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Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Apr 24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By plastic orange
We did this in 2005 and also the ride along, and...

We did this in 2005 and also the ride along, and again in 2008, but ride along wasn't available then as they were testing Porches. It's a massive venue and well worth a visit, although I think some...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,506
Posted By plastic orange
We've tried them all, and have had all types...

We've tried them all, and have had all types damaged, so just go with what you find easiest. Last one was an Antler soft case (replacement for previous one damaged). A claim was registered at Sanford...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 10 Mar 24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By plastic orange
Blue Springs Park has kayaking and river cruises...

Blue Springs Park has kayaking and river cruises.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By plastic orange
We did a month in March back in 2012 and didn't...

We did a month in March back in 2012 and didn't do the parks, but restaurants were very busy, so we got there early to miss the queues. We travelled around and realised that Spring Break lasts about...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jan 24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,746
Posted By plastic orange
October this year will be our first time back...

October this year will be our first time back since 2018. Like a lot of folk we had holidays (2 in a row) cancelled due to pandemic and wanted to wait till things sorted themselves out. Only positive...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Oct 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,994
Posted By plastic orange
I've held off too long to get premium seats with...

I've held off too long to get premium seats with TUI from Glasgow in October next year, so won't be going now. I really didn't want to book so far in advance after all the covid nonsense, but I've...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Aug 23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,552
Posted By plastic orange
Yes, be very careful of parking rules. If you...

Yes, be very careful of parking rules. If you park left wheel to kerb you will get ticketed. We fell foul of this in 2007 after just following what others were doing. Annoyingly, the Sherriff was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,191
Posted By plastic orange
Our last visit was in 2018, missed 2019 due to...

Our last visit was in 2018, missed 2019 due to grandkids being too young, then 2 cancelled trips due to Covid. We had the chance to go this year, but really couldn't get motivated. We plan to do...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By plastic orange
We've been every month apart from January and...

We've been every month apart from January and February, and i won't do spring break time again. No matter where we went in Florida in the 4 weeks we were there it was rammed. We couldn't even get on...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 22 Jul 23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,858
Posted By plastic orange
Our first visit was in 1995 and we flew with...

Our first visit was in 1995 and we flew with Leisure UK from Glasgow on a fly drive as my friend who had been many times said that it was easy to find accommodation on spec. Well, not quite as easy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,530
Posted By plastic orange
Hi, it didn't take long from signing up and...

Hi, it didn't take long from signing up and getting insurance documents. It was great not having to list all conditions as I'm sure folk are nervous doing this in case anything is missed and a claim...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 May 23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,553
Posted By plastic orange
We've looked at premium for October next year and...

We've looked at premium for October next year and its an additional £500 pp (flight only). I didn't mind paying the usual £300 pp, but I think what they are asking is a bit ott.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,530
Posted By plastic orange
Thanks for posting this as our insurance costs...

Thanks for posting this as our insurance costs have been shocking since my wife had a mild stroke 5 years ago _ £800 in 2018 and increasing. We've signed up and are delighted, cheers, Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,294
Posted By plastic orange
That must have been May 2018. The only months...

That must have been May 2018. The only months we've not done is January and February, and that May was just horrendous with rain. Weather worldwide is changing, so who knows what next year will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Sep 22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,224
Posted By plastic orange
On our 3 week trip in May 2018 weather was...

On our 3 week trip in May 2018 weather was similar to that reported, but didn't stop us enjoying ourselves.

Pete
Forum: Accommodation 28 Aug 22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By plastic orange
We've stayed in Tennis Villas twice now, once for...

We've stayed in Tennis Villas twice now, once for a whole month, it's a great place to stay and i'm glad there wasn't a hard sell for "the tour" like we had on our last visit as it just wasted their...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Aug 22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,542
Posted By plastic orange
We always visit Logans and leave the car there...

We always visit Logans and leave the car there when visiting Old Town cruise night, never had a bad meal.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Posted By plastic orange
We tried to get travel insurance through our bank...

We tried to get travel insurance through our bank - Barclays and they refused to cover my wife as she had a minor stroke 4 years ago. We went with All Clear for our imminent trip to Menorca, but for...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Aug 22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,871
Posted By plastic orange
We've stayed there 3 times now, plus 2 Covid...

We've stayed there 3 times now, plus 2 Covid abandoned visits. We planned to go next year, but our usual villa was sold in February. The owner was a former colleague of mine and bought in 2005, but...
Forum: Accommodation 31 Jul 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By plastic orange
We've stayed there twice now, once for a month...

We've stayed there twice now, once for a month and then for 2 weeks. I can understand why ownership looks great, but listening to conversations at the pool with owners, they seemed generally unhappy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,268
Posted By plastic orange
Love bugs come out twice a year - May and...

Love bugs come out twice a year - May and September into October. Some years you hardly see them, but others they get really annoying. They don't harm you, they are just out to breed. One year at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By plastic orange
We did 4 weeks one year in March and spring break...

We did 4 weeks one year in March and spring break made it very busy.I'd choose May over March - in fact any time rather than during spring break.


Pete
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 19 Apr 22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,851
Posted By plastic orange
Many years ago we visited the hooters on I drive...

Many years ago we visited the hooters on I drive as a family. Food was fine, service was fine and waitress was very pleasant. However, when she asked if we wanted sauce for the burgers, my wife asked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,678
Posted By plastic orange
We've holidayed a few times with friends and...

We've holidayed a few times with friends and family with probably a 75% success rate. First time was 1999 and a friend and his family decided to plan a holiday in Florida at the same time as us. This...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,735
Posted By plastic orange
Our worst service and meal ever was in an Ihop on...

Our worst service and meal ever was in an Ihop on the 192

Pete
Forum: Accommodation 8 Feb 22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,988
Posted By plastic orange
It's a great well kept resort, but don't be...

It's a great well kept resort, but don't be pressured into taking "The tour" as you will be when you check in.

Pete
Forum: Accommodation 30 Jan 22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By plastic orange
https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/things-to-do/e...

https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/things-to-do/entertainment-districts/old-town-kissimmee


Plenty to see and do in Old Town,

Pete
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jan 22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By plastic orange
We've stayed twice in Cane Island about 1 mile...

We've stayed twice in Cane Island about 1 mile west from Old Town. There were plenty eateries around there and it was a pleasant stay. However, that was in 2011 and things may have changed.

Pete
Forum: Accommodation 24 Oct 21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,051
Posted By plastic orange
British owned apparently (IHG Hotels and resorts)...

British owned apparently (IHG Hotels and resorts) as we were told when we did the "tour". It's a lovely place and very well maintained, but don't be pressurised to do the tour.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,385
Posted By plastic orange
Only months we've not been is December, January...

Only months we've not been is December, January and February. Our favourite is possibly late August into September, but weather can sometimes spring a surprise. Our last holiday in May 2018 was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By plastic orange
We have been refunded twice now by TUI for...

We have been refunded twice now by TUI for flights with absolutely no hassle, we would use them again. Andy once again has provided his usual great service with refunds instantly. Our Villa booking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By plastic orange
Hi, We booked as soon as flights were released -...

Hi, We booked as soon as flights were released - November 2019. We did this online.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By plastic orange
Our trip was flight only and for 3 weeks if that...

Our trip was flight only and for 3 weeks if that made a difference,

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Aug 21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By plastic orange
TUI refund

Our flights from Glasgow with TUI on 29th September were cancelled by them on friday 20th, and refund is in my account today. We had similarly good service from them last year, so will book with them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,655
Posted By plastic orange
Spring break is a very busy time. We wouldn't go...

Spring break is a very busy time. We wouldn't go at this time again.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,429
Posted By plastic orange
We had our trip (flights only) on the 29th...

We had our trip (flights only) on the 29th September cancelled by TUI with money being refunded in 14 days. We had the same last year as well with TUI and refunded promptly. These 2 trips were booked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,729
Posted By plastic orange
Our flights with TUI from Glasgow on 29th...

Our flights with TUI from Glasgow on 29th September have been cancelled today.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,037
Posted By plastic orange
I've just had an email from TUI. Our flights on...

I've just had an email from TUI. Our flights on 29th September are cancelled with a refund in 14 days.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,037
Posted By plastic orange
TUI are still advertising our flight dates of...

TUI are still advertising our flight dates of 29th September from Glasgow.

Pete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,037
Posted By plastic orange
It's very hard to be positive at present. We're...

It's very hard to be positive at present. We're just hoping for TUI to cancel our 29th September flight from Glasgow as I'd rather have the freedom of cash in my pocket to re book when this situation...
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