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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Feb 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,482
Posted By Yanto
We flew into Tampa last year and although not the...

We flew into Tampa last year and although not the same category (full size SUV) that you have chosen, I was very dissapointed with what was on offer. I ended up with a ropey old Chevy Tahoe got us...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,511
Posted By Yanto
I've just come back from the US and we used two...

I've just come back from the US and we used two options while we were there. I transferred from 3 (contract) to Sky mobile before leaving the UK and paid £2/day for the use of my data roaming and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Jan 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,930
Posted By Yanto
We fly Sunday, just got a reply in the last hour...

We fly Sunday, just got a reply in the last hour for an Upper Class bid upgrade failed dismally I am afraid :(:grin:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Jan 23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,285
Posted By Yanto
On recent trips always had Apple Car/Play so used...

On recent trips always had Apple Car/Play so used in conjunction with Google maps.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jan 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,459
Posted By Yanto
I have just switched from 3 to Sky, £2/day to use...

I have just switched from 3 to Sky, £2/day to use your mobile allowance abroad, not brilliant but certainly better than 3.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By Yanto
4A and 5A for me, facing the back of the middle...

4A and 5A for me, facing the back of the middle row so a lot more privacy this side, also far enough away from the galley not to be disturbed by the noise but near enough to be served your food early.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Jan 23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By Yanto
Always use Andy from DFCH when I can because of...

Always use Andy from DFCH when I can because of his impeccable service and free cancellations and he comes highly recommended on this site.

Have had to use Auto Europe this time around because the...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 Nov 22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By Yanto
Played Magnolia at Disney a number of years ago...

Played Magnolia at Disney a number of years ago in the days when the PGA Tour used to call there.
It was a great experience to play there just after the Tour Pros they still had the stands up, empty...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Oct 22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,872
Posted By Yanto
Just come back from Florida, had to up sticks...

Just come back from Florida, had to up sticks from the West Coast (Cape Coral) to avoid Hurricane Ian on the third day of our 21 day stay. Moved over to the West Coast (Miami/Fort Lauderdale) for the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Oct 22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By Yanto
We landed at Miami four weeks ago, had booked a...

We landed at Miami four weeks ago, had booked a full size SUV all they had in the row were 3 Amadas and a Wisconsin plated Explorer jumped on the Explorer as quickly as a could.

I did ask how much...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Oct 22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Yanto
We went to St Augustine last week for a concert...

We went to St Augustine last week for a concert in the amphitheater there.
We stayed at hotel Sebastian gets a “fabulous” rating on booking.com and quote rightly so it was excellent 👌
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Yanto
Hi, I am chasing a refund and they are saying...

Hi,
I am chasing a refund and they are saying that they will hold on to all the fees (fees alone are in the region of $400).

It’s an email of complaint more than anything, because they have be...
Forum: Accommodation 8 Oct 22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By Yanto
VBRO Email Contact

Hi,
Am currently in the US over on the east coast as we were displaced by Hurricane Ian :(

I am trying to contact VBRO via email because I have not had very much success with their agents, does...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By Yanto
Over here now, we got a Ford Explorer, I did try...

Over here now, we got a Ford Explorer, I did try a very cheeky upgrade to an Escalade in the garage but they wanted another $1k I politely declined 😁
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Oct 22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By Yanto
Over here now, caught up in Hurricane Ian, but...

Over here now, caught up in Hurricane Ian, but that’s another story.

We have a Ford Explorer with 18k on the clock, they offered breakdown cover but I declined just did not think is was necessary,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,185
Posted By Yanto
We are here now over on the East Coast having...

We are here now over on the East Coast having been displaced from our Villa in Cape Coral. We left CC last Tuesday even with the forecasters saying that it was going to hit further North (Tampa) for...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 24 Aug 22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By Yanto
We drove down from Orlando some years ago now...

We drove down from Orlando some years ago now with our eventual destination being Key West. We broke the trip up with stops at Bradenton in order to see Anna Marie Island and have an evening meal at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Aug 22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,653
Posted By Yanto
Have been looking at multi centre flights for...

Have been looking at multi centre flights for next Jan/Feb 2023 and noticed they had dropped by £500 today, so took the plunge.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Aug 22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,909
Posted By Yanto
That is a cracking price for what is a very good...

That is a cracking price for what is a very good car (BMW X7), I would rip their hand off for that.

For three weeks in Sept 2022 I am looking at £1475 same car, decided to go with Andy (because of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jan 22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,269
Posted By Yanto
Exceptionally well..! just priced a Tahoe (car...

Exceptionally well..! just priced a Tahoe (car only) for my three weeks in Sept 2022 £3232, more that your holiday..! well done :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 May 21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By Yanto
Hi, did this route a couple of years back...

Hi, did this route a couple of years back immigration in Dublin is an absolute breeze. When you arrive in the US the gate is normally the domestic flight area so you hope off collect your luggage and...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 14 Apr 21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,958
Posted By Yanto
Yes we tend to pay a visit there every year but...

Yes we tend to pay a visit there every year but we stay in Fort Myers so make a day of it.
I think I'm correct in saying its the largest outlet centre in Florida depending on how quick you shop you...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jan 21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Just be aware that when you arrive at the...

Hi,
Just be aware that when you arrive at the garage you will be greeted by an Alamo representative. I just got the feeling that they steered us towards the car they wanted us to take, which in my...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Nov 20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,376
Posted By Yanto
Ford Explorer - Budget

Just spotted a deal on the BA website Ford Explorer Sept 25th MIA 21 day rental £810 seems quite a good deal because SUV's are stupid prices elsewhere at the moment.

Never had experience of Budget...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Nov 20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Yanto
Hi Frankie & Gang, Really stoked that you got...

Hi Frankie & Gang,
Really stoked that you got your upgrade..!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 20, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Yanto
Only needed the outward bound leg of the flight...

Only needed the outward bound leg of the flight in UC because I had already booked UC for the return journey at the time when I rebooked. At that time (last week) the outward bound journey was stupid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Yanto
Hi, I only actually got this price by going...

Hi,
I only actually got this price by going into my booking which I made last week today and the UC upgrade price was there next to my PE reservation.

I like you could see no deal whatsoever...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Yanto
Hi, I went into the booking using my booking...

Hi,
I went into the booking using my booking ref no. normal route etc, and I like you expected to see just the bid option available. Next to the outbound leg of the flight it said only “£398 to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,514
Posted By Yanto
VA UC Upgrade

Hi,

Not sure but this might be helpful to someone, rebooked our flights from 2020 with VA last week for Sept/Oct 2021. At the time of booking I wanted to upgrade to UC could get the return leg at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jul 20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Yanto
Virgin Atlantic Open Ticket

Hi
Managed to get a response from VA last evening via text, had flights booked for Sept 2020 which I wanted to reschedule for Sept 2021.

They offered me an open ticket because the Sept 2021...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,750
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Another shout out for Revolut think I've...

Hi,
Another shout out for Revolut think I've used it now for my last four visits. Take around $200 in cash with us (bit of a comfort blanket really) but burn through that in the first few days. Have...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 13 Feb 20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,544
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Miromar is by far our favourite outlet...

Hi,
Miromar is by far our favourite outlet tends to be quieter than the others and over the years I think we have had better value there. Like the atmosphere there too seems a little more laid back...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Jan 20, 12:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Had a premium SUV from Alamo but it was...

Hi,

Had a premium SUV from Alamo but it was 18 months ago got it from Miami Int airport, it was Jag F-Pace. Wife loved driving it but I was a tad disappointed coming from a BMW here in the U.K. I...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 21 Jun 19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By Yanto
Hi, We have stayed in or near Cape Coral for...

Hi,

We have stayed in or near Cape Coral for the last four years we love it there. We have done both hired for the day and also rented a villa which came with a boat. I would say the latter is...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 20 Jun 19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By Yanto
Hi, I like The PGA store and Golf Galaxy in...

Hi,

I like The PGA store and Golf Galaxy in Orlando they also have an Edwin Watts on Turkey Lake road too.

I brought a putter back in 2017 and a hybrid last year, make sure they are well packed...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jun 19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,757
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Done it a number of times now but have...

Hi,

Done it a number of times now but have to say I always rely on the SatNav either in the car or I bring my own (loaded with US maps) from the UK. Worth their weight in gold don't have to think...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 May 19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Yanto
Hi, Just a word of caution make sure you do...

Hi,

Just a word of caution make sure you do get the opportunity to “choose” your car. When I was there last year I was shepherded towards a Jag F-Pace by one of the reps and really did not get the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,754
Posted By Yanto
Hi, The two Jag's were literally waiting for...

Hi,

The two Jag's were literally waiting for us as we came into the garage from the airport must have been less than 15 yards away. To be honest got a little carried away when he took us to the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,754
Posted By Yanto
Hi, I was there three weeks ago and got a...

Hi,

I was there three weeks ago and got a Jaguar F-Pace FWD it was very nice and had plenty of poke, was a little disappointed with the finish being a Jaguar and all but certainly did the job.
...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 12 Sep 18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 28,504
Posted By Yanto
Hi, We are here at the moment staying in...

Hi,

We are here at the moment staying in Fort Myers Beach which although is a little down the coast from where you are planning to stay. I can report that things here have improved a great deal,...
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