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Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By thebig40
Holidays with older teens

Hello,

I am going around in circles looking for a summer holiday with my 17(m) and 16(f) year old teens. They are in to totally different things, one likes heat and beaches and pools, the other...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Aug 22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By thebig40
I usually check flight prices, find a cheap...

I usually check flight prices, find a cheap flight and then look at Airbnb to find somewhere to stay. Italy usually has good prices as does Croatia. Prices often seem to really drop if you come...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 24 Aug 22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,915
Posted By thebig40
Pizza Pilgrims is great, especially the 4 cheese,...

Pizza Pilgrims is great, especially the 4 cheese, Seven Dial food market is really good too, lots of options and not eye wateringly expensive
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Aug 22, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By thebig40
Very useful, thank you. Didn’t think of...

Very useful, thank you. Didn’t think of supermarket trips.

What would you use it in Las Vegas for?

We are travelling with my parents and my sisters family, so I’d anticipate it being hassle...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Aug 22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By thebig40
Do we need a hire car all the time?

Hello,

I am planning a trip for 10 people next July/August.

Our plan is to fly into LA for Hollywood and Universal, then down to Anaheim for 4 nights. From there travel down to San Diego for 1...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Aug 22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By thebig40
July 2023 Glitch/cheap flights?

Hello,

Planning on travelling to LAX and home from Las Vegas at the end of July 2023 so thought it might be an idea to set up a cheap flights/glitch thread so we can share any good deals we may...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 15 Aug 22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,742
Posted By thebig40
Very useful, thank you 😊

Very useful, thank you 😊
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Aug 22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,742
Posted By thebig40
Sorry, just to check, you mean buy our flights to...

Sorry, just to check, you mean buy our flights to Las Vegas separately from our flights to/from London?

This makes sense… but I’m scared to leave the flight booking so late! Is there usually...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Aug 22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,742
Posted By thebig40
Flights? Destination order?

Hello,

I’m struggling to get my head round flights!

We’d like to fly into LAX, fly from San Diego to Las Vegas and then back to London from Las Vegas.

Nothing is coming up on Skyscanner or...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Aug 22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By thebig40
I’ve been recommended Best Western Holly Walk of...

I’ve been recommended Best Western Holly Walk of Fame hotel, Roosevelt and The Tangerine in The Hollywood/Burbank area.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Aug 22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,795
Posted By thebig40
This sounds perfect, thank you! I was looking...

This sounds perfect, thank you!
I was looking at the Luxor too, have you been to both? Do you have a preference?
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Aug 22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,795
Posted By thebig40
Really helpful, thank you. The Best Western fits...

Really helpful, thank you. The Best Western fits our bill perfectly.

Looking at where things are, do you think it is best to stay in Hollywood first, then down to Anaheim before heading down to...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Aug 22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,795
Posted By thebig40
If you could ask that would be great, thank you...

If you could ask that would be great, thank you very much!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Aug 22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,795
Posted By thebig40
Can you help with where to stay?

Hello,

We are planning a trip for 10, 4 adults in our 40’s, my parents in their 60’s and our 4 teenage children aged 15-17. We are 3 families, 2 x 2 adults with 2 children then our parents.

I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By thebig40
I’d be interested in responses too as we love a...

I’d be interested in responses too as we love a water park!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By thebig40
This sounds perfect, I’m off to google…

This sounds perfect, I’m off to google…
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By thebig40
Definitely worth looking at, thank you. Any...

Definitely worth looking at, thank you.

Any other top Vegas tips?!

Hope you’re having a great time!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By thebig40
Any suggestions on what order to do the holiday...

Any suggestions on what order to do the holiday in?

LA first?
Or last? Would you split it up and go to LA then SD, then LV then back to LA for a flight home and do 5 days in LA first then go...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Aug 22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By thebig40
Trip/Accommodation for 10

Hello,

We are starting to plan our Californian trip for July/August 2023.

We are will be a party of 10, 6 adults and 4 teenagers who’ll be 17, 16, 16 and 15.

The current plan is 6 days in LA...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 8 Aug 21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By thebig40
Mini break to Poole

Hello,

Off to Poole for a few days next week. I’ve booked tickets to go on the Poole Harbour Circular Cruise but would love to hear any other suggestions. I was thinking the ferry to Sandbanks,...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 16 May 21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By thebig40
Inspire me!

Massive first world problem I know... but where can we go on holiday in the UK?

We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers aged 13 and 14. I’ll sound like a miserable 🐄 but we are not really...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Aug 20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,669
Posted By thebig40
I'd still go happily with my parents :grin: and...

I'd still go happily with my parents :grin: and I'm 44! :spin:

I think children are so spoilt now (my own included), it's hard for them to get excited by anything. I bet if you all went you'd...
Forum: General Chat 23 May 20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By thebig40
I like the Ultimate Blends Cranberry and Argan...

I like the Ultimate Blends Cranberry and Argan oil. I’ve recently purchased a scalp brush which is great but have learnt to avoid the Cantu range, too heavy for my hair and it makes my hair feel...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,433
Posted By thebig40
Looking great!

Looking great!
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,808
Posted By thebig40
I've tried these and they fall down. Lanacane...

I've tried these and they fall down.
Lanacane is ok for a while but need re-applying often.

Snag chub rub shorts were a revelation! ...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Feb 20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By thebig40
That sounds good, I will investigate. Thanks.

That sounds good, I will investigate.

Thanks.
Forum: Accommodation 29 Feb 20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By thebig40
Best budget hotel on I Drive?

Hello,

I really want to go back to Florida but would need a budget hotel on I drive walkable distance from restaurants. Last time we stayed at The Rosen at Pointe Orlando which was fine and in a...
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,506
Posted By thebig40
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/91732/df94e37...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/91732/df94e37c5c9b74.jpg
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,506
Posted By thebig40
This was the finished product. DH did it himself...

This was the finished product. DH did it himself with a bit of help from my dad and I did a little painting ;)

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/91732/3c2a8f9c2314e2.jpg
...
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,506
Posted By thebig40
This was our old en-suite, always seemed like a...

This was our old en-suite, always seemed like a waste of space as it had no...
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,506
Posted By thebig40
This was our old en-suite, always seemed like a...

This was our old en-suite, always seemed like a waste of space as it had no shower.
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Feb 20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By thebig40
Anyone been to Israel?

Hello,

Still pondering where to go for our summer holiday this year. Saw reasonable flights to Israel.

We’ll be travelling as a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children aged 13 and 12.

I like...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jan 20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,322
Posted By thebig40
So helpful, thank you! I’m compiling a list...

So helpful, thank you!

I’m compiling a list of places to go and things to eat :spin:
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jan 20, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,322
Posted By thebig40
Cornwall in May

Hello,

I'm in the process of planning a holiday to Cornwall for 5 nights in May half term. There will be 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 children aged 13 and 12.

Do you have any recommendations of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jan 20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,415
Posted By thebig40
We went to Duinrell in The Netherlands last...

We went to Duinrell in The Netherlands last Easter and that was fab. Great little theme park and a waterpark on site, close to great beaches etc and then we went to Amsterdam for a few days too - a...
Forum: General Chat 17 Jan 20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By thebig40
we have a Caspar, the best nights sleep ever!

we have a Caspar, the best nights sleep ever!
Forum: General Chat 17 Jan 20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,605
Posted By thebig40
Look at Read Write Inc resources on Amazon and...

Look at Read Write Inc resources on Amazon and Ebay, thats how I taught mine, its brilliant.
Forum: General Chat 30 Dec 19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,852
Posted By thebig40
Jaysus! Thoughts and prayers to you all. Hang in...

Jaysus! Thoughts and prayers to you all. Hang in there xx
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Dec 19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By thebig40
Anyone been to Lido di Jesolo? Anywhere else

Wondering if anyone has been to Lido di Jesolo? What did you think?

I am searching for a holiday for next year but am struggling to feel excited by anything... first world problems I know...
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Dec 19, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,808
Posted By thebig40
I was a primary school teacher for 15 years. I...

I was a primary school teacher for 15 years. I now work in consultancy training teachers how to teach reading and writing. I travel a fair bit over SE England and have been to Hong Kong and Abu...
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