How to keep a car-mad teen happy in Rome
Q I’m planning a few days in Europe with my 15-year-old son over May half-term. He’s car-mad and likes gaming. He’d be happy with some sightseeing, but I want to strike a balance. Can you help?
Fiona Steele, via email
A How about a trip to Rome with a chauffeured tour in a vintage Fiat 500? It costs from £115pp and passes the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine (getyourguide.com). Then take in the Vigamus video game museum (vigamus.com).
Q My husband isn’t well but no diagnosis has yet been given for what’s wrong. We have a holiday booked for June, and it looks unlikely we will be going. Can we claim the deposit back on our travel insurance?
Susan Symmons, via email
A Yes, this should be possible. You will need a doctor’s letter saying he cannot travel when you are due to go. Upon receiving this, cancel the holiday and claim from your insurance – but do it in that order, advises travel insurer mpibrokers.com.
Q I am organising a hen do for my sister. I’m looking for villa/hotel and flight packages from East Midlands to Marbella in April 2025 for £500pp for a party of 8-10. Can you help?
Chris Burns, via email
A Not for less than £500pp – however, Aparthotel One Marbella Inn has three-night stays from £545pp with flights/ transfers. It has with a rooftop pool and is group friendly (jet2holidays.com). Monarque El Rodeo hotel allows groups too, with three nights’ B&B from £559pp.
Q I’d like to take my family of five adults to France, but we don’t drive. How could we travel by sea from Southampton/ Portsmouth to a beach resort?
Rita Bridges, via email
A Portsmouth to Caen with two cabins costs from £429 return in July (brittany-ferries. com). The resort of Cabourg is a 20-minute taxi from the port at about £45 (taxis-abbeilles-caen.com). Public transport is possible, but takes two hours (£10-£14). Doubles at Le Grand Hotel from £230 (all.accor.com).
Q I am a sprightly 86 but use a cane. My daughters and I are looking at river cruises, but cannot find any with lifts and suitable excursions. Any advice? Mrs Jessie Isles, via email
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A lifts to most decks with assistance when needed, and excursions are graded in terms of mobility. Take a seven-night ‘Melodies of the Danube’ cruise from Budapest from £2,274pp in July (amawaterways.co.uk).
Q I’m nearly 80 and now single. I would like an all-inclusive, single supplement-free trip to the Mediterranean. Any ideas?
Rob Cannon, via email
A week in Turkey on a A ‘Sailing Solos’ trip costs from £2,249 with flights in September (solosholidays.co.uk) or Italy and Greece from onetraveller.co.uk.
Q Is an international driving permit required to drive a hire car in New Zealand?
Jackie Lees, via email
A No, all you will need is your driving licence.
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