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Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 01:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Day 5: Chicago History Museum and the Bulls

Apart from a 20m awake period in the middle of the night I slept through to 6.15am which wasn’t so bad!

It took a while for us to get going- we had averaged over 16km there previous 3 days so our...
Forum: General Trip Reports Today, 01:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
We are on the 18th floor and we can hear the...

We are on the 18th floor and we can hear the trains go by! It is really an iconic part of the city!



We have been lucky this week. Saturday is baseball (White Sox as the Cubs are playing away)...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By Melbatb
I have bought tickets on ticketmaster in both...

I have bought tickets on ticketmaster in both Spain and Sweden that I ended up reselling on Ticketmaster and they just paid out to the credit card I used to make the booking.
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 02:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Day 4: Train Tour and Ice Hockey

I was awake at about 6am though J was a bit later. Today storms were provided so we were a bit apprehensive about that!

After showers we went down for breakfast - I just kept it simple with toast...
Forum: General Trip Reports Yesterday, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
It was- you see and hear about things you would...

It was- you see and hear about things you would notice otherwise!



Having the club room is saving us quite a bit. We aren’t foodies so it suits us!



Dunkin are everywhere! The McFlurry...
Forum: General Trip Reports 26 Mar 24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Day 3: Global McDo and Fullerton Market Tour

The day started at 6.15am when J’s forgotten alarm went off. He was always awake but had his headphones on watching something on his iPad so didn’t hear it! I had already been awake in the night so...
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Thank you. The boat trip was a great start to the...

Thank you. The boat trip was a great start to the trip!



Whoops - they were the chocolate donut holes - my weakness 🤪
I will try harder with cakes next time!



I did have food envy! ...
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Day 2: Architectural Boat Tour

I managed to sleep until 6.40am which I thought was not so bad. J did even better in sleeping until almost 7am.

At about 8am after showers we headed down to the hotel restaurant as we had a free...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By Melbatb
Love the sunset photos! Shame about the rain!

Love the sunset photos! Shame about the rain!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By Melbatb
Looks like a good travel day overall! Good to be...

Looks like a good travel day overall! Good to be where you need to be for the cruise!
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,893
Posted By Melbatb
I passed second time! My kids both passed first...

I passed second time!
My kids both passed first time but were lucky. DS had to change where he took his test at the last minute to a town he didn’t really know. But the examiner took him out into...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Thankfully we have several credit cards and will...

Thankfully we have several credit cards and will use the revolut for this trip which I have loaded with $$$

The rest of the day is now up as I am awake!



Thank you Joan - always lovely to...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Thank you! The flight seemed so long I will admit...

Thank you! The flight seemed so long I will admit so it was good to arrive at the hotel and find it was good - especially at the price we paid!
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Thank you. The rest of the day is up now! The...

Thank you. The rest of the day is up now! The blue skies are very deciding as you said but prefer the cold to the rain!
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Day 1: Travel Day

The alarm went off at the unsavoury hour of 4am! We had only got back from the airport about 5.5h before as we had picked F up and as her flight was an hour later plus passport control was a...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Mar 24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By Melbatb
Glad the suitcases arrived! The totem tour...

Glad the suitcases arrived!
The totem tour looks brilliant and how very lovely to have seen the whales!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 15,096
Posted By Melbatb
We used it today at Chicago. From getting off the...

We used it today at Chicago. From getting off the plane to being landside was 15 minutes! Definitely useful👍🏻
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,767
Posted By Melbatb
Thank you! We haven’t booked seats - that will be...

Thank you! We haven’t booked seats - that will be at 7am tomorrow when we can check in for our connecting flight!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 21 Mar 24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,733
Posted By Melbatb
Glad it was of use! There was always something...

Glad it was of use! There was always something veggie available as well as a fish dish!

Have a fab cruise!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,767
Posted By Melbatb
Hi Stanley, Could you check our flight: ...

Hi Stanley,

Could you check our flight:
23/3/2024 LHR-ORD AA87

Thank you!
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 20 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 977
Posted By Melbatb
We did a very similar cruise (except Rome) on the...

We did a very similar cruise (except Rome) on the same ship in 2022! I even did a trip report (in my siggy). It was our first and only cruise but we enjoyed it! Food was better than expected but have...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By Melbatb
Love Timbits! Glad you luggage is at least in...

Love Timbits! Glad you luggage is at least in Canada! Sorry that you had to change the whale watching tour but the waterfalls and hot tub look fab!
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Melbatb
I hope your luggage arrived- we met a Swiss...

I hope your luggage arrived- we met a Swiss family in Quebec this summer who didn’t have their luggage after 12 days. Back in the days of tomtoms my DH’s luggage didn’t arrive and the tomtom was in...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 266
Posted By Melbatb
It is always hard to get a good night’s sleep...

It is always hard to get a good night’s sleep before flying- especially if you have to be up earlier than usual!
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By Melbatb
Looks like a fab trip- I love Italy but have...

Looks like a fab trip- I love Italy but have never been to Florence so looking forward to reading all about it!
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Unfortunately no veggie option except for salads!...

Unfortunately no veggie option except for salads! That is a shame!
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
It is on my list of possible trips out! My plans...

It is on my list of possible trips out! My plans are a bit flexible at the moment except for the sporting bits! A chocolate shop sounds great- especially as it will be Easter🤪

Off to google...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
I loved Magnolia Bakery in NYC so it sounds like...

I loved Magnolia Bakery in NYC so it sounds like a must visit!



I will let you know🤪
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
iI hope so! I have just started packing after...

iI hope so! I have just started packing after getting back from what a friend called a pre-holiday - a quick visit to Barcelona to see Depeche Mode!



I am looking forward to seeing the zoo -...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Mar 24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Me too! Though even in T5 we would have to redo...

Me too! Though even in T5 we would have to redo security as we are flying in from France!

Thank you!
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Mar 24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Thank you- was that by following the transfer...

Thank you- was that by following the transfer signs (so you stay airside)?
Forum: General Trip Reports 14 Mar 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Pre-trip Musings

For once this was not my choice of destination! My lovely DH, J, and I were discussing holiday plans for 2024 so he could block his diary at work and also to take advantage of any long weekends or...
Forum: General Trip Reports 14 Mar 24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,666
Posted By Melbatb
Chicago Spring 2024

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/76223/52e318e15b3797.jpg

We are off to Chicago in little over the week! I will use this post as my index and add links as I write up the report (hopefully...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Mar 24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By Melbatb
I went in 2022 but tbh we didn’t really get it!...

I went in 2022 but tbh we didn’t really get it! We did love the Botanic Gardens in Phoenix though!

I have a trip report in my siggy!
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Mar 24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By Melbatb
Quebec- Montreal and Quebec City plus Tadoussac...

Quebec- Montreal and Quebec City plus Tadoussac if you would like to go Whale watching - I have a lot of trip reports in my signature of Quebec trips.

We went to Norway (Oslo) and Sweden...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Mar 24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 532
Posted By Melbatb
Never had a problem with it! However if for some...

Never had a problem with it! However if for some reason the card us blocked for suspicious activity then, once the card has been unblocked (my card was blocked for a hotel payment that should have...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Mar 24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,060
Posted By Melbatb
But it can be done! I did Arizona in March 2022...

But it can be done! I did Arizona in March 2022 where we had temperatures from -2c to 22c (and snow). You really have to pack smart!

But colder weather is more challenging for hand luggage only...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,267
Posted By Melbatb
I know at ARU that the uni block books the...

I know at ARU that the uni block books the cheapest rooms (still ensuite but..) and it is about £30 a week cheaper than if you booked direct. Then all the private halls have left are the...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,059
Posted By Melbatb
My son got given a PC tower when he finished an...

My son got given a PC tower when he finished an internship (during Covid). It cost £200 in postage and import fees to ship it from the UK to France and a stack of paperwork. I imagine it will be even...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 3 Mar 24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,401
Posted By Melbatb
I think he only felt out of sorts in Jo’burg at...

I think he only felt out of sorts in Jo’burg at the end of the trip and stayed in at night!
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