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10th May 2012
hi
i know there are other posts on here, but thought id put this up anyway.
at the moment i have a small, olympus digital camera. 6 mega pixels. 3x optical zoom.
(i think the model is the (‘mu’-type symbol, 600)
it’s an ok camera
though ALL night photos come up wit red eye! even with the ‘red eye reduction’ on.
Sooo annoying!
I took it back to the shop, and the guy said that all cameras can do that, even the really good ones.
his suggestion was a Rioch (i think) camera – details not sure. it was about $585
Any suggestions for small digital???
Advise greatley appreciated!
Bree x
10th May 2012
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone could help me out…I’m heading over to Europe from Aus and have been wondering what the best way is to contact home while i am away? would you recommend getting global roaming put on my phone or buying phone cards when i’m over there?
Anyones tips would be great!
Thanks!
10th May 2012
In the brochure it states “included highlights” does this mean that the cost is covered. For example: Notre Dame Cathedral, is the entrance fee covered?? Or the louvre, is the entrance fee covered. When it says included highlights is it actually included?
10th May 2012
I’ve heard that sanding mail from Rome is absloutely a bad idea. Is this true? is it really that bad? And if it is, where in Italy do you reccomment sending mail from?
Thanks!
10th May 2012
Hey guys,
Just curious, what are all the hotels called that Contiki usually uses on the wild western tour? I was on their website and they only show the las vegas hotel.
Any help would be awesome
10th May 2012
I’m looking at booking a 12 day Amsterdam to Barcelona trip and I’m wondering what people do to pass the time (besides sleep and stare out the window)?
Is there anything I should bring specifically for the bus rides?
10th May 2012
Hi guys,
I have 1 day spare in Vancouver, Not sure how to spend that day. ‘What tourist things is a must’ Any help would be great.
Cheers Michelle.
10th May 2012
I was wondering from anyone that has been on a previous contiki tour if its normal to pick up some bottles of alcohol with your tour mates and drink in the rooms before going out.
I keep seeing alot of posts about how much money to budget for each day. The common consensus is 100 euros per day. After the break dowm of lunch, dinner, museums, souvenirs, and transportation it leaves about 20 euros for drinks per day. That seems extremely low. How much are drinks in Europe? Im from the states and one drink alone here costs $20.
10th May 2012
Hi All,
Could somebody please help with the following?
(keep in mind I am from a warm part of Aus with 30degree heat every day atm).
- I am doing the Scenic Southern, Nov 6-13. Is it going to be cold? People keep saying to pack ‘layers’ in the various threads. What exactly does this mean? Do I need thermals?
- Will it be too cold to go swimming in Milford Sound?
- Can I get away wearing jeans everyday or should I pack something lighter/warmer/more comfortable?
- if its going to be cold, can i get by with a jumper and cardy, or should i bring my big snow jacket? (it’s really bulky and warm)
- is there an opportunity to wash clothes on tour? such as singlets and shirts?
sorry for the q’s, but i’m VERY clueless!!
any other advice on ‘must have’ items/clothes would be awesome!
Thanks!
dg.
10th May 2012
I’ve set up an Ekit account and purchased minutes with my credit card already, but now I’m confused about how I use it. Do I need to use it from a cell phone? Or can it be used from a pay phone? I know that I’ll be charged for hotel phone use if I use it in the hotel, but is from a pay phone okay? Must it be from a cell phone? Any help on this is greatly appreciated!
10th May 2012
Hi guys
Just wondering how you are getting from the airport to Hotel Regent? Taxi is about 40 euros each way but I have heard you can get a train from the airport to Termini Station and then get a bus 910 to near the hotel.
I was thinking that I would get the train to Termini and then get a taxi – does anyone know how long would it take to drive from Termini Station to the hotel in a taxi?
10th May 2012
Hi Guys,
I’m planning a 21 day trip as follows:
7 Days – Melbourne
? Days – Sydney
? Days – Goldcoast
? Days – Newzealand
The number of days that I’ll be staying in Sydney, Goldcoast and Newzealand is still not confirmed.
Does anyone have a good itinerary that I could use ?
I’ve been trying to find information all over the internet but can’t find much related to what I’m looking for.
As this is my first time planning a overseas trip, would appreciate if some people over here can give some advice.
Thanks alot in advance
Nycky
10th May 2012
I was looking into going on the european encounter trip this summer but i will be traveling alone and was wondering if anyone else is going to be in the same situation. I heard these tours were more about partying than site-seeing and am wondering if i will be the only sober person on the trip!
10th May 2012
Hola,
30 days to go now!!! w0000!
Anyhoo, I’m wondering whether to get an International Student Identification Card (ISIC). Basically it means that if places have student discounts if you have an ISI card then you are eligible for a discount.
Will I need one?
10th May 2012
Hi there
I will be taking my first Contiki tour in June this year. It will also be my first time in the USA. I plan to spend abot 5 weeks in the USA and am really looking forward to it.
I am just unsure whether to use cash, traveller’s cheques or a credit card. At first I planned to simply buy dollars for my trip and use mainly cash… but I have been advices now to use a credit card.
My fear, however, it that the charges on the credit card will be high and even more nerve-wrecking… that my credit card may not be accepted and the I will be stuck with no money 
I was thinking of using traveller’s cheques but I am not sure whether they will be accepted and how and where and how easily I can cash them in.
Please help
Silent Angel
10th May 2012
Just wanting some advice…
Me and my friend are doing contiki which starts on her bday and so obviously we need to find an amazing way to celebrate my birthday in the beginning of march
Anyone have any suggestions for places to go things to do in the Beginning of March 09???
10th May 2012
Hey all,
Well I know I have talked with some who will be on this tour but thats only 3 of us…… now I know we are sold out so who else is going to be on the best highlights tour of the summer of 07??
~ Alex…..25 dayz till I leave Canada!!! soooo excited!!!!! ~
10th May 2012
HOw far in advance should one book a tour of Egypt? I don’t want to go until Nov or December of 08. The other possible “problem” is that I will be 36 by that time. Will I still be able to go. We had a guy on my last tour who was 36. How strict is Contiki reguarding this? I think they should give some leeway to people who ahve doen their tours already. Anyone have any ideas on this??
10th May 2012
Hi Guys, I am going on the Grand Southern on May 5 (only 30 sleeps till i leave! WOO!!) and we have a couple of extra days in LA and NY either side. I am staying at Best Western Hollywood (on Franklin Ave) and was wondering if two things…
1) From the Airport, is it cheaper to take a taxi (there are two of us) or to get a bus/shuttle thing…?
and 2) We will have to leave pretty early on the morning of the tour to get to Anaheim, again same question… is there a bus route that will run that early or is it best to brave the cost of a taxi.
And a similar question for NYC… We are staying in Midtown in NYC, is there a bus that goes to JFK Airport or would it be better to catch a taxi there?
THANKS! 
Lauren
10th May 2012
how many pairs of shoes are you taking people?
im thinking i’ll wear a pair of sneakers on the plane. take thongs (flip flops) and possibly a pair of black boots.
and i was thinking about another pair of sneakers if i have room LOL. what can i say i LOVE sneakers!
i keep thinking to myself ugh 1 pair of sneakers for 2 and half months of travelling i will get bored with that same pair LOL
what you all doing regarding shoes?
