Forum: General Trip Planning
28 Jan 20, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 845
JFK to Times Square
Hi, what's the best way for getting from the airport to our hotel in Times Square. There are four of us (youngest is 16) and will be hand luggage only.
We arrive at 7.30pm on a Weds evening,...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
18 Jan 20, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 590
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Forum: General Trip Planning
16 Jan 20, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 590
Indirect flights to New York
Looking to go in Feb half term for our first trip. Direct flights have now sold out (and those that remain are way over our budget).
What's the consensus on indirect? Any advice? The one I've...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
15 Jan 20, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,387
Another first timer for New York
I too am watching this thread with interest. Am looking to book for February this year, so cramming as much info in as I can before booking! :)
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Forum: General Trip Planning
31 Jan 16, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 402
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Forum: General Trip Planning
3 Sep 15, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 10,757
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Forum: General Trip Planning
28 Jul 15, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 829
Good to hear this - we will be in Salou in a...
Good to hear this - we will be in Salou in a fortnight, doing an overnight in Barcelona as we have football tickets, and will have a 3 day ticket to Portaventura too. Not Disney but near enough!
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Forum: General Trip Planning
6 Jul 15, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 717
Best time to visit Mexico?
Looking to travel next year, probably 10 days but we are limited to school holidays.
What are peoples recommendations for best times to visit re: rainy season etc..?
Been recommended to look at...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
5 Jul 15, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 997
Agree with a visit to the Old Town. You dont...
Agree with a visit to the Old Town. You dont mention how old your children are, but there is a land train that takes you between The Strip and 'new' Albufeira, and the Old Town. Too far to walk...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
4 Jun 15, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
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Forum: General Trip Planning
2 Jun 15, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 766
Thanks for all the tips and advice. We have...
Thanks for all the tips and advice. We have booked the Salauris Palace, so half way between Portaventura and the beach I think. Thanks for your trip report Nimbus - a great read!
I will look up...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
31 May 15, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,747
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Forum: General Trip Planning
31 May 15, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 766
Salou/Barcelona advice please!
We are going to Salou in Aug, and want to have a trip to Barcelona whilst we are there. I understand there is a train that you can catch from Salou as we are not hiring a car.
We want to do a tour...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
29 May 15, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
We never used to pre-book our seats. Our...
We never used to pre-book our seats. Our thinking was that at worst we would have to get 2x2 seats, but it never happened. They would never allow a family of two adults and two children to be split...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
11 May 15, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 368
Salou and Portaventura
Looking to book for August this year as we fancy visiting Portaventura, Barcelona and the Nou Camp. Is it worth paying extra to stay in one of the Portaventura hotels to get 'free' park entry do you...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
14 Feb 15, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 614
A couple of Mexico questions for a first timer
Fancy doing a long haul in 2016 and Mexico looks amazing. Our kids will be 16 and 12 so it'll have to be in the school holidays (either Easter or Summer)
Which area is best - the hotels all look...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
7 Aug 14, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 862
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Forum: General Trip Planning
24 Jul 14, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 304
Kos advice
First time to Kos.
Does anyone know if there are taxis readily available at Kos Airport, and how much should we expect to pay to go to Psalidi, nr Kos Town.
Are there any companies to...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
24 Jul 14, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,643
We stayed at the Montechoro hotel in Albufeira...
We stayed at the Montechoro hotel in Albufeira. It's at the top of the Strip in a really quiet area. Lovely hotel with great activities for kids during the day. There's a landtrain to take you to the...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
27 May 14, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 472
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Forum: General Trip Planning
24 May 14, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 472
Kos advice
We are going to Kos in August - never been to anywhere Greek-ish before - we are staying just outside Kos Town (Psalidi).
I think you can get boat trips to Turkey? Has anyone been, got any advice,...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
30 Apr 14, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 427
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Forum: General Chat
19 Apr 14, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,898
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Forum: General Chat
19 Apr 14, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,898
Same here. We went on our 'once in a lifetime'...
Same here. We went on our 'once in a lifetime' trip last Oct, and I would go back tomorrow, but husband is happy he has been, but in no rush to book again! Will keep an eye on prices for next year...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
18 Apr 14, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 338
Have a look at Tenerife. If you stay in Las...
Have a look at Tenerife. If you stay in Las Americas, or Los Christianos above it, or Costa Adeje below it, you can walk between all three on a night and visit different beach bars. Something for...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
28 Feb 14, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
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Forum: General Trip Planning
22 Feb 14, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Turkey advice for a family holiday please
I have seen a lot of lovely hotels in Turkey, particularly those with waterslides which would appeal to my 14 and 10 year old.
Can anyone offer any advice on resorts? We don't mind it being busy...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
10 Feb 14, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 890
We stayed in the Abode on Piccadilly Gardens...
We stayed in the Abode on Piccadilly Gardens before Christmas. Look directly on their website as they have good deals on there. Michael Caines has the restaurant and its well worth a trip. Think we...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
26 Jan 14, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 686
I wouldn't do the lounge. One of those reviews...
I wouldn't do the lounge. One of those reviews you may have read is mine. We got it free and it was OK, but no bacon butties, only continental breakfast options.
We registered on the Manchester...
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Forum: General Trip Planning
10 Jan 14, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 1
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Hotels with waterparks?
Anyone got any good recommendations? I have seen some in Turkey which look really nice, and also some in Benalmadena. Thanks Dibbers!
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Forum: General Trip Planning
2 Jan 14, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 489
We stayed in the Bitacora in Playa de las...
We stayed in the Bitacora in Playa de las Americas last year. The location was excellent, just behind the main shopping area, and not fa from the beach. The hotel is fab for kids and has a...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
17 Dec 13, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 Dec 13, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 442
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
25 Nov 13, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,007
We left early this year - around 4pm. Simply...
We left early this year - around 4pm. Simply because it was the only rainy day of our holiday, and it was too chilly to sit around and make the most of the beautiful surroundings. I would say it...
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
23 Nov 13, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,692
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
21 Nov 13, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,419
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Forum: Shopping in Florida
20 Nov 13, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,295
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Forum: Theme Parks Florida
20 Nov 13, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 675
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
16 Nov 13, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 28,532
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Forum: Trip Planning Florida
14 Nov 13, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,661
We travelled back in the bubble last week, just...
We travelled back in the bubble last week, just for the novelty. It is nice up there, a little quieter due to there being less people. There is a good storage locker under the window which runs the...
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