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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Nov 23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,861
Posted By Caroian
Late to this thread, but sailed on Breakaway out...

Late to this thread, but sailed on Breakaway out of New Orleans in April this year (and we’re on the Pearl next year). Really like NCL, very relaxed vibe. Only minor issue we had was that we had a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 May 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,422
Posted By Caroian
I’m a bit late to this thread, but thought I’d...

I’m a bit late to this thread, but thought I’d throw in my two cents! We last went in October last year for 5 days. We started our planning by making a list of the to attractions and agreeing a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Mar 23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,206
Posted By Caroian
We did two weeks NYC-DC-Boston last October. We...

We did two weeks NYC-DC-Boston last October. We had reward flights so they were in and out of NY. We spent 6 nights in NY, then took Amtrak to Washington DC (to satisfy our train obsessed son), spent...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Nov 22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Caroian
Global Entry is a US program, so only expedites...

Global Entry is a US program, so only expedites entry in the US (either in the US, or by pre-clearance in selected International airports). The Canadian Trusted Traveler program is NEXUS, but this is...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Nov 22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,267
Posted By Caroian
Is that the one at One Vanderbilt? That does look...

Is that the one at One Vanderbilt? That does look amazing. We didn’t do it because we had 4 others (Empire State, TOTR, One World and The Edge) included in our NY Pass (and did them all) so couldn’t...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Nov 22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,267
Posted By Caroian
Definitely get tickets for Liberty Island and...

Definitely get tickets for Liberty Island and then can do Ellis Island. Works well on your first morning as jet lag will have you up early which means you can be on the first boat if the day and get...
Forum: General Trip Reports 6 Nov 22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Caroian
My goodness… I stayed at the Commodores Inn on a...

My goodness… I stayed at the Commodores Inn on a school ski trip once! That was 25 (and a half!) years ago though and it literally doesn’t look like it has changed all that much, so I don’t blame you...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Nov 22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,316
Posted By Caroian
Be prepared that even snacks from places like...

Be prepared that even snacks from places like CVS/Duane Read/Whole Foods are more expensive than they used to be - a combination of actual price rises, the the poor exchange rate on top.

One of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Nov 22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Posted By Caroian
Currently $33. All the fare info is here...

Currently $33. All the fare info is here https://new.mta.info/fares
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Nov 22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Posted By Caroian
Everything you could possibly need to know about...

Everything you could possibly need to know about using the Subway is contained in this site http://www.nycsubwayguide.com/subway/default.aspx (the most confusing element if often working out if the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Oct 22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,628
Posted By Caroian
We’ve (literally) just arrived back from 2 weeks...

We’ve (literally) just arrived back from 2 weeks in the NE US. We flew in to NY for 6 nights, caught the train to Washington DC for 4 nights, flew up to Boston for 4 nights and then got the train...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Oct 22, 03:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,787
Posted By Caroian
We ate at the one near Times Square 4 days ago...

We ate at the one near Times Square 4 days ago. Staff were brilliant (exchanged something for our son with no issues, gave good advise on the menu and friendly banter). We ate main meals which were...
Forum: General Chat 23 May 21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,875
Posted By Caroian
I got one around a month ago when both my...

I got one around a month ago when both my hairdryer and my straighteners packed up at the same time. I really like it. I have fairly fine, naturally straight hair at bra strap length. The hair dryer...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 1 May 21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,395
Posted By Caroian
We’ve just booked, but only doing 2 nights at...

We’ve just booked, but only doing 2 nights at Bank Holiday. I don’t work Tuesday or Wednesday, so won’t need to take any time off doing it that way. Wasn’t going to book at all, but we’ve had 2...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By Caroian
It's not all rosy with BA. We were meant to fly...

It's not all rosy with BA. We were meant to fly on March 28th and we're still waiting for confirmation of what is happening to our taxes and Avios... they're now refusing to speak to us on the phone...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Caroian
My weekly tap dancing group has just been...

My weekly tap dancing group has just been cancelled, but we're going to do online classes instead! It is a great way to keep moving, and lots of fun!
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,480
Posted By Caroian
We had Global Internet in 1997. I still remember...

We had Global Internet in 1997. I still remember their advert (Global Internet... get on the net!) I also remember my then boyfriend coming round to help us set it up. I went to university a year...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Caroian
There is a difference between "changing" a flight...

There is a difference between "changing" a flight and cancelling and rebooking. Insurance won't compensate you for a change, because you are still getting a service. You will often be better off to...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Mar 20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Caroian
If you're able to change things around then...

If you're able to change things around then generally you cannot claim on insurance. So for example if you move the same holiday to a different date, or a flight company allows you to move your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,145
Posted By Caroian
Corona virus aside, if you have not booked a...

Corona virus aside, if you have not booked a package, you ideally need a policy which includes "End Supplier Failure" to cover you in the event that either BA or WDTC go bust (although both highly...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Mar 20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Caroian
No, otherwise everyone would do that to avoid the...

No, otherwise everyone would do that to avoid the parking charges and the car park would soon be over run! You can park at the Contemporary for (I think) up to 3 hours if your have a confirmed ADR...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Feb 20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Caroian
Do you mean the early access ("Happy 15" in...

Do you mean the early access ("Happy 15" in Japan) rather than Fastpass? We were given these tickets when we checked in to the hotel with no mention of park tickets. (Although FWIW we found no...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Feb 20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By Caroian
Scopoderm patches - they contain hyoscine. I find...

Scopoderm patches - they contain hyoscine. I find them really effective - much more effectie than any other motion sickness remedy I've tried including dramamine that everyone seems to swear by (I...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Feb 20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 21,162
Posted By Caroian
Actually, that's a good point and you are very...

Actually, that's a good point and you are very right (as usual ;) )
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Feb 20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 21,162
Posted By Caroian
This sounds really good. As a family we really...

This sounds really good. As a family we really love TS meals (it's our "rest" or "down" time.) On our most recent trip we converted a lot of QS credits to snacks to bring home, but could happily have...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Feb 20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Caroian
It can be difficult to fit absolutely everything...

It can be difficult to fit absolutely everything in anyway, so I think it's worth deciding your priorities. We had plenty of time to do Space Shuttle Atlantis (definitely a must-do) and this included...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Feb 20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Caroian
There will be plenty to do and see with the...

There will be plenty to do and see with the standard option. However, we did the lunch with an astronaut last October and really enjoyed it, and since you will need to eat at some point anyway, it's...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Feb 20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Caroian
We went in early April in 2018 and the weather...

We went in early April in 2018 and the weather was great. We wore layers as it was cooler in the mornings and evenings, but definitely not cold. There is so much to see and do that I would hazard a...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 19 Feb 20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,135
Posted By Caroian
I love Gatorland, but I first went there in 1983...

I love Gatorland, but I first went there in 1983 and some of it is probably nostalgia! It's good as a rest day from the main parks. A lot of the stuff with the gators is quite contrived now, but...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Feb 20, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,884
Posted By Caroian
Thanks for posting. We're on the Getaway from New...

Thanks for posting. We're on the Getaway from New Orleans in 7 weeks, so this is very useful. Glad to see that the food and entertainment were highs!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Feb 20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,374
Posted By Caroian
Ooh, we're on the Getaway out of NOLA (doing...

Ooh, we're on the Getaway out of NOLA (doing Mexico, Honduras and Belize) in April! 50 days to go (we're in New York and then New Orleans for several days before, hence my countdown being 41 days on...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Feb 20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,374
Posted By Caroian
It may be due to the child places - how old are...

It may be due to the child places - how old are your children? We didn't book long ago, but the agent said that some of the lower age groups were looking more limited on numbers. That said, we...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 14 Feb 20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,374
Posted By Caroian
They're not really suites. Just a bit bigger than...

They're not really suites. Just a bit bigger than the deluxe balcony cabins but you can enclose the balcony entirely with a glass screen to make them part of the room - like a conservatory. Probably...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Feb 20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,374
Posted By Caroian
We're also sailing on her in July 2021 - leaving...

We're also sailing on her in July 2021 - leaving Southampton on the 17th.

We've booked a conservatory mini suite as they look like an interesting idea - looking forward to seeing proper pictures...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Feb 20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By Caroian
We are considering this for our upcoming trip...

We are considering this for our upcoming trip. However, what we have planned means that one of the multi attraction passes (which include TotR and ESB) will probably work out a good deal, and as this...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jan 20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Caroian
The maximum balance for a Post Office card is...

The maximum balance for a Post Office card is £10000 - so that should be plenty for the car.

I'm assuming that he applied for his SSN during the visa application... it still often takes a couple...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Jan 20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By Caroian
There are no rides in WDW that you can't take...

There are no rides in WDW that you can't take bags on with you. You also don't really need to remove glasses on any rides - they are not that fast or rough. If you want to remove them on rides like...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jan 20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By Caroian
FairFx cards can hold a maximum balance of...

FairFx cards can hold a maximum balance of $20000, (which should be more than enough to buy a car!)

It can sometimes prove tricky to buy a car if you do not have a SSN, US bank account or US...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jan 20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By Caroian
We're going with our 8 year old in a couple of...

We're going with our 8 year old in a couple of months. We have 4 days, but struggling to fit in everything we want to do in to the plan, so I'd say there is lots!

We have been unable to request...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Jan 20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,912
Posted By Caroian
Cruising is ideal for fussy eaters! The beauty of...

Cruising is ideal for fussy eaters! The beauty of the all inclusive nature is that you can order something you're unsure of and if you really don't like it, they will happily do you something else...
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