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Forum: Guest Services Today, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 113
Posted By gforce_iom
Have you tried on Safari? I have issues on some...

Have you tried on Safari? I have issues on some sites using Chrome v Safari and some vice versa!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 08:52 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 25,680
Posted By gforce_iom
WT for pleasure visitors WB for business visitors!

WT for pleasure visitors WB for business visitors!
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Apr 24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By gforce_iom
I don’t know about fee free ATMs, but the last...

I don’t know about fee free ATMs, but the last few trips I have just got cash back on every Walmart transaction….you can get $100 no matter the value of your purchase on a debit card. Oh and on a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Apr 24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By gforce_iom
I used Apple Maps as a satnav whilst there….you...

I used Apple Maps as a satnav whilst there….you can download offline maps too.

Another alternative is Waze app.
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By gforce_iom
No way would I be doing that with the amount of...

No way would I be doing that with the amount of fraud around these days!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By gforce_iom
I have asked the question from the information...

I have asked the question from the information desk in MCO in the past and the answer was no.

Maybe an e-sim, if your phone has that functionality is the way to go…..airalo, T Mobile etc do...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Apr 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By gforce_iom
It will be gas….and would have a sticker by the...

It will be gas….and would have a sticker by the filler cap if it was diesel
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By gforce_iom
…this…..is you get a big enough limit and have...

…this…..is you get a big enough limit and have some large spending due this would be very lucrative!
Forum: General Chat 10 Apr 24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,623
Posted By gforce_iom
I have an Amex Platinum Cash Back card, fee FREE,...

I have an Amex Platinum Cash Back card, fee FREE, cash back 0.5% up to £10k spend in membership year…..1% thereafter , no limit.

I got it up to c.£400 cash back which has just paid out, which I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 275
Posted By gforce_iom
Yes there are... the 417 is mostly cashless now...

Yes there are... the 417 is mostly cashless now with the exception of a couple of booths... Osceola Parkway is also mostly cashless.

The Turnpike is 100% cashless.

I think the 428 Beachline to...
Forum: Tickets 8 Apr 24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Posted By gforce_iom
Great result….and I have to say top marks to...

Great result….and I have to say top marks to Disney here…that’s good customer service , even if standards have dropped elsewhere in their offerings!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Apr 24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 625
Posted By gforce_iom
I used Apple Maps on my recent trip as a...

I used Apple Maps on my recent trip as a SatNav…..worked really well including on our road trip to Mississippi….particularly so as the car we had was equipped with CarPlay.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 25,680
Posted By gforce_iom
Yes you can add other travellers to to app…I...

Yes you can add other travellers to to app…I don’t see that being an issue.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Apr 24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By gforce_iom
1) Yes, if the company offers skip the counter, I...

1) Yes, if the company offers skip the counter, I believe it is possible to do it with a booking through AE….but I have not done that since before the pandemic.
2) I always book the cheaper...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Apr 24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By gforce_iom
I find it interesting that you have found the...

I find it interesting that you have found the best prices via DFCH (Andy)….

He appears to provide great service but I have never booked through his business as I have always found cheaper...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By gforce_iom
I would say yes……we have watched a few and whilst...

I would say yes……we have watched a few and whilst not as spectacular as the shuttle…..still a worthwhile experience.

Last couple we have watched from a place called Jetty Park….one of the closest...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Apr 24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,694
Posted By gforce_iom
I think you many already have the answer, but I...

I think you many already have the answer, but I phoned Aer Lingus directly after the booking was confirmed.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,694
Posted By gforce_iom
Our booking said that too…..but I phoned up Aer...

Our booking said that too…..but I phoned up Aer Lingus and was able to book…..check where you want to sit by doing a dummy booking on Aer Lingus website up to the seat selection page .
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,694
Posted By gforce_iom
Had to be paid in full on booking for me via...

Had to be paid in full on booking for me via Expedia.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Mar 24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,139
Posted By gforce_iom
There is no need to use a bus with either T1 or...

There is no need to use a bus with either T1 or T2 meet and greet.

T2 Meet and Greet drop off is the top level of the multi storey anyway and easy to then navigate to check in or an airport hotel...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,694
Posted By gforce_iom
I think you will be fine…..in May last year there...

I think you will be fine…..in May last year there were some unbelievable prices for Business Class on Aer Lingus….and I booked 2x Business Class seats MAN - MCO for just over £900pp…..I found the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Mar 24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,691
Posted By gforce_iom
I just used Dollar and has no issues...

I just used Dollar and has no issues whatsoever….new car, no hard sell, double upgrade (free) , no issues on return…..would use them again no problem.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,139
Posted By gforce_iom
Manchester airport are now restricting Multi...

Manchester airport are now restricting Multi Storey bookings to one week…..so the multi storey won’t be full, but for 18 days you are forced to use the other options, like Meet and Greet or the other...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Mar 24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,994
Posted By gforce_iom
I just used Dollar via AE and they were...

I just used Dollar via AE and they were great….new car, low miles, double upgrade for free!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Mar 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,037
Posted By gforce_iom
No…..custom tip ….10%

No…..custom tip ….10%
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,566
Posted By gforce_iom
I passed my test in my instructors Mitsubishi...

I passed my test in my instructors Mitsubishi Galant, but most of my pre-test learning/driving was in my dad’s Austin Maxi. (Aka a tank)!
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,722
Posted By gforce_iom
You could always try a different company….Admiral...

You could always try a different company….Admiral used to be able to insure an Australian resident on his dads car wh3n he visited the IOM…..I arranged it no problem
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By gforce_iom
Enjoy….see you out there!

Enjoy….see you out there!
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By gforce_iom
You have a great time too!

You have a great time too!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By gforce_iom
I would also be careful with what you see on...

I would also be careful with what you see on Kayak….the last time I looked there are all sorts of random brokers I have never heard of quoting prices that appear excellent on the surface, but when...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By gforce_iom
I am close behind you ….:spin::spin::spin::spin:

I am close behind you ….:spin::spin::spin::spin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By gforce_iom
I choose the lower one….has everything you...

I choose the lower one….has everything you need….dont know about skip the counter etc though!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Feb 24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,994
Posted By gforce_iom
If it helps, keep checking Autoeurope, the price...

If it helps, keep checking Autoeurope, the price for my dates has been up and down, but has recently plummeted from 2 weeks out…. £634 for 3 weeks standard suv……so my advice is book early, on a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,279
Posted By gforce_iom
You could try the Crowne Plaza, which has been ok...

You could try the Crowne Plaza, which has been ok for us in the past, but if the Radi is not available I would use the new Holiday Inn….very conveniently located.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Feb 24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,886
Posted By gforce_iom
Expedia have plummeted again for me...

Expedia have plummeted again for me today….dropping over £50 for 2/3/24 to 23/3/24 21 day rental Standard SUV….£634….
AE slightly more today but will keep checking!
Forum: Accommodation 17 Feb 24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By gforce_iom
We have stayed on HR on a few occasions and it is...

We have stayed on HR on a few occasions and it is a great subdivision…..but the quality of villas vary depending on the owner and attentiveness of the ManCo.

That area has been our “go to” for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,553
Posted By gforce_iom
I always have a paper copy and a pdf stored in...

I always have a paper copy and a pdf stored in files on my iPhone…….dont trust computers being 100% accurate 100% of the time……Horizon, Post Office, Fujitsu come to mind ;)
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By gforce_iom
Yes I do, well for property rates here on the...

Yes I do, well for property rates here on the Isle of Man…we are still on rates!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Feb 24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,886
Posted By gforce_iom
Just canx and rebooked my booking with Expedia...

Just canx and rebooked my booking with Expedia for £27 saving…..standard SUV 2/3/24 to 23/2/24 (3 weeks) gone from £713 to £686
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jan 24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,886
Posted By gforce_iom
Ebookers £809 v £714 Expedia (was signed into...

Ebookers £809 v £714 Expedia (was signed into ebookers too!)
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