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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?
10th May 2012
Hi All…
Has anybody been to Mykonos &/or Santorini recently and stayed in any really good hotels for a reasonable $$$?
We dont want to be too far from the ‘party scene’, beaches or the local Euro boys! LoL!
It would be a great help to find out info before we depart from past experiences of Greece travellers….
Please email me with details, sites or hotel names etc….
Many thanx
Nards
10th May 2012
Hi Everyone
Is anyone looking at doing European HIghlights next year in August I am planning on doing this with my neice and would love to know anyone else going and what they think of this tour.
The reviews have been great so far, but whilst my neiece is more the party animal than I am I am excited about this tour
10th May 2012
i am looking at doing the UK 15 days tour and it ends in Dublin. Is there a free transfer back to london as i am also looking at doing the london/ paris tour which starts a day or two after the first finishes
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
Can anyone give me feedback as to the weather in Europe during October and Novemeber?
I have never been to Europe and am going on European Vista departing Oct 17th 2009, just curious as to what the weatehr will be like.
Any help would be great.
Thanks
Elise
10th May 2012
Hey
Was wondering if anyone could give me information on what are the best optional extras to do on this tour. Also, any advice about things to definately pack, places to definately see, things to definately do that would be great. Thanks Tania
10th May 2012
British Airways & JB Morgan Chase Signature Visa Credit Card (US Only):
If you qualify, 50,000 points on your first purchase. Another 50,000 if you spend $2000 in the first 3 months (ie like purchasing a contiki tour?).
http://www.mychasecreditcards….shairways/hp_postpin
Summary of Key points …
quote:1 You will first be considered for a Visa Signature card. If you do not qualify for that product, you will automatically be considered for a Visa Platinum card, which has different fees, benefits, and credit availability. For pricing details, please see Pricing & Terms. For benefits details, please read your credit card benefits materials which will be mailed after your account is established.
2 You will receive 50,000 bonus BA Miles with this bonus offer, which can be redeemed for 1 transatlantic reward flight in World Traveller, economy class from the USA to Europe Zone 1, or choose to redeem for another qualifying flight. Europe Zone 1 includes the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland. All reward flights are subject to taxes, fees, charges and surcharges, including airline surcharges. You will qualify for and receive your bonus after your first purchase/first use of the card. First purchase/first use includes purchases, balance transfers, or any checks that are used to access your account, and excludes cash advances. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus BA Miles to post to your account. This one-time bonus offer is valid only for first-time cardmembers with new accounts. Existing cardmembers/accounts are not eligible for this bonus offer.
3 You will receive 50,000 bonus BA Miles with this bonus offer, which can be redeemed for 1 transatlantic reward flight in World Traveller, economy class from the USA to Europe Zone 1, or choose to redeem for another qualifying flight. Europe Zone 1 includes the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Switzerland. All reward flights are subject to taxes, fees, charges and surcharges, including airline surcharges. To qualify and receive your bonus, you must make qualifying transactions totaling $2,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. Qualifying transactions include purchases, balance transfers, and any checks that are used to access your account, and exclude cash advances. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus BA Miles to post to your account. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. This one-time bonus offer is valid only for first-time cardmembers with new accounts. Existing cardmembers/accounts are not eligible for this bonus offer.
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$75.00
- Vic
10th May 2012
Me and a buddy are thinking about doing the Vienna to Budapest trip July 5. But since it’s really only 4 days, not 6 (1st and last days are arrival/departure) it doesn’t seem worth $760. Does anyone have experience with this trip to know all that’s involved? Thanks!!
10th May 2012
Hi all!
I’m currently contemplating doing the European Adventurer Tour in 2008, so I am currently saving my dollars, and was just curious as to whether any meals are included or is the price just land and accomodation only?
Thanks for your help!
10th May 2012
Has anyone does this tour and if so, does it include any nights in tents?
10th May 2012
Hi there!
have noticed on the website that they say that non-expandable suitcases is a no no, but in the contki book it does not mention it. Is it ok to bring a suitcase that is within the measurements but it is expandable??
*Contiki Panorama 6th Aug 07*
10th May 2012
I’m going to be in Paris on June 13, 14, and 15th. I’m planning on visiting the Louvre sometime during my stay and was wondering what the lineups are normally like. Is it better to buy tickets ahead of time online, or is it really not that bad to buy them at the door?
10th May 2012
I went on the Contiki European Highlights tour in May 2008. We stayed at a campsite in Paris, and after the first day I returned to the campsite to find that my roommates had not returned. They had the keys and I was told by the campsite representative that the second set had been lost and the staff had failed to replace them. The representative let me into the cabin using the master key and told me that if my roommates did not return later that evening to come and find a company representative to open the door.
When I returned that night my roommates had not returned. When I went to find a representative I searched the campsite, even for a bus driver, and could not find a Contiki staff member anywhere. I went to the campsite bar and found a security guard and barman who told me that all of the staff were in Paris drinking and they ridiculed me and told me I should sleep on the floor of a friend’s cabin.
I approached the French security guard at the front gate, who I spoke to in French, and told of my situation. This man was very rude, and he informed me that he had no keys or contact numbers for any of the staff, that there were no staff present on-site and then told me to mind my step on the way out.
As a result I was left alone outside in the pouring rain and cold while I waited from someone from Contiki to show up. Eventually I found a bus driver, who made numerous phone calls to try and contact Contiki staff, and eventually, because he could not find a master key, he had no choice but to jimmy the lock to let me in. Nobody from the Contiki staff ever came to see if I was alright or apologise for my treatment.
I find the attitude of the staff inadequate, and was disgusted that my first night in a foreign country ended up with me waiting alone outside unaccompanied in the rain and cold. I believe that there should be a Contiki representative on-site at all times when there are people who have paid good money on the campsites. Also, better procedures should be in place for contacting the appropriate representatives.
As it was I was so angry and upset that I nearly left the tour. I would never have believed that a company would act so irresponsibly towards its clients. While numerous excuses were made for the quality of the tour and facilities based on it being a “budget” tour, I find it inexcusable to think that visitors’ safety, particularly women, should be put at risk in such a fashion.
I think that Contiki should realise the importance of treating clients with respect and accepting responsibility for the unprofessional attitudes and practices of Contiki staff and their affiliates. I believe this is unacceptable practice for an internationally-known company.
10th May 2012
I’m going to European Discovery and I’d like to be able to attend church service while I’m there. Not just any church though, there are several churches I want to attend that are the same here in California. Would it be a problem if I had to skip some of the tours for a couple hours just to worship or would it be out of the question. This is my first time doing a tour thing.
any advice would help
Thanks
10th May 2012
I’m going on this tour in mid-August. Does anyone know if a waterproof/underwater camera would come in handy on this tour?
10th May 2012
Is it true that there are no optionals for the winter European discovery in Austria and Lucerne?? If this is the case what is the point in going there?
hmmmm?
10th May 2012
I googled it and found a couple of blogs from contiki camping trips
http://timetruthhearts.travellerspoint.com/s40/
http://www.travelpod.com/trave…1198693140/tpod.html
Great photos in both give you an idea of what to wear.
10th May 2012
Hi all,
I’m heading off on the Grand Southern this July, then off around the world for 2 months afterward…
I’ve been stressing a little bit about the size of my suitcase – it’s very small (carry on size actually) (which I’ll probably thank myself for later) and I don’t think I can fit a pair of heels in!
(I’m already taking flip-flops, good walking shoes and prettier-but-still-good-for-walking flat shoes)
Do you think I could get away with a pretty pair of open toed, slingback flats in vegas, or will I feel underdressed? I’m thinking mostly in the nicer clubs here… I’m sure they’ll be fine in the casinos/at shows…
Any thoughts??
