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10th May 2012
Hi everyone
For those of you who have stayed at Stovall’s Inn in Anaheim, I have a question.
I’m staying there for 10 days before doing LA to the Bay in a couple of weeks.
Do you know if they can organise tours etc for you around Anaheim/LA or if they can book transport from the hotel to LA, that sort of thing?
Also, I’ve read that it is a close walk to Disneyland, is this correct?
Thanks 
10th May 2012
Hi all I’m looking into the England/Scotland/Ireland tour for next year and I wondered if anyone could answer my question. If you’re booking your flights through contiki do you get a discounted rate… if so how much?
10th May 2012
I saw a cute tripod online. It attaches to the top of a bottle – handy for nights in the bar when you want to take a group picture. Or for a quick makeshift tripod..
http://www.compact-impact.com/contents/index.php?page=s…_virtuemart&Itemid=1
10th May 2012
My partner and I are wanting to travel overseas and we cannot decide which tour(s) to go on. We’d like to explore Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Greece. I know there are a few Italy tours, but we’d like to travel to as least a few countries on each tour.
Do we go on the Road to Athens tour, then go on the Spotlight on Greece tour/cruise? I know Road to Athens does not go to Spain and does not do a full “tour” of Italy. But stands out more than other tours.
Other tours we were thinking were – an Italy tour, then Rome to Athens.
We could do the European Explorer tour, however it’s a bit steep… we were hoping for something around $4500 altogether. Some tours don’t go to Rome or Pisa, France, Switzerland etc.
What do you guys think?
Has anyone been on the Vienna to Budapest tour? Anyone recommend this tour?
10th May 2012
I guess my post will get some response, and I have read some responses on other forums around the place on this site.
Here are some general questions, call them fears I have about an up and coming trip:
I am doing three Contiki trips in one, namely
America: LA to Vegas late december to christmas
America: New York New Years obvious
Europe: Winter Wanderer january
Asia: thru Feb (with another travel co)
I am not a fan of jeans, and my friend said it is better to take travel pants instead. I have purchased two pairs of travel pants to wear Will this be enough? What are peoples thoughts on wearing jeans on Contiki, particularly through Europe and its winter months?
I have had many confliciting stories about money, debit cards, credit cards etc. I have the facility to take credit cards from Westpac (namely Amex and Mastercard) and Visa from my local bank. Which of these is a better option, or are travellers cheques a better way to go. My preferred option would be to top up my Amex, is this safe, or is Mastercard more accepted in the world?
My tours have been planned with some time, but not much time, in between flying. What happens if a flight is delayed and you might miss the start of your tour? I hope this does not happen, but thought I would ask the question?
I plan on taking one pair of shoes, namely a massage type shoe called MBT which I have found to very comfortable, and one pair of Teva sandles. Will this be enough for the whole trip do you think? My friend suggested water proofing the shoes, which product will do this the best?
how do people go for internet access, particularly in hotels and other places? I like to check my email once every so often, and was wondering where the best place to do this in the world? Is it hotel rooms, or backpacker places, or where is it the cheapest and safest?
I have a mobile service with Vodafone in Australia. My friend told me of an issue where he tried to setup call roaming and went to Ireland with Vodafone, when half of the time it would not work? Should I take my own phone and turn on roaming, buy a new sim card, or buy a new phone in the country. The main purpose I guess will be to sms people back home, or in case of an emergency? What are peoples thoughts?
When people drink in bars, is there a problem with the beer and water coming out of taps eg for say coke post mix, or is it safer to buy from a bottle?
Did anyone ever have any scary stories of being drunk at night, in a place they didnt know, and found it very difficult to get back to their home base?
Is it better to share a room on Contiki tours, or is it better to stay alone? I have opted to have my own room in most cases. I know I am a bad snorer, anyone had any good or bad experiences with this?
How often do you get to actually clean your clothes and other possessions, and where are the best places to do this?
Well I am sure I have said enough questions, and I guess these apply to most trips, but thought I would ask away.
I await responses
acermanau aka Mat
10th May 2012
I’ve gone through the search function. However most posts were pretty old. I was wondering for someone coming from Sydney what are the best phone cards easily available, or websites which deliver worldwide.
Also as sims go if I purchase an overseas sim are there any good ones based on what you’ve used that can be used all across Europe and calling overseas with decent call rates/sms?
10th May 2012
Hello!
Didn’t see a topic like this yet….
Any advice on what to bring that you didn’t think you’d need when you left.
10th May 2012
Arghhhh!
I’ve been told different start times by 2 different Contiki people now. I already booked my flights with the info I was given about starting @ 7pm for Greek Island Hopping and 6pm for Med Highlights Reverse (both on day 2 as per the Itinerary).
Now I’m told they meet in the afternoon. WHAT?!!
If anyone knows for sure, please let me know. I don’t want to keep messing with my flights.
Thanks!
10th May 2012
Well i’m 18 n i’m goin on a european tour to london paris and amsterdam. how much money do u reckon i would need for the whole trip. like accomodation, travle, food etc etc??
10th May 2012
Hey i was looking in to taking a travelex cash card to america when i go but someone just warned me that the atms in america eat the cards alot and you are left stuck, just wondering if this actually happened to anyone. Thanks
10th May 2012
simply italy
has anyone done the transfer from the airport to the hotel? and back?
how does it work?
10th May 2012
hi
I’m a 22 year old girl who wants to take a camping tour this summer.
I have a question.
am I too old to take the tour?
I read some posts about camping tour, and I found that most of people in camping tour are around 18,, is that right?
and could you please give me your feedback on your tour experiences?
thanks natalie
10th May 2012
hello i want 2 go to australia and i dont know where to go! i want 2 do a week or so with contiki then stay out there for a week or 2 any suggestions?
10th May 2012
I’m planning on going to New Zealand and Australia through Contiki by doing the Grand Explorer, Reefs and Rainforests and Alice and Uluru. I hear amazing things about Contiki but I’m a little worried about booking 3 tours all at once in case I dont. Does anyone find it too rushed in certain places? I want to get the full experience in each city.
Also, how much money would one bring for food/going out on these trips?
10th May 2012
Hey,
4 of my friends and I were thinking of going on one of the New Zealand tours, but seeing as its just after finishing high school, one of us is still 17 (the rest of us are 18).
I was wondering if they are allowed to go or if they have to be over 18.
Thanks
10th May 2012
OK, so I found the 16-day camping tour on here, which excites me because it’s the only Contiki tour that goes to Belgrade and Sarajevo.
So I look in my brochure book….no camping trips. On the web site: NO information on what kind of camping this is. I mean, is this camping in the woods in tents? Do I need to bring my own tent? Will I be cooking food over an open fire? Will I be foraging for berries in the woods? Will I not shower for 16-days and be stinky?
Anybody?
Sorry. I live in Florida. Due to bugs, snakes, and gators, we don’t camp here.
P.S. I just heard gun shots really nearby. Life in the ghetto.
10th May 2012
Hello everyone
I’m new to the whole travelling thing and i’m staying at the Base Backpackers in Christchurch for two nights before my tour starts. Has anyone stayed there? Does anyone have any ‘stayin at a backpackers’ tips i should know? Like, how do you set your alarm, do people get pissed off if you wake them all up? That kind of thing. Also, I’ve got a bed in the Sanctuary, is it good? Is it far to Bealeys? Would i be able to walk there, or is it strictly cab it?
Ta
10th May 2012
I’ve read that the Check Out London and London & Paris tours include tickets to a West End show. Would we get to choose the show we would want to watch, or are the tix for a pre-determined show? And also do we get to choose which day we would want to watch it?
10th May 2012
Hey there!
So my friend and I (both 25/F) are looking to book Med Highlights but are a bit unsure. Has anyone gone on it or planning on going? Our fear is that we will mostly be around couples on this specific trip and if thats the case we would rather save it for when were married haha.
We want to go on a fun (I’ll be spending my 26th in Europe but not too crazy of a trip. If anyone has any advice or feedback please share, as well as similar 2 wk trip suggestions.
Thanks so much!!
10th May 2012
Is anyone else going on the magic tropics trip that goes from 12/25-1/3??
