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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Sep 22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By fastboysam
You might find some have been left by other...

You might find some have been left by other guests but if not then try Walmart/Target/Publix/Dollar Stores/Five Below or actual pool supplies shops like Pinchapenny ...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 11 Sep 22, 01:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By fastboysam
RCI - Anthem of the Seas from Southampton

RCI - Anthem of the Seas from Southampton
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,236
Posted By fastboysam
Glad you made it onto the plane! Hope the drinks...

Glad you made it onto the plane! Hope the drinks will be flowing soon!

Were all the escalators closed off and everybody made to join just one long queue?

Not sure that our flight will even go...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,236
Posted By fastboysam
https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/airport-se...

https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/airport-services/fast-track

Not able to book online currently.
Forum: General Chat 7 Jul 22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,445
Posted By fastboysam
Thank you. I have managed to get through and...

Thank you. I have managed to get through and been told accept the 24+ hr layover like it or lump it or take a refund which is out of the question at this late stage due to other aspects of our trip...
Forum: General Chat 7 Jul 22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,445
Posted By fastboysam
Just been given 15 days notice of my connecting...

Just been given 15 days notice of my connecting flight being cancelled with no alternative offered. I've checked schedules myself as I can't get through on the phone and it looks like my only option...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Jun 22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,509
Posted By fastboysam
Wouldn't bother me at all. The last villa we...

Wouldn't bother me at all.

The last villa we stayed in had cameras out the front and at the pool equipment which worked in our favour to prove that the pool guy had not visited for during the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By fastboysam
Used them many times without any issues and...

Used them many times without any issues and always found them very helpful as have many other Dibbers!

The booking confirmation requires you to agree to 5 working days for tests to be delivered so...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Apr 22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,953
Posted By fastboysam
These days we book via casino hosts but prior to...

These days we book via casino hosts but prior to that we booked with whichever TA gave us the best deal.

We book our own flights as we get perks with certain airlines and we have a contingency...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By fastboysam
Flown multiple times over the last few months to...

Flown multiple times over the last few months to the states from U.K. and E.U. with various carriers including some with rubbish websites such as Jetblue where we couldn't even upload any documents...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By fastboysam
There's a Days Inn and a Ramada (motel type with...

There's a Days Inn and a Ramada (motel type with free breakfast) opposite Posner Park junction 55 (about £55-£60 per night) or maybe look at Tuscana (condo about £85 for same dates that I checked the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Apr 22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By fastboysam
FROM MAPMAN/STEVE'S WEBSITE: It’s with a...

FROM MAPMAN/STEVE'S WEBSITE:

It’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to call it a day with production of my little Orlando Map. Unfortunately the Covid Virus has taken its toll on sales and the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Apr 22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,458
Posted By fastboysam
not covered by EC261 homebound

All good apart from drinks and not being covered by EC261 homebound which is of concern having suffered from a missed connection MCO-MIA in the past. Also read recently about United passengers not...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Apr 22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,497
Posted By fastboysam
We used DocHQ when we went on Anthem of the Seas...

We used DocHQ when we went on Anthem of the Seas from New Jersey in January. Infact it was the same certificate that we used for our fit to fly.
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Apr 22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By fastboysam
Friday 23/9/22 to Monday 26/9/22 Sanford to...

Friday 23/9/22 to Monday 26/9/22 Sanford to Memphis direct flight £83 with Allegiant same price for the following long weekend and nice flight times too for a weekend 13.11/14.11 out 09.35/12.26 back...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Apr 22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By fastboysam
Frontier have flights for around £100 late Sept...

Frontier have flights for around £100 late Sept if you can manage with carry on.

If you have any avios then AA have reward flights MIA-MEM and taxes are only $5.60 on domestic routes.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By fastboysam
https://www.oscursions.com/airport

https://www.oscursions.com/airport
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Apr 22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,404
Posted By fastboysam
We were there about 4 hours and rushed through. ...

We were there about 4 hours and rushed through. It was hot and busy otherwise we would have taken more time to look at the items in the museum part/trophy room.
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By fastboysam
https://www.hotelhoppa.co.uk/bus-services/ ...

https://www.hotelhoppa.co.uk/bus-services/

https://www.hotelhoppa.co.uk/bus-services/h2c/

04.30 is very early not sure the Hoppa runs that early - maybe consider Uber or pay the small fee on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By fastboysam
We found that the bulkheads worked well when our...

We found that the bulkheads worked well when our children were younger. More legroom and plenty of place to play once in the air (as bags have to be stowed for take-off and landing). Nobody reclining...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Mar 22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By fastboysam
Windsor Hills is a great location with Walmart...

Windsor Hills is a great location with Walmart opposite and tons of restaurants on the 192 and a quick route to WDW via Sherbeth Road. It has a mixture of various sizes of villas and condos and is a...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Mar 22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By fastboysam
Sorry to read this. :cry: I think you might...

Sorry to read this. :cry:

I think you might be the same person as on a FB group?

I have asked the mods to move or duplicate your post in the villa rental request section where it will be more...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Mar 22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
Posted By fastboysam
Just FYI - I'd have a back up plan as I've just...

Just FYI - I'd have a back up plan as I've just read on FB that TUI cancelled a villa for somebody going in 9 days! They offered her a hotel on I-Drive instead!:nonono:
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Mar 22, 02:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,575
Posted By fastboysam
Cruised from all those using various...

Cruised from all those using various taxi/train/shuttles but one thing that seems to work well for us is using Airbnb for accommodation and getting the host to arrange transfers or sometimes they...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Mar 22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By fastboysam
Sounds way too good to be true! Be careful! ...

Sounds way too good to be true! Be careful!

For August 2024 too!:erm:

Also, paying half up front and rest 30 days out is very unusual.

Sometimes owners might give a small discount for 4...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Mar 22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By fastboysam
That's a big modern villa in Champions Gate...

That's a big modern villa in Champions Gate Resort, so maybe as Gryff says it might be patchy in certain corners. I think they will get free wifi but there's a slim chance that the management...
Forum: Accommodation 18 Mar 22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By fastboysam
Sofitel Imperial Suite or Prestige Suite for ease...

Sofitel Imperial Suite or Prestige Suite for ease and luxury with club lounge access and spa access (once re-opened) . It has a covered walkway connected to the terminal if flying BA from T5. (Note...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 22, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By fastboysam
When we cruised a few weeks ago I just put...

When we cruised a few weeks ago I just put address as home and selected a time accounting for the time difference.

In the video call the DocHQ assistant asked us to confirm where we were taking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,263
Posted By fastboysam
Short stay car park at T5...

Short stay car park at T5 (https://www.heathrow.com/booking/booking-search?cgid=parking&searchType=parking&dd=05&dm=MAR&dy=22&rd=05&rm=MAR&ry=22&ap=LHR5&t=1600&rt=1700) costs £14.70 per hour.

Not...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,724
Posted By fastboysam
Well done!:thumbs-up Yes there are places in...

Well done!:thumbs-up

Yes there are places in T5 for food and/or paid lounges x 2 options (we prefer the Plaza Premium T5 to the Aspire lounge) for lounges if you don't qualify for BA lounge access...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 22, 02:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,724
Posted By fastboysam
I looks like direct flights LHR-SEA: BA 49 (3.30...

I looks like direct flights LHR-SEA: BA 49 (3.30 p.m.) and BA 53 (09.40 a.m.) are still showing as operating on 23rd June; you should be able to move to whichever one suits your itinerary best.
...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,724
Posted By fastboysam
What date was your flight as I'm still seeing...

What date was your flight as I'm still seeing direct flights LHR-SEA with BA in June and it doesn't matter who the operator is you have a right under EU 261 to be re-routed under comparable transport...
Forum: General Chat 20 Feb 22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,724
Posted By fastboysam
Had lots of BA flights cancelled over the last...

Had lots of BA flights cancelled over the last year and every time rebooked at no extra charge to any codeshare option of my choosing. Check which route you want prior to getting in touch.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jan 22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By fastboysam
TUI online brochure says BBQ grill* (Items marked...

TUI online brochure says BBQ grill* (Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally). Not sure which company TUI use to supply villas and maybe at peak times they could even...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Jan 22, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By fastboysam
I received an email from a bookings manager at...

I received an email from a bookings manager at the Sofitel telling me they were going to charge my card (not asking me but telling me) as they said BA had cancelled the booking and they needed to be...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jan 22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By fastboysam
I agree human error is a factor here and luckily...

I agree human error is a factor here and luckily we have proof that we pre-paid but it's a bit annoying when it took a considerable amount of time to rectify in the first place to then go back to...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jan 22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By fastboysam
Exclamation Sofitel LHR trying to charge for BA Holidays booking!

Really annoyed that Sofitel Heathrow are trying to charge my card for our stay on 17th December even though it was a prepaid booking via BA Holidays!

We presented the hotel voucher upon check in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By fastboysam
How quick did the certificate come through...

How quick did the certificate come through please?

Did it have a QR code? Was it accepted using Verifly?

Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 71,895
Posted By fastboysam
Please could you check an unusual one? ...

Please could you check an unusual one?

Iberia IB 6253 on 29/1/2022 MAD to JFK

(they have cancelled the other flight that day and merged with this one so wondering how full it is or indeed how...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 22, 02:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,017
Posted By fastboysam
They told us a specific ID number to write on the...

They told us a specific ID number to write on the test cassette along with the date so have a pen handy. Yes used phones to take the pics of cassette next to passport.
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