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Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Mar 24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did a week at Villages Nature (like centre...

We did a week at Villages Nature (like centre Parcs) just a few miles from the parks. We bought 3 day tickets (from Disney as villages nature packages were only for 2 days) did a day trip into Paris,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,798
Posted By Geordieprincess
Tue flights are currently showing as weekly...

Tue flights are currently showing as weekly throughout summer 2024 then fortnightly in summer 2025.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,798
Posted By Geordieprincess
How long were you going for? Tue flights are...

How long were you going for?
Tue flights are only showing as every other week.
6th May is still available to book but only for 11 or 14 nights not 7 or 21.
2nd Sept not available but the Tue...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 379
Posted By Geordieprincess
We found the same a couple of weeks ago in...

We found the same a couple of weeks ago in Toronto, Lyft always significantly cheaper than Uber.
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Mar 24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 387
Posted By Geordieprincess
We enjoyed the ferry to ward island to look back...

We enjoyed the ferry to ward island to look back at the skyline.

CN tower was under renovation a couple of weeks ago, ok but over priced.

Wander round St Lawrence market, Distillery district,...
Forum: Social Groups 3 Mar 24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3,147
Views: 93,453
Posted By Geordieprincess
Just been to see Disney’s Aladdin in Sunderland...

Just been to see Disney’s Aladdin in Sunderland. Great show, annoying audience -talking, rustling sweet papers, looking at bright phone screens. I don’t know how to solve for annoying people, can’t...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 3 Mar 24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By Geordieprincess
Agree with above queues to get in look horrendous...

Agree with above queues to get in look horrendous but do move quickly.
It’s really hard to get any shows in the lottery, we were there 3 1/2 days and only managed one.
Queues for big rides were...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 2 Mar 24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,401
Posted By Geordieprincess
Great trip plan. I’ve followed lots of your...

Great trip plan. I’ve followed lots of your American trips and I think you will LOVE going east.
We’ve done Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, day trip to Phi Phi), Malaysia (KL and Penang)...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,407
Posted By Geordieprincess
My parents got a block paved drive with resin...

My parents got a block paved drive with resin edges and resin ramp to front door for dads wheelchair after a stroke.
The company was really reputable, having done lots of other work for various...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Feb 24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3,147
Views: 93,453
Posted By Geordieprincess
Last month we saw Everyone’s talking about Jamie...

Last month we saw Everyone’s talking about Jamie in Newcastle. Jamie was the substitute but was excellent and having seen the original guy in ALW’s Cinderella in London last year I didn’t miss him...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Feb 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,529
Posted By Geordieprincess
My US trips are mainly historical, we have been...

My US trips are mainly historical, we have been going to Asia more recently.

1 - West coast holiday as a whole - cheating a bit here as I’m covering the hugely varied landscapes from the red rocks...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did emirates Newcastle to Dubai to Perth...

We did emirates Newcastle to Dubai to Perth straight through on the way there then coming home we spent 5 nights in Dubai at Atlantis the palm.
My kids were 10 and 7 and we went in school Easter for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did this too, definitely recommend Varenna to...

We did this too, definitely recommend Varenna to Bellagio ferry.

We stayed in Milan for a week and also took the train to the town of Como on lake Como and funicular up mountain.
We took the...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Jan 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By Geordieprincess
We stayed in the Cross hotel in Kyoto and there...

We stayed in the Cross hotel in Kyoto and there were 4 single beds, looked like doubles in the photos but weren’t. It was a great hotel, big room and great location.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Jan 24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
Surprisingly easy. I’d been monitoring for a...

Surprisingly easy.
I’d been monitoring for a while and it was usually sold out pretty quick. I’d resigned myself to not going as I didn’t want to set an alarm for 2 or 3am for booking opening.
On...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Jan 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
I’ve just lifted this from the start of my 2023...

I’ve just lifted this from the start of my 2023 trip report. We paid less than £6k for flights and 14 nights hotels for 2 adults and 2 teens.
However I do think we got a good deal booking when...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 14 Jan 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 629
Posted By Geordieprincess
When we drove we used the premier inn at Ealing...

When we drove we used the premier inn at Ealing Broadway.
About 40 mins on the tube into central London but it’s the end of the line so can get a seat on the way in no problem and it was on...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Jan 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did Singapore with KL and Penang. There is a...

We did Singapore with KL and Penang. There is a short direct flight Singapore to Penang.
I did a mini trip report :

Malaysia and Singapore, Aug 2018
Pretrip...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,271
Posted By Geordieprincess
Finally Durham offer arrived today so that’s the...

Finally Durham offer arrived today so that’s the full set.
Difficult decisions to be made though.
1st choice for overall uni feel Durham
1st choice for course content Sheffield
Durham one grade...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jan 24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By Geordieprincess
That’s interesting about the window… I’m the...

That’s interesting about the window… I’m the opposite, if I look out the window on take off, landing or when the plane is turning/banking that makes me feel worse. I’m better if I shut my eyes. (But...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By Geordieprincess
We went to Levi between Xmas and new year 9 years...

We went to Levi between Xmas and new year 9 years ago now.
Booked with Inghams (but not a ski package) and stayed at Immokuvit cabins (or something like that). It was magical and a short walk to the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By Geordieprincess
I suffered travel sickness terribly as a child,...

I suffered travel sickness terribly as a child, sick on almost every flight which then got to the point where even the thought of flying made me feel sick or even throw up at the airport.
I tried...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By Geordieprincess
Admittedly it was fun watching the deer bow for...

Admittedly it was fun watching the deer bow for food! Only in Japan are the animals as polite as the people!
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By Geordieprincess
This is a very similar itinerary to ours last...

This is a very similar itinerary to ours last April.
We spent 3 nights in Osaka and did a day trip to Hiroshima from there. I’d highly recommend it if you can fit it in, it was one of my favourite...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By Geordieprincess
I did a mini trippie from our 2 week trip in...

I did a mini trippie from our 2 week trip in April which might give you some ideas.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=15833670#post15833670

I’d definitely recommend spending a...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,271
Posted By Geordieprincess
Also ex-Durham myself and my son had no intention...

Also ex-Durham myself and my son had no intention of going there (we live in Newcastle so he’s been to Durham plenty of times) but we went to the open day (just to humour me really as I wanted to go...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,271
Posted By Geordieprincess
Good to know, we are still only waiting for...

Good to know, we are still only waiting for Durham.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 2 Jan 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By Geordieprincess
Oh Loz you have a countdown to go back! Another...

Oh Loz you have a countdown to go back! Another solo trip? Are you going to some different places next time?
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Dec 23, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By Geordieprincess
Sunroute plaza Shinjuku was in a great location...

Sunroute plaza Shinjuku was in a great location and value for money (on booking.com) not the biggest rooms but we were never in it other than to sleep.
Forum: TV and Film 16 Dec 23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,929
Posted By Geordieprincess
Just watched it too, really enjoyed the first...

Just watched it too, really enjoyed the first half hour, then thought it was a bit long and slow, then very disappointed at the ending.
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,271
Posted By Geordieprincess
We went to Sheffield uni open day yesterday, son...

We went to Sheffield uni open day yesterday, son already had an offer and is probably first choice if Durham doesn’t give an offer.
If Durham does offer then it’s likely one grade higher than...
Forum: General Chat 16 Nov 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,173
Posted By Geordieprincess
I watched it all. I used to like Take That when I...

I watched it all. I used to like Take That when I was young but he wasn’t my favourite, I always thought he was a bit arrogant.
I didn’t like watching him sitting about in his pants, thought the way...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Nov 23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
It’s not an exact science, it depends on the...

It’s not an exact science, it depends on the weather. We were there first 2 weeks of April.
We went to Tokyo first and for Fuji we hit full bloom (it was technically the day before our day trip, but...
Forum: General Trip Reports 12 Nov 23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,448
Posted By Geordieprincess
We’ve got A levels 2024 hence the feb Toronto...

We’ve got A levels 2024 hence the feb Toronto trip and will be staying home at Easter except maybe a couple of days away at the most.
Forum: General Trip Reports 12 Nov 23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,448
Posted By Geordieprincess
We went for Easter as it was mainly a sightseeing...

We went for Easter as it was mainly a sightseeing holiday and I can’t stand the heat these days unless I’m at the pool. Weather was perfect except 2 separate torrential days of rain but it was well...
Forum: General Trip Reports 12 Nov 23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,448
Posted By Geordieprincess
Thankyou. I went to Toronto and Niagara 30 years...

Thankyou. I went to Toronto and Niagara 30 years ago with my parents and I can still remember how amazing it was standing by the wall right beside the falls. Always wanted to go back when it was...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Nov 23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,448
Posted By Geordieprincess
Thanks for sharing, enjoyed reading along and...

Thanks for sharing, enjoyed reading along and looking forward to our trip in Feb.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 11 Nov 23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
In 2 weeks we did Tokyo 4 nights (incl Fuji...

In 2 weeks we did
Tokyo 4 nights (incl Fuji trip 1 day)
Osaka 3 nights (Universal 1 day, Hiroshima day trip, Osaka half day)
Kyoto 3 nights (Nara day trip, Kyoto 2 days incl tea ceremony, geisha...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 11 Nov 23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
We were there 12 to 15 Aril 23 in the calendar...

We were there 12 to 15 Aril 23 in the calendar above.
It was fine and we enjoyed it but the Japanese are are whole different level of crazy queuing and organised. We only secured one show in the...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 11 Nov 23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,993
Posted By Geordieprincess
Mine are teens and they loved it. It was so...

Mine are teens and they loved it.
It was so safe I wouldn’t have an issue taking younger kids and there are some fun different things to do other than temples etc - there is a poop selfie place and...
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