Son's first holiday abroad..help!
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Last post: 25/02/2024 at 12:46 pm
My 18 year old came home from work last night and said that a group of them are going abroad for a week in June.
Fine, but its been ages since we've been so no idea of how it all works now lol
I need a list of things that are non negociable.
Got so far:
Passport, got forms now (can he do his first one online?)
GHIC card
Travel insurance (wheres the best place now deal wise?)
Cant sort luggage yet as no idea who he is flying with to know their allowance..
What am I missing on the absolute cant leave the country unless xyz is in place?
That's pretty much it. Maybe injections depending where traveling too
Depending where he is going, maybe a visa!
Travel money.
If you've got some local currency with you, you're less likely to try to change some at the airport, where the exchange rate is generally rubbish.
I'd recommend getting a cross-border bank account and debit card; I have a Wise card for travel, but I've heard good things about Revolut as well. You get better exchange rates, and more local currency for your pound. Also they can be used in foreign ATMs without massive charges (just make sure you do the transaction in the local currency) and you can change money in three clicks on your phone, or transfer money from your UK account if you're running out. Over the past six years of owning my Wise card I estimate I've ended up with over 600 Euros more than I'd have had if I'd changed money at the airport!
Travel money.
If you've got some local currency with you, you're less likely to try to change some at the airport, where the exchange rate is generally rubbish.
I'd recommend getting a cross-border bank account and debit card; I have a Wise card for travel, but I've heard good things about Revolut as well. You get better exchange rates, and more local currency for your pound. Also they can be used in foreign ATMs without massive charges (just make sure you do the transaction in the local currency) and you can change money in three clicks on your phone, or transfer money from your UK account if you're running out. Over the past six years of owning my Wise card I estimate I've ended up with over 600 Euros more than I'd have had if I'd changed money at the airport!
Ah good tip on travel money..hadn't forgotten but not got that far yet 😂Shall keep that one noted.
Stupid question if the day then. Doing son's passport application and stuck on parents details and docs. I kept hold of mine and my husband's passports but they expired years ago (like 2006😂). Do I add those details to the form or not? Is it only valid passports that go in there. My lad has never been on our passports if it makes a difference 🤔
His understanding of “consent”…
