Magic of Kenya 29/2/12

[Marymac]

Would like to make contact with anyone booked on this holiday travelling on the same date.

[Stephg55]

Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

[nixon]

I did this tour last year so if I can help you with anything just ask away. you will have a great time, I also did the add on was so nice to spend time relaxing.

Cindy

[Marymac]

(15/12/2011 09:17 AM)Stephg55 Wrote:  Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

Hi Steph,thanks for responding,thought I was the only one going on this trip,like you this is my first trip with just you but the reviews have been quite positive.I think Iv'e sorted out most things will get money later.I'm around same age group as you,and travelling from Edinburgh.I will keep in touch with you If thats ok,at least we've made contact,I feel alot better now. BFN Mary

[Stephg55]

What is the best way to take money for this trip? Cash / Travellers Cheques /Travellers Card?

Any other Tips that might be useful?

[Stephg55]

(16/12/2011 01:51 AM)Marymac Wrote:  

(15/12/2011 09:17 AM)Stephg55 Wrote:  Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

Hi Steph,thanks for responding,thought I was the only one going on this trip,like you this is my first trip with just you but the reviews have been quite positive.I think Iv'e sorted out most things will get money later.I'm around same age group as you,and travelling from Edinburgh.I will keep in touch with you If thats ok,at least we've made contact,I feel alot better now. BFN Mary

How are you taking money? in Cash, or Travellers Cheques, or one of the new cash cards where you pay the currency on first?

Are you using Just You Travel Insurance? I thought it looked a bit expensive and am looking around for something cheaper. I live in Camberley, Surrey by the way.

[Marymac]

(16/12/2011 12:26 PM)Stephg55 Wrote:  

(16/12/2011 01:51 AM)Marymac Wrote:  

(15/12/2011 09:17 AM)Stephg55 Wrote:  Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

Hi Steph,thanks for responding,thought I was the only one going on this trip,like you this is my first trip with just you but the reviews have been quite positive.I think Iv'e sorted out most things will get money later.I'm around same age group as you,and travelling from Edinburgh.I will keep in touch with you If thats ok,at least we've made contact,I feel alot better now. BFN Mary

How are you taking money? in Cash, or Travellers Cheques, or one of the new cash cards where you pay the currency on first?

Are you using Just You Travel Insurance? I thought it looked a bit expensive and am looking around for something cheaper. I live in Camberley, Surrey by the way.

Hi,Steph,I will probably take cash in Kenyan Shillings and the credit card for emergencies.I have my own insurance which is annual and is world cover,Check out the internet for deals and the cover you want usually cheaper and you can take it for one trip or annual whatever suits your needs.Just finished Xmas shopping at last.Going to London for Christmas so can't send in my passport for Visa until 27 Dec.Will keep in touch good to hear from you.
Regards Mary (Merry Chrismas)

[Stephg55]

(19/12/2011 11:01 PM)Marymac Wrote:  

(16/12/2011 12:26 PM)Stephg55 Wrote:  

(16/12/2011 01:51 AM)Marymac Wrote:  

(15/12/2011 09:17 AM)Stephg55 Wrote:  Me Mary. That is, I am Steph. (going to Kenya 29 Feb) Never been on one of these before. I was hoping to find other travellers also. Just trying to check on Travel Insurance, Money to take, Clothes etc. I am 56 by the way.

Hi Steph,thanks for responding,thought I was the only one going on this trip,like you this is my first trip with just you but the reviews have been quite positive.I think Iv'e sorted out most things will get money later.I'm around same age group as you,and travelling from Edinburgh.I will keep in touch with you If thats ok,at least we've made contact,I feel alot better now. BFN Mary

How are you taking money? in Cash, or Travellers Cheques, or one of the new cash cards where you pay the currency on first?

Are you using Just You Travel Insurance? I thought it looked a bit expensive and am looking around for something cheaper. I live in Camberley, Surrey by the way.

Hi,Steph,I will probably take cash in Kenyan Shillings and the credit card for emergencies.I have my own insurance which is annual and is world cover,Check out the internet for deals and the cover you want usually cheaper and you can take it for one trip or annual whatever suits your needs.Just finished Xmas shopping at last.Going to London for Christmas so can't send in my passport for Visa until 27 Dec.Will keep in touch good to hear from you.
Regards Mary (Merry Chrismas)

Hi Again and thanks for Tips. Have a good Christmas and will definitely keep in touch before Trip. STEPH


HOW ARE YOU MARY
I see you have not been on the Forum since before December.
Holiday is getting close now - I am getting 2 jabs next week.
Hope you had good Christmas break. STEPH

[martini2429]

Hi,

I got back from this trip in early October, I took a mixture of Kenyan Shillings, Pounds & Dollars (total of around £1000), didn't touch the dollars and used the pounds to pay for the trips when in Mombassa and just spent the Kenyan Shillings, you will be surprised at just how little money you need, in total I probably spent around £450, but it will depend on how much you intend to buy which will determine how much money you need, for wooden carvings I would suggest doing the half day mombassa trip and buying from the Co-operative you vist rather than the beach and other traders.

Have a great time.

regards,

Martin

[mtdavis]

I am also going on this holiday. It is my second just you holiday - I went to China in May - and it was really weel organised asI hope this one will be.
maureen