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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jul 20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,177
Posted By Northtim
You got a reply to an email - that is way better...

You got a reply to an email - that is way better than I have ever managed. Feel like I am just being ignored by Netflights What email address did you use?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jun 20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 328,809
Posted By Northtim
Sorry Guys - your positivity has been a boost and...

Sorry Guys - your positivity has been a boost and it has been great to be an honourary member as our trip was to Texas this year and not Florida.
We were flying Singapore Airlines to Houston and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jun 20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,214
Posted By Northtim
Another one bites the dust.. We were flying...

Another one bites the dust..
We were flying with Singapore Airlines 21st Aug MAN-Houston. They have now updated their policy allowing cancellations up to 31 Aug. Given the news about C-19 on the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jun 20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,832
Views: 328,809
Posted By Northtim
Mobile Still in, Texas not Florida but keeping an eye on...

Still in, Texas not Florida but keeping an eye on this thread for positivity. Flying out 21st August we hope
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jun 20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,214
Posted By Northtim
Mobile Yeah - I know you love Austin. We may shake up...

Yeah - I know you love Austin. We may shake up the plans yet and spend more time there.
Sorry your flights cancelled, ours is still on and bookable at the moment but who knows - it could well not...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jun 20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,214
Posted By Northtim
We are (maybe) doing Texas this year. Flights 21...

We are (maybe) doing Texas this year. Flights 21 Aug so just depends if they happen or not.

We are flying Singapore Airways from Manchester-Houston return. Flights were £400pp inc luggage which...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Jan 20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,627
Posted By Northtim
As others have said Red Tide summer 2018 was...

As others have said Red Tide summer 2018 was awful. We rented a villa in Cape Coral for a week with a boat. We did use the boat and, even with an asthmatic daughter, didn't have any breathing...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Jan 20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By Northtim
Thanks! Planning on doing most of what you did. ...

Thanks! Planning on doing most of what you did.

Six Flags San Antonio is on list, now trying to see where we can squeeze in Natural Bridge Wildlife Park - how long did you spend there?
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Jan 20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,855
Posted By Northtim
Good to hear of others going to Texas -...

Good to hear of others going to Texas - toffeeman0's replies and CrispyA's report convinced me to go ahead and book for this summer.

Would love to hear how your plans go and any recommendations...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jan 20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By Northtim
If you are flying from Manchester look at...

If you are flying from Manchester look at Singapore Airlines flights from Houston. Not a huge drive from Austin I don't think?

We are going to Texas for first time late August and have picked up...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jan 20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By Northtim
Not in Florida but did rent an RV when we did a...

Not in Florida but did rent an RV when we did a West Coast road trip San Fran - LA - Yosemite - SF.

I'm not sure Florida is quite so good a destination for RV's.

We enjoyed our trip, the RV was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 66,885
Posted By Northtim
Interesting read, although the pppn figures range...

Interesting read, although the pppn figures range considerably and are not that good an indication as massively affected by dates, the length of the holiday and what park tickets people are getting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,665
Posted By Northtim
Booked Virgin with Netflights in 2018 and was...

Booked Virgin with Netflights in 2018 and was given an upgrade option on the app. It comes and goes and prices change. I upgraded to Economy Delight for extra legroom on flight home for £60pp.
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jan 20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,536
Posted By Northtim
When we went in summer 2018 the only access...

When we went in summer 2018 the only access (driving) was from the Osceola Parkway. Looking on google maps now there is a road in from the 192 (barriers closing it off on the map but it may be open...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,536
Posted By Northtim
We stayed at Storey Lakes in Aug 2018. The...

We stayed at Storey Lakes in Aug 2018. The resort pool and lazy river was excellent, not too crowded (but we were there at end of August so US schools had gone back)

We rented a property via...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jan 20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,609
Posted By Northtim
I don't know if it has been mentioned but I...

I don't know if it has been mentioned but I recommend going on one of the free walking tours early in your visit.

These are free-ish - you should give a decent tip at the end but €10 is enough and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jan 20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,789
Posted By Northtim
I've used Netflights and saved a decent amount...

I've used Netflights and saved a decent amount against booking through Airline, and had confirmation and been able to view booking on the airline website within a few hours.

Some of the other...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By Northtim
The way I read it the premium is payable if you...

The way I read it the premium is payable if you want them to drive in any capacity. I'm sure that is the case.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jan 20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By Northtim
Mobile Cheers - yeah it all seems ok and shows on budget...

Cheers - yeah it all seems ok and shows on budget website under the booking ref so guess it is ok. Bargain!
Just found budget cover spouse as free second driver too!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jan 20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By Northtim
Budget - must be misprice?

Just booked my car hire for August, got a bargain but bit worried if it will be honoured.

We are doing Texas this year, was going to be 4 of us but eldest son has decided he is on board too so...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jan 20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By Northtim
WE ARE BOOKED! Feels like a bargain...

WE ARE BOOKED!

Feels like a bargain reading the moans about Florida flight prices this year that our flights from Man-Hous direct 21/8 to 6/9 have come in at £400 per person inc luggaage on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jan 20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,785
Views: 495,935
Posted By Northtim
Same here - done a couple of times on summer...

Same here - done a couple of times on summer flights and went very smoothly. First time I admit I was a bit concerned as plane left Man about 30 mins late but I think the quoted flight time was...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jan 20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By Northtim
Thanks - really helpful. Stumbled across Lake...

Thanks - really helpful. Stumbled across Lake Travis on google maps but it does look lovely - just need to find some cheaper accomodation there. AirBnB seems a good option and the view from Oasis...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jan 20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By Northtim
Thanks - really useful. Going to make a...

Thanks - really useful.
Going to make a decision this evening and book flights I hope.
Then need to try and change the schedule as we would be at BillyBobs on a Monday and Tubing on a Sunday! ...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Jan 20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By Northtim
Texas - Tips & Advice?

Hi,

Not the first time I have started a Texas thread but this year I think will be the one we go there! Flight prices looking reasonable, well flights anywhere look good compared with MAN-Florida...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Jan 20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By Northtim
We are planning a Texas trip this year and was...

We are planning a Texas trip this year and was just looking on here for tips.

Check out the trip report from @CrispyA

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=906076
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 424
Posted By Northtim
Never heard of them I'm afraid, but I tend to...

Never heard of them I'm afraid, but I tend to steer clear of many of the results I get on Skyscanner where the flight costs look too good to be true. I only ever book with the airline or Netflights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By Northtim
I'd love to know where to find these flights...

I'd love to know where to find these flights below £500 in August!

There are a few indirect below £500 but usually hand luggage only so when bags are added the price goes over £500.

BA/Virgin...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Dec 19, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By Northtim
Did you go to the Coast when you were there? Very...

Did you go to the Coast when you were there? Very tempted by Texas next year but would want some time on the coast and wondering how it compares to Florida Gulf Coast. Looking at Galveston or Corpus...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Sep 19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By Northtim
Mobile If you do head back to the Canyon, try and work...

If you do head back to the Canyon, try and work in a side trip to Zion NP. Absolutely amazing place and trekking up “the narrows” was a highlight of our trip. Monument Valley also spectacular - only...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Sep 19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,588
Posted By Northtim
Very hard to choose between Yosemite and Grand...

Very hard to choose between Yosemite and Grand Canyon. Whichever you choose you won't be disappointed!

I'd probably base it on what your priorities are for the rest of the trip and see which one...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 27 Aug 19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,470
Posted By Northtim
Just back from West Coast doing a bit of a...

Just back from West Coast doing a bit of a different trip to you and our flights MAN-LAX direct with Virgin were £600pp, we got those in January sales. That includes luggage and seat bookings -...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 27 Aug 19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,248
Posted By Northtim
Quick feedback on our trip as we returned home...

Quick feedback on our trip as we returned home this week. IT WAS AMAZING! - We had the best time and stuck pretty close to our original itinerary.

The final trip, plus a few comments was below:...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 27 Aug 19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,073
Posted By Northtim
We have just flown MAN-LAX return with Virgin,...

We have just flown MAN-LAX return with Virgin, came back yesterday.

Didn't think the planes were that bad and IFE was typical Virgin fare with decent screens so seemed OK to me (and no worse than...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Aug 19, 04:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,099
Posted By Northtim
Mobile https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/110489/4221ef...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/110489/4221effe72d6c7.jpg
Loving the Buick, done a lot of miles from LA to Monument Valley and it’s a great drive.

Even decided it needed a nice posed shot...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Aug 19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,468
Posted By Northtim
I’m here now, was due a class W but got an...

I’m here now, was due a class W but got an upgrade as none available. Rental doc shows something like $700 but that is I think what is covered by BA, no charge for the upgrade. I saw a screen shot...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Aug 19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Northtim
Mobile We have done this, no trip report I’m afraid. ...

We have done this, no trip report I’m afraid.

We hired a (huge) RV in San Francisco and drove from there down PCH to LA, then inland up through Bakersfield to Yosemite before returning to SF.
...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,589
Posted By Northtim
Mobile They might not even need that. I wasn’t asked for...

They might not even need that. I wasn’t asked for it this trip, but that was at LAX. Just went to preferred desk, was asked for name and directed to car (swapped from allocated one to one I...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 19, 04:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,099
Posted By Northtim
Mobile Update as arrived LAX today. Went to preferred...

Update as arrived LAX today.
Went to preferred booth and was offered Nissan something - Pathfinder I think.
Asked if anything American and was offered a Buick Enclave, the guy said it was an...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 19, 03:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,589
Posted By Northtim
Mobile Update on my Avis App experience. Arrived LAX...

Update on my Avis App experience.
Arrived LAX today, when collected luggage and got to area of airport with WiFi I opened app and was offered a selection of cars - none had been allocated to me and...
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