I'm 52, grandmother of 9, poet, wannabe writer, breed Nubian goats, and am going to start making so...
I'm 52, grandmother of 9, poet, wannabe writer, breed Nubian goats, and am going to start making soaps and fudge from my goat milk eventually. I'd like to become semi self -sufficient; I have planted numerous fruit trees and keep chickens for eggs.
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I've booked a fair bit of travel through "Going Places" when I was living in England, and have always found them to be helpful and efficient. I'm a self -confessed cheapie and found out a pretty sly trick. I find the lowest price for my trip on the internet, then go in to "Going Places"and ask them to match it. Usually, they can to within a tenner!
My husband and I took a 3 day tour to Amsterdam - nice but basic hotel, ferry and train travel included and a couple of trips. 2 people, cost me like £159 each. Not bad.
Then, when I was coming back to live in the United States, I went in to see about my QE2 booking. I don't fly, so I have to suffer the indignities of sailing across the Atlantic - gourmet food, activities, steward turning down the bed of a night and leaving chocolates on my pillow. terrible life, isn't it? The brochure price was like £1800 for a single cabin. No way could I pay that! I got it (including taxes and port charges) for £958. Just over half. And it was a 7 day crossing instead of 5, as there was a stopover in Amsterdam!
What I used to like, but I know they don't do any more, was that they gave you TESCO Clubcard points which I used to save up for day trips out and money off my groceries.
The service was always good. The assistants were friendly and helpful. Kings Lynn has 2 branches and they both deserve a thumbs up.
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Very practical and useful information. I am flattered about your comment to my Istanbul review. Thanks for the great feedback! Reading that you don't fly, I am even more impressed you included me in your circcle of trust, since most of my reviews deal with airtravel. Maybe I can help to build some trust in flying?!
Saltire 05.02.2001 18:05
I was put off using Going Places as a travel agent when I was almost press-ganged into accepting a holiday. The assistant was very insistent and would barely let me out of the shop! I'm glad you've had better experiences than I!
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Advantages: Good value for money, excellent deals, very helpful staff. Disadvantages: Have to buy own food. Might have go tit cheaper if booked at last minute.
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