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Forum: General Trip Reports 14 Apr 24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By lindasarahlou
What a fabulous day and wonderful scenery. We are...

What a fabulous day and wonderful scenery. We are due to visit in June. Can I ask how far in advance you booked the glacier tour.
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Apr 24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By lindasarahlou
thanks all, this will give them plenty to think...

thanks all, this will give them plenty to think about. I don't thing a cruise is what they want this time but good to think about for the future.
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Apr 24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By lindasarahlou
Thanks, will check out your trip report.

Thanks, will check out your trip report.
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Apr 24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By lindasarahlou
Where to extend US work trip for 1 week?

DD and two work colleagues have the chance to extend a work trip in August for a week’s holiday. They will be in the Columbus, Ohio area. Having looked at the local surroundings they not sure there...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,835
Posted By lindasarahlou
We did an overnight at south rim (thunderbird...

We did an overnight at south rim (thunderbird lodge). It was difficult finding things that we havent enjoyed so I chose that as one of the only things that hadn't completely met expectations - may...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Feb 24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,835
Posted By lindasarahlou
Done quite a few areas - mostly looking for...

Done quite a few areas - mostly looking for rollercoasters but our absolute favourite places that we've seen would be:
1. A circle trip including Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Arches NP, Bryce...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,885
Posted By lindasarahlou
we just got the 4 boxes from costco last week -...

we just got the 4 boxes from costco last week - didn't know about the shape/blend change but noticed the box design was different and mostly that they were 4 boxes of 210 bags, not the usual 4 x 240...
Forum: TV and Film 4 Jan 24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 14,592
Posted By lindasarahlou
Only caught bits of the first series and...

Only caught bits of the first series and regretted it, but determined to watch this one. Definitely hooked after 1st episode tonight!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Dec 23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By lindasarahlou
We visited in 2019, a lovely little town to...

We visited in 2019, a lovely little town to wander, lots of little boutique type shops and cafes, lovely walks around the lake, to the lighthouse and the boardwalk. As you say a lovely way to escape...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Dec 23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,461
Posted By lindasarahlou
Sounds like an exciting trip. You already have...

Sounds like an exciting trip. You already have some great advice from knowledgeable travellers but here are my thoughts too!

DH (earlys 60s) and I (mid 50s) tend to do quite a lot of moving...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 18 Dec 23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By lindasarahlou
Whilst there is lots of spectacular scenery to be...

Whilst there is lots of spectacular scenery to be seen whilst driving between all of these places, I would personally say you are not leaving any time in any of the places to explore and see what...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Nov 23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By lindasarahlou
Not AirBnB but we did do a VRBO at the end of...

Not AirBnB but we did do a VRBO at the end of August for 3 nights. It was our first visit to San Diego, we stayed very close to SeaWorld (right next to the I8 Junction) as that was our primary...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Reports 27 Oct 23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,422
Posted By lindasarahlou
Have been waiting to read your Six Flags day as...

Have been waiting to read your Six Flags day as we were there the same day (as well as the day before!). Was looking in your pics to see if we were in the background of any, but not that I can see! ...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Oct 23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By lindasarahlou
We have done Washington to Orlando. After 3...

We have done Washington to Orlando. After 3 nights in DC our road trip took in some theme parks - Six Flags America, Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg, before heading for the Smoky...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 25 Oct 23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By lindasarahlou
Not sure what sort of tips you are after. ...

Not sure what sort of tips you are after.

We went in 2007, so not recently, but my tip would be take clothing for every eventuality! We had lovely sunshine, but it was absolutely freezing with a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By lindasarahlou
I would say it depends on your expectations! they...

I would say it depends on your expectations! they are not orlando theme parks, indeed I don't really class them as "themed" although their rides all are (superman etc), the parks themselves seem to...
Forum: TV and Film 14 Oct 23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,894
Posted By lindasarahlou
We thought she was channelling "spock". Once...

We thought she was channelling "spock". Once seen I couldn't see anything else!
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Oct 23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By lindasarahlou
If these are your chosen "must do's" then go for...

If these are your chosen "must do's" then go for it, it would be stunning! But, it is a heck of a lot of driving in a relatively short space of time though given that you are also planning 4 days in...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Oct 23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By lindasarahlou
I'd say 3 days minimum, we did 2 days (back in...

I'd say 3 days minimum, we did 2 days (back in 2015) and that was only really enough time to walk round the monuments, and do some of the museums. We didn't do the Capitol building, Arlington, the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Sep 23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,884
Posted By lindasarahlou
You mention you have theme parks sorted (Im...

You mention you have theme parks sorted (Im guessing Six Flags/Dollywood)- but if you are heading from the Smoky Mountains to the coast areas of Charleston/Savannah then I highly recommend Carowinds...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Sep 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,552
Posted By lindasarahlou
We were also there on Monday (28th Aug)! Luckily...

We were also there on Monday (28th Aug)! Luckily we had also gone in on the Sunday evening and had ticked off quite a lot of the big rides including the Studio Tour while it had been cooler - the 35...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Sep 23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,975
Posted By lindasarahlou
We are just back from our trip and thought I'd...

We are just back from our trip and thought I'd update with reviews on the accomodation I mentioned above (Tilt nr Universal and Clementine in Anaheim.

Tilt Hotel - Was a little obvious why it's...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Sep 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By lindasarahlou
We are just back from our California trip. We...

We are just back from our California trip. We stayed at the Clementine in Anaheim for 2 nights. Was perfect for us - me and DH plus our two grown up kids, DD26 and DS24. We had a loft suite, Kids...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Sep 23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By lindasarahlou
We were there Sunday Evening and Monday last week...

We were there Sunday Evening and Monday last week (27th/28th Aug). Super Nintendo World was busy but no booking needed. Bowser ride varied between 40 - 120 min queues. We didn't bother Sunday...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 19 Aug 23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By lindasarahlou
Hope you trip is going well and that the coming...

Hope you trip is going well and that the coming storm doesn't impact plans to much! Looks like the parks are planning to stay open at the moment, fingers crossed the winds calm down to the tropical...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 13 Aug 23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,480
Posted By lindasarahlou
Not in Florida but DH had the whitest knuckles...

Not in Florida but DH had the whitest knuckles ever while riding X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain (we are seasoned coaster riders of many years so this was very out of character! ). He looked a little...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 13 Aug 23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By lindasarahlou
Just read this thread and was starting to panic...

Just read this thread and was starting to panic on your behalf about Six Flags! We fly a week later and our dates were chosen/set due to their closure dates! Read on and ... phew glad you spotted it...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By lindasarahlou
Likewise to Kat11, we are booked into the same...

Likewise to Kat11, we are booked into the same room type at the Clementine Suits, me, DH, DD26 and DS24.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Aug 23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,606
Posted By lindasarahlou
We visited in 2018 as part of a road tour (not to...

We visited in 2018 as part of a road tour (not to or from Vegas so can't comment on the drive). We stayed at Thunderbird Lodge, it was OK, room was dated but clean. To be honest it was all about the...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Aug 23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,589
Posted By lindasarahlou
Las Vegas is strange! when we were there in 2018...

Las Vegas is strange! when we were there in 2018 DH and I were a bit dazed with it all. Decided it was not "our thing", to busy and not into gambling, but really pleased we'd experienced it and seen...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Aug 23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,784
Posted By lindasarahlou
I'd say that's a good rough guide. Theme park...

I'd say that's a good rough guide. Theme park tickets may be more depending which ones you want to do. £200 will probably not cover the 2 disney parks, but should be enough for...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By lindasarahlou
Would expect flights to be approx £800-£1k each,...

Would expect flights to be approx £800-£1k each, hotels in both places are/can be expensive! If your price is for flights, and hotels esp Venetian, then seems very reasonable. You don't mention how...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 5 Aug 23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,589
Posted By lindasarahlou
The West Coast has such a variety of offerings it...

The West Coast has such a variety of offerings it really depends what you want to do and see. We have done a few USA road trips - always DIY.

Although we called our trip in 2018 "West Coast", we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,641
Posted By lindasarahlou
if buying on Amazon, check the price without a...

if buying on Amazon, check the price without a Prime account! We got two 10gb sims a couple of weeks ago, DH prime account was showing £10, my non prime account was £1 less (still postage free,...
Forum: Social Groups 27 Jul 23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2,891
Views: 111,342
Posted By lindasarahlou
I'm starting to plan my autumn tiered tray, DD...

I'm starting to plan my autumn tiered tray, DD and I visited The Range whilst we were visiting her last week, they had quite a lot of lovely "fall" decor, although she has just come back from a work...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,259
Posted By lindasarahlou
Similar around us, we certainly don't get a post...

Similar around us, we certainly don't get a post delivery everyday anymore and I know some of the local social media pages are saying they have been told some areas in the town are only getting post...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jul 23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 31,873
Posted By lindasarahlou
Really useful thread, thanks. Have just ordered...

Really useful thread, thanks. Have just ordered two of the 3 sims from one of the links on here (10gb). These were priced at £10 each on DH prime account but from my non prime account they are...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jul 23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,873
Posted By lindasarahlou
Yes, that was probably it!

Yes, that was probably it!
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jul 23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,873
Posted By lindasarahlou
What I miss most from our very first trip (25th...

What I miss most from our very first trip (25th Oct 1990! I remember cos it was my Grandads birthday! ) was how quiet the parks were! The few photos we have show us wandering round Epcot near World...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 9 Jul 23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,796
Posted By lindasarahlou
another for Courgette Soup - add crumbled stilton...

another for Courgette Soup - add crumbled stilton or small pieces of brie into the bowl, just melted and yummy!
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