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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,740
Posted By FloridaDave
Got this letter today myself, not been on here in...

Got this letter today myself, not been on here in a number of years (Illness & Pandemic removed desire to attempt to go), but knew for sure there’d be a thread about it.

Think the only ‘Budget’...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,948
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile This is so strange as have hired 7 cars in...

This is so strange as have hired 7 cars in Florida, 8 if you include returning one and I think every time we’ve had two keys. Reason I’m so sure is when we’ve hired cars elsewhere it’s always been...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Aug 18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,948
Posted By FloridaDave
We got two keys now on our Explorer - well two...

We got two keys now on our Explorer - well two keys with the barrels taken out of the top and on there too. Opposite of others - I can’t remember ever only getting one.

Pain in the rear as bulky,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Aug 18, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Yes - don’t worry about it and no need to even...

Yes - don’t worry about it and no need to even advise them really unless you want to.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Aug 18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,903
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Your best bet is to do what I did. I booked a...

Your best bet is to do what I did. I booked a Standard SUv and wanted a Ford Explorer (flying into Miami). I’d heard stories of people being told that’s an upgrade but had also seen on the Alamo...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Apple Car Play pal ... no other option than to...

Apple Car Play pal ... no other option than to use built in until iOS12 when I believe it allows Google Maps to be used. I didn’t want to go on the beta in case it wasn’t that stable yet.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Yeah - did all that and made sure roaming was...

Yeah - did all that and made sure roaming was turned on as that needs to be done when on the Three network :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,439
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Well, only looked at the key which says SRAR...

Well, only looked at the key which says SRAR which is a Standard Elite SUV according to the code link further up this thread. Alamo do say it’s a Standard SUV if you ask them though.

Done quite a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
I did, but in a different app that I was going to...

I did, but in a different app that I was going to use off the phone screen (as it’s a big phone - IPhone 7Plus), but the Apple Car Play was that good I just used the maps on that.

I’ll just route...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Aug 18, 04:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Well, we arrived in Florida at 3pm with phone...

Well, we arrived in Florida at 3pm with phone being taken off Airplane Mode some time after 4pm - currently 11pm and I’ve been on WiFi where possible which is pretty much when not driving.

I reset...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Aug 18, 11:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,439
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Well, We have arrived in Miami and the car has...

Well, We have arrived in Miami and the car has been picked up.

Now, when I went to the garage and went down the row it was mostly Hyundai Santa Fe Sports, with the odd Dodge Journey and a Kia in...
Forum: General Chat 10 Aug 18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 552
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Still haven’t finished packing ... 😂

Still haven’t finished packing ... 😂
Forum: General Chat 10 Aug 18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,227
Posted By FloridaDave
Keep moving and stretching. I have permanent...

Keep moving and stretching. I have permanent sciatica (nerve root damage) and when it flares up it pretty much ruins me and the instinct is to take painkillers and lie down as it eases off doing...
Forum: General Chat 10 Aug 18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,255
Posted By FloridaDave
I’d strongly recommend NOT taking it. I have...

I’d strongly recommend NOT taking it. I have permanent sciatica due to damaged nerve root and was prescribed it, but after warnings from the pharmacist to not take more than initially prescribed,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 18, 07:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,999
Posted By FloridaDave
I know it can feel like it, but when it’s clearly...

I know it can feel like it, but when it’s clearly marked there is no right turn don’t be bullied into doing it ... cause now you’re worrying about a fine etc. That everyone else was doing it...
Forum: General Chat 10 Aug 18, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 552
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile All checked in!

Just checked in for our Lufthansa flights MAN-FRA-MIA tomorrow!

Did it all on the mobile app too and got Mobile boarding passes. Actually feeling a bit excited now ... can’t believe how quick...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile I have downloaded a load of music already on...

I have downloaded a load of music already on Apple Music, but will likely stream the odd track ... was OK streaming on Three on 2015 trip and didn’t really have any issues at all.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Aug 18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile As there’s even a slight chance I’ll use over 5Gb...

As there’s even a slight chance I’ll use over 5Gb the £5 more is a no brainier to get the extra 7Gb ‘peace of mind’. The other half is just getting the £15 top up as she’ll use over 1Gb but perhaps...
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Fold tshirts/shirts, roll sock and underwear...

Fold tshirts/shirts, roll sock and underwear (I’ve just done this now). Other clothes like shorts, swimming stuff just gets packed as normal in the cases but I Tetris everything in neat so it stays...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Aug 18, 08:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,581
Posted By FloridaDave
I hate to disappoint you, but I don’t think they...

I hate to disappoint you, but I don’t think they count the last night as they’ll have to clean the room anyway, so you’ll probably have to cope with $200 😂

Hopefully as you’re there 21 nights...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 18, 11:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
It’s not what this table on their website...

It’s not what this table on their website implies. See the asterix which specifically refers to Go Roam data and is only against the £20+ ones - there would be no need to put an asterix against the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 18, 10:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,349
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile DO NOT get the £15 all in one add on because that...

DO NOT get the £15 all in one add on because that doesn’t include Go Roam (used to be called ‘Feel at Home’). Only the £20+ PAYG add ons include the Go Roam and it maxes out at 12Gb data to use in...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 18, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 640
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Bought one of these from eBay for £6.99 ...

Bought one of these from eBay for £6.99

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201580319654

Arrived a few days later and tested with the U.K. plug so...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 18, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Reminds me of my 1995 Series $2 note. Don’t see...

Reminds me of my 1995 Series $2 note. Don’t see these that much, especially not defaced (our American friends said they’d only had a few and they’d been written on).
...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile Look at the series on them - the designs can...

Look at the series on them - the designs can change slightly from series to series (Series 2003, Series 2009, series 2013 etc.)

Newer dollars have that ‘new dollar smell’ 😂 (plasticine).
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Aug 18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By FloridaDave
If your hire company is Alamo then you should get...

If your hire company is Alamo then you should get some choice - if you get the option to take a Pacifica then that’s the one to get in that class, and if not the Dodge Grand Caravan is fine - they...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Aug 18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By FloridaDave
Do you have a NatWest Reward account? If so you...

Do you have a NatWest Reward account? If so you won’t get charged foreign transaction fee (2.75%) as they are waiving that till 31st August for those accounts and think following this offer it’s...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Aug 18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,439
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile I think it’s PFAR - but not entirely sure.

I think it’s PFAR - but not entirely sure.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Aug 18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,439
Posted By FloridaDave
Just updating to see if anyone else has been to...

Just updating to see if anyone else has been to Miami for their car lately.

I intend on putting an update here late on Saturday/early Sunday to advise of our experience at MIA for those travelling...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 18, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,289
Posted By FloridaDave
Most newish TV’s will have one of the HDMI...

Most newish TV’s will have one of the HDMI connections marked as ARC - this is specifically for connecting an external speaker source (it stands for Audio Return Channel).

Our Samsung Soundbar is...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile I’ll assume you’re talking about MCO rather than...

I’ll assume you’re talking about MCO rather than any other Airport.

Dollar Express - not sure you can join as I think it’s US Resident only now, or at least only makes a difference if you are. We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Aug 18, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile They only ask for the address for your first...

They only ask for the address for your first stop, not your entire trip and once you’ve got a valid ESTA you don’t have to update it further even on a subsequent trip - you can but it’s not...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Aug 18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By FloridaDave
The old Expedition had a V8 option up to 2014 but...

The old Expedition had a V8 option up to 2014 but they removed that late on the 3rd generation and replaced with EcoBoost V6 that’s in there now. As you said the old Expedition was showing it’s age...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Aug 18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By FloridaDave
Yeah - they’re nicely loaded up as they tend to...

Yeah - they’re nicely loaded up as they tend to all be in ‘Limited’ spec. They look pretty nice too.

People want them because they come with nice Leather, Remote Start, Electric 3rd Row, Electric...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 18, 12:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,756
Posted By FloridaDave
I carry enough to cover the trip and more (in...

I carry enough to cover the trip and more (in case we don’t return when we are meant to) in the hold, and spares which should be enough to cover me for the trip in my hand luggage. I can luckily...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 18, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,756
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile It kind of falls under the US Controlled...

It kind of falls under the US Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule II drug.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Schedule_II_drugs_(US)

Although, reading within the following it’s...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,756
Posted By FloridaDave
Mobile I do both to cover all bases - hold luggage for...

I do both to cover all bases - hold luggage for the main amount of medication, hand luggage for emergency amount (Asthma inhalers, Lansoprazole, Co-codamol).

Dave
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,756
Posted By FloridaDave
Rules have not changed lately, as long as I know...

Rules have not changed lately, as long as I know they’ve always been classed as a control drug - they are here on anything above 8mg codeine which you can get over the counter (not off the shelf)...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,206
Posted By FloridaDave
Simple answer is get new ones if you can’t find...

Simple answer is get new ones if you can’t find record of the previous ones that are still valid.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By FloridaDave
In 2016 we got our pass at check in - we were...

In 2016 we got our pass at check in - we were lucky and got passes for Escape Lounge but it can be the other one as it depends on what allocation they have. I would imagine this is still the same.
...
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