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Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Feb 24, 10:51 AM
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Posted By tonymc
We are also visiting Seattle in June and hoping...

We are also visiting Seattle in June and hoping to visit the Boeing Factory. I did get a notification from Boeing a week ago saying tickets are available through to the end of April - I understand...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 19 Jan 24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By tonymc
When we sailed from Southampton last year, we...

When we sailed from Southampton last year, we booked a space at West Quay Road (SO15 1RA) just opposite the entrance to the docks, for £28 for 8 days. This was booked through Yourparkingspace.co.uk,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Dec 23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 936
Posted By tonymc
Coincidentally, we were in Aus/NZ earlier this...

Coincidentally, we were in Aus/NZ earlier this year and are also visiting Alaska next year, flying into Seattle but then heading over to Vancouver Island before travelling to Vancouver where we pick...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 8 Dec 23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By tonymc
Thanks Karen. Alaska is a place we have long...

Thanks Karen. Alaska is a place we have long wanted to visit, so another off the list!
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Oct 23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,513
Posted By tonymc
Not sure where you will be disembarking, but...

Not sure where you will be disembarking, but would you be able to find a phone shop and purchase a local SIM only card (assuming you have an unlocked phone)? May he worth checking in advance if you...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Oct 23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By tonymc
Thanks for the heads up. We will be in Seattle...

Thanks for the heads up. We will be in Seattle next year so definitely on my to do list... not sure if it is on DW's though!
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 4 Sep 23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By tonymc
Many thanks both for the suggestions. I have to...

Many thanks both for the suggestions. I have to admit that we chose Nanaimo as a more "central" location for visiting both Victoria and Ucluelet/Tofino rather than splitting the stay between several...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 4 Sep 23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By tonymc
Only 9 months to go... ! We also have South East...

Only 9 months to go... ! We also have South East Asia on the list - that's for 2025.
Forum: Indexes 3 Sep 23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 408
Posted By tonymc
The Retirement Roadshow – Part 2

Pre-Trip Report (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=15980900#post15980900)
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 3 Sep 23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By tonymc
The Retirement Roadshow – Part 2: Alaska

With Joanne having retired back in 2022 (but returned part time! ) and myself retiring in April next year, our first retirement bucket list trip to Australia and New Zealand...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Sep 23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By tonymc
Also worth booking through Quidco. I usually get...

Also worth booking through Quidco. I usually get some form of cashback whether it is booking the airports own parking, meet & greet or off-site. Usually I find that looking4parking gives good rates...
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Jul 23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By tonymc
It was - and well worth the three year wait! ...

It was - and well worth the three year wait! Thanks for reading.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Jul 23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By tonymc
We're also visiting Alaska and Vancouver next...

We're also visiting Alaska and Vancouver next year (April/May). Although flying to and from Seattle (friends there and cruise returns to Seattle), we are flying on to Calgary then Banff, before a few...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By tonymc
Just to check - this is how the voucher should...

Just to check - this is how the voucher should appear in your account:

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/8193/87bd8af263d846.jpg

If you do have to call the Flying Club, it's worth calling...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jun 23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By tonymc
I would try calling them - they are usually...

I would try calling them - they are usually pretty good with checking things for you, and will also explain how you can use the voucher. The number I use is 0344 874 7747 - make sure you have your VA...
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 May 23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By tonymc
Sounds like you all had a fantastic time - great...

Sounds like you all had a fantastic time - great pictures.
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 May 23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 675
Posted By tonymc
Those food pictures are making me feel hungry 😩

Those food pictures are making me feel hungry 😩
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 May 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By tonymc
Greggs down under! When we visited the museum...

Greggs down under! When we visited the museum in Wellington, the cafe was like a mega-Greggs with pies and sausage rolls piled high - really did feel at home!
Forum: General Trip Reports 30 May 23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By tonymc
Just catching up on your trip Bev. We also had a...

Just catching up on your trip Bev. We also had a koala photo opportunity, but it was very much on their terms I.e. when they stopped eating for a few seconds!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 30 May 23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 898
Posted By tonymc
When we visited back in 2017, we stayed at Marina...

When we visited back in 2017, we stayed at Marina del Rey in a condo rental just across from the marina (and a Cheesecake Factory). it is located just behind Venice Beach, and about 7 miles from LAX...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 May 23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By tonymc
Just to say that it is usually 330 days (11...

Just to say that it is usually 330 days (11 months approx) when seats are released. Don't want you missing out on reward seats!
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Apr 23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By tonymc
May also be worth trying getcover.com - although...

May also be worth trying getcover.com - although we are in our late 50's, we both have pre-existing medical conditions, and the price for cover for our 7 night Northern Spain/France cruise this year...
Forum: General Trip Reports 2 Apr 23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By tonymc
Thanks for reading. Definitely -...

Thanks for reading.



Definitely - February/March is the equivalent of August/September, so the weather was mostly fine with temperatures in the early 30's (deg C) or mid to late 20s.
...
Forum: General Trip Reports 1 Apr 23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 922
Posted By tonymc
Looks fantastic - looking forward to your next...

Looks fantastic - looking forward to your next posts.
Forum: General Trip Reports 27 Mar 23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 19-24: Sydney Take 2 and Home

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Day 19 (Tuesday):

And a return to Sydney with Alex in tow. As previously mentioned, we had an 05:00 wake-up for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Mar 23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By tonymc
When we went, admittedly quite a while ago (2011...

When we went, admittedly quite a while ago (2011 - just checked! ), we first stayed in NY, then arranged a hire car from Stamford (CT) so we could get the train there from Central Station, and avoid...
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Mar 23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By tonymc
Having been home for almost 2 weeks, it is now a...

Having been home for almost 2 weeks, it is now a distant memory!
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Mar 23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By tonymc
TBH we were trying to take it easy, but where...

TBH we were trying to take it easy, but where there's so much to do it's difficult just to sit back and chill.
Forum: General Trip Reports 21 Mar 23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 15-18: A Plan is Only the Basis for Change!

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Day 15 (Friday):

On the theme of “A Plan is only the basis for change”, we had originally planned to drive back...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Mar 23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 10-14: Relaxation and Family Reunion

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Day 10 (Sunday)

A decent sleep by all of us, and whilst Alex was still sleeping off jet lag, Jo and myself took...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 8 & 9: Onwards to Tauranga via Auckland with Extra Baggage

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Day 8 (Friday): On the Rails to Auckland

Friday sees us with an early start catching the Northern Explorer train...
Forum: General Trip Reports 17 Mar 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 539
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 5-7 NZ and Wellington

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Day 5 (Tuesday): To NZ and Wellington

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/8193/251d5cb04c2960.jpg

Tuesday...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Mar 23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Days 3 & 4 Sydney (Take 1)

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Day 3 (Sunday): Sydney

Despite our late arrival, we are still awake early-ish at 08:00. After coming around and a...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Mar 23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - The Looong Flight

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Days 1 & 2

As noted before, some 6 weeks and 5 days after seeing Alex off to Bali, we returned to Manchester T2,...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Mar 23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023 - Introduction

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Regular browsers of the Other Trips Pre-Trip reports board will have seen that we have been trying to get to Aus and NZ since...
Forum: Indexes 15 Mar 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,094
Posted By tonymc
4th Time Lucky - Aus/NZ 2023

Various pre-Trip Reports (1) (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1168584)
Various pre-Trip Reports (2) (https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1229771)
Introduction...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By tonymc
Might be worth checking...

Might be worth checking www.yourparkingspace.co.uk - we have used the site several times, and indeed, when we were in Edinburgh last year (we stayed at an Airbnb just by the Museum of Modern Art), we...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Jan 23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Posted By tonymc
As you have Virgin Miles/Points, you can also use...

As you have Virgin Miles/Points, you can also use them to book on Air France, KLM and Delta, which does open up a number of options. If you try the ITA Matrix (https://matrix.itasoftware.com/) search...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jan 23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,366
Posted By tonymc
OP - on the BA website, if you use the "Reward...

OP - on the BA website, if you use the "Reward Flight Finder" under the Book using Avios option, you can choose to search by the month so that you can see where you have availability - just checked...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Jan 23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By tonymc
We are visiting mid-February (Wellington,...

We are visiting mid-February (Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland), and one thing I haven't seen mentioned that we have booked is the Northern Explorer train between Wellington and Auckland. It was a...
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