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| Q- What are allocated on arrival holidays? |
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| A- Allocated on Arrival means that the standard of accommodation and board basis are guaranteed, but the accommodation is allocated on arrival by the holiday company. These holidays are ideal for people who want to book late and who are flexible, but not appropriate if you want to be in a specific location (e.g. near the beach/resort centre) or require your accommodation to have certain features. (e.g. swimming pool, no steps). |
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| Q- Do I need to tip on holiday? |
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| A-People providing a service on holiday often expect a tip as in many cases they can form up to 80 per cent of their wage. These include bar and restaurant waiters, taxi drivers and other services at your accommodation. The amount to give varies from country to country but generally, anything from 5 - 15% is acceptable. |
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| Q- Will I get a cheap holiday if I book late? |
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| A- During peak season you'll find that cheap late deals are almost impossible to find and the best deals have already been taken by those who have planned ahead. However, if you keep an eye on prices and keep your destination and travelling dates flexible, you can make substantial savings. |
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| Q- What is a Tour Operator? |
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| A-A tour operator combines different components to create a holiday. The most common example would be a flight on an airline, including a transfer from the airport to a hotel and the services of a local representative, all for one price. |
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| Q- When will I receive my tickets? |
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A-If your booking is made on a charter flight you can expect to receive your tickets for travel 7 days before departure. If you are booked with a no-frills or scheduled airline you will have booked an e-ticket which means that you only need your passport and booking reference to check in.
Flight details are not guaranteed and you should check on the day before travel with your airline, and/or the airport you are traveling from in case of changes to your flight. |
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| Q- Why do I need Travel Insurance? |
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A- One usually travels abroad for various reasons- a pleasure trip, a business trip, a study trip etc. You do not want anything to ruin your hard earned holiday, foreign study or your crucial business meeting. But there is a possibility of some unexpected occurrence no matter how perfect the planning is. Unfortunate events such as baggage loss, passport loss, a medical emergency or an accident can affect you. Having Overseas Travel Insurance protects you from all such perils. It ensures that in the unknown foreign land. You are not left stranded in any kind of an emergency.
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| Q- How do I know if I need a visa? |
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A-Visas are required by British citizens for a number of our destinations. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation. Visas may be required for entry into non-EU countries. Information about visa requirements may be found by accessing individual country pages on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
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