Recent content by Antonr5860

Cruises and hotels do often have a different purposes, however, the decision between them is still openly discussed when you're going on holiday. Do you prefer the views and convenience of a cruise ships or do you like to be in the middle of everything in a hotel?

Haha! I do find this whole "we can't pay because of X/Y/X." In other news, apparently a new act of God is insurance companies opening their wallets to pay out for what we pay them for! On a serious note, cruise companies will never refund in full for bad weather, although some will reschedule...

I believe if you visit India often and find yourself staying there for longer than you really intend, then renting (or even buying) a house in India is a viable option. Many pensioners are splashing their severance lump sum on a villa and staying there in the summer - and they don't regret it...

Taking a holiday is taking seen a taking a journey of discovery and enjoyment; to be in awe of the amazing attractions that a country has to offer. However, there are different ways, per se, of taking a holiday. Many people choose to plan every single meticulous detail down to the minute...

I know that AirBnB can provide you with a unique, and cheap, place to stay! I found myself a traditional Indian hut in the rural parts - something I never would of found without it. However, you need to be careful. As with any website, there are scams that can ruin your holiday, which appear to...

I'm not the poster, but normally the best deals come around 6-12 months from when the tickets were released. There are also often certain days or month cycles where airlines/tour operators release the next cohort of tickets. This normally depends from company to company.

Many of us here have visited India, and we may of enjoyed it. We may of had a laugh. It may of been a complete and utter disaster. It may of just been "ok." However, did you learn anything that you didn't before that you wished you had? Or, did you have such a great time that you can't forget...

As I prolific user of a travel agent, I'm a fan of the "don't worry about it" approach that they have. The feeling that everything WILL go to plan as there's going to be a big financial backlash. I've had issues with a travel agent before, however, I was able to be refunded the cost of that...

I would travel with close family if I was traveling without a group, as family holidays are for family. Some of my fondest memories are on holiday with my family, as you know family and they know you. I prefer traveling without a group as it dilutes the holiday experience as I prefer for my...

Yes! Yes! Yes! Unless your mobile operator offers free roaming, the charges of using your mobile in another country can be eye watering! I only made a 10 minute call to my family back home and I got an extra £15/45 Euro tacked onto my bill. Data is often even more expensive that calls for...

I'm fortunate to be a frequent flyer, so I'm able to use all the miles I rack up in the air to go towards my flight and even my hotel(s). Even if you don't fly, most airlines will offer a card which to various methods will help you save big on your flights. Although, this does force me into...

Wow! That's a fantastic deal. I feel bad now for only insisting on 5/4 star hotels when I visited India, as I thought that the rest were going to be shabby buildings ridden with squalor. Man, how I was wrong. Although I did find that a 3 star hotel that a friend was staying in had no sort of...

Hello, I'm going on a trek across India and I'm going to consider using a car to travel. I've looked at traveling by train, and to be honest, it appears a bit expensive - and frankly not for me. Just me! Anyway, I just want to know if there's really anything of note when driving though India...