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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Feb 24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,395
Posted By Shell52
We're doing Route 66 this summer and Alamo want...

We're doing Route 66 this summer and Alamo want about £1250 for 12 days car hire, picking up in Chicago and dropping off at LAX. Andy has done it with Hertz for us for £526. It's a no-brainer. I...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Jan 24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By Shell52
My planning is similar to what Cornishfrogboy has...

My planning is similar to what Cornishfrogboy has said. I've got an old Rand McNally map with different routes in felt tip pen. I decide what I want to see (TitanTours or Trailfinders brochures can...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,471
Posted By Shell52
We flew from Heathrow this summer and I couldn't...

We flew from Heathrow this summer and I couldn't find it for less than about £230 for the 16 days that we needed. It was more than twice as much as what it would have cost at Manchester for the same...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jun 23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,552
Posted By Shell52
Thank you - that's a very succinct answer. Looks...

Thank you - that's a very succinct answer. Looks like I'll need a top up policy then - I'd rather pay £80 or so than have the worry of whether I'm fully covered or not
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jun 23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,552
Posted By Shell52
Hi I'm getting a little bit confused by...

Hi

I'm getting a little bit confused by everything in this thread and so I'm hoping someone can possibly help me.

We have a fly-drive booked with BA for the summer and the car is provided by...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Mar 23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,758
Posted By Shell52
This might sound a silly question - but do you...

This might sound a silly question - but do you have to upgrade the category of car hire to be able to change the booking?

We currently have a Group D medium car hire package booked for the summer...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Shell52
Thanks - I can get it for £174.99 using the code...

Thanks - I can get it for £174.99 using the code. That's definitely one to think about. I've never heard of them but they've got great reviews on TrustPilot and I would also trust somewhere...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Shell52
I can see why people might pay it for Meet and...

I can see why people might pay it for Meet and Greet but it's crazy prices for regular parking. I'm generally quite happy to save a few bob and have the bus ride back to the car park.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Shell52
I looked at Purple Parking first as we've used...

I looked at Purple Parking first as we've used them before and have been happy with them. I can get a discount with them through work but that's still coming in at just over £200. I'll have a look at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Shell52
Terminal 4 is well under £200 as are Terminals 2...

Terminal 4 is well under £200 as are Terminals 2 & 3. Unfortunately, we are flying from Terminal 5 and it's £222 - but thank you for the info.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By Shell52
Heathrow Car Parking

We've booked a holiday for next summer from Heathrow - sadly not a Disney one, but still hoping you lovely folks might be able to help.:)

Car parking at Heathrow is coming up as ridiculous prices...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Nov 22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By Shell52
I know you said you'd prefer not to be offsite...

I know you said you'd prefer not to be offsite but we've always used APH. They have regular shuttles to the terminals. They are based on the south side of Manchester so, depending on which route...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 22, 11:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,719
Posted By Shell52
We went at Easter when the children were 8 and 6...

We went at Easter when the children were 8 and 6. We both work in schools so having the Monday off when we arrived back on the Sunday morning wasn't an option anyway. DS is an early riser and I think...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Aug 20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,945
Posted By Shell52
Check insurance policies to the nth degree.

Check insurance policies to the nth degree.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 6 Aug 20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Shell52
We received an email in the early hours of this...

We received an email in the early hours of this morning to say that the game we had tickets for (25th July) has been cancelled and we can apply for a refund.

I was a bit disappointed previously...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Aug 20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,083
Posted By Shell52
It could do if she works in an academy. Academies...

It could do if she works in an academy. Academies have the freedom to set their own holidays. In practice, they probably do follow the Local Authority, but they don't have to.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,339
Posted By Shell52
Mobile Holiday Extras gave me 50% of my single trip...

Holiday Extras gave me 50% of my single trip premium back. They were working on the premise that half of it provided cancellation cover (although not for pandemic or FCO advice not to travel!) and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jul 20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Shell52
Mobile Which email address are you using? I used the one...

Which email address are you using? I used the one that the confirmation for my booking came on, think it was customerservices@aph.com They replied to me the next day and I got my money back within...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jul 20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,119
Posted By Shell52
Lamb cooking - turns my stomach.

Lamb cooking - turns my stomach.
Forum: Tickets 5 Jul 20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By Shell52
I bought my Disney tickets with them on Black...

I bought my Disney tickets with them on Black Friday last year, with a 10% discount. The Topcashback tracked as well.

My trip this year has been cancelled so I contacted them for a refund. I had...
Forum: Tickets 19 Jun 20, 10:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,141
Posted By Shell52
Money for my Disney tickets has arrived in my...

Money for my Disney tickets has arrived in my credit card account this evening. Very pleased with their service and would definitely use again.
Forum: Tickets 18 Jun 20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,141
Posted By Shell52
My Disney tickets with them were non-refundable -...

My Disney tickets with them were non-refundable - bought on Black Friday as well. I've had an email from them today to say that they have been cancelled and that a refund has been sent to my credit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Apr 20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,042
Posted By Shell52
That's exactly how I feel. We're due to go on...

That's exactly how I feel. We're due to go on 17th July and I think that even if we could go it wouldn't be the experience that I was originally expecting.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,386
Posted By Shell52
After a day at the parks, surrounded by huge...

After a day at the parks, surrounded by huge crowds and overtired, grumpy children, the freedom to sit out on a quiet deck with a cup of coffee and watch the sun go down in peace.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,461
Posted By Shell52
If you choose to travel against FCO advise then I...

If you choose to travel against FCO advise then I would fully expect that you weren't covered. However, Holiday Extras have confirmed to me that they also do not provide any cancellation cover if you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By Shell52
At least a couple of areas break up on Friday...

At least a couple of areas break up on Friday 26th March and go back on Monday 12 April - Rotherham and Kirklees for example - although it does look like the majority break up on Thursday 1st April.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,427
Posted By Shell52
For the equivalent seats that we had with Thomas...

For the equivalent seats that we had with Thomas Cook, it would cost us over £450 to get them on our BA flight. I'll take our chances - we'll survive, we'll all get there on the same flight and we're...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,340
Posted By Shell52
I've been keeping an eye on prices with the...

I've been keeping an eye on prices with the intention of canceling and rebooking our club level room if the price came down. Whilst the regular priced rooms have stayed at a fairly constant price the...
Forum: Tickets 16 Jan 20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,680
Posted By Shell52
Quick question for you - did your tickets come...

Quick question for you - did your tickets come with the same date on as what you had requested? Because mine didn't. I put my correct holiday dates when I bought them - if I log into my Klook...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Jan 20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,275
Posted By Shell52
We usually put a soft sided bag inside one of our...

We usually put a soft sided bag inside one of our cases. When we've done road trips around the west coast it's useful to use as a dirty washing bag, and then you've also got the extra bag to put the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jan 20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,182
Posted By Shell52
One possible problem that you can have doing DIY...

One possible problem that you can have doing DIY is if one part of your holiday falls through you might have a potential problem. For instance, when Thomas Cook went bust, although people who had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,281
Posted By Shell52
I'd also upgrade your insurance check to ASAP -...

I'd also upgrade your insurance check to ASAP - you should make sure that you've got insurance in place as soon as you've booked
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jan 20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,627
Posted By Shell52
And this is precisely why we'll take our chances...

And this is precisely why we'll take our chances this summer. I'm not paying that kind of money so we'll manage with what we're given
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jan 20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By Shell52
Sounds like you have the same sort of ideas as us...

Sounds like you have the same sort of ideas as us - we prefer to only do half or 3/4 of a day at a park. I initially thought we would need 2 days at each park, but I'm coming round to the idea that...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 3 Jan 20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By Shell52
Thanks - some useful info there, although as...

Thanks - some useful info there, although as we're staying in a villa we can't take advantage of EMH can we?
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jan 20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By Shell52
Thanks Claudette - I'd never thought of it like...

Thanks Claudette - I'd never thought of it like that before but what you've said makes sense. You've certainly given me something to think about now :)
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 2 Jan 20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By Shell52
How many days do we need per park?

I'm now into planning mode for our trip to Florida for the last two weeks of July. We last went to Disney in 2011 so an awful lot has changed since then. I have bought 14 day Ultimate tickets so we...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Dec 19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By Shell52
We've used Purple Parking before - would happily...

We've used Purple Parking before - would happily use them again if we were flying from Heathrow.
Forum: Tickets 4 Dec 19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,696
Posted By Shell52
Do you have to do similar for Disney tickets? The...

Do you have to do similar for Disney tickets? The arrival date on my will call confirmation (which I obviously have to take with me) is not what I booked. I've emailed through the website twice and...
Forum: Tickets 3 Dec 19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,909
Posted By Shell52
Thanks for that - I can print the voucher off...

Thanks for that - I can print the voucher off now. What worries me though is that the voucher says it's from 4th August but my booking clearly says 17th July (which is the right date). Does this mean...
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