Hey all okay so ive finally made up my mind on my departure date! Im going to book on the 2nd of November to do the UE on the august 30th 09 departure then im heading to the usa to do the GS on the oct 22nd 09 departure! im thinking about heading to britian around about 25th august!
Does anyone else have the same idea?
Ive just moved to Australia from newzealand so I don’t know anyone feel free to reply!

Hi! I just booked this tour today! My name's Nicole and I'm from Vancouver BC. I'm 19 now but i'll be 20 for UE. I can hardly wait i've been working awhile now for this! I'm a solo traveller and it will be my first time overseas.

Hi dayna-maree! I just made a Facebook group for this tour... If you've got Facebook come on and join! It's "Contiki Ultimate European - August 30th 2009"

Hi dayna-maree and nicole, I just booked this tour as well,im 23 from Melbourne Australia. So looking forward to it
i'll add the facebook page as well

Hi All,
My name is Jess, Im 24 and live in Brisbane I will be going on the same tour, If you want to chat more please feel free to email me, I cant wait! My email is jb19179@bigpond.net.au

Look forward to hearing from you
Jess :O)

heya jess,
Glad to hear an Aussie is coming along. I've emailed you so hopefully we can keep in touch and share some advice.
Should be an awesome trip.

Speak soon

Hey ALl,
Im Mel, 24 from Melbourne, Aust.
Doing UE plus egypt Aug 30th also.
Csn't wait.

Hiya Mel,
Good to see another Melbournian on the tour.... only bad thing is im doing the greek island option instead of Egypt.
Should be still as good. Hopefully keep in touch for last minute advice hehehe

Hi Manny, Melanie and Jess!
I'm doing the Greek Island Hopping option, I figured I could use some relaxing midway through. What are everyone's plans before the tour starts?

Hi Nicole,
Im doing the greek island option as well, had the same thought as u, need some relaxing and sun tanning before the last leg of the tour hehe.
I'm going to be in Singapore for 3 days before I head to London on the 28th (2 days before the tour), so I can rest for 2 days and sight-see before the tour starts BUT still looking for a place to stay yet hehehe
What are your plans before the tour starts??

Hey Nicole, that's ok only what 6 days out of 45.
Two friends and I are headed over to England, Ireland, and Scotland first, leave mid July.
... Wish it'd come quicker. What are your plans?

Hey guys, I've also just booked the UE tour. Like a couple of you it seems, I went with the Greek Islands for that bit of r&r in the trip.
I did have my heart set on Egypt initally, but you get that.

I'm an 'Aussie', from WA, 18 atm, will be 19 on the tour. Really looking forward to it, to say the very least. Love to hear from some of you to hear what your plans are, and just have someone who understands how excited I am to chat to! Hopefully talk soon

Hi Everyone!
Ash, that's like me too! initially thought definitely egypt, but I think it will be just so intense i'd like to see egypt in its own trip. And GREECE! From what i've heard its beautiful and oh how I love to suntan! Especially since this summer I won't be able to bask in the sun since i'll be working so much for this trip. I am so ridiculously excited for this trip!

Manny, I don't know what my plans are before! I think i'm probably going to wait until the last minute. I'd love to spend a week in England prior to the tour but I don't know who with or where i'll stay. I have a slight fear of blowing all my money before the tour even starts! All i know is i'll be in the Royal National the night before, lol. I can't wait for that initial meeting where everyone finally meets each other in person!!!

Yeah, I'm worried about the cash situation also. Especially because we are going for soo long. ... Careful budgeting will be in order if the dollar doesn't improve (or gets worse) ... seriously hope not.

Nicole I'm staying at the RN the night before too.
... So exciting. Anyone else staying?
Mel.

Hey Everyone,
Looks like a few more are jumpin on, which is great!! U can feel the excitement hehe

Oh yeah I was going to stay at the Royal, but looks like i'll be experiencing the london life in one of its awesome party hostels before I meet all you wonderful ppl in the contiki basement at the start of the tour!!