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Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Bal
I used BookFHR.com and got a really good rate.

I used BookFHR.com and got a really good rate.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By Bal
That's good but I wouldn't rely on that with...

That's good but I wouldn't rely on that with cashback sites. With Quidco, changing amounts often leads to the dreaded "Ineligible transactions" status. Even the BA Avios one tends to break if you...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By Bal
Yes. New booking. Unfortunately if there are any...

Yes. New booking. Unfortunately if there are any cancellation penalties, such as deposit loss then, sadly you would loose that yes. So only worth doing if the cash back is worth it. Remember the cash...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By Bal
Changing your booking price will usually break...

Changing your booking price will usually break the tracking and it will not pay out.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By Bal
Ensure you are connected to a US based VPN server...

Ensure you are connected to a US based VPN server

Try using Ingnotio / Privacy mode on your browser
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By Bal
Yep. It's a good deal. Last trip, just from the...

Yep. It's a good deal. Last trip, just from the Disney World booking alone, I boosted my Avios balance by over 10,000 points.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Bal
Are you trying to call a UK or USA number? ...

Are you trying to call a UK or USA number?

The USA number may be classified as international and be outside your package.

If you are satisfied that your package covers everything, try texting...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By Bal
If it’s either of the Bath Road ones, you will...

If it’s either of the Bath Road ones, you will have several options, including local buses, Shuttle Buses (they charge a fee), ride share like Uber, which you order via the app or taxi services like...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Bal
Yes, that can work if using your call minutes...

Yes, that can work if using your call minutes overseas is not included. It’s basically because it’s VOIP, so doesn’t matter which country you are in as your using the internet and not the cell phone...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By Bal
Calls don’t use data, but rather your minutes...

Calls don’t use data, but rather your minutes. Does your EE package allow for overseas calls using your minutes? Also, if you are in USA, and try to call a USA number, I believe it still classes as...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping Yesterday, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 802
Posted By Bal
If you collect Avios, it’s worth mentioning that...

If you collect Avios, it’s worth mentioning that Walt Disney Travel Company bookings are still getting 3 avios per £1 for package and 2 avios for tickets from the Executive Club store.

If you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By Bal
You can get to all tube services, including...

You can get to all tube services, including Circle/Met line to Paddington or Picadilly directly to Heathrow from Kings Cross station. There is a tube station entrance in the station near Boots or...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By Bal
I go to Heathrow regularly form KGX, sometimes...

I go to Heathrow regularly form KGX, sometimes once a week. I do the Paddington route from KGX.

The Piccadilly Line is often very crowded and much smaller than both the Circle/Met trains and also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Apr 24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,327
Posted By Bal
Yeah, done it a couple of times. Love it. I...

Yeah, done it a couple of times. Love it.

I wouldn’t do it as a first trip, it’s best if you are happy to go and just chill and go on few rides etc. but doesn’t sound like the first trip for you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By Bal
PI don’t typically drop in price closer to the...

PI don’t typically drop in price closer to the time unfortuently, if any thing it goes the other way.

FWIW, I regularly go to Manchester Airport. I’ve made the journey four times in the last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,638
Posted By Bal
Look at one of the PIs near the airport. For...

Look at one of the PIs near the airport. For example Wilmslow or Cheadle Hulme. Many of them have free car parking as well.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By Bal
I’ve walked around several of the monorail...

I’ve walked around several of the monorail resorts without reservations before without an issue. Didn’t even realise this was a thing.

Not sure about Cali Grill, but at Poly Beach you can...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,816
Posted By Bal
If you have travel insurance, you should be...

If you have travel insurance, you should be covered for additional expenses relating to delays (less excess)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By Bal
At MAN, it’s sign posted as Fast Track I believe...

At MAN, it’s sign posted as Fast Track I believe.

To be honest, a nice perk if you have it for free, but at MAN in my experience it’s not a huge benefit in terms of time savings. Not sure about...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Bal
Sort of In the Uber app, there is an option...

Sort of

In the Uber app, there is an option to change from picking up “now” to a set time

However my understanding of how this works is that it essentially submits the request at the time you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Bal
I completely agree with the advice here. Don’t...

I completely agree with the advice here. Don’t take the risk. It’s not worth the hassle. I would never do this on a none-through ticket. I’ve had to use the duty of care provision on more than one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 762
Posted By Bal
You’ve been fortunate. I have missed a few...

You’ve been fortunate. I have missed a few. Heathrow, while the situation has got a lot better, had lots of issues in the recent past, particularly with gate assignments due to personnel shortages...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Bal
That’s correct, yes.

That’s correct, yes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Bal
https://youtu.be/ozF7nYfATz4?si=F8vDpeviv62ERRg7

https://youtu.be/ozF7nYfATz4?si=F8vDpeviv62ERRg7
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Bal
Very easy. You can walk to Piccadilly line or...

Very easy. You can walk to Piccadilly line or Heathrow Express from PI at Terminal 4, I think there is even perhaps a bridge (somebody else can confirm).

Just jump on those to go between the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By Bal
Included, these are the allowances per person ...

Included, these are the allowances per person

Cabin Checked bags
Economy (with checked bag) 1 x 23kg bag
Premium economy 2 x 23kg bags
Business 2 x 32kg bags
First 3 x 32kg bags
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,959
Posted By Bal
Spot on. In either direction, you don't...

Spot on.

In either direction, you don't declare unless you are over the stated limits or you have a prohibited item. If in doubt, ask.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,959
Posted By Bal
I’m sure there are some good deals about. We get...

I’m sure there are some good deals about. We get deals like that here as well. I meant generally

Tanqueray London Dry Gin, 750 ml at Walmart is $24 plus tax / so about £20 / £21

Asda. Same...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By Bal
If the car will fit roof bars, perhaps pop down...

If the car will fit roof bars, perhaps pop down to your local Halfords and look at roof top options?

Depending on who you’re flying with, some airlines have baggage door to door services.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,959
Posted By Bal
No. Prices are broadly similar, if not generally...

No. Prices are broadly similar, if not generally a bit more expensive in the USA for hard spirits. You may find the odd offer if you look hard enough.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By Bal
One idea is to play the free interactive games...

One idea is to play the free interactive games that are available in the parks. You get a little bit of both then, the excitement of finding new things, but also you have to explore the parks and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By Bal
For what it’s worth, I wasn’t meaning to defend...

For what it’s worth, I wasn’t meaning to defend the logic rather say what I think they’ve got in their head. As somebody who works very closely with airports, I think it’s pretty damaging. Especially...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,651
Posted By Bal
For me, the airport makes no difference. I’ve...

For me, the airport makes no difference. I’ve travelled into both and both are fine (aside from the silly new luggage first arrival process at MCO)

But I would get the early flight. It gives you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By Bal
It’s certainly not a stupid question. I...

It’s certainly not a stupid question.

I guess the logic is, for those whom price is the biggest driving factor, keep it as attractive as possible as it doesn’t take much for that group to stop...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,879
Posted By Bal
To be fair, sometimes they are dedicated hot tub...

To be fair, sometimes they are dedicated hot tub / jacuzzis. Our villa last year didn't have a pool (of its own, the complex did), but did have its own hot tub heated to 38c
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,892
Posted By Bal
I would change my insurance company

I would change my insurance company
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,879
Posted By Bal
Just wait till you there and request from the...

Just wait till you there and request from the villa compex office. That’s what we did. Went down from quoted £400 a week, to £75 a week. That was a few years a go
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By Bal
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/79156/0b6e392...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/79156/0b6e39276cc61e.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By Bal
You can park around Heathrow for about £50 a week...

You can park around Heathrow for about £50 a week within about 5 mins Uber of t5 and t3. Just use private parking options
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,988
Posted By Bal
Not at full price, no.

Not at full price, no.
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