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jambo
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 Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 10:01:27
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so when is the next visit, i hope to go in november for two weeks   , finances permitting, no matter how often i go, i have not managed to find it cheap. i eat local, can stay in b&B, take local bus, or use my own taxi driver, but spend a fortune.
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Santanfara
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Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 12:20:10
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| better uncle jambo you wait for cheap ticket .i travel when tickets are a bargain .i can't tell when i will be visiting but very soon . |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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sab
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 14:50:27
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How much do you see cheap ticket Santanfara?
My ticket for October - £238.
A friends quote for October ticket - £530 with Gambia Experience -how on earth do they still fill their seats? But they do! Eventually she paid £260 with another company.
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The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 15:26:10
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| sab, quick do tell, what company has these tickets |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 18:31:23
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| I'll be there first 10 days of November - so maybe see you somewhere Jambo!? |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 18:42:34
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Originally posted by sab
How much do you see cheap ticket Santanfara?
My ticket for October - £238.
A friends quote for October ticket - £530 with Gambia Experience -how on earth do they still fill their seats? But they do! Eventually she paid £260 with another company.
sab.
sab ,i haven'tr start checking yet. but 238 is good deal . |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 19:27:51
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I booked it early June with flythomascook.com (Gatwick) but that is around there price as I flew with them earlier this year for the same. I just check my invoice - £235.98.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 21:35:31
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Is that flight only?
Accommodation in hotels booked separate isnt always cheaper.
Plus insurance and transfers from airport.
The luggage allowance needs looking into.
Gambia experience staff are good and especially for a first visit it may give people security to know they have people on the ground if they have any problems. Eg If they need a doctor.
I have done things independently and through Gambia experience. Its a different experience, but when you add up EVERYTHING, I didnt find one much cheaper than the other.
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 22:36:15
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I always have annual insurance.
I don’t need taxi from airport or hotel accommodation.
Extra luggage allowance for registered charities given.
Gambia Experience (Serenity Holidays)Will now give five kilos with begging! after travelling with them for more than 14years, more than once a year, with & without family! what an insult.
Before that I use to fly with Thompson’s (before 94) they were excellent, maybe they still fly their in-season, I haven’t checked.
Biggest payout is for Maralone tablets.
If you need medical treatment - you get up at five for MRC, go to private clinic or call a doctor and hope he is one! and I will definately know that.
I travelled with flythomascook last year also, with no problems.
Gambiabev, less than ten minutes walk from where you stay you can get European rooms for £7per night if that is what you want. Hey!get a grip, how many years you been going now? You don't need, No Guide, Bank Manager, Accountant, Estate Agent, Representatives etc.,
sab.
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Edited by - sab on 06 Sep 2007 09:11:05 |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
202 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 22:40:09
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I use www.icelolly.com
They are based in Huddersfield UK- very cheap
U need to book on line
I can smell the beautiful beach at Tanji - The time is acomin........
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 22:46:57
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Tapa, I think Gambia is closer to me than Huddersfield!
regards,
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The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
202 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 22:55:10
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Sab, I buy one weeks malaria tablets in the UK then buy doxycline from any Stop Step Pharmacy in The Gambia- They cost around £2 per week-It would be interesting to know what u all think about this ?
I also feel very dizzy if I take malaria tablets without food
Tapa
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 23:08:53
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A friend is going to Gambia next week, a first timer.
Anybody knows and recommends a good accommodation; he is a student, so a cheap one would do him good.
He is thankful if he can get; telephone nr. or website, or …………….
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Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 23:14:10
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Hey Tapa - don't you go mixing different kinds of malaria tablets!
I go for malarone - cheapest at ASDA if you are in UK. No side effects..
Doxycycline are fine too.
Some of the others are now less effective in sub-saharan countrues. Those mosquitos are building up resistance quickly...
I think Internet annual insurance policy is the best value.
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 23:16:21
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quote:
Originally posted by sab
Tapa, I think Gambia is closer to me than Huddersfield!
regards,
sab.
Ha ha Sab- r u in the UK ?? If so they fly from all major airports to The Gambia ! If you are not in the UK, as u say you are closer to the Gambia. ha ha Tapa |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
202 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2007 : 23:18:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Lily
Hey Tapa - don't you go mixing different kinds of malaria tablets!
I go for malarone - cheapest at ASDA if you are in UK. No side effects..
Doxycycline are fine too.
Some of the others are now less effective in sub-saharan countrues. Those mosquitos are building up resistance quickly...
I think Internet annual insurance policy is the best value.
Thanks for this wise advise Lily- what are the effects of mixin them ?? Tapa
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