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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,557
Posted By Phild
I think you will be fine mate. I've torn both...

I think you will be fine mate. I've torn both calves at different times playing football and it took about 6 weeks of complete rest but the crazy thing about calf tears is all of a sudden you will...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 30 Aug 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 20,181
Posted By Phild
I think they are unnecessarily scaremongering...

I think they are unnecessarily scaremongering. Don't worry and enjoy your holiday.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,388
Posted By Phild
Bit confusing. This clearly states you need a...

Bit confusing. This clearly states you need a 1949 IDP for the state of Florida.

United States 1949 If you have an older, paper UK driving licence, you must take another form of photographic ID,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,388
Posted By Phild
The Travel update hit my email today so wondering...

The Travel update hit my email today so wondering if its just been implemented. Seems like another cash grab getting people to buy the permit but it was on the official UK.GOV website.


Update...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Aug 23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,388
Posted By Phild
International Drivers Permit

Just received a USA travel advice update stating you need an IDP to drive in certain States. Checked further on the Florida specific site and it confirms an IDP is required to drive in the state for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Apr 23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,419
Posted By Phild
Yes but when you try and complete STC it will...

Yes but when you try and complete STC it will just give you an error code and not let you continue (unfortunately).
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,419
Posted By Phild
So I have just booked a Full Size SUV on the...

So I have just booked a Full Size SUV on the Dutch site and paid up front. Its shows I have paid in Euro's not dollars. I have put reservation number into the Alamo main website and it is showing...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Apr 23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,419
Posted By Phild
Just looked on the Alamo Brits site for booking...

Just looked on the Alamo Brits site for booking and note there is a $50 fee now for cancelling more than 24hrs before so the days of continuous canceling for a better deal seem over. Is it the same...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Mar 23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,419
Posted By Phild
I'm confused 😕 not hard. Folks on here are...

I'm confused 😕 not hard. Folks on here are quoting prices in dollars from this Dutch site but I can only seem to pay in Euros? I don't get any other currency option. Also on a Full Size SUV this...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Sep 22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By Phild
If you are getting a Full Size SUV or above then...

If you are getting a Full Size SUV or above then you cannot select your desired vehicle from the rows, and the keys for those vehicles will not be in them waiting. These vehicles will be allocated...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Sep 22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,400
Posted By Phild
As Torypops says just head to the row displaying...

As Torypops says just head to the row displaying your category of vehicle and choose which one you fancy. Keys are in vehicles (unless your booking a Large SUV or above). If there are no vehicles of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Sep 22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,377
Views: 180,651
Posted By Phild
cancelling and rebooking with Alamo is the...

cancelling and rebooking with Alamo is the easiest thing in the world. You just head to the amend or cancel my booking page and hit cancel. You will receive a full refund (no fees) back to the card...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Sep 22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,400
Posted By Phild
Yes booked through the Alamo Brits website. I...

Yes booked through the Alamo Brits website. I always use this site.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 285,450
Posted By Phild
Just a follow up to this... I...

Just a follow up to this...

I have noticed it has cancelled my original booking and i have paid £10 more for the privilege too. So a heads up for anybody out there make sure you do the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,400
Posted By Phild
Thanks Chris106 Yep your'e right! I have...

Thanks Chris106

Yep your'e right! I have noticed it has cancelled my original booking and i have paid £10 more for the privilege too.

lesson learnt too... so a heads up for anybody...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 285,450
Posted By Phild
This exact thing just happened to me but the only...

This exact thing just happened to me but the only way i could get the Skip the Counter ticket was to hit 'submit'. Now it looks like I have been charged again (at a higher price than my original...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Sep 22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,400
Posted By Phild
Alamo Skip The Counter

Some help please. I have just completed Alamo Skip the Counter including adding full DL details of an extra driver. I completed it and hit submit and sure enough I have received the Skip the counter...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Sep 20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,816
Posted By Phild
Our October flight was cancelled a couple of...

Our October flight was cancelled a couple of months ago via email from Virgin! Still waiting for refund though! Can’t believe yours has not been cancelled yet? Surely you didn’t think flying to USA...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Jun 20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,870
Posted By Phild
Mobile Chinese Whispers.

Chinese Whispers.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Apr 20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Phild
Mobile I changed mine from May to October 2020 with no...

I changed mine from May to October 2020 with no change fee and no fare difference. However the new confirmation email was very clear and in bold type that this is your one and only opportunity to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Apr 20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,272
Posted By Phild
Mobile Seems the opposite. Just checked Alamo Brits for...

Seems the opposite. Just checked Alamo Brits for October and they seem to be trying to recoup some of their losses - about £1500 for a compact! And up to £2000 for SUV’s!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,481
Posted By Phild
Mobile That’s if Virgin Atlantic are still around. Just...

That’s if Virgin Atlantic are still around. Just announced on news that they expect to fold shortly without any significant bail out from the government (which they probably won’t get I’m afraid).
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Apr 20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,857
Posted By Phild
Mobile You may be able to fly in August but I believe...

You may be able to fly in August but I believe there will be so many quarantines, health checks, certificates of ‘proof’ that you are Covid 19 free or immune as you have had it etc, that it won’t be...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,675
Posted By Phild
Another sensationalised headline about Virgin...

Another sensationalised headline about Virgin staff taking '8 weeks off' (it makes good scaremongering news after all!). It doesn't mean that from day 1 to day 56 there will be no flying operations...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,674
Posted By Phild
Totally agree mate. The world economy cannot...

Totally agree mate. The world economy cannot sustain this doom and gloom reaction of shutting the world down for more than a few weeks and leaders/politicians (especially ruthless businessman Trump)...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Mar 20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,727
Posted By Phild
Mobile Booked and cancelled through Alamo Brits numerous...

Booked and cancelled through Alamo Brits numerous times (latest a couple of days ago) and always got an instant confirmation email and most I have waited for refund to credit card was 3 days...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jan 20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By Phild
Mobile Last 2 year’s we have been we have had SUV’s...

Last 2 year’s we have been we have had SUV’s driven round to us at the kiosk along with everybody else waiting. This was for a full size SUZ though both times. Bit disappointed they don’t allow you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Aug 19, 11:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,838
Posted By Phild
Thanks for the heads up on this. We have just...

Thanks for the heads up on this. We have just booked May 8 - 25th Manchester to Orlando for 2 adults at £858 all in. Best price we have had in years :cool2::)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Jun 19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 38,302
Posted By Phild
Mobile Also have to report a disappointing experience...

Also have to report a disappointing experience with Alamo a couple of weeks back. Booked a Full size SUV at MCO expecting the usual excitement of picking our vehicle from the row but we were just...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 May 19, 03:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,637
Posted By Phild
Mobile Came through MCO last week and they weren’t...

Came through MCO last week and they weren’t taking fingerprints or photos of anybody. Just a quick check of passport and a few taps on their computer and we were through. First time we have never had...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 May 19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,217
Posted By Phild
Mobile Agree - they are awful SUVs. And for the size of...

Agree - they are awful SUVs. And for the size of the thing you still feel cramped in the back and about as much luggage space as a full size car. Also they drive like a boat - swaying around all over...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 May 19, 11:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,217
Posted By Phild
Mobile You don’t have much choice. They are just handing...

You don’t have much choice. They are just handing keys from the booth. Arrived recently and all they had to offer were Nissan Armada or Infinity XC80 (same vehicle different badge). No Tahoe’s or...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 May 19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,752
Posted By Phild
Mobile I’m confused? Why are Alamo ‘allocating’ cars? ...

I’m confused? Why are Alamo ‘allocating’ cars? Never had this with Alamo before and we have had Full Size SUV’s on a number of occasions. You just go to the row and pick your car. I thought the main...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,162
Posted By Phild
Mobile It’s the flight delays or cancellations you...

It’s the flight delays or cancellations you really need to think about during hurricane season. We were delayed 24hrs in October year before last due to Hurricane George I think it was. We were lucky...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Apr 19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By Phild
Mobile https://www.thedibb.co.uk/external/link.php?a=aHR0...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/external/link.php?a=aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVtaWxlYWRkaWN0LmNvbS8%3D
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Apr 19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By Phild
Mobile Norwegian - Privilege Style

Interesting review on the Norwegian - Privilege Style debate.

https://themileaddict.com/

Only one flight and one experience I know but gives an insight into the planes/service.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Apr 19, 11:50 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 32,858
Posted By Phild
Mobile They’re not providing the contracted service...

They’re not providing the contracted service people are paying for. When they extensively advertise that the new Dreamliners are in service on particular routes and the customer purchases a ticket...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 32,858
Posted By Phild
Mobile We like others had a great experience on...

We like others had a great experience on Norwegian last year with a fantastic flight to Orlando on the Dreamliner and the service was second to none. We rated it as the best long haul to Florida we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Apr 19, 07:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,107
Posted By Phild
Mobile Don’t think it will be as good as that! On our...

Don’t think it will be as good as that! On our online chat with Norwegian rep he confirmed the 777 being used by Privilege Style for our flight had 2 or 3 overhead monitors in the aisle but every...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Apr 19, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,107
Posted By Phild
Mobile Thanks for the info. We have managed to cancel...

Thanks for the info. We have managed to cancel and re-book with Virgin so all is good. I just don’t trust Norwegian any more.
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