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Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jan 20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By LiggyB
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,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jan 20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By LiggyB
Thanks for all your advice. Much appreciated. I...

Thanks for all your advice. Much appreciated. I will now have a look again with these factors in mind.
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jan 20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jan 20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,387
Posted By LiggyB
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! :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Jan 16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By LiggyB
Great busy resorts/hotels ideas for older kids in Spain/islands

Wondering about Benalmadena. We did Salou last year and loved it, so looking for something similar.

Went to Torremolinos back in late 80s pre-kids and did a bus trip to Gibraltar - do they still...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Sep 15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,757
Posted By LiggyB
We have just returned back - loved it!...

We have just returned back - loved it! Portaventura reminded me so much of being in Florida.
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jul 15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 829
Posted By LiggyB
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!
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jul 15, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jul 15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jun 15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By LiggyB
We intend to get ours with our Tesco Clubcard...

We intend to get ours with our Tesco Clubcard vouchers so that might be something you could look at if you shop at Tesco?
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Jun 15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 May 15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,747
Posted By LiggyB
We loved Aegean View in Psalidi, nr Kos Town last...

We loved Aegean View in Psalidi, nr Kos Town last year. Lots of mini pools, and one big pool solely with large inflatable slides, trampolines and climbing equipment. Good entertainment in the day...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 May 15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 May 15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 May 15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By LiggyB
Mobile 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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Feb 15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Aug 14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By LiggyB
Might be a bit more than an hour, but hear that...

Might be a bit more than an hour, but hear that Raithwaite Hall at Whitby is fabulous.
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jul 14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jul 14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,643
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 May 14, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By LiggyB
Thanks everyone. Some great advice and ideas...

Thanks everyone. Some great advice and ideas that I will add to my list!
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 May 14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By LiggyB
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,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Apr 14, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By LiggyB
Yes we did this last year. You can leave as many...

Yes we did this last year. You can leave as many bags, carriers, suitcases as you need - just take your day bag with you - they give you cloakroom tickets for the amount of bags - and didnt mind when...
Forum: General Chat 19 Apr 14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,898
Posted By LiggyB
:cry:Yes, dont get us started on school holidays...

:cry:Yes, dont get us started on school holidays into the equation!
Forum: General Chat 19 Apr 14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,898
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Apr 14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Feb 14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By LiggyB
Thank you so much everybody for all of your...

Thank you so much everybody for all of your advice. Off to search the internet for a little while longer!
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Feb 14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,047
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 890
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Jan 14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Jan 14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By LiggyB
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!
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Jan 14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
Posted By LiggyB
I'm sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone...

I'm sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone else not resist in reading Aquatica out loud as the Americans say it - Aquodica - or is it just me :-)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Dec 13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By LiggyB
I developed sciatica about three weeks before we...

I developed sciatica about three weeks before we were due to travel. I phoned the insurance company to declare it, and they said I had to get a Fitness to Fly letter from my GP, which I did (I think...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 25 Nov 13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,007
Posted By LiggyB
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...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Nov 13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,692
Posted By LiggyB
We were there this year from 23 Oct to 6 Nov, and...

We were there this year from 23 Oct to 6 Nov, and the Christmas decorations appeared in the parks on 6 November. Our first visit so no other time to compare it to, but would definitely recommend.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Nov 13, 02:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,419
Posted By LiggyB
:erm: I think I am definitely in a minority of...

:erm: I think I am definitely in a minority of one. It was our longest wait of all rides (70 mins) and I was underwhelmed by it to be honest.

Stone me now lol
Forum: Shopping in Florida 20 Nov 13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,295
Posted By LiggyB
All genuine UGG boots are only available in a UK...

All genuine UGG boots are only available in a UK half size (so 6.5, 7.5 etc..)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Nov 13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By LiggyB
We did a day in each, but it was a short day -...

We did a day in each, but it was a short day - done by 3pm each time. Mind you, most of the rides were walk-on and no massive queues.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Nov 13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 28,532
Posted By LiggyB
This is awful for you all. I sympathise with you...

This is awful for you all. I sympathise with you all. I wonder if this is the same plane we had when we landed on 7 November in Mcr, delay on getting our bags due to an issue with the hold. Ours was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Nov 13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,661
Posted By LiggyB
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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