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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 34,758
Posted By thedriver
I got esta's done back in March 2018 We are...

I got esta's done back in March 2018

We are going again in feb 2020 and are back 24th Feb.

Will they still be valid for travel - we didnt put middle names in - as they where not required then,...
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By thedriver
great to hear - we are doing thus tomorrow

great to hear - we are doing thus tomorrow
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Mar 18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By thedriver
SIPP codes list... (key codes) - so you know getting right car

Saw a post earlier in the week about codes

sorry the list isnt very good when copied but limk below.

https://car-hire-centre.co.uk/sipp-codes.html


First letter
(Size of vehicle) Second...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Mar 18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,132
Posted By thedriver
lol - we will say no more...

lol - we will say no more...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Mar 18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,132
Posted By thedriver
thanks Tom for the car info always helpful...

thanks Tom for the car info

always helpful to have an idea whats going to ge avail on upcoming trips

Nice to see a couple of escalades

not seen an XT5 before - thought these might be small...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Mar 18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By thedriver
We did NCl from Barcelona to casablanca,canaries...

We did NCl from Barcelona to casablanca,canaries and then a couple of mainland spain ports before back to Barcelona on 27/12/16

although some of the ports arnt in the med - the weather was...
Forum: Sport 24 Feb 18, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 248
Posted By thedriver
Clubs do have to take some responsability and the...

Clubs do have to take some responsability and the behaviour in the Tunnel by Pep at have time was a disgrace.

I was at the game and the amount of items thrown on the pitch at the wigan players...
Forum: General Chat 24 Feb 18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,494
Posted By thedriver
put a claim in - worse that can happen is they...

put a claim in - worse that can happen is they refuse to pay. If you want to because this maybe a battlle, use an agent - let them do the paperwork for you - they wont touch it if they think its a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Dec 17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,670
Posted By thedriver
last time I kept the car - as it was only a 5 day...

last time I kept the car - as it was only a 5 day cruise and parking was $15 per day at Tampa cruise terminal.

The saving was only about $30 when factored doing two car rental agreements.

This...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Nov 17, 10:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,404
Posted By thedriver
We are doing the same flight as you but at...

We are doing the same flight as you but at Easter. I have opted to stay 2 nights on the coast in Miami area though before an early morning drive to Tampa. To go on a cruise. Have driven to Miami...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Oct 17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
Posted By thedriver
Our 1st cruise was with Carnival from Tampa - our...

Our 1st cruise was with Carnival from Tampa - our sons where 13 and 6 - they loved it - and this was 3 years ago.

We went on another cruise last new year with the entire family and we have 2 more...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Oct 17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,136
Posted By thedriver
Same for me - love the car aspect of the holiday...

Same for me - love the car aspect of the holiday - dont know why. Maybe its the feeling of being in your own movie when your on holiday.

Used to have a dodge in the Uk - nothing special but it was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Sep 17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,215
Posted By thedriver
I am sure there are cashless tolls in Miami -...

I am sure there are cashless tolls in Miami - where you have no option to pay cash.
see below - info found on visit florida.

Areas that don’t accept cash: The Miami section of the Turnpike and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jul 17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By thedriver
Thanks for the input... I had forgot about...

Thanks for the input...

I had forgot about the issue of clearing security.

I was hoping the bags would remain airside - and it would just be a case of leaving with hand luggage and then coming...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jul 17, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By thedriver
5hour connection at Dublin

On our return leg - we have a very long connection.

Just wondering if anyone knows if there is an airport hotel - where we could book a Day room and are there any ussues in leaving the airport.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Jul 17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By thedriver
would ut not be better hiring the car for the...

would ut not be better hiring the car for the period you need it and handing it back for the cruise period?

We are flying into Miami but our cruise is from Tampa - we are hiring a car from mia and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jul 17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By thedriver
last year in L.A. - we didnt prepay for petrol -...

last year in L.A. - we didnt prepay for petrol - long story short - stuck in traffic and was really late back - to the point where filling up was out the question .

Dumoed the minivan pratically...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jul 17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,462
Posted By thedriver
oh no ... I have treated myself to a full size...

oh no ... I have treated myself to a full size suv - thinking i could choose "my ride" - been looking at the photos/ videos (sad I know), but choosing the right car has alwats been important as I...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Jun 17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By thedriver
One holiday - two cruises

Well - last time we went to Florida, we booked our 1st cruise. 5 days from Tampa on Carnival Paradise, and we loved it.

We saw an NCL Dawn 7 night cruise from Tampa - and thought go for it. We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jun 17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,812
Posted By thedriver
I'd do nothing - your passport has not expired...

I'd do nothing - your passport has not expired and is valid for travel.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Jun 17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,725
Posted By thedriver
they have a limit on the drinks package as well -...

they have a limit on the drinks package as well - on the number of drinks you can have in a day. When i was on carnival it was 15 alcholic drinks a day. Which is a lot but sometimes when you are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jun 17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By thedriver
just another quick question - size wise does it...

just another quick question - size wise does it have the same number of vehicles as MCO
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jun 17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,108
Posted By thedriver
We are flying into and out of Miami on our next...

We are flying into and out of Miami on our next trip.
We land about 8pm and cant make my mind up of staying in Fort Lauderdale or driving to Naples.

We land on a Friday night and are getting a...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Jun 17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Posted By thedriver
I like http://bestpricecruises.com - always seem...

I like http://bestpricecruises.com - always seem to have offers on
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By thedriver
Thanks for the replies. Glad passport and...

Thanks for the replies.

Glad passport and esta's are good to go.

We do go on a cruise from Tampa - a few days after we arrive - but given the answers I suspect no issues should arise.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By thedriver
Esta query again... travel with 1month to go

Hi All

Quick question - the expiry date of our esta's expiry is a few days after our return, will that cause any issues?

I am thinking that you normally get your passport stamped on entry into...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,201
Posted By thedriver
With any medical issue - one trick I noticed with...

With any medical issue - one trick I noticed with travel insurance is sometimes it's cheaper to get an annual policy rather than 15/16 days, and if you have partner/children include them on the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 May 17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By thedriver
now that sounds good - will try and find the...

now that sounds good - will try and find the nearest alamo
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 May 17, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By thedriver
Split car hire due to cruise

hi all

Just wondering if anyone has done this

I need to hire a car for 3 days from miami - hand back near tampa cruise port for 7 days - then hire another car for 5 days from tampa back to...
Forum: General Chat 13 May 17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 31,972
Posted By thedriver
possible laptop/tablet ban on EU/USA flights

Just read that talks are taking place between EU and USA officials about extending the ban.

I know this may impact decision on flight due to inflight entertainment options.

Link below -...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 May 17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By thedriver
Well finally booked the flights - these have been...

Well finally booked the flights - these have been this price for last couple of days.

On the Manchester to Miami via Dublin 30th to 13th April.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By thedriver
just had a 7 seater from alamo (LAX thou) and...

just had a 7 seater from alamo (LAX thou) and there was about 4 models to choose from. i cant remember them all, but there was a kia, a ford ( which was brand new but looked ugly) a dodge and a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By thedriver
Got back from LA yesterday and used alamo ...

Got back from LA yesterday and used alamo

1st of all make sure you have preregistered online so you can just collect the car from the lot - the queues were massive when we collected the car and it...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 1 May 16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,622
Posted By thedriver
We go last week of July. We have booked car hire...

We go last week of July. We have booked car hire hotels in LA and Vegas - just unsure what to do in the last week.

Thinking about death valley drive then onto pismo...but really unsure as want to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Nov 15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,285
Posted By thedriver
Have to disagree...with the last post we...

Have to disagree...with the last post

we have flown with them to the states twice.

1st time was to Hawaii, which involved a flight from Manchester - heathrow - LA-Hawaii

Our first flight was...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Oct 15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By thedriver
if its boot space - then the Nissan Altima as 2nd...

if its boot space - then the Nissan Altima as 2nd choice

Have a look at the videos on the sticky above..that way you know what the cars look like and get a general idea.

Be wise with the buggy...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Oct 15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By thedriver
This sounds similar to our trip...doing a jersey...

This sounds similar to our trip...doing a jersey run..to take advantage of cheaper USA flight 23rd July.

I am currently looking for the cheaper if option... will let you know if I find anything. I...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Sep 15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,362
Posted By thedriver
We did a carnival cruise in July from Tampa and...

We did a carnival cruise in July from Tampa and then went to ffort myers beach and AMI.

We really enjoyed our 5 night cruise, it was our first cruise so nothing to compare it too with regards...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Jul 15, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,378
Posted By thedriver
Mobile Had to go to the counter, was not asked for the...

Had to go to the counter, was not asked for the book
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jul 15, 05:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,823
Posted By thedriver
same here...even had an infant seat added, which...

same here...even had an infant seat added, which i did not ask for. Will be checking like a hawk.

its been the most stressful part of booking the holiday and not looking forward to the possible...
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