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Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Feb 24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
We’re looking for a few places to eat, a pool and...

We’re looking for a few places to eat, a pool and a nearby beach. We’re happy to drive for shops and activities, just wanted to not have to drive for food every evening. Our teens are pretty easily...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Feb 24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
These are all fab suggestions, thank you for...

These are all fab suggestions, thank you for taking the time to reply. I’ll look into the places you have suggested and hopefully we’ll have a plan soon!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 10 Feb 24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Gulf coast beach recommendations

We’re looking at spending 7 nights on the gulf coast, flying into tampa on dec 26th this year. Does anyone have any recommendations of places to stay/areas please? We are travelling with our 2...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jan 21, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
I second this. The Miami Airport hotel is...

I second this. The Miami Airport hotel is basically a lift ride to the next floor from arrivals. With 2 exhausted kids, we walked 10m to the Burger King, walked the 10m back to the hotel front desk...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Yes, not quite the same amount of money at stake...

Yes, not quite the same amount of money at stake for me, but my £250 BA voucher expires for travel by Easter 2022. I felt lucky that we got away with a marginal spend, and will certainly now never...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,017
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile You have the same kind of holiday booked that we...

You have the same kind of holiday booked that we have booked for this July. We’ve just started to dismantle our holiday- we took a voucher for the BA flydrive deposit we paid, and we’re now waiting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,088
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile We had great service from BA for our upcoming...

We had great service from BA for our upcoming flights with our DS and DD, both with hidden disabilities. They were fabulous sorting our seat allocation and advising us on where to seek help.
I know...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 20, 11:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,323
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Congratulations 🥳, she is absolutely beautiful...

Congratulations 🥳, she is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing such wonderful news xx
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,937
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Pondering the same question here. We’re booked...

Pondering the same question here. We’re booked for end of July this year with the free dining plan. Wondering whether to amend it to next summer holidays when the Disney dining plan is announced.
Forum: Accommodation 15 Mar 20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile HRH Clubcard booking for August

Wwyd? I understand this really isn’t a priority right now, but not sure how to play this.
We’re booked to fly out on 22nd July this year, we’re ready to accept it may not go ahead. Have only paid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,729
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Skechers sandals for August heat- trainer soles...

Skechers sandals for August heat- trainer soles with stretchy sandal uppers. Like wearing trainers without the bulk.
Forum: Accommodation 1 Mar 20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,935
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
I really hope it’s back up this weekend. I...

I really hope it’s back up this weekend. I transferred all of my Clubcard points to vouchers only yesterday- have just got enough for my HRH August booking.
Typical!
I’ve just contacted Tesco and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 20, 09:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,887
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile That’s really good news. I honestly did not know...

That’s really good news. I honestly did not know that, taking sandwiches for the kids would have eased a few stresses. Thanks for posting!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,887
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile I second this too- BA Assistance have sorted us...

I second this too- BA Assistance have sorted us out- they allocated our seats together, and have put a note on our booking for special assistance. I was honestly so relieved that I cried. We already...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,887
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile This works out really well for most people...

This works out really well for most people (spectacularly did not work out for us because of flight delays, lost luggage). However, the biggest issue for flying this route with children with...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Feb 20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile If it’s just a place to sleep and you’re not...

If it’s just a place to sleep and you’re not bothered about scenery, the Miami Airport Hotel is the one we used. It’s on the floor above the airport arrivals area, then a short travelator walk to...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Feb 20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,130
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Totally get where you’re coming from OP, I reckon...

Totally get where you’re coming from OP, I reckon you’re going to have to either pay the amount over the £750, or do 2 separate bookings and move rooms after 1 night.

The prices are that expensive...
Forum: Tickets 9 Feb 20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile That sounds like a fab price for DC swim. We’re...

That sounds like a fab price for DC swim. We’re looking at going to DC before 14th August this year- cheapest price I can find is Travel Republic £1056 SC, SW and Aquatica tickets, 2 adults 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 496,396
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile I’ve found that the mid-July departures are quite...

I’ve found that the mid-July departures are quite expensive. 2k sounds ok to me, if it’s direct and includes luggage (I’m guessing it does) then I’d book that.
We’ve paid £3700 for BA direct,...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Feb 20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 665
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Hi! From what I can remember, the Palms is in a...

Hi!
From what I can remember, the Palms is in a very central location on South Beach, there are restaurants galore to walk to, you will have no trouble finding somewhere special for your wedding...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Feb 20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,559
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile We’ve used them for a UK hotel once and we’re...

We’ve used them for a UK hotel once and we’re looking to book HRH with them for this summer. Never had any problems. Big bonus- using Tesco clubcard points for buy hotels.com vouchers. £5 in Clubcard...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,206
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile I think your budget is possible, we’ve paid £3700...

I think your budget is possible, we’ve paid £3700 for 22nd July -21st August this year.
We absolutely wanted direct flights, we could have got the flights cheaper indirect.
28 days flydrive with...
Forum: Accommodation 4 Feb 20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
I'm looking at similar, for 1 night after we...

I'm looking at similar, for 1 night after we drive in from Tampa. The Courtyard Marriott LBV has some up pretty cheap for us. We stayed across the footpath at the Springhill suites and used the...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Feb 20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile I’m now thinking that we visit Discovery Cove,...

I’m now thinking that we visit Discovery Cove, Aquatica and fit Seaworld in if we can. We’ve been to VB and it was too adventurous for DD and DS, so we may try out Aquatica this time (no experience...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Feb 20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,343
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile I’m looking into this too. DH thinks it’s a waste...

I’m looking into this too. DH thinks it’s a waste of money, I’m not taking the risk.
Does anyone know if we could squeeze 2 adults and 2 children into a Bloc hotel room at Gatwick airport? Dayuse...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 905
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Airport car parking? Stupid question, but...

Airport car parking?
Stupid question, but passports in date and easily accessible?
Edited because I actually read your post properly and you’re not travelling until Oct! 😁
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,013
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Reading this is taking me back to the toddler...

Reading this is taking me back to the toddler days!
I’d take a cooling towel or 2 (Amazon sell them pretty cheaply) as my kids used them constantly.
As for the flight, if they are contained and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Feb 20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Now there’s something I’d omitted to consider-...

Now there’s something I’d omitted to consider- Aquatica...
Cards on the table- we weren’t massive Volcano Bay fans when we last went- the kids were too young for most of the slides, and old for the...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Feb 20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,896
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Thanks for posting this OP- we’re doing our first...

Thanks for posting this OP- we’re doing our first onsite stay at POFQ in July, and was wondering the same.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Feb 20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
No, don’t be nervous! We’re not after a...

No, don’t be nervous! We’re not after a ridiculously posh hotel at all, but do need a decent pool with a bit of life for the kids to enjoy. The other stuff is all a bonus! We would have booked the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Feb 20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
It is pure rot. We have had quite a long break...

It is pure rot. We have had quite a long break between visiting the states frequently, and not visiting so much. We never used to pay resort fees 10 years ago, and I don’t understand how they can be...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Feb 20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Have got the avios payment page up now, using...

Have got the avios payment page up now, using 1,200 avios and the remaining payment. I’ll have to wait it out until money is a bit less tight, then I’ll book. It’s the best price I’ve seen for the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Feb 20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Ignore previous post! Have found that I can book...

Ignore previous post! Have found that I can book it through the avios part of the BA website. Had to scramble to find the last 1,000 missing avios that I didn’t transfer when avios closed! Turns out...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 1 Feb 20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Thanks for this. Am looking on BA now- on the...

Thanks for this. Am looking on BA now- on the passengers page of the booking. Where/how do you add in the avios points for payment? I’m scared to click onto the next page as I want to add to a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Jan 20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile The resort fee is a joke! It’s a dreadful way of...

The resort fee is a joke! It’s a dreadful way of bumping up prices in a very underhand way, and is an annoying thing to factor in when you’re there, instead of packaging it up with the cost of the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 30 Jan 20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Hi! Sorry to resurrect this thread, but did you...

Hi!
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but did you find another hotel? We are looking at the Pink Shell Resort but it's a bit pricey. Was breakfast included in your stay? The rates differ according to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jan 20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Mobile Thank you so much for all of your opinions, I...

Thank you so much for all of your opinions, I really appreciate the honesty. I really need to decide whether to do DC I think. I want to, but it’s so expensive. If we do DC, then we’ll factor a SW...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 30 Jan 20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
Exactly this. I don't really fancy Seaworld, and...

Exactly this. I don't really fancy Seaworld, and they don't especially appreciate the shopping days. I don't want DH and the kids to miss out, but the expense is a lot when we have already bought...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jan 20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,822
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
I totally agree with the Blackfish effect. I...

I totally agree with the Blackfish effect. I visited Seaworld several times as a child, and whilst it was my parent's favourite as it was a bit more sedate, I just didn't get as much out of it. That...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 Jan 20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By HermioneFuzzle
I second the Kipling bumbag idea, I have a little...

I second the Kipling bumbag idea, I have a little Kipling shoulder bag that can be altered into a bum bag. I snapped it around my waist as we were queuing. It was big enough for cards, sunglasses,...
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