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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 May 17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,257
Posted By Slipperman
Palazzo Prestige for me...

Palazzo Prestige for me...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Sep 15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,291
Posted By Slipperman
The other one is in the Palazzo, I prefer the...

The other one is in the Palazzo, I prefer the Palazzo GLC over the Venetian... And prefer both over the Cheesecake Factory in Caesars (which, probably bad luck I know, ranks lowest of the Cheesecake...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 741
Posted By Slipperman
Note. to upgrade with miles the economy/PE ticket...

Note. to upgrade with miles the economy/PE ticket must be in an upgradeable fare bucket which will be more expensive that a discounted economy/PE ticket.

Infomation on fare codes here
...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 28 Jun 15, 11:05 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 23,383
Posted By Slipperman
Cheesecake factory is in the Forum Shops at...

Cheesecake factory is in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
2 Outbacks on Strip. One near the Coke Bottle, MGM Grand way and one in Casino Royale. (I think there's one by the South Outlets as well)
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Jun 15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By Slipperman
Best bet is to head for LAX on the i405 and come...

Best bet is to head for LAX on the i405 and come off at W Century Blvd. On that road look for Green signs on your right, They will say 'Rental Cars' and list the companies and tell you where to turn...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,461
Posted By Slipperman
I think it may still apply as you used a Travel...

I think it may still apply as you used a Travel Agent?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,461
Posted By Slipperman
This link may be helpful ...

This link may be helpful

http://www.inbrief.co.uk/consumer-law/unfair-terms-in-package-holiday-deals.htm
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 10 Jun 15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,259
Posted By Slipperman
Small pedantic clarification... Virgin Upper...

Small pedantic clarification...

Virgin Upper Class is a business class level product, Virgin does not have a First Class cabin on any of its services- However, it is one of the better business...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jun 15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,103
Posted By Slipperman
I have to admit I'm a bit suspiscious of that...

I have to admit I'm a bit suspiscious of that. When you go into 'manage my booking' do you see all 4 passengers? I bet if you paid to allocate all 4 seats it would let you.

Still, no harm in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jun 15, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,103
Posted By Slipperman
delete

delete
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Slipperman
Followng refurbs of the planes the upper desk is...

Followng refurbs of the planes the upper desk is split between PE and Economy on the Gatwick/Man/Gla fleet.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 May 15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By Slipperman
I've skiied Mammoth Mountain a couple of timed in...

I've skiied Mammoth Mountain a couple of timed in mid -April and there has been 8 foot of snow in the car park. The skiing season does run into May there (and sometimes June at altitude).

However,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Apr 15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,519
Posted By Slipperman
"We plan to do Zion NP, Bryce Canyon, Lake...

"We plan to do Zion NP, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon and then come back to LA (LV?) for a day."

That's a big loop so I assume you are staying at other places along the way. If this...
Forum: General Chat 19 Apr 15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,805
Posted By Slipperman
Look to see if there are offers on Virgin ISAs,...

Look to see if there are offers on Virgin ISAs, Betting a small amount on Virgin games or taking an initial offer on Virgin wines (there may be decent air miles incentives).

Take out AMEX gold...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 15, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Slipperman
Interesting thread on V-flyer about boomerang flights

I don't know if this has been posted before but...

http://v-flyer.com/forum/index.php?f=4&t=289482&rb_v=viewtopic
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 3 Apr 15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Slipperman
Which Grand Lux? We've always prefered the...

Which Grand Lux? We've always prefered the Palazzo over the Venetian, had a couple of duff moments there.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 31 Mar 15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Posted By Slipperman
We saw Popeye last year. It is fun to look at,...

We saw Popeye last year. It is fun to look at, and very shiny..but...

Mr Koon's (The Popeye artist) 'balloon dog' sold for $58 million dollars which is the world record for a living artist. Steve...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Mar 15, 10:51 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,185
Posted By Slipperman
You do not earn virgin air miles on a...

You do not earn virgin air miles on a 'Miles+Money' flight.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By Slipperman
Chrome is fine now.

Chrome is fine now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 15, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By Slipperman
I'll have a search...

I'll have a search...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By Slipperman
Stet. It seems to be when I use Chrome, IE...

Stet.

It seems to be when I use Chrome, IE looks OK.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 621
Posted By Slipperman
ESTA Website

Has anyone been able to get on the ESTA website today? I'm getting 'Not Found' on the link.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 15, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,627
Posted By Slipperman
Does it have to have Califonia in the...

Does it have to have Califonia in the title/lyrics?

Boys of Summer, Don Henley
Summer of 69, Bryan Adams
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By Slipperman
The Hyatt is a nice hotel with good room choices...

The Hyatt is a nice hotel with good room choices for families. Although not the prettiest location there are enough restaurant choices around and loads on stuff within 40 minutes drive, including the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By Slipperman
We've holidayed west coast with our children...

We've holidayed west coast with our children since they were both 18 months. The long car journeys never really were an issue. When they were young they slept.. cars have that effect. If they did...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 28 Feb 15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,630
Posted By Slipperman
Usually shopping to stock the room (just for the...

Usually shopping to stock the room (just for the first couple of days, water, ... beer, wine... something for the kids) depending on time, pool, meal, ( walkabout if Vegas) and the bed and the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Feb 15, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By Slipperman
Vegas is Vegas, it moves on. When I first went...

Vegas is Vegas, it moves on. When I first went Sands, Frontier, Stardust and the Hacienda were still there, saw Diana Ross at the old Alladin and Harrahs was a paddle steamer.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Feb 15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Slipperman
Yep, you need to enjoy your driving for that. You...

Yep, you need to enjoy your driving for that. You probably won't have time to do Monument justice as you need time to get down into the valley, (unless you're used to early starts for your drives,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 16 Feb 15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By Slipperman
Good call, 6 nights in LA alone would have been...

Good call, 6 nights in LA alone would have been overkill.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Feb 15, 11:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,606
Posted By Slipperman
Over the last few years we have stayed at The...

Over the last few years we have stayed at The Palazzo and The Hotel (Mandalay Bay). Different pools, but my kids (who are currently just a little older than the OPs) have enjoyed both. Yes. Mandalay...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Feb 15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 971
Posted By Slipperman
Grand Lux have a few locations dotted around the...

Grand Lux have a few locations dotted around the US, 3 in Florida! (one in Fort Lauderdale), besides the Ventitian and Palazzo venues.

I'd take the Grand Lux ove the Vegas Cheesecake Factory every...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Feb 15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By Slipperman
We've managed to do Bryce Canyon and back in a...

We've managed to do Bryce Canyon and back in a day from Vegas. Long day but had enough time to have a brief walk down into the canyon and get some sightseeing done. The route took us through Zion so...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Jan 15, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Slipperman
The season has been known to run to June in...

The season has been known to run to June in Mammoth. The is a good base up the mountain, when we were there there is usually 2-3 metres outside the hotel.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 25 Jan 15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Slipperman
It was a long time ago but I have done a two...

It was a long time ago but I have done a two centre skiing holiday a couple of times. Mammoth Mountain and Las Vegas. These holidays were with Virgin.

The flight was into Los Angeles, stayed...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Jan 15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,041
Posted By Slipperman
"Will be interesting to see if the seat back...

"Will be interesting to see if the seat back entertainment works (failed both ways last time) or if they run out of food choice & soft drinks half way down the plane. We also had an interesting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By Slipperman
You have to buy an economy ticket in a...

You have to buy an economy ticket in a ungradeable fare class (M,U,R,B,L,Y), these are more expensive than the standard discounted economy and have been known to exceed PE fares!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Nov 14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,147
Posted By Slipperman
You don't have to do bronze, silver and gold at...

You don't have to do bronze, silver and gold at each point you can move on and come back.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Oct 14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,956
Posted By Slipperman
Rule Number 1 - When you have booked a price you...

Rule Number 1 - When you have booked a price you are happy with, never go back and check.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Sep 14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By Slipperman
Patient as in going through the options with you?...

Patient as in going through the options with you? then yes.

You can pool the miles from 2 accounts, but the miles donated from the pther account must amount to the miles required to cover one...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Sep 14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By Slipperman
Tax for a PE flight is £426. I booked by ringing...

Tax for a PE flight is £426. I booked by ringing flying club as I wanted to use my AMEX upgrades. Also I find it better talking options through with someone (especially as she noticed there was...
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