Guests Complaints

They walk among us and they vote!!! Be afraid! Be very afraid!

Thomas Cook Holidays have received these genuine complaints from guests …

1.  “We had to queue outside with no air conditioning.”

2. “It’s lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons.

3. “We booked an excursion to a water park but no-one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and towels.”

4. “We booked an excursion to a water park but no-one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and towels.”

5. “I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta’ time – this should be banned.”

6  “My fiance and I booked a twin-bedded room but we were placed in a double-bedded room. We now hold you responsible for the fact that I find myself pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked.”

7. “The beach was too sandy.”

8. “We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as yellow but it was white.”

10. “Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband spent all day looking at other women.”

12. “No-one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled.”

13. “There was no egg slicer in the apartment…”

14. “We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish.”

15. “The roads were uneven..”

16. “It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England it only took the Americans three hours to get home.”

17. “I compared the size of our one-bedroom apartment to our friends’ three-bedroom apartment and ours was significantly smaller..”

18. “The brochure stated: ‘No hairdressers at the accommodation’. We’re trainee hairdressers – will we be OK staying there?”

19. “There are too many Spanish people. The receptionist speaks Spanish. The food is Spanish. Too many foreigners now live abroad.”

20. “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local
store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts.”

21. “It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel.”

22. “I was bitten by a mosquito, no-one said they could bite.”

23. “On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food at all.”

Yes, be very afraid!

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More People Are Killed By Falling Coconuts …

… than by germs from aircraft bathrooms.

Lonely Planet’s article about the dirtiest things you touch when you travel will scare the pants off you if you worry about it …

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Best Carnivals in Brazil

Sao Paulo carnival on Friday and Saturday 8 and 9 February and the  popular parade of competing samba schools in Rio de Janeiro On 10 and 11 February 2013.

See hostelbookers blog for more details of carnivals and parades throughout Brasil.

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http://blog.hostelbookers.com/destinations/south-america/best-carnivals-brazil/

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We’ve Combined Our Two Blogs.

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In 2012 we ran two separate blogs, this one for travelers, and another for travel businesses.

In our survey we got a clear message that posts on one blog are also interesting to readers of the other blog, so we decided to combine them.

For 2013 we are combining our other travel blog with this one.

Thank you and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2013

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Popular Motorhome Travel Destinations

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Image via Flickr by Ian McWilliams

Owning a motorhome makes it possible for families to explore the world without spending a lot of money on travel and lodging. It’s become possible for a family to not have to sacrifice fun and comfort for a cheaper way of vacationing in their favorite destinations. Before buying your own motorhome, consider whether you would enjoy some of these popular destinations.

Big Sur Coast Highway

You can’t travel Big Sur Coast Highway without the right vehicle. Motorhomes present a unique set of features that allow families to take full advantage of the area’s amenities and attractions. This 72-mile stretch of road winds through some of the most beautiful mountain scenes in California. If you head out West, be sure to stop for a hike in Big Sur or take a walk along the area’s sandy beaches. RV parks at Plasket Creek and Kirk Creek offer the perfect place to park your conversion van while you explore the area or prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Big Bend National Park

Used Class B motorhomes fit in perfectly at national parks. Big Bend National Park in Texas is one of the best places for travelers to visit without spending a lot of money. The park has a diverse range of desert wildlife and plants that you won’t find anywhere else. It also features plenty of hiking trails. If you fancy a challenging hike, head into the higher elevation, where you will climb steep hills. If you want an easier walk, stick to the flat areas. Park your RV at the Rio Grande Village for access to water and electricity.

Route 66

Route 66 was once the most direct way for people to travel from the eastern U.S. to the western states. Today, most people travel via interstates, which are faster and more direct than the old highway. Still, there are plenty of sites to explore along Route 66. An RV is one of the best ways to experience the stretch of road, especially if you’re not keen on the idea of traveling hundreds of miles on a motorcycle. Some must-see locations include the Coleman Theatre in Miami, OK, Mid Point Cafe in Adrian, TX, and the lush maple forest in Funk’s Grove, IL.

Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC is a medium-sized city nestled in the Smoky Mountains. The town has plenty of hotels and motels, but you don’t need indoor accommodations when you’re surrounded by beautiful mountains. Hotels can place a barrier between the vacationer and destination, separating people from the natural wonders and sights that can be found outside. A Class B motorhome is perfect for traversing the Smoky Mountains and experiencing the full impact of the natural beauty. Some of the top spots to visit in the Asheville area include the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Biltmore, and Blue Ridge Parkway.

When you have a trust motorhome,  you can visit practically any location whenever you want. What place would you visit first with your new motorhome?

Miles Young is a freelance blogger who specializes in travel, vacations, camping and anything in between. … View full profile

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New York Needn’t Be Expensive

40 free things to do in New York City

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Adventure Travel Show in London

 First Adventure Travel Show Of 2013

 


Visit the UK’s only event dedicated to offbeat travel experiences
and uncover your journey of a lifetime

26-27 January 2013 – Olympia, London

 

Revive the true spirit of adventurous travel at The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show!

The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show returns to London’s Olympia in January! Discover a wonderful world of extraordinary discoveries, and all under one roof at UK’s foremost adventure travel event.

Adventure Travel continues to be one of the most exciting ways to travel. From activity-based breaks, safaris and adventure cruises to walking holidays, expedition and extreme sports, people are increasingly shunning the beach in favour of a break that pushes the boundaries.

For some adventure is all about reaching for new horizons with treks to Everest Basecamp, 4×4 excursions through the Rockies, rafting down the Zambezi or expedition cruises to Antarctica. For others the emphasis is on unusual cultural interactions – spending time with the Saami in Lapland or the Masaai Mara in Kenya – while many more look to activity sports, off-the-beaten-track experiences, or exceptional wildlife encounters as their definition of the word ‘adventure’.

The common denominator for all is that settling for the ordinary and the mundane is simply not part of the game plan.

This is why The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show is proud to celebrate the exciting world of adventure travel, and brings you everything you could possibly need to uncover your journey of a lifetime. The show is packed with inspirational travel advice from experts, explorers, tour leaders and writers who will help you uncover your perfect adventure. Plus, the best specialist travel operators will be on hand to offer advice on everything from walking and trekking to exploratory journeys, overland trips, underwater discoveries, life-changing volunteering projects and much more…

The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show – it’s where your adventure begins…

EXCITING SHOW FEATURES

 Travel Writing & Travel Photography Seminars with Wanderlust

Would you like to fund your passion for travel? Want your work featured in the leading travel media? Or maybe you would like to simply brush up on your travel writing and travel photography skills – either way, make your work as powerful as it can be with these informative and in-depth seminars, brought to you by the experts at Wanderlust magazine.

4 Dedicated Travel Theatres

The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show will host an array of free talks in four dedicated travel theatres. Hear explorers, specialists and industry insiders give their advice, then quiz them afterwards. The range of fascinating talks include:

The Telegraph Adventure Theatre: Join Ben Fogle and a whole host of intrepid explorers in The Telegraph’s dedicated theatre

Incredible Journeys Theatre: The Inca Trail, Silk Road, how to drive around the world & overlanding advice

World of Adventure: Venezuela Wildlife, Galapagos and Andes to Amazon & Adventurous Motivation

Discover Africa: Everything you need to know on lodges, Safari’s, canoeing the Congo & Red Sea Diving

Discover Africa Feature

Dedicated to one of the world’s most beguiling continents, the Discover Africa area is designed to provide you with all the information you need to plan the African adventure of a lifetime. Discover Africa will include insider talks and Q&A sessions on the continent, plus a huge range of experts from specialist tour operators to companies offering climbing, diving, walking, fishing, small aircraft safaris, hot air ballooning and more.

To get your tickets to this unmissable event, call 0871 230 7159 or visit www.adventureshow.com to find out more.

And don’t forget, the show returns to London’s Olympia on 26-27 January 2013! Save the date!

Opening times for The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show, Olympia, London:

Saturday 26 January 2013        10am to 6pm
Sunday 27 January 2013           10am to 5pm

Ticket Prices:

Advance: Adults £8, Under-16s Free. On door price: Adults £10, Under-16s Free.

For full details and to book show and seminar tickets visit www.adventureshow.com or call 0871 230 7159.

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