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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Today, 09:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By gforce_iom
I just used Dollar and has no issues...

I just used Dollar and has no issues whatsoever….new car, no hard sell, double upgrade (free) , no issues on return…..would use them again no problem.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida Today, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By gforce_iom
Manchester airport are now restricting Multi...

Manchester airport are now restricting Multi Storey bookings to one week…..so the multi storey won’t be full, but for 18 days you are forced to use the other options, like Meet and Greet or the other...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation Today, 10:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,584
Posted By gforce_iom
I just used Dollar via AE and they were...

I just used Dollar via AE and they were great….new car, low miles, double upgrade for free!
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 24 Mar 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,230
Posted By gforce_iom
No…..custom tip ….10%

No…..custom tip ….10%
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,441
Posted By gforce_iom
I passed my test in my instructors Mitsubishi...

I passed my test in my instructors Mitsubishi Galant, but most of my pre-test learning/driving was in my dad’s Austin Maxi. (Aka a tank)!
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,684
Posted By gforce_iom
You could always try a different company….Admiral...

You could always try a different company….Admiral used to be able to insure an Australian resident on his dads car wh3n he visited the IOM…..I arranged it no problem
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By gforce_iom
Enjoy….see you out there!

Enjoy….see you out there!
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By gforce_iom
You have a great time too!

You have a great time too!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By gforce_iom
I would also be careful with what you see on...

I would also be careful with what you see on Kayak….the last time I looked there are all sorts of random brokers I have never heard of quoting prices that appear excellent on the surface, but when...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By gforce_iom
I am close behind you ….:spin::spin::spin::spin:

I am close behind you ….:spin::spin::spin::spin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By gforce_iom
I choose the lower one….has everything you...

I choose the lower one….has everything you need….dont know about skip the counter etc though!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Feb 24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,584
Posted By gforce_iom
If it helps, keep checking Autoeurope, the price...

If it helps, keep checking Autoeurope, the price for my dates has been up and down, but has recently plummeted from 2 weeks out…. £634 for 3 weeks standard suv……so my advice is book early, on a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,220
Posted By gforce_iom
You could try the Crowne Plaza, which has been ok...

You could try the Crowne Plaza, which has been ok for us in the past, but if the Radi is not available I would use the new Holiday Inn….very conveniently located.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Feb 24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Expedia have plummeted again for me...

Expedia have plummeted again for me today….dropping over £50 for 2/3/24 to 23/3/24 21 day rental Standard SUV….£634….
AE slightly more today but will keep checking!
Forum: Accommodation 17 Feb 24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By gforce_iom
We have stayed on HR on a few occasions and it is...

We have stayed on HR on a few occasions and it is a great subdivision…..but the quality of villas vary depending on the owner and attentiveness of the ManCo.

That area has been our “go to” for the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Feb 24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,306
Posted By gforce_iom
I always have a paper copy and a pdf stored in...

I always have a paper copy and a pdf stored in files on my iPhone…….dont trust computers being 100% accurate 100% of the time……Horizon, Post Office, Fujitsu come to mind ;)
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By gforce_iom
Yes I do, well for property rates here on the...

Yes I do, well for property rates here on the Isle of Man…we are still on rates!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Feb 24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Just canx and rebooked my booking with Expedia...

Just canx and rebooked my booking with Expedia for £27 saving…..standard SUV 2/3/24 to 23/2/24 (3 weeks) gone from £713 to £686
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jan 24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Ebookers £809 v £714 Expedia (was signed into...

Ebookers £809 v £714 Expedia (was signed into ebookers too!)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jan 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Uscarhire much more expensive…….will have a look...

Uscarhire much more expensive…….will have a look at ebookers:grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Jan 24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Just got Dollar Standard SUV with Expedia.co.uk...

Just got Dollar Standard SUV with Expedia.co.uk 2/3/24 to 23/3/24 for £714….saving £24 on my Autoeurope booking……AE currently showing £742 for my dates/car type.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Big drop today for my dates, 2/3/24 to 23/3/24...

Big drop today for my dates, 2/3/24 to 23/3/24 Standard SUV with Dollar via Autoeurope…..just £4 more than my booking…..so hoping for another drop tomorrow to make a saving…
Forum: General Chat 25 Jan 24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,015
Posted By gforce_iom
55 here too….never had sausage in batter either!

55 here too….never had sausage in batter either!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jan 24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
Simple….make a fresh booking at the lower...

Simple….make a fresh booking at the lower price…..and cancel the old one…..usually the debit and credit are applied to your card within a day of each other …..net difference in your pocket!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Jan 24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,454
Posted By gforce_iom
…c.90 day sweet spot for you as well Mr Tom? ! ...

…c.90 day sweet spot for you as well Mr Tom? ! Was for me too.

Out of interest what price did you get for your 4 week rental?
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 690
Posted By gforce_iom
It’s variable whether a safe is available. ...

It’s variable whether a safe is available.

Some villas have them, some don’t……some I have stayed at have a safe but not for guest use, presumably just for the owners.

If renting privately ask...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 5 Jan 24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,252
Posted By gforce_iom
There is very little landslide at T2…..so you...

There is very little landslide at T2…..so you could eat at your hotel or the Radisson has some options that are available even if you are not staying there .
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jan 24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,238
Posted By gforce_iom
Edited Answer: What happens if you return...

Edited Answer:

What happens if you return rental car early?
Because longer rental periods usually result in lower daily rates, your daily rate could increase if you return your rental car early...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Dec 23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By gforce_iom
Kalkan is nice…..we have rented villas there...

Kalkan is nice…..we have rented villas there previously….not stayed in a hotel though.

I think there are a couple of hotels in the town/village.
Forum: General Chat 22 Dec 23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,765
Posted By gforce_iom
Travel City were certainly great…..I had many a...

Travel City were certainly great…..I had many a £99 flight found on Teletext! They usually made up a bit by the slightly overpriced car you had to take as part of the deal….but it was still a fab...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Dec 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 37,999
Posted By gforce_iom
You need to report this to admin if it’s a Dibb...

You need to report this to admin if it’s a Dibb “member”?

If you paid by PayPal can you open a dispute (unless you paid by friends and family payment)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Dec 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By gforce_iom
I agree that price looks a bit high…..but it is a...

I agree that price looks a bit high…..but it is a cancellable booking so best to secure a price now and keep hunting regularly for lower prices!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Dec 23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,230
Posted By gforce_iom
I’ll carry on checking daily (actually multiple...

I’ll carry on checking daily (actually multiple times daily! )
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Dec 23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,230
Posted By gforce_iom
Prices for my dates now appear to be on the rise...

Prices for my dates now appear to be on the rise again…..the sweet spot for me was 78 days out…..so if it helps anyone make sure you check prices at that point!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Dec 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By gforce_iom
Just sent code by email!

Just sent code by email!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Dec 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By gforce_iom
Just thinking…..when is it you go?…..I have an...

Just thinking…..when is it you go?…..I have an unused wifi card from our last trip in Business Class…..you can have it if you PM me your address!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Dec 23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By gforce_iom
I personally have always had issues getting the...

I personally have always had issues getting the wifi to work, but when it has worked it’s only been good enough for general browsing .

I have seen messages on here advising that some have been...
Forum: General Chat 18 Dec 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,082
Posted By gforce_iom
Personally I would be tempted to start shopping...

Personally I would be tempted to start shopping around for a new boiler…..replacing at your convenience is better than an “emergency “ replacement.

I did this a few years ago when parts for our...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Dec 23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,230
Posted By gforce_iom
Anyone ever used easycar.com……..they have...

Anyone ever used easycar.com……..they have terrible reviews on trustpilot….but they have a cheap deal for our dates next March!

It would save another £50 on my booking.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Dec 23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,230
Posted By gforce_iom
Is this online or over phone/email….online I...

Is this online or over phone/email….online I can’t get decent prices on DFCH…..nowhere near for my dates and car type.
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