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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By annedawso
Just booked hotel at best price with Attractionticket.com

After much dithering about where to stay have finally decided on 5 nights at Aventura to go with 9 nights CSR already booked direct with Disney.
Was a bit worried about booking Universal hotel as...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,972
Posted By annedawso
The Pension rules can be quite confusing. If your...

The Pension rules can be quite confusing. If your pension is worth less than £30,000 it can be taken under the trivial commutation rules.
Though if you are still contributing to your pension be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Dec 22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,338
Posted By annedawso
Think you only get 1 free night if booking for 7...

Think you only get 1 free night if booking for 7 days,
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Dec 22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,338
Posted By annedawso
Just done the maths for my booking and no...

Just done the maths for my booking and no surprise not worth it if already booked with dining credit.
On my current 14 day September room only booking to CSR - £4862 plus $1200 spends
New offer ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Dec 22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,634
Posted By annedawso
We claimed in September for a 4 hour delay with...

We claimed in September for a 4 hour delay with Aer Lingus,it was quite a straight forward process. Fair enough if it is exceptional circumstances for the first flight, but it is up to the Airlines...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Dec 22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,395
Posted By annedawso
I’ve been checking everyday on google flights for...

I’ve been checking everyday on google flights for September next year, Manchester direct to MCO.
Just can’t bring myself to pay the prices they are asking at moment, but will eventually if they...
Forum: General Chat 27 Nov 22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,503
Posted By annedawso
I did have a kindle but changed to a Kobo...

I did have a kindle but changed to a Kobo e-reader so I could read library books for free. Probably 90% of my reading is from the library, a brilliant free service. A kobo is very similar to kindle...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Nov 22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,309
Posted By annedawso
Hope you got it all booked. I seem to spend half...

Hope you got it all booked. I seem to spend half my life looking at flights at moment. We have some flexibility re dates so going to see if prices come down and maybe book early new year.
Helped...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Nov 22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,061
Posted By annedawso
Love the 1903 lounge for adults in T2. The...

Love the 1903 lounge for adults in T2. The choice of alcohol was great -Baileys, decent gins whiskeys, other spirits, beer, champagne etc that your poured from the bottle yourself. We thought the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Sep 22, 12:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,879
Posted By annedawso
We flew with them 4th Sept and flight was over...

We flew with them 4th Sept and flight was over 3hrs 30 mins delayed. The flight itself was fine.
Currently sat in MCO and flight is going to be at least 2 hours late taking off.
Would still use...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Sep 22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By annedawso
Just spent 14 days at Aventura from 4th September...

Just spent 14 days at Aventura from 4th September and did Universal about 9 days of holiday. If you can get to the parks about 30 minutes before opening the first hour or so are really quiet. For...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By annedawso
Chase has been brilliant for us on this holiday,...

Chase has been brilliant for us on this holiday, though we have used the physical card. Haven’t had any problems with it anywhere.
Good exchange rate and as others have said 1% cash and and 1.5% on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,762
Posted By annedawso
Definitely noise cancelling headphones. I also...

Definitely noise cancelling headphones.
I also take winegums/ crisps etc and buy a few bottles of water in airport in case they don’t come round with refreshments often on plane.
Hate the flight...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 01:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,762
Posted By annedawso
Do you take the melatonin on the flight home or...

Do you take the melatonin on the flight home or just when you get home.?
Melatonin definitely helps me sleep, though I try not to take it too often. Just stocked up as can’t get it in UK.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By annedawso
Same for me, I changed to TMobile and still...

Same for me, I changed to TMobile and still wouldn’t work.
Have been using WhatsApp to make calls.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Sep 22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 59,687
Posted By annedawso
It was open yesterday, I was at BG with my son ...

It was open yesterday, I was at BG with my son so missed it. My husband said it was a 40 min wait and he queued for 30 minutes in single line queue. He couldn't remember if it was any different to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,435
Posted By annedawso
A journey home you won’t forget. Talk about...

A journey home you won’t forget. Talk about planes, trains and automobiles. Enjoy your own bed:zzz:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,435
Posted By annedawso
That's terrible, very disappointing that Aer...

That's terrible, very disappointing that Aer Lingus haven't done more to help you. Can imagine you just want to get home now. We were over 3 hours late so will be claiming the £260 compensation each.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,435
Posted By annedawso
Good luck, glad you are ok about it, work wise...

Good luck, glad you are ok about it, work wise etc. They will be paying a fortune in compensation for all this. Our flight was over 3 hours delayed getting to Orlando and that felt bad enough.
Forum: Social Groups 7 Sep 22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 4,016
Posted By annedawso
We are here at Aventura at moment for 14 nights...

We are here at Aventura at moment for 14 nights and loving it. Pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of food at Urban Pantry. Portions are massive and approx $13 -$16 each, we often just...
Forum: General Chat 5 Sep 22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,725
Posted By annedawso
Oh wow, many thanks, so glad to be proved...

Oh wow, many thanks, so glad to be proved corrected. I blame tiredness not my stupidity. :blush:
Just had to check again it was over 3 hours delay but it definitely was.
Forum: General Chat 5 Sep 22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,725
Posted By annedawso
When i checked properly the delay has to be over...

When i checked properly the delay has to be over 4 hours for long haul unfortunately. Its confusing as most sites say 3 hours but that is for short/ medium haul flights.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
Saw your flight had took off late and landed just...

Saw your flight had took off late and landed just over 2 hours late so assumed we would take off 2 hours late. Not sure why it has increased to 4 hours delay. Though would prefer to be delayed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
Think it's just food and drink. We will spend it...

Think it's just food and drink. We will spend it on coffees etc and chocolate for plane if nothing else. I think they will try and catch up in air and get us in just before 3 hours late so as not to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
Cheers. They gave £10 each, though oh and son...

Cheers. They gave £10 each, though oh and son just spent one of them on the worst sausage and egg barns they said they have ever had from Bar Burrito. I brought loads of sandwiches and snacks as...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
They sent a text at 8am to say we could now check...

They sent a text at 8am to say we could now check in until 12:10. Bit late as either people would be on their way or arrived. They gave a £10 voucher. Oh well half expected a delay, hopefully they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
At least an improvement on previous days,...

At least an improvement on previous days, according to flight stats they are expecting the flight to land at 17:54, so 2 hrs 9 minutes later than expected. Have a fantastic holiday.
We fly on the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
On the aer lingus website it says ORLANDO/MCO...

On the aer lingus website it says
ORLANDO/MCO to MANCHESTER
03 September 2022
Flight
Departure
EI 34
Delayed
18:15
Estimated
19:30
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Sep 22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
I will definitely be putting in a compensation...

I will definitely be putting in a compensation claim if our flights are delayed over 4 hours. It’s been happening consistently over last few days, so definitely worth a try...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Sep 22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,246
Posted By annedawso
Oh Crikey we fly Sunday at 11am. I am already...

Oh Crikey we fly Sunday at 11am. I am already planning to get there mega early as worried about delays getting there etc. Got an email to say Highways doing work on M56 that weekend but don't think...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Aug 22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,797
Posted By annedawso
We are staying at Universal’s Aventura for 3...

We are staying at Universal’s Aventura for 3 weeks from Sunday. When I have checked there is no availability for those full 2 weeks on for any Universal hotel. Presumably because HHN starts. So not...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Aug 22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By annedawso
We haven’t had a car for last 4 visits when...

We haven’t had a car for last 4 visits when staying on Disney and didn’t miss it, in fact prefer not to have it. This year staying 14 nights at Universal. Will just use their shuttle service and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Aug 22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By annedawso
We use the official meet and greet right by the...

We use the official meet and greet right by the terminal. We registered for their emails and got 15% off.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Aug 22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,284
Posted By annedawso
What a timely thread, we are going in 8 days to...

What a timely thread, we are going in 8 days to Aventura for 14 nights without a car and do not want to spend a fortune on eating out. Thoughts so far

Getting an Uber to...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jul 22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,275
Posted By annedawso
We loved staying at PORFQ but have decided to try...

We loved staying at PORFQ but have decided to try CSR next year as visited it and felt it was ideal for 3 adults. Loved the Barcelona Bar etc.
Plus it was cheaper than PORFQ.
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jul 22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,648
Posted By annedawso
I wonder does anyone know if you can do this as...

I wonder does anyone know if you can do this as well as using topcashback?
Forum: Accommodation 25 Jul 22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By annedawso
Yep, my oh retired from police has just got on...

Yep, my oh retired from police has just got on. Think he paid a fiver for the card.
Forum: Social Groups 29 Jun 22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,163
Posted By annedawso
I have been eating high fat keto and doing...

I have been eating high fat keto and doing intermittent fasting for just over a week now. Following the tips by Dr Eric Berg on YouTube and eating loads of salad and vegetables.
Have been low carb...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jun 22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,368
Posted By annedawso
I was looking at the Inspire one on TripAdvisor...

I was looking at the Inspire one on TripAdvisor last night and am not going to bother.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jun 22, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,113
Posted By annedawso
We have booked deluxe twin for 14 nights at...

We have booked deluxe twin for 14 nights at Aventura for September. Taking our 19 year old so we are all glad to be staying in an adult type hotel. Plus like the fact that the entrance to Volcano Bay...
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