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Forum: Trip Planning Florida Yesterday, 02:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,135
Posted By Bal
Yeah, done it a couple of times. Love it. I...

Yeah, done it a couple of times. Love it.

I wouldn’t do it as a first trip, it’s best if you are happy to go and just chill and go on few rides etc. but doesn’t sound like the first trip for you
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By Bal
PI don’t typically drop in price closer to the...

PI don’t typically drop in price closer to the time unfortuently, if any thing it goes the other way.

FWIW, I regularly go to Manchester Airport. I’ve made the journey four times in the last...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Apr 24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By Bal
Look at one of the PIs near the airport. For...

Look at one of the PIs near the airport. For example Wilmslow or Cheadle Hulme. Many of them have free car parking as well.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 4 Apr 24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 857
Posted By Bal
I’ve walked around several of the monorail...

I’ve walked around several of the monorail resorts without reservations before without an issue. Didn’t even realise this was a thing.

Not sure about Cali Grill, but at Poly Beach you can...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,767
Posted By Bal
If you have travel insurance, you should be...

If you have travel insurance, you should be covered for additional expenses relating to delays (less excess)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Mar 24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Bal
At MAN, it’s sign posted as Fast Track I believe...

At MAN, it’s sign posted as Fast Track I believe.

To be honest, a nice perk if you have it for free, but at MAN in my experience it’s not a huge benefit in terms of time savings. Not sure about...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Mar 24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By Bal
Sort of In the Uber app, there is an option...

Sort of

In the Uber app, there is an option to change from picking up “now” to a set time

However my understanding of how this works is that it essentially submits the request at the time you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 760
Posted By Bal
I completely agree with the advice here. Don’t...

I completely agree with the advice here. Don’t take the risk. It’s not worth the hassle. I would never do this on a none-through ticket. I’ve had to use the duty of care provision on more than one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 760
Posted By Bal
You’ve been fortunate. I have missed a few...

You’ve been fortunate. I have missed a few. Heathrow, while the situation has got a lot better, had lots of issues in the recent past, particularly with gate assignments due to personnel shortages...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By Bal
That’s correct, yes.

That’s correct, yes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By Bal
https://youtu.be/ozF7nYfATz4?si=F8vDpeviv62ERRg7

https://youtu.be/ozF7nYfATz4?si=F8vDpeviv62ERRg7
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By Bal
Very easy. You can walk to Piccadilly line or...

Very easy. You can walk to Piccadilly line or Heathrow Express from PI at Terminal 4, I think there is even perhaps a bridge (somebody else can confirm).

Just jump on those to go between the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 515
Posted By Bal
Included, these are the allowances per person ...

Included, these are the allowances per person

Cabin Checked bags
Economy (with checked bag) 1 x 23kg bag
Premium economy 2 x 23kg bags
Business 2 x 32kg bags
First 3 x 32kg bags
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bal
Spot on. In either direction, you don't...

Spot on.

In either direction, you don't declare unless you are over the stated limits or you have a prohibited item. If in doubt, ask.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bal
I’m sure there are some good deals about. We get...

I’m sure there are some good deals about. We get deals like that here as well. I meant generally

Tanqueray London Dry Gin, 750 ml at Walmart is $24 plus tax / so about £20 / £21

Asda. Same...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 840
Posted By Bal
If the car will fit roof bars, perhaps pop down...

If the car will fit roof bars, perhaps pop down to your local Halfords and look at roof top options?

Depending on who you’re flying with, some airlines have baggage door to door services.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bal
No. Prices are broadly similar, if not generally...

No. Prices are broadly similar, if not generally a bit more expensive in the USA for hard spirits. You may find the odd offer if you look hard enough.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By Bal
One idea is to play the free interactive games...

One idea is to play the free interactive games that are available in the parks. You get a little bit of both then, the excitement of finding new things, but also you have to explore the parks and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Mar 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By Bal
For what it’s worth, I wasn’t meaning to defend...

For what it’s worth, I wasn’t meaning to defend the logic rather say what I think they’ve got in their head. As somebody who works very closely with airports, I think it’s pretty damaging. Especially...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,635
Posted By Bal
For me, the airport makes no difference. I’ve...

For me, the airport makes no difference. I’ve travelled into both and both are fine (aside from the silly new luggage first arrival process at MCO)

But I would get the early flight. It gives you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By Bal
It’s certainly not a stupid question. I...

It’s certainly not a stupid question.

I guess the logic is, for those whom price is the biggest driving factor, keep it as attractive as possible as it doesn’t take much for that group to stop...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,876
Posted By Bal
To be fair, sometimes they are dedicated hot tub...

To be fair, sometimes they are dedicated hot tub / jacuzzis. Our villa last year didn't have a pool (of its own, the complex did), but did have its own hot tub heated to 38c
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,890
Posted By Bal
I would change my insurance company

I would change my insurance company
Forum: Accommodation 7 Mar 24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,876
Posted By Bal
Just wait till you there and request from the...

Just wait till you there and request from the villa compex office. That’s what we did. Went down from quoted £400 a week, to £75 a week. That was a few years a go
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By Bal
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/79156/0b6e392...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/79156/0b6e39276cc61e.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By Bal
You can park around Heathrow for about £50 a week...

You can park around Heathrow for about £50 a week within about 5 mins Uber of t5 and t3. Just use private parking options
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,978
Posted By Bal
Not at full price, no.

Not at full price, no.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Feb 24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 758
Posted By Bal
Here are the terms of the Companion Voucher on...

Here are the terms of the Companion Voucher on the card;



You can, therefore, book two economy return tickets for you and your partner to Orlando, providing sufficient reward seats are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 745
Posted By Bal
Have a look at sites like YourParkingSpace, for...

Have a look at sites like YourParkingSpace, for private options
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,100
Posted By Bal
I did my ESTA earlier this week. I did it via the...

I did my ESTA earlier this week. I did it via the website and it did not ask for a selfie photo. It just asked for the passports. Both passports are under a year old, I wonder if that makes a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,088
Posted By Bal
Good spot.

Good spot.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By Bal
Look at private car parking options on websites...

Look at private car parking options on websites like YourParkingSpace. Options near Bath Road for £40 per week per car.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Feb 24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By Bal
The bus system can either be brilliant or...

The bus system can either be brilliant or terrible at all the resorts. I waited at CB for the MK bus for a good 40 minutes in the morning, and then when it turned up, it was standing room only, which...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,205
Posted By Bal
Ah fair enough. I didn’t realise Starling was...

Ah fair enough. I didn’t realise Starling was overseas transaction fee free. Ironically, I have a starling account!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Posted By Bal
Might have been a glitch of some kind. All that...

Might have been a glitch of some kind. All that matters with ESTA is the live status. So, providing it says approved when you log in I wouldn’t worry about it.

Uncontrolled copies...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By Bal
Unless you’ve got at least silver status, the...

Unless you’ve got at least silver status, the chances of getting a decent price if they haven’t already occupied by those not paying for seats / sold / comped to status flyers, is very minimal at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By Bal
This is interesting. Are these second...

This is interesting. Are these second transactions something that happens with these currency cards or have people had them on normal credit and debit cards?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 765
Posted By Bal
They shouldn’t come off as separate transactions...

They shouldn’t come off as separate transactions. Least I’ve never experienced that. So if the restaurant charge is already on your statement, then that should be that.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,205
Posted By Bal
Remember you get no transaction fees (visa base...

Remember you get no transaction fees (visa base rate) and overseas atm charges as well with it. For me, that’s worth the fee on its own. Can save you a good amount over a few trips.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By Bal
Poly is my fave, as you are already going too...

Poly is my fave, as you are already going too. But I love sitting on the beach there and watching the MK fireworks with a cocktail from the pool bar (you can access without going into the pool area,...
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