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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,376
Posted By Merligan
We tour by motorbike so mostly a new hotel every...

We tour by motorbike so mostly a new hotel every day with the occasional 2 night stopover. Got it down to a fine art now. Obviously have minimal storage so you have to be selective what you can...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Dec 23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 898
Posted By Merligan
I feel your pain. My son is 6’8” so exit row is...

I feel your pain. My son is 6’8” so exit row is the only way he can be even vaguely comfortable. He’s not with us this time but we are both tall as well so definitely need the extra space.
...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Dec 23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 898
Posted By Merligan
Thanks for the replies. You definitely can...

Thanks for the replies.

You definitely can book exit row as we have now done so twice. I was asking if there’s anything I can do to stop them moving us again. Exit row are expensive but worth...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Dec 23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 898
Posted By Merligan
British Airways changing pre booked seats

Hi All,

We have flights booked to Vancouver in June and have paid in full so we could pre-book exit row seats for both flights which was done about 4 weeks ago.

By chance DH checked today and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Dec 23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By Merligan
Canada motorbike tour

Hi Folks,

After talking about it for bloomin ages we have just booked a motorcycle tour for June next year starting and finishing in Vancouver. This includes flights, all the accommodation, bike...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Feb 23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
Posted By Merligan
That sounds like a good price in comparison to...

That sounds like a good price in comparison to the October costs I am looking at 😀
Forum: Accommodation 12 Feb 23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
Posted By Merligan
Thanks for the tips, can find for £419 through...

Thanks for the tips, can find for £419 through net flights and travel republic which is better.

Anyone found a better deal somewhere?

😀
Forum: Accommodation 12 Feb 23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
Posted By Merligan
Royal Pacific Resort

Morning,

Anyone got any advice on the cheapest way to book 1 night at RPR in October?

Currently it’s £454 on the official site so hoping there may be an alternative one of you clever people...
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By Merligan
https://smartfonestore.com/ Had a refurbed iPad...

https://smartfonestore.com/ Had a refurbed iPad and have also had a couple of iPhones from this site. No issues with any of them.

😀
Forum: General Chat 7 Jan 23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,585
Posted By Merligan
Did ours just before Christmas. Took exactly a...

Did ours just before Christmas. Took exactly a week from applying online (had the photos done at max spielman and they uploaded them as part of the service) to receiving our new passports. Got 6...
Forum: General Chat 25 Dec 22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,971
Posted By Merligan
Just renewed my passport and from doing the...

Just renewed my passport and from doing the online application to receiving the new passport was exactly a week, even with all the current delays with post etc. In that time I got 6 text messages...
Forum: Christmas 17 Dec 22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,404
Posted By Merligan
Off to Asda in a little while so will have a look...

Off to Asda in a little while so will have a look 🤞. Checked and none to be found, hope you get sorted
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 16 Dec 22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,149
Posted By Merligan
Thank you for posting this, just ordered my...

Thank you for posting this, just ordered my daughter a spirit jersey at 50% off. May not arrive in time for Christmas but can give her an IOU if it doesn’t 😀
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By Merligan
I stay in Stratford for work and have stopped at...

I stay in Stratford for work and have stopped at the Premier Inn next to Stratford International station which was usual PI quality.

Last week stayed at the gantry which was lovely. Also next to...
Forum: General Chat 16 Oct 22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,554
Posted By Merligan
I am out on my motorbike absolutely any time it...

I am out on my motorbike absolutely any time it isn’t chucking it down.

Was out with the girls yesterday and out with my husband today. My weekends basically revolve around riding the bike on the...
Forum: General Chat 15 Sep 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By Merligan
Travel Bag Recommendations

Hi All,

Read a review on here for the Mia Tui mini Jen which looks fabulous.

But as someone who rarely carries a bag, I want to look for something along those lines but a little more...
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By Merligan
Look fab. I have just started having nail...

Look fab.

I have just started having nail art and my nail tech is incredible, the detail is insane. Just had the Welsh flag done so half white, half green with a red dragon, looked amazing 😁
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By Merligan
My top tip, I take a pair of the cloth slippers...

My top tip, I take a pair of the cloth slippers from Primark (cost around £2) and change into them on the plane. So comfy but easy to carry in your bag, wash when away and then ready for the plane...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Merligan
As you’ll have limited clothes, my tip is make...

As you’ll have limited clothes, my tip is make sure they are all different. We did this and I took 2 pairs of identical shorts and several white vest tops.

I looked the same in a majority of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,256
Posted By Merligan
We did 16 days in Florida, hand luggage only and...

We did 16 days in Florida, hand luggage only and I still had clothes I didn’t wear.

As we mostly tour on motorbikes now, I have become very good at minimal packing.

My biggest tip is don’t pack...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 17 Jul 22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,033
Posted By Merligan
Went in October 2019 with my vegan daughter and...

Went in October 2019 with my vegan daughter and she managed fine. She looked where she could eat and we just went there and chose something on that menu.

Both DH and myself are now vegan and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,902
Posted By Merligan
We went in 2012 as my kids had done A levels and...

We went in 2012 as my kids had done A levels and GCSEs so we had the same window as you. We flew on 4th July.

Personally I wouldn’t go at that time again, the heat was oppressive (we were doing...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 3 Jun 22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By Merligan
Lou and Joe’s which is right in the centre. Does...

Lou and Joe’s which is right in the centre. Does amazing burgers, we are actually off there for lunch today.

If you like ice cream, there’s an ice cream place called Lick in the centre which is...
Forum: General Chat 14 May 22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,597
Posted By Merligan
Another vote for resistance bands. Cheap and...

Another vote for resistance bands. Cheap and take no storage space so ideal from what you’ve said. You can use them in so many different ways, even adding extra oomph to exercises you might be...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 9 May 22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,280
Posted By Merligan
Next do them. You can sort the size so 14L, 16L...

Next do them. You can sort the size so 14L, 16L or whatever you want and then it will bring up the swimsuits in that size.

I have a navy one which fits beautifully and it comes in a range of...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3,994
Views: 219,539
Posted By Merligan
Bloomin tested positive 😢

Bloomin tested positive 😢
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Apr 22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,852
Posted By Merligan
Depending on where you are planning to use it,...

Depending on where you are planning to use it, might be worth looking at the Kreiga wastpack. It’s motorbike kit and I use one on my motorbike, the waist pack is completely waterproof so handy if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 62,794
Posted By Merligan
If you have kids who don’t like the Florida...

If you have kids who don’t like the Florida water, I used to take the little squeezee concentrated juices and flat water bottles. The bottles are sold in sports direct, used to be £1, were hung up...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 10 Apr 22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,758
Posted By Merligan
We went in October 2019 with my daughter who is...

We went in October 2019 with my daughter who is vegan.

I scoured trip reports and noted all the vegan recommendations I could find.

We found it was possible to cater everywhere, the way we did...
Forum: TV and Film 25 Jan 22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,509
Posted By Merligan
If you have Amazon Prime then recommend...

If you have Amazon Prime then recommend Elementary, a modern take on Sherlock Holmes. Has the bonus of there are loads of series and episodes, something like 150 in total.

😁
Forum: General Chat 17 Jan 22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,400
Posted By Merligan
We had a standard poodle, absolutely incredible...

We had a standard poodle, absolutely incredible dogs and would love another one when we decide to get another dog.

We kept him clipped quite short everywhere so he didn’t look like a poodle, more...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 31 Dec 21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,189
Posted By Merligan
Been vegan for 2 years now and enjoy researching...

Been vegan for 2 years now and enjoy researching recipes and trying new things. The only thing I miss is cheese, honestly tasty is the best substitute I have found so far.

The YouTube channel for...
Forum: General Chat 31 Oct 21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By Merligan
My son is a skater and has been since he was...

My son is a skater and has been since he was quite young (he’s 25 now).

What i can say is that it’s a really friendly and inclusive community so sure if you go into a local skate shop, they will...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Oct 21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,025
Posted By Merligan
We live in Nottingham and have done this the last...

We live in Nottingham and have done this the last couple of trips.

We book the train tickets as soon as released (think it’s about 12 weeks before). On the way there it’s easy as you know what...
Forum: TV and Film 8 Oct 21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,817
Views: 158,220
Posted By Merligan
Cinema to see No Time To Die. Flipping loved it,...

Cinema to see No Time To Die. Flipping loved it, planning to go back and see it again 😁
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 12 Aug 21, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By Merligan
All mine cakes by the lake is lovely. It’s near...

All mine cakes by the lake is lovely. It’s near Southwell which is a lovely little town to walk round and there’s Southwell Minster and the workhouse if you want touristy things.

Rufford Park and...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 11 Aug 21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By Merligan
What sort of thing are you looking for eating...

What sort of thing are you looking for eating wise and are you looking for city centre, the wider county?

My hobby is riding my motorbike to somewhere, eating (which generally includes cake) then...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 10 Aug 21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By Merligan
If you are visiting either Nottingham or Derby...

If you are visiting either Nottingham or Derby city centres recommend eating at Annie’s Burger Shack. Google the menu, it will blow your mind 😁. Every burger can be meat, veggie or vegan so caters...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,891
Posted By Merligan
Had this once and it is so painful. I see a...

Had this once and it is so painful.

I see a chiropractor for my back so at my appointment I told her. She treated it, which was incredibly painful, but worth it as it had gone within a few days. ...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jul 21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By Merligan
My favourite area is Champions Gate and we always...

My favourite area is Champions Gate and we always look for a villa in that location.

For us it’s the perfect balance between quiet but not far from anything and we don’t have to go through the...
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