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Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,349
Posted By sotagals
My Mum and her brother drifted apart and didn't...

My Mum and her brother drifted apart and didn't have much to do with each other apart from Christmas cards.

They were in their 80s and they reconnected! They'd make us laugh bickering like a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Mar 24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By sotagals
I haven't looked at Sixt UK direct as it was way...

I haven't looked at Sixt UK direct as it was way more expensive than Auto Europe for my dates.

I would assume the cover will be the same as direct from Alamo but it always pays to check the small...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Mar 24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By sotagals
With Auto Europe yes. 4% cashback usually...

With Auto Europe yes.

4% cashback usually available also.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,494
Posted By sotagals
I had an email from Fairfx telling me my card...

I had an email from Fairfx telling me my card would be cancelled and to apply for a new one.

I decided not to bother and just used up what was left on my card. This was at Christmas and I didn't...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Mar 24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By sotagals
There is a difference between the pre-paid toll...

There is a difference between the pre-paid toll pass they might try to upsell you and the charges you'd receive if just decline that pass and drive through the Sunpass lanes.

With this toll by...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By sotagals
No I didn't end up booking it because the one way...

No I didn't end up booking it because the one way fees to drop it at the airport were too steep.

I suspect they might have a pool of cars at the resort and the one way fees are intended as a put...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
Posted By sotagals
My advice, from hard learned experience , is run...

My advice, from hard learned experience , is run for the hills and never tell them you've got a better gig until you hand in your notice.

Life's too short for horrible bosses.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Mar 24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By sotagals
Is this the Sixt depot at Margaritaville? ...

Is this the Sixt depot at Margaritaville?

They've had some good prices through Auto Europe but only to pick up and drop off at the resort .

Adding a drop off at the airport loaded on one way...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,671
Posted By sotagals
I saw a woman pushing along 3 huge wheely cases...

I saw a woman pushing along 3 huge wheely cases that had been lashed together somehow- she was managing them ok. We saw her manhandling them into a lift.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,471
Posted By sotagals
I swear by the Boots cold defence spray. Once in...

I swear by the Boots cold defence spray. Once in departures and once or twice on board.

Once Dd2 and i were the only ones that used it. DD1 and DH both picked up a horrendous cough.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Mar 24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By sotagals
That's good then. My sixt quote was also with AE...

That's good then. My sixt quote was also with AE and it was dead obvious when the one way fee was loaded (it was £260!)

AE are usually transparent with the one way fees. I had a Dollar from them...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Mar 24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
Posted By sotagals
Did you click right through to the end on your...

Did you click right through to the end on your Sixt quote?

I thought i had a price but it loaded on a hefty one way fee right on the payment page.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Mar 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By sotagals
I had a Hertz mystery special booked at...

I had a Hertz mystery special booked at Christmas. They tried very hard to get me to take an ev but i wouldn't.

If i were Kermitthefrog I'd have it back to the nearest depot with a fault and...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Mar 24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By sotagals
To find the Doubletree Steve is referring to on...

To find the Doubletree Steve is referring to on Trivago etc you need to search for Indialantic.

It's our go to for that coast but the prices can vary a lot depending on dates.

Its right on the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Mar 24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By sotagals
My friend's daughter works there. People are...

My friend's daughter works there. People are really noticing the price hikes which are worse for short stays-and there's no alternative provider either.

The code FLYTEESSIDE usually works but only...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Mar 24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 365
Posted By sotagals
The main advantage of making it a holiday is if...

The main advantage of making it a holiday is if anything goes wrong but I wouldn't particularly prioritise that unless i had connecting flights.

The deposit option is obviously more attractive the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By sotagals
We find the Asian vegetarian meals to be better...

We find the Asian vegetarian meals to be better than the standard vegetarian. You don't get cheese and crackers though !

The wine is better on AA usually than BA too.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 9 Mar 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,171
Posted By sotagals
Congratulations! Can't beat a Disney proposal!

Congratulations! Can't beat a Disney proposal!
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,788
Posted By sotagals
I was just reading through this remembering when...

I was just reading through this remembering when i got refunded twice ... and sure enough.

Mine was with Lloyds and by the time i got to this point i was fed up with ringing them and going through...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,617
Posted By sotagals
Do they have any asian or vegetarian menus that...

Do they have any asian or vegetarian menus that you could try ? Might be a bit nicer.
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,617
Posted By sotagals
I'd go for the jacket potato . Less easy to get...

I'd go for the jacket potato . Less easy to get cucumber wrong as well - although i wouldn't put it past them.

Hope you're continuing to impove.
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By sotagals
Looks like the Drury plaza is a good price for...

Looks like the Drury plaza is a good price for the beginning of July.

No brainer really. $25 to park.
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,302
Posted By sotagals
They might not have a noise policy but no-one...

They might not have a noise policy but no-one should have to listen to foul language.

Can you get someone to bring in any headphones for her ? Otherwise earplugs for you.

I wouldn't bother...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Mar 24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,516
Posted By sotagals
I'm fairly sure the extra insurance package for...

I'm fairly sure the extra insurance package for Canada hires from AE is the same as Florida. You are only insuring for lost keys, misfuelling etc

It doesn't cover the CDW excess. I may be wrong...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Mar 24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,676
Posted By sotagals
I often use Auto Europe and i don't take out the...

I often use Auto Europe and i don't take out the extra insurance. I had a tyre damaged last year with Alamo. Swapped to a new car. No issues.

Don't forget to sign up to AEurope . It does often...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,904
Posted By sotagals
Direct Line are having to pay back £30m to...

Direct Line are having to pay back £30m to customers they overcharged.

Obviously they are trying to claw this back on renewals.

I spent a whole day almost trying to get a decent quote and...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,354
Posted By sotagals
I think you need to go there in person and see...

I think you need to go there in person and see what's going on.

Can you get compassionate leave from work ? Or drive through the night.

My mother in law got cagey like this. Turned out she was...
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By sotagals
Thanks, I've noticed Sentinel is cheapest. Good...

Thanks, I've noticed Sentinel is cheapest. Good to know they are ok.

DH doesn't do shuttle buses ( one too many bad experiences) but he might have to unless i can get a code to get the price down.
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By sotagals
Leeds Bradford Airport

Does anyone know if you can walk from the long stay car park to the terminal? We'll only have a wheely case.

Car parking prices are shocking. They want almost as much for 4 days as I'm paying for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Feb 24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By sotagals
For location pick up select Orlando all in the...

For location pick up select Orlando all in the third box drop down.

Then select your car group and "show locations "

Click on a location and check the price is the same. For Sixt Margaritaville...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Feb 24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By sotagals
Sixt via Auto Europe have some prices for...

Sixt via Auto Europe have some prices for Margaritaville resort.

Downside is you have to pick up and drop off there. One ways are crazy extra.

Rentalcars do Hertz in downtown Orlando on Orange...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Feb 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By sotagals
Try the Red Lion. It's on the junction of 192 and...

Try the Red Lion. It's on the junction of 192 and Poinciana Blvd. Usually £49 or less.
Forum: Accommodation 23 Feb 24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By sotagals
We've used Vesteva before. I think it was 2014...

We've used Vesteva before. I think it was 2014. No problems at all although their security deposits and cleaning costs are high. It was a fabulous property though.

Will the end total cost with...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Feb 24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,186
Posted By sotagals
I'm always looking for Gulf coast accommodation...

I'm always looking for Gulf coast accommodation in the summer.

The problem is the number of condos that offer weekly rentals is quite low - even in August/ September.

Assuming your condo...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By sotagals
Tell them if a mid morning flight time pops back...

Tell them if a mid morning flight time pops back up you want to be moved back onto it.

I wouldn't put it past BA to cancel a flight, move everyone and then re-instate it later.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By sotagals
Just had a look on BA. Flight times on 29/8...

Just had a look on BA.

Flight times on 29/8 up to NCL are 0735,1515,1830 and 2045

1030 doesn't seem to be available ( I looked for 1 person in business as that might be available if economy...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By sotagals
Have they cancelled the 10.30am flight or just...

Have they cancelled the 10.30am flight or just bumped you onto the later one ? Have you got enough connection time for a morning flight ?

Presumably this is LHR to NCL on BA ?

Find the flight...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 18 Feb 24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 922
Posted By sotagals
What a brilliant day ! Those stairs :) no wonder...

What a brilliant day ! Those stairs :) no wonder the girls were shattered.
Forum: Accommodation 15 Feb 24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,271
Posted By sotagals
Ask for a room furthest from the lifts as we...

Ask for a room furthest from the lifts as we found the main noise was from that area as people are coming and going at all hours.

Noisy neighbours is just bad luck. We had to move at Cabana Bay...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By sotagals
The Drury is right on a busy road junction. It's...

The Drury is right on a busy road junction. It's a good location if you've got a car or use Uber but I wouldn't want to be on foot there. That intersection of Sandlake and Turkey Lake is always...
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