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Forum: Accommodation 8 Apr 24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Grandee
We stayed in a villa at Cumbrian Lakes last year...

We stayed in a villa at Cumbrian Lakes last year. The area is really quiet and just a few minutes drive from shops, restaurants and a huge Walmart on the 192. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,312
Posted By Grandee
For me, this menu is a huge step up from the...

For me, this menu is a huge step up from the previous offering (autumn/winter 23/24?), there's lots more dishes I would try. But each to their own eh, it'd be a sad old world if we were all alike...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,420
Posted By Grandee
Obviously not 'committed to our customers in...

Obviously not 'committed to our customers in Manchester' enough to provide a clubhouse in Virgin Atlantic's 'home in the North'. :nonono::mad2:. Once again Manchester is being treated as the poor...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Mar 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Grandee
VA Lounge at Manchester

Anybody got any news on when the VA lounge in Terminal 2 of Manchester airport might be opening? We have got seats in the Upper cabin and are hoping - probably beyond hope - that the lounge will be...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 202
Posted By Grandee
Prepaid SIM

I have a dual SIM Motorola android phone, version 11. Can anyone suggest a prepaid SIM card I can get for use in the US? Thanks.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 15 Mar 24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Grandee
Whatever you do, please DON'T stay at the Premier...

Whatever you do, please DON'T stay at the Premier Inn North Watford. It is the most sad, run-down and seedy looking place. We stayed there last month the night before our visit to HP studios - big...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Bph
Views: 418
Posted By Grandee
Bph

Don't know if this post is in the correct forum but I'm sure someone will move it if needs be.
Anyone been diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? Did you advise your travel insurers and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,518
Posted By Grandee
Yes, in some cases. For example if the selection...

Yes, in some cases. For example if the selection and quality of food is advertised - which Virgin do for Upper Class - as 'a truly high-end experience with the finest food and a curated wine list'...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,518
Posted By Grandee
Unfortunately, this seems to be the same story...

Unfortunately, this seems to be the same story atm with Virgin across all 3 cabins. There are posts on different forums saying that the food is not very nice, even in the Upper Class cabin. I think...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By Grandee
I understand the free parking is a fairly recent...

I understand the free parking is a fairly recent addition. :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Feb 24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,757
Posted By Grandee
We LOVE Boston. Had a couple of trips there but...

We LOVE Boston. Had a couple of trips there but the latest was our first trip after lockdown. Stayed at The Bostonian near Faneuil (Fanny) Hall for 3 nights . It was fine, but there are loads of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,176
Posted By Grandee
AFAIK, Barclays cover is available until age 79 -...

AFAIK, Barclays cover is available until age 79 - not long to go then. :tongue:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Feb 24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By Grandee
Working fine for me now - thanks guys.

Working fine for me now - thanks guys.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Feb 24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By Grandee
Collage Restaurant, Radisson Blu

Anyone have a recent menu, and opinions on, this restaurant?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Feb 24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By Grandee
Dfch

Anyone else having problems with the DFCH site. Been trying to access it for the past couple of days and it just keeps hanging.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,374
Posted By Grandee
Crikey, didn't realise that paying to book seats...

Crikey, didn't realise that paying to book seats was so expensive. :omg: I thought it was (only) £60 for each reservation !
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 4 Feb 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By Grandee
Lounge at Manchester

Is there any news about the VA lounge opening at Manchester Airport. In the meantime what lounge do Upper class passengers get to use and do they have to pay? Thanks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jan 24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,074
Posted By Grandee
Have a look at the black header on the DFCH site...

Have a look at the black header on the DFCH site. Andy has some pictures of vehicles, including the intermediate SUVs which might help.
Forum: General Chat 21 Jan 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By Grandee
Thought mine was set up!

Thought mine was set up!
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By Grandee
Double Digit Time!

It's double digit day! Yaaaaayy.:ccat:chip_boun:stitchbou
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Jan 24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By Grandee
If you hit the 'Special Offers' button on his...

If you hit the 'Special Offers' button on his website, Andy will give you his best quote from that enquiry.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,886
Posted By Grandee
Met when 21 (me) and 18 (DW). Been married for 52...

Met when 21 (me) and 18 (DW). Been married for 52 years.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Dec 23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,713
Posted By Grandee
Our MCO flights from MAN in Apr have come forward...

Our MCO flights from MAN in Apr have come forward a couple of hours and the aircraft has changed too. The inbound has come forward from 2025 to 1750 but with the same aircraft. Time to change again...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Dec 23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,103
Posted By Grandee
Just read on another forum that Virgin will...

Just read on another forum that Virgin will validate your T2 West car park token, which means you have FREE parking if you are doing Twilight Check-in. :spin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Nov 23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By Grandee
Having done what Andy suggested above and dropped...

Having done what Andy suggested above and dropped him an email, he fixed the problem (at 2230 last night!) Now successfully skipping my way past the counter. The man's a star.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Oct 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By Grandee
Amended DFCH Booking

I had a booking with DFCH and when the price dropped I amended the booking. Had a STC ticket. Got emails to confirm cancellation of previous booking and details of new booking. Did accelerated check...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Oct 23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Grandee
Thanks for that, guys.

Thanks for that, guys.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Oct 23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Grandee
Tolls - Alamo

For our upcoming trip, we won't be using toll roads much so I am considering using Alamo toll by plate. Do I just drive through the toll lane and any fees I pick up will (eventually) be charged to my...
Forum: Social Groups 25 Oct 23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,138
Posted By Grandee
Apr 24 for us too. Virgin Atlantic from MAN,...

Apr 24 for us too. Virgin Atlantic from MAN, couple of weeks in Pixiebelle's villa at Davenport Lakes and car hire from DFCH. Can't wait!
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Oct 23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,700
Posted By Grandee
We both have PMCs and use our bank for travel...

We both have PMCs and use our bank for travel insurance. Even though they have recently started charging separately for the PMCs element, they are still the cheapest we have found out there (by quite...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By Grandee
I booked 16 days parking in T2 West multi-storey...

I booked 16 days parking in T2 West multi-storey with Holiday Extras for our trip in May 24,
Forum: Accommodation 10 Oct 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,054
Posted By Grandee
Stayed at a property last year in Cumbrian Lakes...

Stayed at a property last year in Cumbrian Lakes (gated community) on S Poinciana Blvd. In nearly 30 years of travelling to the US, almost 80% of the time being spent in villas, this one ranked in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Oct 23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By Grandee
I can confirm that, once you receive your rental...

I can confirm that, once you receive your rental voucher from Andy, you can STC with Alamo at MCO. I know because I've just done it for our next trip. :spin: Not convinced that MLB is an Alamo STC...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,786
Posted By Grandee
Thanks, Tom. I'll give it a go. 🙂

Thanks, Tom. I'll give it a go. 🙂
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,786
Posted By Grandee
Looks like Toll by Plate might be worth a go on...

Looks like Toll by Plate might be worth a go on my next trip, especially I lost my VTP between the terminal and the garage last time (pillock!) which got me a $10 charge from VTP :nonono:. So I just...
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,065
Posted By Grandee
At this moment in time. What's wrong with 'now'?

At this moment in time. What's wrong with 'now'?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,217
Posted By Grandee
Thanks for the advice guys, that increase in...

Thanks for the advice guys, that increase in taxes seems quite steep and, considering we have UC to look forward to for the return journey, think I'll pass on this occasion. ;)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,217
Posted By Grandee
Flight Upgrade - Taxes

Seriously considering using points to upgrade our Virgin Atlantic flight in April. Does anyone know if the difference in taxes between Premium and Upper is published anywhere?
Forum: General Chat 22 Aug 23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,553
Posted By Grandee
I have literally just finished cataract surgery...

I have literally just finished cataract surgery on both eyes - in fact I have an appointment at the opticians in 2 weeks for a final check up. Will probably need reading glasses but from having to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Aug 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By Grandee
Good news Nicky Mouse! Must have missed the...

Good news Nicky Mouse! Must have missed the announcement for DCFH bookings and STC, I'm hoping to book with Andy for our trip in April. A slight aside - anyone know if I can choose to take the option...
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