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Forum: General DVC Discussion 22 Jun 23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By Hil
It's good that you can look back on the decision...

It's good that you can look back on the decision and know that it was right for you. When life shifts in a new direction it's not always easy to work out the best way to change and to accept that...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Jun 23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Posted By Hil
I was told it had to be shown on your phone. ...

I was told it had to be shown on your phone.

My phone died (quite spectacularly - with smoke!) two days before we came home on our trip last month. Luckily we were on a non-park trip so the only...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 May 23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By Hil
We've just booked car hire in Edinburgh for...

We've just booked car hire in Edinburgh for ourselves for a late September / early October Scottish trip and couldn't believe how expensive it was!

DH wanted an automatic which bumped up the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Hil
Thanks for all the suggestions, I’ll do a bit...

Thanks for all the suggestions, I’ll do a bit more looking around and definitely check out the Dutch Alamo possibility.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Hil
We’ll be in the middle Keys when we want the...

We’ll be in the middle Keys when we want the Mustang, so sadly Key West and MIA wouldn’t really work for us.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Hil
Ha! We will still have a car as we’re on a two...

Ha! We will still have a car as we’re on a two week fly drive - we’re just looking at the Mustang for a day or two while we’re in the Keys, and would have the other car parked up.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Hil
Car rental cancellation if vehicle 'unsuitable'?

We're hoping to hire a Mustang in the middle of our trip to tick off DH's wishlist! :cool2: We'll be down in the Keys, so there's only a limited range of rental options.

However... we know (and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,184
Posted By Hil
It allows you to select BRS as departure airport...

It allows you to select BRS as departure airport and gives dates up to April 2024 although doesn't come up with any availability. However, historically (recent), TUI haven't offered Florida from BRS...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,908
Posted By Hil
Did you book flight only, or a package from BRS? ...

Did you book flight only, or a package from BRS? If a package, did it include the current Disney offer? How did you book?
(Sorry for all the questions!)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,021
Posted By Hil
Bristol to Melbourne flights for this year start...

Bristol to Melbourne flights for this year start in May, and BRS to Sanford have historically run beginning May to end October.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Apr 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,258
Posted By Hil
I'm also looking for a US SIM to use for...

I'm also looking for a US SIM to use for occasional local calls whilst there. The e-sim with T-mobile sounds good, but I can't find any price plans on their site - any clues, please?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,562
Posted By Hil
Similar reasons for us with the option to fly...

Similar reasons for us with the option to fly from Bristol (and even that is about 2 hrs 30 mins drive) being sooooo much more attractive than Gatwick @ 5hrs plus!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,465
Posted By Hil
We're currently being sorely tempted by the...

We're currently being sorely tempted by the current TUI prices for May, and nearly booked last night, despite having said we wouldn't be going back this year! Local departures make it so much more...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Jan 23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,142
Posted By Hil
I'm so glad I spotted this - thank you for...

I'm so glad I spotted this - thank you for posting. We're flying from Bristol next month but were unaware of the new restrictions, although I think our car is probably ok but will need to check!
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Jan 23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Hil
We've booked a week in Feb in Madeira - although...

We've booked a week in Feb in Madeira - although it will be too late to be helpful before you decide on your trip, I can let you know about the weather when we return! :d:

Fingers crossed we get...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jan 23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By Hil
Thanks for all the replies and helpful...

Thanks for all the replies and helpful information!

We’ve used the on-site long stay many times and been perfectly happy with it although it has been a bit of a trek from the terminal sometimes). ...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By Hil
Question Bristol airport parking recommendations?

We're flying from Bristol next month and the onsite parking options are crazy expensive, so I was wondering if anyone here can recommend (or recommend to avoid!) any of the off-site places, please?
...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By Hil
Anyone just back from Barbados?

Looking for feedback about mask wearing from anyone who has been in Barbados in the past few weeks.

I've seen the official guidance etc, but would be interested to hear views and experiences of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Jul 22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Hil
Thanks, both, for your useful 'inside knowledge'!

Thanks, both, for your useful 'inside knowledge'!
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jul 22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Hil
Question Walking the Thames Path

Looking for any recommendations for companies who arrange self guided walking trips along the Thames Path, please.

I’m in the early stages of planning this, so all and any relevant info would be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jun 22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By Hil
I'd also be interested in any feedback from...

I'd also be interested in any feedback from recent experiences - it seems the more reviews of Mears / Sunshine that I read, the more confused I am!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Mar 22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By Hil
We’ve just booked a Marella med fly- cruise for...

We’ve just booked a Marella med fly- cruise for May and the CURRENT requirements are to take an antigen test (booked, not just NHS DIY kit) no earlier than 9pm the day before your flight out. You...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Mar 22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 19,675
Posted By Hil
I've received this email too ... which is...

I've received this email too ... which is interesting because Princess haven't yet told us that our May sailing on Enchanted to the Baltic has been cancelled! :spin:

As it happens, I'd already...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Mar 22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By Hil
I've always done this through live chat. Usually...

I've always done this through live chat. Usually pretty quick and straightforward to make the request this way, but I don't know how successful the requests have been!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 30 Jan 22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By Hil
This has been my approach when renting out...

This has been my approach when renting out points, too.

I definitely find the rental process more worrying now than in the past, as there seems so much more potential for renters to genuinely...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jan 22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 19,675
Posted By Hil
We have a Scandinavia / Russia cruise on...

We have a Scandinavia / Russia cruise on Enchanted booked for May. First time with Princess! :cool2: :grin:

Looking forward to it, but still not counting on it actually happening as we've had so...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 5 Nov 21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Wow - lucky you! Do you think it may be a case...

Wow - lucky you! Do you think it may be a case of ‘once a suite, always a suite’ ;) ?
I think we will probably try to find a good P&O deal eventually, but we have to move the deposit in the next...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 5 Nov 21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Thanks for the helpful info! :) We've...

Thanks for the helpful info! :)

We've switched our booking and are now looking forward to our first cruise with Princess! :grin: And also looking forward to being on their brand new ship...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Nov 21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Hil
We've used ROL a couple of times and been pleased...

We've used ROL a couple of times and been pleased with them compared with booking direct with P&O.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 3 Nov 21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Thank you. We also usually do our own thing...

Thank you.

We also usually do our own thing in port, but this one includes overnight in St Petersburg, so we would do a couple of excursions there. (We also did Rome as an excursion for the same...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Nov 21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Ooh, ok, thanks! Yes it is the new Enchanted...

Ooh, ok, thanks! Yes it is the new Enchanted Princess which I believe is Medallion.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Nov 21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Thanks - that’s useful to know. Would you say...

Thanks - that’s useful to know.
Would you say there was much difference between PandO excursion prices and those on Princess? Or differences with other extra expenses?
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 Nov 21, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Hil
Question Princess compared to PandO and Marella?

We currently have a Southampton cruise booked with PandO but have seen a virtually identical itinerary with Princess but flying out to join the ship which would mean fewer days at sea which we would...
Forum: General Chat 29 Sep 21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By Hil
Isle of Wight - fuel situation?

Can any IOW DIBBers out there tell me what the petrol situation is like there at the moment, please?

We've got a holiday rental booked for a week from Friday - and we're really looking forward to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Hil
Interesting ... I guess the difference here is...

Interesting ... I guess the difference here is that our destination, Barbados, is currently open to UK visitors whereas Orlando is still currently restricted.
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Hil
Ah, thanks for this info- think I’ll give them a...

Ah, thanks for this info- think I’ll give them a call!
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Hil
Virgin Holidays balance due date?

Does anyone know if VH have changed their stance on balance payments?

We have a trip booked (Barbados) for the end of November and our balance due date is in two days time. Normally I would...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Aug 21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 13,034
Posted By Hil
Good luck with whatever you decide to do! :grin:...

Good luck with whatever you decide to do! :grin: Exciting times :cool2:
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Aug 21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 13,034
Posted By Hil
Just to add info for Kat - every home resort has...

Just to add info for Kat - every home resort has slightly different dues price per point. The above applies to SSR but is a good 'ball park' guide :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Aug 21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Hil
Thank you so much 😊. Will check it out now …

Thank you so much 😊. Will check it out now …
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