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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Apr 24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,769
Posted By gavvy
It's always money, whoever comes out the cheapest...

It's always money, whoever comes out the cheapest gets the contract, the customer experience rarely comes into it.

Hertz have a bit of a dodgy past with putting out stolen messages on valid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Apr 24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,053
Posted By gavvy
Possibly My last 2 renewals we have not had...

Possibly

My last 2 renewals we have not had to do an interview, but some have needed one. I assume some are pulled as a sample for checking but there is no way of knowing if you will need one or...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,081
Posted By gavvy
In the past if you have booked flight only they...

In the past if you have booked flight only they have made you pay the additional. Package holidays normally have some rule that they will absorb a certain %.

So you may expect a charge if you are...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Mar 24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By gavvy
It's a legal right - not just compensation, and...

It's a legal right - not just compensation, and the cost of it is built into every ticket, so if it's available then you should claim.

Sounds like the flight had a technical fault so EU261 would...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Mar 24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By gavvy
Quieter times at Disneyland tend to be when the...

Quieter times at Disneyland tend to be when the AP's are blocked out, so summer tends to be better than the traditional off-peak time- avoiding big holidays of course.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Mar 24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By gavvy
The first 4 are in the same-ish area and can...

The first 4 are in the same-ish area and can easily be done with Uber and a bit of planning, The beach and 6 flags are further out and can be expensive to get too.

The thing with LA is not just...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Mar 24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,414
Posted By gavvy
remember to ignore the sale banner and price up...

remember to ignore the sale banner and price up the actual cost before you cancel and rebook. A buy one get one 50% off is actually a 25% saving per person and is less than 30% off- mostly, but then...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Mar 24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 724
Posted By gavvy
Remember if you get a fully loaded contract you...

Remember if you get a fully loaded contract you can always rent the current points and take that as a credit off what you paid per point
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Mar 24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,129
Posted By gavvy
I would imagine these are European car hires-...

I would imagine these are European car hires- I've been looking at car hire in France and some of the cheap hire companies like keddy and rentscape have a 1h allowance after which they basically...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,892
Posted By gavvy
Some insurance I've noticed want to go back 5...

Some insurance I've noticed want to go back 5 years not 2.!

My Lloyds bank current account Insurance only wants to know in the last 6 months.

Going back 5 years is crazy. Who can remember all...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Mar 24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By gavvy
My renewal took 48 hours the other half's took...

My renewal took 48 hours the other half's took over 5 months, nothing you can do i'm afraid, I think some are just flagged for manual processing and it takes ages
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By gavvy
Another vote for maple. They have been in...

Another vote for maple. They have been in business years and have a good rep.

Avoid blue circle at all costs. They parked my car in a caravan park in Slough for 2 weeks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,590
Posted By gavvy
Honestly had no idea how Google pay works - I'm...

Honestly had no idea how Google pay works - I'm obviously not down with the kids aha.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,590
Posted By gavvy
I had no idea this was the case- I do not use...

I had no idea this was the case- I do not use google pay at all, maybe something I should look into.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,590
Posted By gavvy
You are assuming that contactless readers cant be...

You are assuming that contactless readers cant be cloned, I'm not sure that the case.

Also loosing a wallet means you loose the cards as well as cash? (admittedly, easier to replace a card than...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,590
Posted By gavvy
I always use cash, too many reports of card...

I always use cash, too many reports of card cloning - plus it means you have to go in the store to get that 2 gallon soda and hotdog!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,440
Posted By gavvy
I think using a credit card is only available...

I think using a credit card is only available when you have no outstanding balance on an auto pay, if you are on auto pay and have a balance the only options are paying the entire balance off first-...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,440
Posted By gavvy
I always buy a Disney gift card and apply that to...

I always buy a Disney gift card and apply that to the balance, so am unsure.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Feb 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Posted By gavvy
No need to pre-book, you turn up, pay on arrival,...

No need to pre-book, you turn up, pay on arrival, the barrier is already pre set for the number of days, you swipe your card and barrier opens. on leaving you just drive out.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,418
Posted By gavvy
One thing to be careful with nationwide is the...

One thing to be careful with nationwide is the underwriter is changing on the policy this year. So double check it's the same when it changes
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,418
Posted By gavvy
I know on cruise critic when people have hit a...

I know on cruise critic when people have hit a brick wall and not getting anywhere with customer service they recommend an eMail to the CEO.

mbayley@rccl.com

I'd give it a go be polite etc and...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,505
Posted By gavvy
While it quotes it does say traveling to a...

While it quotes it does say traveling to a country where FCO has advised against means the policy is not covered.

Please check for updates to travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth &...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Feb 24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,505
Posted By gavvy
I just looked at the policy wording and it does...

I just looked at the policy wording and it does not include cruises. Mad as they cover space travel!

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS APPLYING TO YOUR POLICY
No section of this policy shall apply in respect...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Feb 24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,595
Posted By gavvy
I4 aside I think driving there is as safe and...

I4 aside I think driving there is as safe and easy as UK, if not easier. Try driving in Cardiff where there is a set of lights every 50m and no entry streets and bus lanes with a camera to fine you...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Feb 24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,021
Posted By gavvy
For Royal I have only ever seen them on a US...

For Royal I have only ever seen them on a US agent.

Group rate rooms also have to be handed back 6 months before the sail as well. The price of them is fixed and once they are sold they are sold,...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Feb 24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By gavvy
Rates started high then went super high, and the...

Rates started high then went super high, and the ship is selling out! - I would never pay as much as they want, not worth it to me. Give it a year or so and the new demand will subside and prices...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Feb 24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,187
Posted By gavvy
Looks like as you said it was a closed survey and...

Looks like as you said it was a closed survey and only based on trip advisor top 10 USA attractions. So does not really mean much.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Feb 24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 886
Posted By gavvy
The issue with this is if you are taking points...

The issue with this is if you are taking points from a future use year to make the reservation they can't be put back. So I have in past asked for the money first so that I'm not left with points in...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Feb 24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 886
Posted By gavvy
This is true and I ask that people use friends...

This is true and I ask that people use friends and family for 2 reasons-
one it avoids the extra fee paypal charge to get buyer protection.

Second - the buyer protection doe not apply to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,236
Posted By gavvy
You should have seen me at the trial in 2013...

You should have seen me at the trial in 2013. Even the CBP officer wanted to know how I had it and asked if I had a USA passport and duel citizenship.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Feb 24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,471
Posted By gavvy
I did same tour amazing views. There are...

I did same tour amazing views.

There are also little electric 2 seater cars that you can drive yourself up the same route. I did not see the prices but I imagine they are expensive. Look a lot of...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Feb 24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By gavvy
It can happen. Interior rooms are the cheapest so...

It can happen. Interior rooms are the cheapest so if they sell out completely they sometimes do upgrade people so they can put the rooms back on sale again with that headline grabbing lower price...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By gavvy
Normally When the transaction settles. So 2 to 4...

Normally When the transaction settles. So 2 to 4 working days. Not sure why yours is taking longer though. If the card goes into a negative balance you get a message telling you to top up asap.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,026
Posted By gavvy
It depends on the class of visa she is given,...

It depends on the class of visa she is given, some allow for travel after the employment ends others don't. I think the J1 and Q1 do - Q1 is known as the Disney visa as that what most in world...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,497
Posted By gavvy
My understanding is unless the ESTA system gives...

My understanding is unless the ESTA system gives the airline a flag to say the passport has a valid ESTA during check in, you are going nowhere. I've seen issues with virgin where someone has just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Feb 24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,127
Posted By gavvy
I flew them from Bristol a few years ago- the...

I flew them from Bristol a few years ago- the year they started flying the Dreamliner there.

On the return flight we went tech and had to deplane back into Sanford airport, all the groundcrew were...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Feb 24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,440
Posted By gavvy
It pushes the auto pay to the following month if...

It pushes the auto pay to the following month if the amount is equal to a monthly payment or more. If its more it will reduce the 2nd months payment as well or clear that one and so on.

It needs...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Feb 24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By gavvy
What he is saying is without a big available...

What he is saying is without a big available amount on a card for an emergency you are opening yourself up for a lot of problems.

In Mr Tom's case had he not put down that payment and the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Feb 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By gavvy
used them twice no issues, as above the only...

used them twice no issues, as above the only difference is no drink, we bought a coffee and a cake- they take credit cards.

They are well aware of cruise all aboard times.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Feb 24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By gavvy
Second class or Savvy saver? - you decide!

Second class or Savvy saver? - you decide!
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