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Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Jan 24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,411
Posted By Bella Girl
I’d had enough after 4 nights and was ready to...

I’d had enough after 4 nights and was ready to come home. I really enjoyed the trip but the volume of people and fast pace of the city became wearing.

NYC reminded me of London which is a city I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Dec 23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By Bella Girl
1. Wear comfy shoes/ trainers. As others have...

1. Wear comfy shoes/ trainers. As others have said, the centre is compact and very walkable but lots of cobbled streets so the right footwear is a must.

2. Dont go into any deli/ restaurant that...
Forum: General Chat 22 Dec 23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,151
Posted By Bella Girl
When my children had it, I was advised to bathe...

When my children had it, I was advised to bathe them in a warm bath everyday and add bicarbonate of soda to the bath water. I decided to try it on the basis that it doesn’t hurt to try it.

DD was...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Bella Girl
Thank you everyone for your kind wishes and...

Thank you everyone for your kind wishes and helpful suggestions. We have taken them on board and are following up on some of the ideas.

My Mum has started chemo and so far is coping well. She has...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Bella Girl
I am sorry this is happening to you. Wishing you...

I am sorry this is happening to you. Wishing you every blessing through your journey to restored health x
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Bella Girl
Chemo Care Tips

Hi,

My dear Mum starts her 1st round of maintenance chemo tomorrow. She is at the start of her cancer journey and has had no other treatments for it. We are rallying around her and want to do our...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Feb 23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By Bella Girl
We did a Princess cruise up to Oslo a few years...

We did a Princess cruise up to Oslo a few years ago. The scenery on the way up was stunning. There were lots of little islands with brightly coloured houses and the ship very slowly navigated through...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Jan 23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,261
Posted By Bella Girl
A few years ago, we stayed at Room Mate Grace on...

A few years ago, we stayed at Room Mate Grace on W 45th Street. It’s a 2 minute walk from Time Square and opposite a Starbucks which was great for early morning caffeine!

It is fairly basic, with...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jan 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,996
Posted By Bella Girl
The weather was quite changeable when we were...

The weather was quite changeable when we were there ranging from sunny days wearing shorts to days where I had jeans, sweatshirt and jacket on. Friends were there for 2 weeks and said that the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jan 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,996
Posted By Bella Girl
Pack some mosquito spray as well. We went at the...

Pack some mosquito spray as well. We went at the end of April last year and the mossies loved me. My hubby on the other hand was not as popular with them :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jan 23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By Bella Girl
Wow, this sounds amazing. Happy planning!

Wow, this sounds amazing. Happy planning!
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jan 23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,996
Posted By Bella Girl
Have you seen a channel called Marika and Me on...

Have you seen a channel called Marika and Me on YouTube?

They live in Paphos and do regular short videos about the area. It’s a treat to watch at this time of year seeing beautiful Cyprus basking...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Jan 23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,432
Posted By Bella Girl
Cruise ships sail out of SF to Hawaii. You could...

Cruise ships sail out of SF to Hawaii. You could add a few days on to see SF at the beginning or end of your cruise.

We did a Hawaii cruise literally in the weeks leading to lockdown and loved it...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,716
Posted By Bella Girl
We have stayed at Emerald Island several times...

We have stayed at Emerald Island several times. It is a great location for access to the Disney property - only a 10 minute drive to Animal Kingdom and a great choice of shops and restaurants nearby...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jan 23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,379
Posted By Bella Girl
Please can I ask how will you learn as I would...

Please can I ask how will you learn as I would like to crochet? I tried a few years ago but found it very difficult using a book.
Forum: General Chat 25 Dec 22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 33,502
Posted By Bella Girl
I’m on day 6 of flu and spent most of today...

I’m on day 6 of flu and spent most of today asleep in bed while the extended family have had their Christmas lunch downstairs. I have no appetite so not interested myself.

DD and hubby have done...
Forum: General Chat 18 Dec 22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bella Girl
Further to the other replies, the Uni DD went to...

Further to the other replies, the Uni DD went to did not let you apply until you had your results.

I would just bear in mind that in lots of places, private halls are available as well as Uni...
Forum: General Chat 17 Dec 22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bella Girl
Our children’s school advised parents not to be...

Our children’s school advised parents not to be on holiday when the results are released and having been through this twice, I think it is good advice.
Once the results are out, you might need to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Dec 22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,996
Posted By Bella Girl
We stayed at the Tasmaria. It’s very basic, and...

We stayed at the Tasmaria. It’s very basic, and reminded me of the motels you see in the US but it worked for what we needed. However, a bus station was being built next door and was due to open in...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Dec 22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,996
Posted By Bella Girl
We went to Paphos this year and loved it. As...

We went to Paphos this year and loved it. As others have said, there is plenty of history, lovely beaches and great restaurants.
We stayed in the Lighthouse area where the beaches were quieter than...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Oct 22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By Bella Girl
Years ago, we went to Rome in November for the...

Years ago, we went to Rome in November for the weekend and my abiding memory is of Sunday afternoon seeing lots of women going for walks with their families in fur coats (hopefully fake fur) and...
Forum: General Chat 2 Oct 22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,849
Posted By Bella Girl
Got an unbranded one on Ebay for DD a few years...

Got an unbranded one on Ebay for DD a few years ago. She lives in it every winter and loves it.
It was a great Christmas present for her.
Forum: General Chat 21 Sep 22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,972
Posted By Bella Girl
Love this report. Thank you and congratulations x

Love this report. Thank you and congratulations x
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Sep 22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,679
Posted By Bella Girl
My advice would be to think carefully about what...

My advice would be to think carefully about what you need.

A few years ago, we did a cruise with our children that sailed out of Venice. Initially, I booked a hotel on the island itself that was...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Aug 22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,872
Posted By Bella Girl
We went for 4 nights in 2018 and had a great...

We went for 4 nights in 2018 and had a great time. We did not see everything but personally, I had had enough and was ready to go home so was glad we did not book for a longer stay.
I found the pace...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Aug 22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,592
Posted By Bella Girl
Thank you for sharing the travel agent. When...

Thank you for sharing the travel agent.

When we went, it was the same itinerary you mentioned but the port was Los Angeles - Hawaii. It was significantly cheaper for us to hire a car at the...
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,959
Posted By Bella Girl
Tried them both and did not like either.

Tried them both and did not like either.
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Aug 22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,592
Posted By Bella Girl
Hi, We did this cruise in March 2020 and...

Hi,

We did this cruise in March 2020 and loved it. Hubby was talking about doing it again next year. Please can you let me know which travel agency is offering this deal?

The weather was lovely...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 7 Aug 22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,548
Posted By Bella Girl
We drink decaf tea and coffee so I do take...

We drink decaf tea and coffee so I do take teabags as they are difficult to find in Florida.

In fact, thinking about it, I take decaf teabags wherever we go on holiday.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 2 Jul 22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,782
Posted By Bella Girl
We stayed in a seafront hotel at Cambria over...

We stayed in a seafront hotel at Cambria over night on the way from Monterey to Los Angeles.

We saw the most incredible sunset over the sea that I have ever seen.

I would recommend...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Jul 22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,927
Posted By Bella Girl
We went to Cyprus in May with Jet2 Holidays...

We went to Cyprus in May with Jet2 Holidays having never used them before. From the initial booking to return home, the whole process was seamless and their service was excellent. The staff at the...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jun 22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By Bella Girl
Yes , totally agree. I think I love the build up...

Yes , totally agree. I think I love the build up to a holiday almost as much as the holiday itself.

In April, we had our 1st holiday since the start of the pandemic and booked a package with...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 May 22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,972
Posted By Bella Girl
This is an interesting thread. We are...

This is an interesting thread.

We are looking at doing a self catering holiday to Lanzarote in September/ October. We have never been to Lanzarote before but like somewhere close to cafes,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 May 22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By Bella Girl
Sounds like an amazing trip. I would love to hear...

Sounds like an amazing trip. I would love to hear more and see your photos.

Israel and Palestine are bucket list trips for me x
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 May 22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bella Girl
Just back early this morning from Cyprus. On...

Just back early this morning from Cyprus.

On the way out, security was fine and we were cleared within minutes.

Coming back, it took approximately an hour. There seems to be several planes...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 May 22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By Bella Girl
Also just back from Paphos and as Lillie said,...

Also just back from Paphos and as Lillie said, our COVID passports were checked at arrival as soon as we stepped off the plane.
Beyond that, there were no checks anywhere and a very mixed picture...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Apr 22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By Bella Girl
I would love to go to Madeira. Does anyone have...

I would love to go to Madeira. Does anyone have any recommendations for Funchal?
Forum: General Chat 26 Apr 22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,299
Posted By Bella Girl
PG Tips

PG Tips
Forum: General Chat 24 Apr 22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,922
Posted By Bella Girl
So sorry to hear this. It is so disappointing to...

So sorry to hear this. It is so disappointing to cancel a holiday.

However, the Haemophilia Centre at Addenbrookes is excellent and the team are lovely. We have been making the trip along the M11...
Forum: General Chat 23 Apr 22, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,856
Posted By Bella Girl
Thank you! This is really helpful. I think I...

Thank you! This is really helpful. I think I will start with ‘ Road to Little Dribbling’
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