WITH passport staff striking and scores of holidaymakers falling ill in Bulgaria, it has not been a good summer for travellers so far. What are your holiday woes?
Has the passport strike action this week affected your plans for getting away? Are passport staff justified in taking action at this time of year?
With the credit crunch taking hold, are you still able to go on holiday this year?
Research by the Co-operative Bank Credit Cards shows that despite fears over rising inflation the majority of people will not be cutting back on holiday spending this year.
But have you scaled down your travel plans because of financial concerns? Is the cost of flying abroad now too high?
Have other factors - such as your carbon footprint or health fears - had any influence on your travels?
Have you ever had to make any last-minute changes to your holiday plans because of unforeseen circumstances?
What are you most bizarre, amusing or just plain embarrassing holiday memories?
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