter months and vice versa?
lastly, anyone know if airfare is included in the prices listed on the contiki website?
thanks!
