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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,225
Posted By Gasman66
Following with interest, we are in the same boat...

Following with interest, we are in the same boat re Bristol Airport (15 minutes away), flights booked for 2025, so checking on parking and hotels as never flown from BHX.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Gasman66
Thanks Highlan, surprised no one from Admin has...

Thanks Highlan, surprised no one from Admin has said anything..
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Gasman66
Covent Garden FX

I noticed that CG FX is missing from the side bar :erm::erm::
Anyone heard anything untoward, as they always have the most favourable dollar exchange rate, and we have used them 3 times with no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Apr 24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 110
Posted By Gasman66
Good Birmingham airport parking price for 2025

Just booked our parking for our trip BHX/MLB next year, in car park 1
and they quoted me £10 cheaper than for the same period this year... ;);Thank You...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,270
Posted By Gasman66
£8.2k ouch ! Our 2025 trip DIY, 2 Adults...

£8.2k ouch !

Our 2025 trip DIY, 2 Adults BHX - MLB, early Oct, TUI PE, no park tickets, (but 2025 Disney/Universal tickets via ATD £1896), and 14 nights 4 bed villa with spa and pool (heated)...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By Gasman66
Air Passenger Duty

With the increase in APD for non economy class tickets announced yesterday, does this apply to flights/holidays all ready booked, or does it apply to new bookings only, and how will it affect PE...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,583
Posted By Gasman66
Wow... By 2925 I think Florida might be one big...

Wow... By 2925 I think Florida might be one big water world if the "experts" are anything to go by :zzz::zzz: plus, hopefully that we have not blown each other to smithereens by then !
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Feb 24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Gasman66
Birmingham (BHX) Airport Lounge

We have booked TUI PE from BHX next year, has anyone used any of the lounges there, or the nearby airport hotels (as we always do an overnight) if so, what was your opinion of them, good, bad,...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By Gasman66
We have used Vr360 three times now, with no...

We have used Vr360 three times now, with no problems, and you then deal direct with the owner..
We always check the owners out as much as possible and then phone up and have a good chat, hope this...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 30 Jan 24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,419
Posted By Gasman66
No, we just displayed the wheelchair logo side of...

No, we just displayed the wheelchair logo side of the card facing forward hanging from the rear view mirror, which, as I understand it, is the legal way to display your disabled badge. We used it at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,614
Posted By Gasman66
Flights from BHX are Monday or Thursday for 2025...

Flights from BHX are Monday or Thursday for 2025 with TUI
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 14 Jan 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,419
Posted By Gasman66
Just make sure you hang your blue badge from the...

Just make sure you hang your blue badge from the rear view mirror with the wheelchair logo facing forward... we used our everywhere like that with no problem..
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jan 24, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By Gasman66
We travelled last October, with Special...

We travelled last October, with Special Assistance for me, meet at aircraft door, wheelchair to downstairs luggage collection.
Then taken through the sunflower lane for immigration, got to car hire...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jan 24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,571
Posted By Gasman66
Premier Inn North Terminal every time...

Premier Inn North Terminal every time...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jan 24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,267
Posted By Gasman66
We have used them before paying by bank xfer with...

We have used them before paying by bank xfer with no problems, and one time I thought I had put the wrong information in, phoned up answered in a couple of seconds, and the gentlemen checked for me...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 22 Nov 23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By Gasman66
Hi, cannot comment on Glasgow as we flew from...

Hi, cannot comment on Glasgow as we flew from Bristol, but I have exactly the same problem with my hips, so booked SA with TUI for our trip last month.
Bristol airport SA was excellent, as was the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,023
Posted By Gasman66
I think as far as Florida Malls are concerned I...

I think as far as Florida Malls are concerned I think Brits have become a bit more savvy shopping due to A. the poor exchange rate B. On-line shopping (which I think is a huge factor) and C. Town...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,599
Posted By Gasman66
We used my blue badge in every supermarket, mall,...

We used my blue badge in every supermarket, mall, theme park, takeaway and restaurant in October.
Small piece of string "blue tacked" to the back of the badge and hung from the rear view mirror (as...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Nov 23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,931
Posted By Gasman66
The PI North Terminal is our go to as well...

The PI North Terminal is our go to as well.. across the road from the terminal, good food (always pre-book a table) and good staff...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Gasman66
Same here, car hire prices for 2025 not out (as...

Same here, car hire prices for 2025 not out (as far as I am aware) so we booked premium from B'ham for Oct 25 as Bristol not flying to MLB in 2025 and will check prices with Andy later...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Nov 23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 300
Posted By Gasman66
Premier Inn Birmingham Airport

Has anyone used this PI before going on holiday, as we were just wondering what it is like (noisy/quiet, good food ? ) and how easy to get to the airport in the morning...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Nov 23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,561
Posted By Gasman66
You could also check out VR360homes.com (we have...

You could also check out VR360homes.com (we have used this site since 2015) and then you deal directly with the villa owner, plus a quick phone call to a UK owner you can check all the details...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 11 Nov 23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Gasman66
Hi, we used my Blue Badge (Hung on rear view...

Hi, we used my Blue Badge (Hung on rear view mirror) at every park, mall, restaurant and supermarket with no issues provided it faces forward with wheel chair logo visible..hope that helps...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Nov 23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 1,298,429
Posted By Gasman66
It certainly is exceptional service, we had...

It certainly is exceptional service, we had similar help when we landed in October, all the car hire desk staff were so helpful along with all the airport staff as well... looking forward to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Nov 23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Gasman66
Check my post #1 on 23rd October just...

Check my post #1 on 23rd October just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Oct 23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,555
Posted By Gasman66
Hopefully TUI will be back to Bristol in 2025...

Hopefully TUI will be back to Bristol in 2025 when all the dreamliners have had their major services.. If not we will have to look at Birmingham, had enough of 3 hrs plus to/from Gatwick...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Oct 23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Gasman66
LOL... just had to try it out, and was not...

LOL... just had to try it out, and was not disappointed, had plenty of good ol American food also... and who in their right mind would go all the way to Florida and watch a game of "Rounders" :(:( at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Oct 23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By Gasman66
Another vote for the Santa Fe

Another vote for the Santa Fe
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 26 Oct 23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Gasman66
Best of British Cafe

Just returned from a cracking 2 weeks in Davenport, about halfway through our stay, (and a few chicken and burger meals later), one of our group suggested breakfast at the Best of British Cafe on the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Oct 23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By Gasman66
Both cars booked with Alamo (NL) back in late May...

Both cars booked with Alamo (NL) back in late May when the prices/exchange rate were reasonable, and before everyone jumped on the bandwagon...:erm::erm:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Oct 23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By Gasman66
MLB and Alamo (NL)

Just returned after two weeks away, landing at MLB, car hire through Alamo (NL) with "Pay later" option.
No problems at all at MLB, as others have said, with the car hire desk, all counter staff...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Sep 23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Gasman66
Same here, done on line easy peasy, and the new...

Same here, done on line easy peasy, and the new licence delivered less than a week later... (must have caught the postie service off guard ! ).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By Gasman66
Thats ok, I could make out chicken something or...

Thats ok, I could make out chicken something or beef and something... lol, but thank you very much for the effort..
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By Gasman66
TUI Bristol

Can I ask what the food menu was please, as we are flying TUI PE 3A/3C BRS-MLB on Wednesday, and would love to know what is on offer.. many thanks...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Sep 23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,197
Posted By Gasman66
Used them twice this year and no problems, if you...

Used them twice this year and no problems, if you make a mistake, or just want reassurance that all is ok (as I did), phone the customer service number and they are very helpful.
After I explained...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,029
Posted By Gasman66
Wednesday 4th for us, from Bristol, we live 15...

Wednesday 4th for us, from Bristol, we live 15 minutes away from the airport so no overnight or 3 hour plus drive back home :grin::grin: family now getting into holiday mode, checking suitcases,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 30 Aug 23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By Gasman66
Must admit we enjoyed bangers and mash there last...

Must admit we enjoyed bangers and mash there last time, but got a bit stuck when trying to explain politely to an American couple sat next to us who asked "What is bubble and squeak, and why is it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Aug 23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By Gasman66
Bristol Airport TUI PE

Has anyone flown TUI PE from Bristol this year please, and which lounge did you have access to, and what was it like ?
Also what was the range of food available in the lounge.. MTIA
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Aug 23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,424
Posted By Gasman66
Last time we done the LT we had a 2 hour free...

Last time we done the LT we had a 2 hour free parking pass from the guys in the LT hut... not sure if they still do it... (if you dont ask... you dont get ! )
We are doing the LT in October... can...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,192
Posted By Gasman66
PG tips and Nescafe DeCaf always packed !

PG tips and Nescafe DeCaf always packed !
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