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Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Apr 24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By Maindrain
We got back a couple of weeks ago, used the...

We got back a couple of weeks ago, used the Clipper in my Google Wallet on my phone.
Used it for BART from the airport, cable cars, trolley bus and the ferry to Vallejo.
Very easy to use, but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Mar 24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Maindrain
Just for a bit of peace of mind, off to...

Just for a bit of peace of mind, off to California next week and then going to Antigua in May, I've been recommended to get the excess cover for Antigua mainly. So thought I would get it early if I...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Mar 24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Maindrain
Car Hire Excess Insurance

I have just taken out Car Hire Excess Insurance with ReduceMyExcess.co.uk through TopCashBack.

They have a discount code in TopCashBack for 5% at the moment, so the total was £60.90 for Worldwide,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,274
Posted By Maindrain
Just to add my view on this, it probably will...

Just to add my view on this, it probably will never be a problem if you have a past conviction.
When I do think it could be a problem is if something happened in the USA, which involved the police...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Aug 23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By Maindrain
I was in the Navy in the 80's, stationed in Gib. ...

I was in the Navy in the 80's, stationed in Gib.
Great place, the tunnels and caves are great. Always fondly remember seeing the Band of The Royal Marines giving a concert in the caves.
Lots of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By Maindrain
Blimey, looks like we might need an "Eastern...

Blimey, looks like we might need an "Eastern Counties" section of the Dibb.
We had a lovely guy who used to drive us to the various airports, but he retired five years ago, so we have been driving...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Aug 23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By Maindrain
I live on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk,...

I live on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk, I've been looking at the train, as the new Elizabeth line goes from Liverpool Street to Heathrow without any changes.
I used the train in June, but...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 5 Aug 23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By Maindrain
Just checked, and I have two receipts from mid...

Just checked, and I have two receipts from mid June if they are any use?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Aug 23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By Maindrain
Sorry to have to report that in June I had a...

Sorry to have to report that in June I had a Dodge Charger from Avis, got in at the garage and the "android auto" app was not on the screen.
I presume it's so they can rent you a satnav.
I had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,254
Posted By Maindrain
I think that's the airport's problem, they know...

I think that's the airport's problem, they know exactly the amount of landings and planes. They just haven't sorted it.

An American gentleman I was sitting next to on the flight was exasperated...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,254
Posted By Maindrain
Nope, clear as a bell.

Nope, clear as a bell.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,254
Posted By Maindrain
BA into MCO today

Well looking at the time, it was yesterday, but you know what I mean.
Took off late from Gatwick, but flight time was about and hour less than posted, landed at 15:28, short taxi to terminal.
The...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Jun 23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Maindrain
I would use "Lyft" app, like Uber, but I found it...

I would use "Lyft" app, like Uber, but I found it was cheaper. Used it last June and near universal to MCO was $35, plus tip. Car arrived in less than ten minutes, nice guy, we had a pleasant chat,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 May 23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,463
Posted By Maindrain
Well just back home, overall I say we enjoyed it...

Well just back home, overall I say we enjoyed it. But it wasn't perfect.
The most important bit of information I can tell you is to complete the Dominican Republic electronic immigration data...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 May 23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,760
Posted By Maindrain
Hi Stanley, I really hope you're having a great...

Hi Stanley, I really hope you're having a great time.
My flight, as above was full. Not a seat free from where I was (row24), very busy flight.
MainDrain
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 May 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,314
Views: 66,760
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, bit of a different one. Can you please...

Hi, bit of a different one.
Can you please check BA2204
PUJ to LGW on 27th May
Thanks, and have a great trip.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 402
Posted By Maindrain
I've got the "standard" American Express/British...

I've got the "standard" American Express/British Airways card, it give you a companion voucher, but only on "cattle class". The next level is one you have to pay for every month, not looked into it...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 May 23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,463
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, we are off to Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach...

Hi, we are off to Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach resort on Saturday.
Booked it all with British Airways, we got married in the Dominican Republic twenty seven years ago.
Returning to the scene of the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Dec 22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, I've had a Sunpass account for years now. I...

Hi, I've had a Sunpass account for years now. I always try to put the car registration number onto the system at the airport, even if this means leaving the wife and kids while I get back to a good...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Oct 22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Posted By Maindrain
I dropped my kids off at Melbourne on Saturday,...

I dropped my kids off at Melbourne on Saturday, they were going home early on TUI. The WiFi in the terminal is fine, they were chatting with us on WhatsApp as soon as we left. Not sure of available...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Oct 22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,298,426
Posted By Maindrain
Place you picked the car up from:- MCO ...

Place you picked the car up from:- MCO
Catergory of car hired:- Luxury
Make of car you got:- Dodge Charger R/T 5.7 Hemi
Hire car company used:- Budget (via USCarhire app)

Not sure if I would...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Oct 22, 02:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By Maindrain
Evening, just to add that I've just been to...

Evening, just to add that I've just been to Melbourne to pick up my son and daughter. Walking through the car hire lot ,(it didn't take long) loads of different plates, New Mexico, Massachusetts,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Oct 22, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By Maindrain
I've just been down to Melbourne and back to...

I've just been down to Melbourne and back to collect my son and daughter, took the toll road most of the way, all the toll booths had signs saying "tolls suspended".
The roads did seem quite busy,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Oct 22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,818
Posted By Maindrain
Just back from topping up the hire car at...

Just back from topping up the hire car at Racetrack on the 192.
Pulled up at the pump, got out, stared at the pump for ten seconds, held my Santander Zero to the contactless pad until the lights...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Oct 22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By Maindrain
We've been here since Sunday and I haven't had a...

We've been here since Sunday and I haven't had a single charge on my Sunpass account yet, I understand why, but think they are being very generous.
Are the Express Lanes free as well? Not that we...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Oct 22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, we used them for this trip and they were...

Hi, we used them for this trip and they were great.
I downloaded the app onto my android phone, and kept checking to see if the price went down.
I rebooked, and cancelled the original booking four...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Oct 22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,029
Posted By Maindrain
Not sure if it was a Maxima, I couldn't leave the...

Not sure if it was a Maxima, I couldn't leave the Dodge once I saw the "Hemi" bagde on the side.
It's really fun to drive and goes like a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, got here yesterday, landed at gate 40 about...

Hi, got here yesterday, landed at gate 40 about 18:20.
As it was domestic from Newark we went to the main terminal, not the new "C" terminal.
Had to get the train thing into the main building. As...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,029
Posted By Maindrain
Hi, landed about 18:30 Florida time today. After...

Hi, landed about 18:30 Florida time today. After bags etc, got to the que at Dollar\Thrifty at just after 19:00.
Got to the desk at 19:45, oh the joys of car hire.
Had a bit of chat, you're not...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Oct 22, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 919
Posted By Maindrain
Thanks for your comments, finally been contacted...

Thanks for your comments, finally been contacted by them regarding "pet charge", saying it should be back in my account in a few days.
No idea what a pet charge is, but the main body of the email...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 919
Posted By Maindrain
Evolve villa management

Booked a villa through VRBO, and I've ended up dealing with this company.
We don't actually get there until Sunday, but already have a sense of dread.
I've booked and paid for the villa for three...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,935
Posted By Maindrain
Stayed at Bath Rd Premier Inn about five times...

Stayed at Bath Rd Premier Inn about five times. As we are off to the USA, the flight times meant we had to be at the airport before 8 most times. Hoppa bus was never busy, but always exactly on time...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,029
Posted By Maindrain
I'm booked with Thrifty via UScarhire in eight...

I'm booked with Thrifty via UScarhire in eight days time, been loads of times but still seem to feel a sense of dread shuffling up to the counter.

Why can't the hire companies sort this out, in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,232
Posted By Maindrain
I'm voting for the Premier Inn past the petrol...

I'm voting for the Premier Inn past the petrol station at Gatwick North, stayed at the one opposite the North Terminal in Feb, really busy and loud, the other seems a lot quieter.

Always had a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Sep 22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
Posted By Maindrain
We are going that route with United on 2nd...

We are going that route with United on 2nd October so I should be able to give you a full run down. Hopefully "B" side as we like the toll road route.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,626
Posted By Maindrain
Yup, sent them an email at 17:08, got...

Yup, sent them an email at 17:08, got confirmation of cancellation at 18:53. Can't really get better than that.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,282
Posted By Maindrain
I've had a Sunpass account for years, every time...

I've had a Sunpass account for years, every time we get to Florida, walk into the garage and take a photo of the plate, if I can I register the hire car in the garage.
If not I do it at the villa,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,626
Posted By Maindrain
So just sitting about twiddling my thumbs,...

So just sitting about twiddling my thumbs, thought I would check my car hire price.

Already pleased with $988 with US Car Hire, 4 door Luxury for three weeks.

Checked the app and it was down...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,232
Posted By Maindrain
Landing with TUI at Melbourne

Hi, could anyone please give me a "walk-through" from landing at Melbourne.

We are going out for three weeks, but son and daughter are only coming for the middle week. I've booked them with hand...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Sep 22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By Maindrain
I'm not a smoker, but every trip I bring back...

I'm not a smoker, but every trip I bring back cigars for a very good friend. He prices them up online and then sends me the list.

He has never asked to get any from duty free as I think the...
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