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Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Jul 20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By Alidoll
Not going this year but had already booked a land...

Not going this year but had already booked a land tour with Disney extension for March 2021. Flights haven’t been booked yet so not sure whether to proceed or postpone till 2022 instead...travel...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 4 Jul 20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By Alidoll
Read on Facebook Japan planning site that Japan...

Read on Facebook Japan planning site that Japan are planning to open a number of testing sites including at Narita / Haneda. If they could do quick turnarounds on testing in theory people arriving...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 26 May 20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,056
Posted By Alidoll
They’ll have to let people into their country...

They’ll have to let people into their country first (and not have a 14 day quarantine period when they do) otherwise great idea ☺️
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 15 May 20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By Alidoll
Everything I’ve read says the summer months are...

Everything I’ve read says the summer months are brutal for heat in Japan. Easter is busier and need to avoid Golden week which is traditionally really busy (schools and colleges etc off). October...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Apr 20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Alidoll
Flight prices seem to have went up I’ve noticed...

Flight prices seem to have went up I’ve noticed. We’ve a land tour booked for Japan for March next year. I checked last year for 2020 prices and they were in the £750 - £900 range for the rough dates...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 23 Feb 20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,254
Posted By Alidoll
Oh that’s good to know about JTTCOTE as while it...

Oh that’s good to know about JTTCOTE as while it looked cool, I wasn’t sure about the drops and will have my Mum (nearly 80) and DD (11) so need to appeal to both age groups 🤣
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 13 Feb 20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By Alidoll
I’m not sure if I’d have enough space in my case...

I’m not sure if I’d have enough space in my case for a holdall to be honest as think it’ll be a bit tight as it is (have packing cubes and vacuum bags as it is) but will have a look and see what I...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 12 Feb 20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By Alidoll
Where to buy...

Quick question - going on a tour that only allows a medium sized case as doing a fair bit of travelling before ending the holiday with 4 days at Disney. I am planning to buy a few things at Disney so...
Forum: General Trip Reports 7 Feb 20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,774
Posted By Alidoll
Would love to go but will only have half a day...

Would love to go but will only have half a day and 3 other people to get on board with the idea (we’re going to Disneyland / sea at the end of the holiday). Have a feeling it’ll be Osaka castle...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Dec 19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,419
Posted By Alidoll
Mum and Dad’s wedding anniversary. Two separate...

Mum and Dad’s wedding anniversary. Two separate holidays to Australia which I arrange so we’d meet in Cairns for the actual day and go for a meal. I arrived early and search the whole of Cairns for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Nov 19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By Alidoll
Used Skye Cottages a number of times and normally...

Used Skye Cottages a number of times and normally they are really good.

One thing I’d say, if there is no photo of the bathroom then it’s likely because the ceiling is at a weird slant or it’s...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Oct 19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,110
Posted By Alidoll
Niagara Falls is very touristy (and tacky imho)...

Niagara Falls is very touristy (and tacky imho). Niagara on the Lake however is a lovely little town with quaint shops and tea rooms so visit there if you have the chance. There’s an animal artist...
Forum: General Trip Reports 6 Aug 19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,169
Posted By Alidoll
Great report and will be following along with...

Great report and will be following along with your adventures (and taking notes).
Forum: General Trip Reports 4 Aug 19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By Alidoll
Looks fabulous! Can I ask what hotel you stayed...

Looks fabulous! Can I ask what hotel you stayed at there? Thinking of staying at the Sheraton or Hilton but not sure which one would be better..
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jul 19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,463
Posted By Alidoll
Try TK Maxx as they normally have decent...

Try TK Maxx as they normally have decent selection of styles and colours. Antler are good and had American Tourister for US last year that did the business
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jul 19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Alidoll
Dumfries and Galloway? Likely to have horse...

Dumfries and Galloway? Likely to have horse riding opportunities at least and pretty rural?
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jul 19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By Alidoll
What’s your interests? Age of DD? Edinburgh...

What’s your interests? Age of DD?

Edinburgh or Glasgow have lots of activities and can easily travel between the both of them by train or bus in about an hour. Can also take bus or train further...
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jul 19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By Alidoll
Depends where in Croatia you’re headed and if you...

Depends where in Croatia you’re headed and if you plan to go to Slovenia or over to Venice etc.

Croatia uses the Kuna but the other two its Euros.

U.K. pound against either is poor so most...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 7 Jul 19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,297
Posted By Alidoll
HK Disneyland is easy to get to as metro to Sunny...

HK Disneyland is easy to get to as metro to Sunny Bay station then dedicated Disney train to the park. Can also buy your tickets online to save standing in line (did that the first week the park...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jun 19, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,787
Posted By Alidoll
Budget? Long haul - Japan, Hong Kong,...

Budget?

Long haul - Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Oz, Hawaii

Shorter - Barcelona, Valencia, Croatia / Slovenia
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 31 May 19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,744
Posted By Alidoll
I’ve done a couple of coach tours including one...

I’ve done a couple of coach tours including one that took Arizona, Utah, California etc and found it a great way to see a lot of the area in a short period of time. We used Cosmos flying from...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 31 May 19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,529
Posted By Alidoll
Is it better to fly via London? Is it easier as...

Is it better to fly via London? Is it easier as been looking at routes from Scotland and emirates fly via Dubai but that’s two posts from Scotland via Heathrow so now wondering if that would be...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 31 May 19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,897
Posted By Alidoll
Your trip sounds amazing. I’m hoping to go to...

Your trip sounds amazing. I’m hoping to go to Japan in 2021 (flying from Edinburgh as well). My daughter will be 11 by then so a trip to Disneysea and Disneyland is definitely on the cards along with...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 24 May 19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,105
Posted By Alidoll
Would love to see some photos posted. Hoping to...

Would love to see some photos posted. Hoping to go in 2021 and already researching like mad what to see and do. Would be flying from Edinburgh so can I ask what airline you used thanks.
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 May 19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,836
Posted By Alidoll
I’d check the ones online and see what they have...

I’d check the ones online and see what they have to offer (write it down and take it with you). Can then check when there if they are cheaper (if not, book online and see if the hotel can print out...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 17 May 19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,161
Posted By Alidoll
Can I join in? Hoping to go to Japan in 2021...

Can I join in? Hoping to go to Japan in 2021. I’ve seen a tour that takes in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Tokyo so want to add a few days at the end of the tour to visit Disneyland and Disneysea. I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 May 19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,616
Posted By Alidoll
Could look at Skye Cottages website. Used them a...

Could look at Skye Cottages website. Used them a couple of times across the U.K. and never had any issues. Can search by location and number of bedrooms so should have something for your criteria
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 May 19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Alidoll
What does she like? Is she a girly girl - so...

What does she like? Is she a girly girl - so pampering things like bath and bodyworks perhaps?

Or there’s Pirates League (where they get a makeover as a pirate or a mermaid).

Tech - like an...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 May 19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Alidoll
Definitely mention it. For our honeymoon we got a...

Definitely mention it. For our honeymoon we got a glass of champagne on the flight, fruit basket and flowers in one of the rooms, little jams in a coconut and flowers in another (plus room upgrade)...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 May 19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By Alidoll
Japan - suitcases

Hi

Am planning to do a family trip to Japan in 2021. It’s a small tour taking in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima then back to Tokyo (with hopefully a few days extra at Disneyland/Disneysea)...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 9 May 19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,849
Posted By Alidoll
Bought the perch and banshee doesn’t even sit on...

Bought the perch and banshee doesn’t even sit on it as keeps tipping forward and falling off. Total waste of money for that.
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Apr 19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By Alidoll
Or there’s Hawaii - island hoping.

Or there’s Hawaii - island hoping.
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Apr 19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 710
Posted By Alidoll
Canada - fly to Calgary then drive through the...

Canada - fly to Calgary then drive through the Rockies stopping at Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper. Can do white water rafting, Athabascan glacier walk, canoeing on Lake Louise. Over to Vancouver then...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Apr 19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,540
Posted By Alidoll
Another vote for Maspalomas as the beach is...

Another vote for Maspalomas as the beach is lovely. Can also try camel riding through the dunes. There’s shops and some good restaurants.
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Apr 19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,270
Posted By Alidoll
Barcelona? Croatia and the istra penisula...

Barcelona?

Croatia and the istra penisula is lovely (Pula / Porec). Can take day trip over to Venice, up into Slovenia (Lake Bled, Lipica stud farm with the Lippizaner stallions), mountain...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 19 Apr 19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,763
Posted By Alidoll
We stayed at PO Riverside and used Uber to get to...

We stayed at PO Riverside and used Uber to get to Vinelands. It was quick and cheap.
Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Apr 19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By Alidoll
It varied..though normally a couple of days at...

It varied..though normally a couple of days at each place.

Singapore was about 3 nights (time to visit the night zoo, do a city tour)

Sydney we took in a bridge walk, day trip to the Blue...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Apr 19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By Alidoll
Did it for our honeymoon. One World Alliance so...

Did it for our honeymoon. One World Alliance so BA, Qantas etc.

Edinburgh - London - Singapore - Sydney - Cairns - Sydney - Auckland - Hawaii (Oahu) - Los Angeles - Vancouver - London -...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Apr 19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By Alidoll
If in Scotland - United fly to Newark then down...

If in Scotland - United fly to Newark then down to Orlando. On the way back it’s via Chicago. We used a travel agent who booked everything for us to save the hassle (and it was our first trip to both...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Apr 19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By Alidoll
I’d second a trip to Niagara on the Lake (much...

I’d second a trip to Niagara on the Lake (much nicer town than the actual falls which is very touristy). There’s a wildlife artist called Edward Spera that has a store - he’s self taught and his...
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