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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,766
Posted By jmt
Just booked and our 17 days flying into Melbourne...

Just booked and our 17 days flying into Melbourne next week is £545 - I've paid upfront using my Halifax Clarity card as they show cost in Euros and I did not want to pay in $ on arrival.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By jmt
AutoEurope - used them many times, but not the...

AutoEurope - used them many times, but not the cheapest for this trip.
I've just booked using the Dutch site (long thread in this section) and our 17 days flying into Melbourne next week is £545 -...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Apr 23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By jmt
Crazy car hire prices

Just finalising our trip and the last item to book is car hire. Looked a few weeks ago and read the Dutch site thread, but I received an email from AutoEurope, so I thought I'd have a look.

We...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By jmt
TUI seat upgrade for flight only

I've booked a flight only (x2) with one suitcase and thought I'd check the cost of upgraded seats.

There are no seats available for our departure/return as seats or holidays but a lot of seat...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Mar 23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 31,239
Posted By jmt
The following week :)

The following week :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 31,239
Posted By jmt
We booked TUI flights yesterday BHX-MLB for the...

We booked TUI flights yesterday BHX-MLB for the end of April :)

I've now spent the whole day looking at hotels, Airbnb's, and cars :erm: with prices changing by the hour :omg:

The Hampton Inn &...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By jmt
We've gone hand luggage only with BA before -...

We've gone hand luggage only with BA before - they allow 20kg, but I'd prefer not to fly from LGW as BHX is and always has been my preferred airport.

10kg is a good amount for hand luggage and one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By jmt
When I realised the hand luggage was 10kg each I...

When I realised the hand luggage was 10kg each I did wonder if we could go with hand luggage only ;) but £608 for two seats and 40kg of luggage is plenty :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Mar 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,200
Posted By jmt
Thanks for posting this, even cheaper than...

Thanks for posting this, even cheaper than AutoEurope for my April/May dates :grin:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Posted By jmt
Thanks for all the additional comments, very...

Thanks for all the additional comments, very interesting...

I'm not concerned about credit scores; we won't apply for credit ever again - some positives about being retired :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,924
Posted By jmt
TUI flights £270 in April/May

I've finally booked :)

I've been watching flights for a couple of weeks and TUI have dropped to £270 for late April/May. I think the lowest I saw them drop last year was £249 when we were looking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Posted By jmt
Thank you for all the comments :) We've used...

Thank you for all the comments :)

We've used the Clarity to withdraw cash many times prior to 2020, just needed to know; WAWA is our cashpoint of choice and we always do an online payment to clear...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Posted By jmt
Question Halifax Clarity Card $ Withdrawals at WAWA

Hello all :wavey:

It's been 4 years since we left the UK and a lot has changed.

After closing our Suntrust account we used our Halifax Clarity Credit Card to withdraw $ from Wawa garage cash...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Mar 23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By jmt
I've just looked here on the Dibb for the car...

I've just looked here on the Dibb for the car advertisers, but only DFCH are showing.

I had an email from autoeurope about the 25% sale and my dates for April are £741 for economy or midsize and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Feb 23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,006
Posted By jmt
Hi, both the TUI and AL are from the same...

Hi, both the TUI and AL are from the same airport, but AL is flying from the UK to Dublin, with 4-hour wait before the departure to MCO and 5-hour wait on the return. This is the same timeframe we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,006
Posted By jmt
Thanks for all the comments :) very positive -...

Thanks for all the comments :) very positive - we've flown via Dublin before in economy and the only negative was the wait times after leaving the UK and returning to the UK

Well, the options I've...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,006
Posted By jmt
Aer Lingus Business Class DUB-MCO

Has anyone travelled this route recently?

What is AL business class like as images online vary so much - are they old planes, did you enjoy the experience, what is the lounge like at Dublin?
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Feb 23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By jmt
Thanks welshmum, I did spot some Virgin flights...

Thanks welshmum, I did spot some Virgin flights direct LHR - TPA last week for £288 economy light, but holding out and continue looking (only about 10 mins a day) as we'd love to fly business (budget...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By jmt
Was this on the Virgin website or Skyscanner?

Was this on the Virgin website or Skyscanner?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmt
Thanks for your reply :) If we had any air miles,...

Thanks for your reply :) If we had any air miles, I'm sure they'd have expired I don't worry about being loyal and what is gone is gone, I just want to look forward.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmt
Thank you for you helpful reply :) We've...

Thank you for you helpful reply :)

We've been Florida regulars since 1993 and our many Disney/Universal holidays were fabulous, but we no longer need the expense or thrill - we're retired and plan...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmt
Thanks DisneyCupcake and Orlandoguy :) Just...

Thanks DisneyCupcake and Orlandoguy :)

Just doing a little research last night, and I'm getting stressed :( I cannot believe I used to thrive, finding great deals and having holidays planned and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jan 23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmt
Question It's been a while... looking for April flight deals - Business/Upper/First

Hello all :)

It's been a long time since I logged on - June 2019 was the last time we left the UK thanks to "C" - we just could not be bothered with any faff and I've never taken a "C' test,...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By jmt
Question Professional decorators or DIY experts :)

Morning all,

I am trying to get organised before lockdown for my husband to do some decorating and I'd like suggestions/recommendations for the best gloss paint for internal doors/skirtings etc.
...
Forum: General Chat 8 Jan 20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,119
Posted By jmt
Question Halifax Clarity Credit Card Users - Updated T&C's

Morning all :wavey:

I've just received a letter from Halifax explaining the changes to T&C's for the Clarity Card from Feb 20

The way I read it, we'll no longer be getting cash from WAWA...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,683
Posted By jmt
Don't wish to be a debbie downer, but don't...

Don't wish to be a debbie downer, but don't commit to any spending until you have completed and the keys in your hand. Chains can fall apart after exchange, rarely, but it can happen. If the chain is...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By jmt
Question Is Kingdom Jewels still at The Contemporary Hotel?

Hi all,

We have not been to Disney for many years and I was wondering if the jewellery shop is still trading at The Contemporary Hotel.

Just going through loads of old receipts as selling some...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,283
Posted By jmt
I'm not sure matt white works for a rental, we...

I'm not sure matt white works for a rental, we own another that is an ex-showhome. It has/had feature walls (think turquoise and mirrors :erm:) and the rest is just white with cream carpets. It looks...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,283
Posted By jmt
Question HELP - emulsion paint colour suggestions for full house renovation

Hi all :wavey:

We have a rental prooperty that we need to decorate and carpet. We've never had to re-carpet a rental before, just painted and all walls have been Dulux 'Natural Calico' (not quite...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jun 19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By jmt
Shopping/things to do around Busch Gardens

Morning all :wavey:

We're dropping the kids off at Busch this morning and, other than visiting Brandon Mall (again! ) what else is there for us to do for 8 hours or so? Not really been to Tampa...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By jmt
Morning :wavey: I've sent you an email angelbabe...

Morning :wavey: I've sent you an email angelbabe :)
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 19, 02:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By jmt
Just an update - went to MCO and got it changed...

Just an update - went to MCO and got it changed for a 19 model Malibu with just under 7000 on the clock. Smells so much better, but thanks PPM, I'll remember that for future trips :)
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By jmt
Company/person who accepts parcels in Orlando

Morning all,

We've rented a condo this time and I can't have parcels delivered. Which company or person do you use to accept parcels that you can collect from and pay a handling fee?

Thanks
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By jmt
Thanks Tom, we'll head to the airport. It does...

Thanks Tom, we'll head to the airport. It does not smell of cigarette smoke, but like older hotel air-con units they have a musty/damp smell and I don't like it and as we're going to be doing quite a...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By jmt
Dollar - best location for car selection?

Morning all :wave:

It's our first morning and I've been awake since 2:30am :erm: but need to get things sorted today.

We arrived at SFB, picked up a car from Dollar; well got handed the keys to...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Jun 19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By jmt
Anyone used Amazing Pictures for Universal?

My son and his girlfriend are going to Universal, Seaworld and Busch during our next holiday, next week. He has looked at a company called Amazing Pictures as a similar package to Disney's Memory...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,491
Posted By jmt
Updated :)

Updated :)
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,909
Posted By jmt
Mobile All the other posts are true but you also need to...

All the other posts are true but you also need to read about ‘deprivation of assets’ as any gift can be overturned 😮
Forum: General Chat 24 Jan 19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,973
Posted By jmt
Since being diagnosed with coeliac disease, I've...

Since being diagnosed with coeliac disease, I've also found I'm lactose intolerant so milk is a huge no-no. After a year or so, I no longer miss it and during that time have tried all the brands of...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By jmt
We closed our Suntrust account whilst we were in...

We closed our Suntrust account whilst we were in Florida in November. We've been to Florida twice this year but hadn't used the account for a couple of years as the Halifax Clarity credit card is...
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