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Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,353
Posted By Astrid
Shame I won't get to see you and check you in...

Shame I won't get to see you and check you in again!

Yes, we have at least one denied boarding each cruise, it's horrible for us having to tell them and obviously far worse for them especially as...
Forum: TV and Film 29 Nov 23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,582
Posted By Astrid
I loved the original show and also loving this,...

I loved the original show and also loving this, surprised myself as I'm not usually into reality shows. Can't wait for the next episodes.



Couldn't agree more, I couldn't understand why they...
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Astrid
Citric acid powder mixed with warm water works...

Citric acid powder mixed with warm water works like magic on the shower tray, just pour it on, leave it for about 15 so minutes and all the limescale and other stuff just easily rubs away.

Plus I...
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,353
Posted By Astrid
:wave: We are told at our briefing check in what...

:wave: We are told at our briefing check in what the passport expiry rules are for the cruise we are working on that day so sadly I can't give you a definitive answer, however, generally it is 3...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Nov 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By Astrid
We did this at MNSSHP. Yes, in the Park make sure...

We did this at MNSSHP. Yes, in the Park make sure you have everything ready to go on the app and make sure you press at exactly 6pm. We managed to get a spot for 2 of us and I pressed the button as...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Nov 23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Posted By Astrid
I work at the Southampton cruise terminals on...

I work at the Southampton cruise terminals on check in. As others have said I wouldn't walk to the terminal, for the cost of the taxi it's, in my opinion, not worth it.

P&O mostly use Mayflower...
Forum: General Chat 29 Sep 23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,247
Posted By Astrid
What wonderful news, I'm so pleased he's back...

What wonderful news, I'm so pleased he's back home where he belongs, thank heavens for microchips and Petlog.

Our cat went missing end of last year and I was distraught, put posters up everywhere,...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Sep 23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,456
Posted By Astrid
Two tips from me as someone who works on check in...

Two tips from me as someone who works on check in at Southampton cruise terminal. If you turn up earlier than your check in time there's a strong chance you'll have to queue until your time slot. ...
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,807
Posted By Astrid
Continued interesting reading, so many posters...

Continued interesting reading, so many posters writing off a total country because of an experience in one town/resort, that's like hating the whole of England by basing that on a trip to, for...
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,807
Posted By Astrid
Its a good job we don't all like the same thing!...

Its a good job we don't all like the same thing! As a couple of previous posters have said, I haven't been anywhere I've really hated, but have been places I wouldn't go back to if I had the choice...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Sep 23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,864
Posted By Astrid
:erm: some passengers seem under the misguided...

:erm: some passengers seem under the misguided opinion that a photo of themselves taken in the bathroom with just a towel around them or barechested (men :d: I hasten to add!) is acceptable! Or,...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Sep 23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,864
Posted By Astrid
From a slightly different perspective here are my...

From a slightly different perspective here are my hints and tips from my work as check in/debark staff at Southampton cruise terminal!

This season P&O have been stricter about check in times...
Forum: TV and Film 27 Jul 23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,948
Posted By Astrid
Asmaa's dress was amazing! I still can't figure...

Asmaa's dress was amazing! I still can't figure out how she did the transformation! Even though she wasn't my favourite she certainly deserved the win.
Forum: TV and Film 25 Jul 23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,511
Posted By Astrid
I went at the weekend and really enjoyed it. I...

I went at the weekend and really enjoyed it. I thought Margot Robbie was great and made a perfect Barbie. I agree the first half was better than the second, especially the Ken's all dancing at one...
Forum: TV and Film 10 Jul 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,355
Posted By Astrid
I'm a bit of a tough nut when it comes to crying...

I'm a bit of a tough nut when it comes to crying at films but the two for me (they've both been already mentioned) are Bridges of Madison County, when Clint Eastwood looks in his rearview mirror...
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,558
Posted By Astrid
Yes! Last April at Schiphol flying from there to...

Yes! Last April at Schiphol flying from there to Southampton. I got to Schiphol with three hours spare, checked in and the security queues were insane. No organisation, no-one asking if anyone had...
Forum: General Chat 16 May 23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,594
Posted By Astrid
Luckily for me Costco is on my way too and from...

Luckily for me Costco is on my way too and from work so I fill up with fuel early before the long queues.

As well as all the things others have mentioned, their ready made meals are excellent. I...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Jan 23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,364
Posted By Astrid
Very different perspective, I haven't been on...

Very different perspective, I haven't been on either ship (unless you count a quick tour of Anthem which was lovely!) but work on check in for both and I would chose Anthem over Iona. No specific...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,570
Posted By Astrid
I loved my yellow chopper (and I'm a girl! ),...

I loved my yellow chopper (and I'm a girl! ), such fun going out on it with my friends on adventures!

Though I vividly remember nearly coming a cropper when I only pressed the front brake at a...
Forum: TV and Film 27 Dec 22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,433
Posted By Astrid
We were saying yesterday how attrocious the main...

We were saying yesterday how attrocious the main channels were. On Christmas Day BBC2 evening had a whole string of programmes about Tina Turner for some reason!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 20 Dec 22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By Astrid
The Ibis and the Novotel are the nearest two...

The Ibis and the Novotel are the nearest two hotels to Mayflower and City Terminals in Southampton, there is also the Premier Inn right by West Quay and also the Moxy which is relatively new.
...
Forum: TV and Film 19 Dec 22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,232
Posted By Astrid
We saw this on Friday when it opened in IMAX 3D...

We saw this on Friday when it opened in IMAX 3D and I was blown away with how brilliant it was! The water/underwater scenes I thought were phenomenal, hard to believe it's not real.

I was worried...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 8 Dec 22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Astrid
I live in Southampton and work on check in at the...

I live in Southampton and work on check in at the cruise terminal. It's only a 20 minute taxi drive from the cruise terminal to Southampton airport so booking a mid/late afternoon flight back home...
Forum: TV and Film 30 Nov 22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Posted By Astrid
Thank you so much for this, I love Criminal Minds...

Thank you so much for this, I love Criminal Minds and had heard about it coming back but had no idea on which channel!
Forum: TV and Film 28 Nov 22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By Astrid
Watched this yesterday and thought it was great!

Watched this yesterday and thought it was great!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Nov 22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,649
Posted By Astrid
As someone who constantly sees stressed...

As someone who constantly sees stressed passengers who have had awful journeys to Southampton cruise terminal my one suggestion is to make sure you arrive in Southampton (or nearby) the day before...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Nov 22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By Astrid
Ive worked on check in at Southampton cruise...

Ive worked on check in at Southampton cruise terminal for Azamara and it's a lovely small ship.

Only holds approx 720 passengers and, should I ever go on a cruise I'd definitely choose this one...
Forum: General Chat 7 Nov 22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,594
Posted By Astrid
I'm not a big drinker by any stretch but Vodka is...

I'm not a big drinker by any stretch but Vodka is my tipple and having tried lots my favourite is Zubrowka Bison Grass, I can drink it neat with ice, it has a lovely flavour and reasonably priced...
Forum: General Chat 2 Nov 22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,506
Posted By Astrid
Weapon of Choice and Learn to Fly are stellar...

Weapon of Choice and Learn to Fly are stellar videos :thumbs-up love them both.

When I started to think of the best one for me it had to be OK Go, Here it Goes Again, shot in one take and each...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Oct 22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,805
Posted By Astrid
A quick update, like others have suggested, I...

A quick update, like others have suggested, I complained (in a constructive, friendly way) via the BA site about the various difficulties at TC at the moment, ie. car hire, signage and, more...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Oct 22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,745
Posted By Astrid
We visited the one at Vineland the day after you...

We visited the one at Vineland the day after you Redemma13 and had a lovely meal.

My burger was delicious, beautifully cooked and my friends grande burrito was enormous!

We took our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Oct 22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,805
Posted By Astrid
We travelled home through TC last night. We...

We travelled home through TC last night. We dropped the car off and went up to the old TB and caught the monorail to TC, flipping pain getting the lift up and then down but the walk through the car...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Oct 22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,978
Posted By Astrid
We went to Ovation at Posner Park last night, it...

We went to Ovation at Posner Park last night, it was excellent and a bargain for what we had. I had a delicious 14oz NY strip steak with onions and fries and a large Caesar salad as starter. A large...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Oct 22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,978
Posted By Astrid
We’re here at the moment and I’ve got to say I...

We’re here at the moment and I’ve got to say I was worried it would be horribly expensive but, in my opinion it’s pretty much on a par with UK prices and some things are definitely cheaper.

I’m...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,767
Posted By Astrid
But a copy of it will show your reference number...

But a copy of it will show your reference number so that could be looked up if necessary.

At the cruise terminal we accept paper copies.
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,910
Posted By Astrid
I can really recommend the Leonardo Hotel at...

I can really recommend the Leonardo Hotel at Heathrow T2/3, its not walking distance but very good and just a very short drive to the terminal. Be aware that most of the hotels charge for overnight...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 981
Views: 170,805
Posted By Astrid
Ive just arrived in Orlando and navigated the new...

Ive just arrived in Orlando and navigated the new terminal.

It was a long (20 minute) taxi from the plane landing to reaching the gate. Like others have said it is an up hill part zig-zag walk up...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Oct 22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,398
Posted By Astrid
Another vote for renewing it now, you never know...

Another vote for renewing it now, you never know what might happen between now and your holiday.

Additionally, bear in mind that trips to Europe take the issue date, not the expiry date into...
Forum: General Chat 10 Oct 22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,629
Posted By Astrid
Mine is 12% too! However my (low!) take home pay...

Mine is 12% too! However my (low!) take home pay fluctuates (I calculated on the lowest amount) and I'm a ridiculous amount in credit with Octopus at the moment. I'm happy to keep it there as it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,767
Posted By Astrid
I work on check in at cruise terminals and we ask...

I work on check in at cruise terminals and we ask at check in to see Estas for all trans-Atlantic crossings I always suggest taking a printed copy or a screen shot. So many people reply on their...
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