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Forum: Accommodation 23 Apr 13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By DG34
Waterleafe Golf

Just got back from Florida staying 1 week at Annam Maria and 1 week in Orlando.

I played Waterleafe and it's the most beautiful golf course I've ever seen.
Very difficult though. Take plenty of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jan 13, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By DG34
Georgia

Fd white
You have to drive north out of Atlanta and go to chattanooga. Go up lookout mountain - you can either drive up there or there is an incline railway. The views are great.

I'd then go on...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Dec 12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By DG34
Memphis

The prosperous and well healed live out of town in areas like Germantown and Collierville.

Downtown residential areas are poor areas. It's worth a visit for an evening but I wouldn't stay there...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Dec 12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By DG34
Memphis and BBQ

I thought the BBQ in Memphis was overrated.
On the same trip we went to Chicago and the BBQ there was better
There is a restaurant chain called Carsons in Chicago and that knocked spots off the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Dec 12, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By DG34
Memphis

Hi,

We went to Memphis when we did a Road Trip in 2009.
I'd say that 2 nights is enough to see what there is to see.

In the two full days we had there we did Gracelands, Mississippi trip and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 May 12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By DG34
Hotwire

Go on Betterbidding.com.
They have all the hotel lists. That should help

:)
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 10 Venice Beach

Day 10

Spent the morning on the beach at Venice Beach. It started quiet and got very busy. We went to see Muscle beach and it was a hive of activity with people playing short tennis in the midday...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 740
Posted By DG34
Californification - Day 9 Six Flags Magic Mountain

Woke up to a tremendous view from our Hotel room at the Westin LAX of one of the runways

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Joneschr6/California%202009/SDC13494.jpg

The FedEx LA hub...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 8 Los Angeles

Saturday morning.
We woke up and let Lauren have another swim in the pool. The pool area was very posh and we had fun messing about in and around the cabanas...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By DG34
Californification - Day 7 - Grover Beach to LAX

Still stuffed from the night before I didn't have much breakfast, just a round of toast or 2 in the Holiday Inn Breakfast area. It was packed full of kids on a summer school trip.

We carried on...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By DG34
Californification - Day 6 - Pacific Coast Highway

Today was a long driving day.

After spending 2 nights in Monterrey we set off for the drive south down the Pacific Coast Highway. The further south we drove the warmer it became.

Most of the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 20 Mar 11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 5 Monterrey area

Today was a day that I had been looking forward to for a long time. We drove along 17 mile drive seeing some of the most spectacular coastline and scenery ever.
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Mar 11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 4 San Fran to Monterrey

Today we were planning to say goodbye to San Fran, pick up a hire car and drive south to stay in Monterrey for 2 nights:

So, Mr Brains here though that because the garage was only 3 blocks up then...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Mar 11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 3 San Francisco

We all woke up at about 8am today. A lot more respectable.
I was looking forward to today as the plan was to go and watch the baseball game. SF Giants were playing the Phillies and I had pre...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Mar 11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 2 San Francisco

Woke up early again - but not too bad about 6am.
Caught the first Cable Car of the day from Market Street.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g392/Joneschr6/California%202009/SDC13271.jpg

Got...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 6 Mar 11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Day 1 San Francisco

We woke up at 2am and couldn't sleep.
Passed away the early hours and then decides to go out for a walk at 6am.
Went into Burger King and joined the local tramps who were trying to get warm for an...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 5 Mar 11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 567
Posted By DG34
Californication - August 2009 - Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Hi, this is our first trip report so please bear with me. I am now finally doing this trip report 18 months after we went. I just haven't gotten round to it before now.


Cast
...
Forum: Indexes 11 Oct 09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,728
Posted By DG34
Californication - august 2009

INTRODUCTION

Hi, this is our first trip report so please bear with me. I am now finally doing this trip report 18 months after we went. I just haven't gotten round to it before now.


Cast
...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Apr 09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,630
Posted By DG34
California in August

We are looking to go in August - school holidays i'm afraid!

Flights are expensive at the minute about £1550 for 2 adults and 1 child. Into San Fran and out of San diego

Is that about right for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Oct 08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,714
Posted By DG34
Alamo at MCO

Jack,

We have done this for the last 2 years and will be doing it next week.
Both times we chose a Toyota. Last year we had a 4 runner and the year before a highlander. Both were excellent, loads...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By DG34
Thrifty or Alamo at MCO

Does anyone know how thrify work at MCO?

With Alamo you get a choice of vehcile for the particular bracket their in e.g SUV 4x4
Does the same apply with Thrifty as they are slightly cheaper at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By DG34
No it's just after the school holidays when they...

No it's just after the school holidays when they are back at school

That'll be another £50 fine for taking her out of school!

Where's this Virgin post bank holiday sale?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Aug 08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 869
Posted By DG34
There is an itialian on the 192 called Pacino's...

There is an itialian on the 192 called Pacino's if I remember right.

Food in there is brilliant and portions are huge!

:grin::grin::grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By DG34
That's what I'm thinking now. If I book and the...

That's what I'm thinking now. If I book and the prices revert back to like they were last year then I can be spending that £175 on other things (like shopping)

I don't htink they will though do...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By DG34
Thanks all. Think I will book it. Price is...

Thanks all. Think I will book it.

Price is for this year.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By DG34
Is this a good flight price?

We're looking to go at the end of October so...

2 adults, 1 child Virgin Manchester to MCO is currently £1051

Last year we paid £875 although this was for 22nd November so a bit later
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,090
Posted By DG34
Virgin flights end of October

OMG

Have come down now even further to £1071

Am really tempted now but it's still nearly £200 more than last year

:d:
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:d:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Aug 08, 08:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,090
Posted By DG34
Flight Prices for the end of October

Prices have come down a bit now. £1165 for 2 adults 1 child MAN to MCO.

I'm tempted to book now but having paid £875 last year for the flights it's still a lot more.

Any of you insiders know if...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,090
Posted By DG34
Problem is every one is is expensive also. Just...

Problem is every one is is expensive also. Just looked at TCD and their flydrive price is £1577

:angry:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,090
Posted By DG34
Virgin flight prices and Sale for november departures

The last 2 years they have had a sale after the August bank holiday when the prices come down significantly for November departures.

Any inside information on whether there will be one this year...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Posted By DG34
SUV Aisles

Yes RB at MCO there is a whole Aisle of them. The keys are left in each car and you just choose one and go.There is an exit barrier so they can check your paperwork against the car you have chosen to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Posted By DG34
Which is the best SUV to get at MCO

I love this part of the holiday and take ages inspecting and choosing the best SUV to take. My wife gets really impatient and says "just get the red one" or "take any they are all the same"

Last 2...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By DG34
Thanks very much everyone. Were going to go for...

Thanks very much everyone.
Were going to go for 1 day the first week and then see what's left to do after that.

May go again for 1 day the 2nd week if there's more left to do or if we like it...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By DG34
Thanks for the prompt answers. I'll have think...

Thanks for the prompt answers.
I'll have think about that one. Were going at the start of Nov so hopefully it won't be too hot then and tiring.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 29 Jul 08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 720
Posted By DG34
How long needed to do Busch Gardens?

1 or 2 days do you reckon?

Is it worth booking at hotel in the tampa area overnight?

Thanks

Chris
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jul 08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By DG34
Flight prices November

We normally wait until after the August bank holiday to book our Virgin flights for November.
Virgin usually have a sale then.

Have the prices increased by much this year compared to last year?...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By DG34
Flights in June

Tom,

Which website did you use?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By DG34
Cars

Yep it's Alamo. I spent ages checking them out and pick the best.
My wife says oh just hurry up and pick one will you!

We had already booked an SUV and the guy tried to get me to have a Hummer...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Feb 08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By DG34
Flight prices for June

I am intending to go at the start of June. The current flight price on expedia for 2 adults and 1 child is £1388 Manchester to MCO with US Airways.
Is this about reasonable for this time of year.
...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Nov 07, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By DG34
Which Part of Pop is best to Stay in?

We arrive on 23rd and I can't wait.
Which decade is it best to ask for?

I'm thinking 80's haveing been a child of the 80's

:grin:
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