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Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Nov 18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,434
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks for the tips everyone. We're staying at...

Thanks for the tips everyone. We're staying at the Midtown in June having booked a decent deal with Virgin. Looking forward to visiting the new Trillium Brewery location - Fort Point, which has...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Oct 17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 138,272
Posted By The kUrGaN
I'm probably going to need to see these and...

I'm probably going to need to see these and experience them before making a fair judgement, but to be honest this announcement just feels a bit erm... meh.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By The kUrGaN
We flew AA 757 from Manchester to New York Sept...

We flew AA 757 from Manchester to New York Sept 2014 and there were no seat back entertainment, and they relied on the aisle pull down monitors for films etc.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 6 Feb 15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,586
Posted By The kUrGaN
The brilliant Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller...

The brilliant Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, Star Tours and surprisingly for us Toy Story Mania are all pretty good reasons to visit and repeat ride in this Park. I'm guessing you're talking...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 15, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By The kUrGaN
There's a lot to be said for using something...

There's a lot to be said for using something you're already familiar with, which is why I updated my Tom Tom sat nave prior to our last trip. You'll need to check your sat nav manufacturer website to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Oct 14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By The kUrGaN
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=8...

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835518


This help? My posting should.
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Oct 14, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 469
Posted By The kUrGaN
We went with AA in September from Manchester...

We went with AA in September from Manchester (757) and to be honest after reading all sorts of not very complimentary stories before we went, it wasn't a bad flight at all both ways. Sure the IFE is...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Sep 14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By The kUrGaN
Well, let's just say that I did not have a clue...

Well, let's just say that I did not have a clue where things were in New York, but I got this brilliant map book from Amazon for just over a fiver.

The New York Mapguide: The Essential Guide to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By The kUrGaN
By the way, there are a few other Bus Tour...

By the way, there are a few other Bus Tour Companies touting for business other than these (inc Big Bus as you have confirmed). You only have to walk through and around Times Square to get a handle...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By The kUrGaN
Just a quick update for future reference. We...

Just a quick update for future reference. We booked the 'Ultimate' trip in advance through HeliNY as it seemed marginally cheaper to go direct, expecially as they charged less for the security fee...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By The kUrGaN
Just for comparison, we arrived at JFK last...

Just for comparison, we arrived at JFK last Friday 12th September at 12.35pm and by 2.15pm we were through Immigration /Baggage Claim /Yellow Cab/Hotel Check-In... and unpacking in our hotel room...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,895
Posted By The kUrGaN
I guess the risk is there if you do not take an...

I guess the risk is there if you do not take an official yellow cab (and you should therefore agree a price upfront with them), but Yellow Cabs have a fixed fare from JFK to Manhattan and they are...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By The kUrGaN
Hi, just thought I'd share my first time...

Hi, just thought I'd share my first time experience in New York. We had a couple of travellers cheques left over from Florida so took them with us, along with a Fairfx card.

Travellers cheques -...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,334
Posted By The kUrGaN
Mobile Hi, just got back from our first visit to New...

Hi, just got back from our first visit to New York and thought I'd let you know that we had a fab time in the Hotel Metro. We stayed on the 11th floor and the room was perfect for us with a lovely...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By The kUrGaN
Just got back from NY and Big Bus Tour is one of...

Just got back from NY and Big Bus Tour is one of the many tour 'hwaaaap onnnn hwaaaap orrrfff' (sorry, love that accent) bus companies. They are available for purchasing via Vaitor website, or just...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Sep 14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 592
Posted By The kUrGaN
Metro Hotel is not too far away on 35th...

Metro Hotel is not too far away on 35th Street...about a 5-10 minute walk tops. Just come back from here and can highly recomend the place, and free brekky with rooftop bar and ESB looming :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Sep 14, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks for the update. :-) Which Helicopter...

Thanks for the update. :-) Which Helicopter company do they book you with?

We're going to book direct with HeliNY very shortly and go for their middle tour which is a tad longer than the basic...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Sep 14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By The kUrGaN
Hi , did you just book when you got there, or...

Hi , did you just book when you got there, or before you went?
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Aug 14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 948
Posted By The kUrGaN
Going for first time in a couple of weeks. Am I...

Going for first time in a couple of weeks. Am I right in thinking it's a block up from Radio City?
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Aug 14, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By The kUrGaN
Would anybody try that? Oh no...you didn't? ;-)

Would anybody try that? Oh no...you didn't? ;-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Aug 14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks everyone. At least I know I should be able...

Thanks everyone. At least I know I should be able to use them, but now have a contingency too. :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Aug 14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By The kUrGaN
New York - Travellers Cheques

We've got some $ travellers cheques leftover from when we went to Florida last year that we didn't use and I'm just wondering whether we should be able to use these in New York, or whether they're...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Aug 14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks everyone, that's made my mind up. It's a...

Thanks everyone, that's made my mind up. It's a no-goer. Might be tempted to do the Night Tour when we get there, but that's it. Cheers :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Aug 14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By The kUrGaN
Oooh that's good. Just enough time to tell me...

Oooh that's good. Just enough time to tell me what you thought :-)
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Aug 14, 07:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 844
Posted By The kUrGaN
New York - Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tours

We're thinking about using one of these while we are in NY for our first time. Not for getting around specifically but for getting a good overview of the general area mainly. The Night Tours sound a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Aug 14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks Megaflyer. Just been lookin at Liberty...

Thanks Megaflyer. Just been lookin at Liberty. Did you book direct with them before you went, or did you buy it elsewhere?
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Aug 14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 831
Posted By The kUrGaN
New York Helicopter experience

Can anyone recommend (or not) any particular Helicopter flight experiences in New York please? We fancy doing one of these for my Sisters 50th Birthday but there seems to be quite a few. I know...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Aug 14, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 861
Posted By The kUrGaN
Ashmount Country House - Haworth. Hot Tubs etc...

Ashmount Country House - Haworth. Hot Tubs etc available. Stayed here once (got a good deal) and loved it.
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Aug 14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By The kUrGaN
Basically the back rows, either side of the aisle...

Basically the back rows, either side of the aisle upstairs in the 'Bubble' on a 747. We got these going out to Florida. They're preferred just because you can get out of the Bubble first on landing...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jul 14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,939
Posted By The kUrGaN
There will be four of us with luggage. Would we...

There will be four of us with luggage. Would we all fit into one Yellow Cab? We won't be excessive with cases probably share a large case each and then hand luggage. Just wondering whether to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jul 14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 469
Posted By The kUrGaN
We go in September and haven't bought tickets...

We go in September and haven't bought tickets yet... it's our first time in NY (for 4 nights). Not really considered buying direct, but will have a look at that now. Can any first timers in NY...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 May 14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By The kUrGaN
Thanks for your suggestions. We will end up...

Thanks for your suggestions. We will end up getting some sort of pass anyway I think so that will take care of the majority of touristy things.

Leaning towards this. Anyone done this?
...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 May 14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By The kUrGaN
New York - 50th Birthday ideas

Hi everyone,

we're (4 of us) booked to go to NY for the first time this September for my Sisters 50th Birthday (it's not while we are there). I thought it would be a good idea to try and get her...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Dec 13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By The kUrGaN
Aisle is very narrow consequently your nearest...

Aisle is very narrow consequently your nearest arm leg is prone to nudges from cabin crew or trolley.

Also we found the space for your feet in this seat is severely impacted by the seat leg in...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Dec 13, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By The kUrGaN
Fab resort, great atmosphere and the Disney...

Fab resort, great atmosphere and the Disney magic is all encompassing there. Great food court too. Love it! Oh and the 20 min riverboat taxi to Downtown Disney is icing on the cake.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Dec 13, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By The kUrGaN
I would recommend to avoid all aisle seats in...

I would recommend to avoid all aisle seats in economy bubble. We were literally second off the plane from the back row of the bubble. Just got our hand luggage from locker and trotted downstairs...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 12 Dec 13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,992
Posted By The kUrGaN
It's not really a Universal vs Disney debate...

It's not really a Universal vs Disney debate. Granted Universal have made efforts to bring new things in and that's commendable but some of them are a bit 'samey' and will probably have a short...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Dec 13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By The kUrGaN
Can highly recommend POR in November on the free...

Can highly recommend POR in November on the free QSDP ! Done it three times in November, but only this last time on the QSDP. Brilliant and excellent choice of food there.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Dec 13, 12:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,583
Posted By The kUrGaN
Well yeah, apart from 1. The box they come...

Well yeah, apart from

1. The box they come in clearly shows the name printed on the box above each band

And

2 We never took ours off the whole time
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 5 Dec 13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,992
Posted By The kUrGaN
Seven year gap and not much has changed

Just got back from Orlando a couple of weeks ago and although we had a great time I was a little dissapointed with the lack of new rides in Disney since we were last there in 2006. It's not like we...
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