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Forum: Accommodation 28 Nov 23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,673
Posted By pk67
Stayed in the Premier Inn South at Runger Lane in...

Stayed in the Premier Inn South at Runger Lane in early November. Two rooms - £56 each per night. Great value and rooms recently renovated by the look of it.
Forum: Accommodation 2 Nov 23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,112
Posted By pk67
I'm staying at the South airport one on Saturday...

I'm staying at the South airport one on Saturday. Thinking of heading somewhere for an evening meal. Does anyone know if they charge for each entry / exit at the Premier Inn or is it just a flat...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Oct 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By pk67
Sure it was on Avis Quickpass rather than the...

Sure it was on Avis Quickpass rather than the booking
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Oct 23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By pk67
Thanks. Did add the flight number so hopefully...

Thanks. Did add the flight number so hopefully all OK when we get to Terminal A garage.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Oct 23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By pk67
Avis query

Using Avis for the first time and have signed up to Avis Preferred etc.

We're flying with Virgin and plan to get the VTP at Terminal A and ideally would collect the car at that side.

I've been...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Oct 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By pk67
Alamo late return charges

Does anyone know what Alamo charge per hour/day for a late return? I know they provide 29 mins grace period. I'm hiring a standard SUV.

We're off to Orlando early next month and our flight arrives...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 28 Sep 23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,430
Posted By pk67
We've found Perkins has gone downhill in our last...

We've found Perkins has gone downhill in our last few visits. Used to be great service but each time we've been, they seem to be running at much reduced staffing levels with long waits etc. After...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Aug 23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,432
Posted By pk67
No particular loyalty to either, but have flown...

No particular loyalty to either, but have flown Virgin direct from Glasgow and Edinburgh more than I have with BA via Gatwick.

Flew with BA last November for the first time in ages. Leg room was...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 28 Aug 23, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By pk67
This was Vineland.

This was Vineland.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jun 23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By pk67
We were charged $35 for an umbrella and two...

We were charged $35 for an umbrella and two chairs for the day at Westgate Pier back in May.
Forum: Shopping in Florida 18 May 23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By pk67
Classic polo shirts were working out about £50...

Classic polo shirts were working out about £50 earlier this week. Ticket price was $110 then in store offer of 30% off plus we had a further 25% discount.

Never looked at jeans.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 May 23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,419
Posted By pk67
Full row on Saturday evening when we arrived...

Full row on Saturday evening when we arrived around 1915. 50-60% of the cars were Ford Edge's. One Nissan Rouge, Dodge Journey and mid sized Toyota and Hyundai Santa Fe.

Decision was to take a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 May 23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,275
Posted By pk67
Thanks - that's really helpful to know.

Thanks - that's really helpful to know.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,275
Posted By pk67
I have two bookings currently - still to decide...

I have two bookings currently - still to decide on whether to take a Standard SUV or a Minivan. Booked to pay at airport.

When doing a quick run through for Skip The Counter, it asked to include...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Apr 23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,275
Posted By pk67
We have changed our flight into Orlando and we...

We have changed our flight into Orlando and we now arrive at 6:40pm rather than 9:30pm. My current booking is to collect the car at 10pm but now will collect c7:30pm.

My understanding is that I...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 25 Aug 22, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By pk67
Both Steelers games during your stay seem to be...

Both Steelers games during your stay seem to be selected for Fox and NBC respectively. In the condos we stay in they have these channels as free to air, so good chance it will be available on the TV...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 May 22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By pk67
Delta - using Skymiles

I am looking at booking a flight with Delta in November.

I have around 45000 Amex points that I can transfer into Skymiles if need be to reduce the cost.

What I am less sure of is whether you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By pk67
We flew out from Edinburgh on 30 April with...

We flew out from Edinburgh on 30 April with Virgin. We used the multi-storey across from the main terminal - was £70 for the two weeks and that was with a flexible rate. We didn't fancy the walk in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 May 22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,589
Posted By pk67
No. Guy from Alamo said just to take it. He...

No. Guy from Alamo said just to take it. He recommended that over the Dodge. Nothing said at exit.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 May 22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,589
Posted By pk67
We arrived yesterday. Got to the garage at just...

We arrived yesterday. Got to the garage at just after 3pm and there were only 3 cars in Standard SUV line. 2 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 GMC Terrain. Both really tight on space for 4 large caaes. Ended...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,851
Posted By pk67
Thanks for confirming.

Thanks for confirming.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,851
Posted By pk67
Virgin Atlantic / Trust Assure

Hi

Trying to check-in for our flight tomorrow and uploading docs to Fly Ready.

Accepting negative LFTs certificates for all of us no problem but will not verify the vaccine certificates for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By pk67
Can't speak for Netflix but know that you can...

Can't speak for Netflix but know that you can download shows to your device with the Disney+ app.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jul 20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By pk67
There is also Grand Beach by Diamond Resorts...

There is also Grand Beach by Diamond Resorts. They have 3-bed apartments that have private sleeping for 6 (2 doubles + 1 room with 2 singles) as well as a sofa bed in the living room.

You also...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Jun 20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By pk67
Virgin has confirmed on Twitter that there will...

Virgin has confirmed on Twitter that there will be no flights from Glasgow until after 27 March at the earliest. The flights thereafter in April as it stands are Wednesday and Saturday out and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,667
Posted By pk67
Not sure the VA Twitter is to be completely...

Not sure the VA Twitter is to be completely relied upon but the response here indicates no Glasgow flights until at least 1 April

https://twitter.com/VirginAtlantic/status/1274251509757358082
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,667
Posted By pk67
Scratch that. When i entered the booking...

Scratch that. When i entered the booking reference etc, the booking did appear but with no seat map. It is also stating that there is a schedule change when there are no changes to times. Seat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,667
Posted By pk67
Judging by your countdown, think you are on the...

Judging by your countdown, think you are on the same flight as us on 7 November. Looks like the flight is cancelled as my bookings is no longer on my online account and all flight options when...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Oct 19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By pk67
You may, if you are lucky, be able to snag a Ford...

You may, if you are lucky, be able to snag a Ford Explorer which is bigger than the Edge. Nice car - we got one last year with 900 miles on the clock.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Oct 19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,110
Posted By pk67
Based on my experience at Glasgow two years ago,...

Based on my experience at Glasgow two years ago, you will be asked a few questions by the security agent, to remove electronics from your bag (for swabbing) as well as a swab of both palms.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Oct 19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By pk67
There are 4 of us for 6 seats. Hoping we are ok...

There are 4 of us for 6 seats. Hoping we are ok with seat allocation and worse case scenario it is 3 in one row and 1 in another. I am fine to sit myself.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Oct 19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By pk67
Thanks for the responses. I did contact VA when I...

Thanks for the responses. I did contact VA when I booked as I couldn't allocate any seats at that point. They explained that this was standard protocol. The flight is full so no other seats...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Oct 19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 954
Posted By pk67
VA - seat allocation at check-in query

We are booked in Premium but we've been told that we can't get our seats allocated until check in opens.

At present, there are six seats blocked out - the middle three in rows 14 and 15.

I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,277
Posted By pk67
They fly much more during the year than they used...

They fly much more during the year than they used but there are no direct flights post new year until around the Easter holidays.
Forum: Accommodation 10 Oct 19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 830
Posted By pk67
We've been to Grande Villas 4 times and Grand...

We've been to Grande Villas 4 times and Grand Beach last year (and going again this year). For us the decision to go to Grand Beach was cost.

Both are great resorts. Grande Villas has the benefit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 19, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,645
Posted By pk67
At that time of year it will be Virgin and Thomas...

At that time of year it will be Virgin and Thomas Cook to MCO and Tui to Sanford.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Aug 19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 826
Posted By pk67
Yes, prices change all the time. My...

Yes, prices change all the time.

My approach is to book at a price I am content with and then keep checking prices regularly for reductions. I started at £497 with Alamo for a Standard SUV in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Aug 19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 826
Posted By pk67
I check a number of websites although routinely...

I check a number of websites although routinely check Rental Cars, Auto Europe and Netflights. They also offer the necessary insurances and provide prices for additional drivers, GPS etc.

All...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Aug 19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By pk67
Should have said that the £375 is for 14 days...

Should have said that the £375 is for 14 days rental
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By pk67
£380 is very expensive. I'm paying £375 for a...

£380 is very expensive. I'm paying £375 for a Standard SUV with Alamo in November. My advice is to keep checking sites like Netflights, Rental Cars and Auto Europe (sign up for their newsletter).
...
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