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Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Nov 23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By chids
We went when the children 6&7. We stopped for 2...

We went when the children 6&7. We stopped for 2 nights in Saarisalka and went with Santa's Lapland. The whole experience was magical and i enjoyed it far more than any florida trip. My children are...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Jul 23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,729
Posted By chids
It's my 40th next weekend. So I wanted to tick...

It's my 40th next weekend.
So I wanted to tick off some "bucket list" places.
We only normally do 1 abroad holiday a year but this year we've saved hard and we're doing Rome, Zante and Iceland...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jun 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,289
Posted By chids
Managed to get 2 standing for Manchester on the...

Managed to get 2 standing for Manchester on the Saturday. Mega pleased with that. I'd completely forgot and went online about 10am and got through straight away on ticketmaster.
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 27,611
Posted By chids
We've had similar from our supplier, our fixed...

We've had similar from our supplier, our fixed rate ends in September and I think we're just going to go with the flexi rate for the time being and ride it out. I'm pretty sure Martin Lewis was...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jul 22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,685
Posted By chids
I've used mine before in turkey, Greece, Spain...

I've used mine before in turkey, Greece, Spain and the USA with no problem. I make sure I pay it off in full when we get back, always get the best interest rate. Just be aware that if you withdraw...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Jun 22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,927
Posted By chids
We flew with them in May to Turkey. When everyone...

We flew with them in May to Turkey. When everyone else seemed to be in chaos Jet 2 seemed to have everything under control. They were brilliant all through covid with us chopping and changing...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jun 22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,836
Posted By chids
I've been saying for ages that it would make more...

I've been saying for ages that it would make more sense to add a week to the may and October half terms and reduce the summer by two weeks. I think it's Manchester area that do have two weeks at may...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jun 22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By chids
We've been twice in the last 5 years and we go...

We've been twice in the last 5 years and we go again this summer. I take euros for things like ice creams/supermarket/bars but pay for the main meals using my Halifax clarity card. I've only had one...
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 655
Posted By chids
We went a couple of weeks ago. We were advised of...

We went a couple of weeks ago. We were advised of an arrival time but to be honest we didn't stick with it. They didn't open the theatre until 30 mins before the start so there was a bit of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Apr 22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By chids
This is great news. We're due to go I. August to...

This is great news. We're due to go I. August to Crete but whilst my eldest who's 11 will have the opportunity to be doubled vaccinated my son 10 will only have chance to get one as he's recently had...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,348
Posted By chids
We applied on the 5th march, they acknowledged...

We applied on the 5th march, they acknowledged receipt of old passport on the 14th march, despite it being posted next day signed for on the 7th according to the royal mail tracker it was received by...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By chids
We've just received back my husband's. His photo...

We've just received back my husband's. His photo was classed as fair but it was accepted. We just wrote that we believed it to be an accurate likeness.
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By chids
We applied on the 6th Feb for my husband's. Sent...

We applied on the 6th Feb for my husband's. Sent his old one on 7th first class signed for which they received on the 9th according to the parcel tracking from royal mail. The passport office...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,428
Posted By chids
I'm in Newcastle under Lyme. I'd say the...

I'm in Newcastle under Lyme. I'd say the Westlands, Wolstanton, may bank are pretty good around our area and would offer a short commute.
Then you've got Trentham, Stone, Barlaston which are also...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Mar 21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Posted By chids
We went in 2018 with Santa's Lapland. 3 adults &...

We went in 2018 with Santa's Lapland. 3 adults & 2 children for two nights in Saariselka was £4,100
That included all trips/excursions and food. Flights from Birmingham.
It was the best money we...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Mar 21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,745
Posted By chids
We moved our May 2021 holiday to May 2022. Even...

We moved our May 2021 holiday to May 2022. Even if we were able to go I was worried that we'd end up having to isolate on return.
For peace of mind i just had to move it.
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Feb 21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By chids
Did they give you a reason as to why they...

Did they give you a reason as to why they cancelled so far in advance if you're not travelling until july?

We're due to travel to Menorca on the 26th May 21, it's a trip that was rescheduled from...
Forum: General Chat 9 Dec 20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,831
Posted By chids
I've had a similar issue with Yankee candle. I...

I've had a similar issue with Yankee candle. I was after some woodwick candles for Christmas presents. Decided to order from Yankee direct rather than boots because they had the scent in stock that I...
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By chids
We've got a cottage booked in Wales next month. ...

We've got a cottage booked in Wales next month. The balance is due to be paid next week on the 16th July, i've emailed to see if they're going to amend the balance in line with the 5% VAT change. I...
Forum: General Chat 13 May 20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 686
Views: 57,883
Posted By chids
So very sorry for your loss xx

So very sorry for your loss xx
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,175
Posted By chids
Mobile I went in 2011 when I was around 14 weeks...

I went in 2011 when I was around 14 weeks pregnant. it was fine. I took it easier than normal, made sure I drunk plenty and didn't feel as though I missed out on anything at all.
We'd been lots of...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jan 20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,475
Posted By chids
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/23817/48c256c...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/23817/48c256c9cc005b.jpg
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/23817/99828e5e89cc09.jpg
We paid £11k for this last summer. It's 3m x 3m. It was a local builder...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Dec 19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,416
Posted By chids
Mobile Probably not the reply you want because we did...

Probably not the reply you want because we did the trip last year with Santa's Lapland. It was all planned out from the minute we got off the plane. It was absolutely magical,but I'm guessing we paid...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,706
Posted By chids
Mobile Thanks for the reply. Good to hear that your 9...

Thanks for the reply. Good to hear that your 9 year old managed ok. I'd love to do new year at Christmas, I blame all the Christmas films set there 🤣 will have to work on H, as it would mean no sunny...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,706
Posted By chids
Mobile Wow, looks amazing. I really want to do this, but...

Wow, looks amazing. I really want to do this, but I was worried about it being hectic with the children. How did they cope with it all. Mine would be 9&8 next year and I'm wondering if it would be...
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,114
Posted By chids
Mobile I'd always thought of it as a way of getting a...

I'd always thought of it as a way of getting a cheap Disney fix and have been pricing up for next year a WDW is out of the question. I was shocked to find it was over £1500 next year for 2 adults and...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Nov 19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By chids
Mobile I'll take a look. Thanks for taking the time to...

I'll take a look. Thanks for taking the time to look at dates for me. Much appreciated
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Nov 19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By chids
Mobile Sorry, just got back to this. Having played...

Sorry, just got back to this. Having played around with prices, it seems it isn't too bad. Food/drink/transport/tickets is included apart from getting from CDG to DLP

I spotted it was the run...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 15 Nov 19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By chids
Mobile The flight times for Liverpool are a bit rubbish,...

The flight times for Liverpool are a bit rubbish, if we're there for 3 nights I want to maximise the amount of time we have available.
I've played around with dates, it seems £1600 ish is pretty...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 15 Nov 19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By chids
Mobile Thanks for the tip, I'll have a play around. I...

Thanks for the tip, I'll have a play around. I was trying to include our first bank holiday as I know it's been moved to the 8th may next year. So my dates were 6-9th may.

I'll try half term, I...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 15 Nov 19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By chids
Does this sound right price wise?

Just under £1600 for 2 adults, 2 children around the first weekend of May (2 days in term so the children would be out of school)
3 nights at the sequoia lodge with the HB & gift card, and flights...
Forum: General Chat 16 Sep 19, 02:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,215
Posted By chids
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/23817/65ab348...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/23817/65ab348937d83e.jpgI was a size 24/26 in these pictures when we were last there in 2016.
I generally go for longer shorts with longer tops.
I need to lose...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jun 19, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,609
Posted By chids
Mobile We've already said we're not going back. The...

We've already said we're not going back. The increased prices and the poor exchange rate has made us decide to spend our money elsewhere. We used to go every 2 years, then when we had the children it...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 14 May 19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By chids
DLP - Marvel spring events

Hi all,
I'm wondering whether anyone can give me an idea of whether the Marvel event that is currently on at DLP tends to be an annual thing?

It's been a long time since we have been to DLP, we...
Forum: General Chat 26 Apr 19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,145
Posted By chids
Mobile You'll love it I'm sure. We went to Saarisalka in...

You'll love it I'm sure. We went to Saarisalka in Finland in December last year and did the whole santa meet. It was the most amazing thing ever. I'd love to spend Christmas there.
Forum: General Chat 26 Apr 19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,145
Posted By chids
Mobile Loving all these trips. Now I've got my head...

Loving all these trips.
Now I've got my head around the fact we won't be doing Florida again it's ok, and so exciting thinking of all the other places we can go. When I was a child we never went to...
Forum: General Chat 26 Apr 19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,145
Posted By chids
Not going to Florida - so where are you off to instead

Next year was going to be the year we went back to Florida and disney after our last trip in 2016. A four year gap would have been nice.

However having seen the prices for next year we've...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,646
Posted By chids
Mobile It's not the planning that's off putting, for us...

It's not the planning that's off putting, for us we are now struggling to justify the cost and I think we're now going to shelve our plans to go next year. We both earn decent wages, but it's getting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By chids
Mobile My kids go back on the 2nd Sept. Boo! That would...

My kids go back on the 2nd Sept. Boo! That would have been a great deal! Thanks for sharing
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By chids
Mobile Who's quoted you that price? I might be...

Who's quoted you that price? I might be interested at that price, I just need to double check when the kids go back next summer
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