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Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jul 23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,206
Posted By jacklancs
Just come back from New England three weeks ago,...

Just come back from New England three weeks ago, Landed in Boston and went to Sandwich in Cape Cod, very nice. Visited Hyannis port, Nauset beach very nice probably the best on the east coast, Race...
Forum: General Chat 19 May 23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By jacklancs
We went last year, hired a double canoe for 4 hrs...

We went last year, hired a double canoe for 4 hrs and did the river and lake, saw a couple of manatees up the small tributaries. Well worth it, 4 hrs was enough as we were getting tired.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By jacklancs
Staying in Sandwich for three nights before...

Staying in Sandwich for three nights before travelling up the east coast, Hyannis looks nice so added it to my list to see, thanks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 May 23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By jacklancs
Thanks, hopefully there will be more choices. ...

Thanks, hopefully there will be more choices.
we are going to Cape Cod also, can you recommend the best places to visit.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 May 23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By jacklancs
Boston - Alamo

Has anyone picked up a car from Boston Alamo this year, did you get to choose your car, last year from Miami we didn't get a choice and was given the first car available, other years we had the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Apr 23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By jacklancs
Heathrow strikes T5 May

Hello

Has anyone had there flights cancelled or changed due to the strikes at Heathrow T5, if so what did you do ?
Do they offer alternate flights or simply just cancel.


Thanks
Forum: Beyond the Parks 21 Mar 23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,757
Posted By jacklancs
Get there as soon as it opens as you will...

Get there as soon as it opens as you will definitely need all day, and agree get on the bus to the launch area as soon as you can to avoid the queues. The Saturn hall is huge and those rocket...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Feb 23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,689
Posted By jacklancs
One of the best places on the west coast is...

One of the best places on the west coast is Carmel by the Sea, Fantastic beach and picture postcard town. For parking go through the town to the beach where there is a large car park and walk back up...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By jacklancs
Only visiting Boston one day the rest travelling,...

Only visiting Boston one day the rest travelling, i've been trying to find out why its increased more than other airports.
Its not the Boston Marathon that's in April, can't see any major concerts...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By jacklancs
Boston - Alamo more expensive than MCO & Miami

Does anyone know why car hire in Boston is a lot more expensive than MCO & Miami, a few weeks ago it was cheaper now its hundreds more.
Forum: General Chat 27 Jan 23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By jacklancs
I've gone three TUPE's, all bad. The new...

I've gone three TUPE's, all bad.
The new company promises the earth to transition over without any fuss saying extra Holiday, benefits, training and in reality there are just plain lying as the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jan 23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,159
Posted By jacklancs
Went to New Orleans last year in June, one day...

Went to New Orleans last year in June, one day very hot and humid, wasn't good. Lots of poverty in the city, the main area around the bars and shops are very run down. Apparently before Hurricane...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,169
Posted By jacklancs
Just checked again prices are for Alamo on Andy's...

Just checked again prices are for Alamo on Andy's and Netflights site , the full size SUVs are cheaper than the standard / Intermediate so worth looking at.

I wonder what's going on with the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Jan 23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,169
Posted By jacklancs
Checked my prices @ Boston- Andy's went up from...

Checked my prices @ Boston- Andy's went up from £1068 to 1967.
Netflights up from £890 to £1543, all in a two days .

What's going on, does anyone know.
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Jan 23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By jacklancs
1. Car hire - DCFH or Netflights. 2...

1. Car hire - DCFH or Netflights.
2. Accommodation - Try Spring Garden Inn East Sandwich Falmouth Area 60 miles from Boston, a lot to see in that area.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Jan 23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,621
Posted By jacklancs
It seems Netflights are a lot cheaper than Andy's...

It seems Netflights are a lot cheaper than Andy's DFCH at the moment, come on Andy get your prices competitive as i want to book through you.
Forum: General Chat 16 Dec 22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,036
Posted By jacklancs
Mine is running less than 50% at the moment, in...

Mine is running less than 50% at the moment, in normal years struggle to get lower than 60 % running majority of the day, I think it must be the cold weather, no moisture in the atmosphere.
You...
Forum: General Chat 14 Dec 22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,036
Posted By jacklancs
I've noticed the whole of the inside of the roof...

I've noticed the whole of the inside of the roof is wet and a light frost, -5c today. I have cleared out the soffit area as there was some insulation blocking some of the vents. I'm also going to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Sep 22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,215
Posted By jacklancs
Returning the car to Miami airport was easy, 2...

Returning the car to Miami airport was easy, 2 mins while they check the car over then walk to the monorail 5 mins. The biggest problem is the Check in desks at the airport, no good signage to say...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 5 Aug 22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,289
Posted By jacklancs
Anna Marie Island is nice but very quiet, the Rod...

Anna Marie Island is nice but very quiet, the Rod and Reel Pier is a bit disappointing, unless you like fishing. All around the Island there are little footpaths from the houses onto the beach...
Forum: General Chat 16 Jun 22, 01:51 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 19,931
Posted By jacklancs
The average salary in the states is a lot higher...

The average salary in the states is a lot higher than the UK so that's why everything seems expensive.
I was in Walmart yesterday and a small bottle of Mayonaise is $4.80, all the shop prices are...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jun 22, 01:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By jacklancs
Shocking Gas and Food prices

We have been to America numerous times
over the years and its getting really expensive. Gas is increasing by the day and Fox news are predicting an average price of 6 Dollars a gallon by 4th July...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 May 22, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By jacklancs
Its memorial weekend so miami is full of...

Its memorial weekend so miami is full of American's from outer state, apparently its the top three destination. Travel from Airport to Miami beach was hard ,thunder and lightning and heavy rain. Its...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 May 22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By jacklancs
Alamo Mia

Arrived at Alamo in Miami late Saturday night to be greeted at the pickup garage entrance by a lady asking what car we had ordered and they said they would deliver the car to the entrance, no cars in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Posted By jacklancs
I had the same issue with verify. On verify...

I had the same issue with verify.

On verify start a new trip but use your booking reference number which then links back to BA .
Also had an issue with online check in so i used the BA app on my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 May 22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By jacklancs
Having problems uploading DocHQ into Verify,...

Having problems uploading DocHQ into Verify, tried manual upload file, QR code and Photo.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 May 22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,319
Posted By jacklancs
Try https://www.clickorlando.com/ Also good...

Try https://www.clickorlando.com/

Also good for local news, ignore the weather forecasts they always show rain in the afternoon. If it does rain its usually only a few minutes.

I would be more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 May 22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,600
Posted By jacklancs
We had a 27 hr delay from Manchester to Sanford...

We had a 27 hr delay from Manchester to Sanford with Thomas Cook, they had to put us up in a hotel over night and the next day they picked us up at 7.00 am back to the airport only to find out there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,376
Posted By jacklancs
Terminal 2 - Its all show and not very practical,...

Terminal 2 - Its all show and not very practical, not many places to sit and large queues for the restaurants back in November.

We are flying from T3 at the end of the month and doesn't see a way...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Apr 22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By jacklancs
Which DocHQ test Kit do i need to buy to go to...

Which DocHQ test Kit do i need to buy to go to USA and is there any discount codes around
Forum: Beyond the Parks 31 Mar 22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By jacklancs
Try West Martello Tower and Key West Garden Club...

Try West Martello Tower and Key West Garden Club - Free to get in, they just ask for a donation at the exit. They had a air conditioned conservatory which was bliss in the heat and definitely a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 4 Mar 22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,195
Posted By jacklancs
Monterey is very nice and whale watching is good,...

Monterey is very nice and whale watching is good, also go to Carmel by the Sea which is 10 minutes away, a beautiful town and beach.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Feb 22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,694
Posted By jacklancs
Can you buy a Visitors Toll Pass at Miami airport...

Can you buy a Visitors Toll Pass at Miami airport like you can at Orlando.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Feb 22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,837
Posted By jacklancs
Just booked with Andy @DFCH via e-mail and custom...

Just booked with Andy @DFCH via e-mail and custom form with Avis, the only web site which could beat him was UScarhire.com with Dollar but decided Andy after recommendations on here.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Feb 22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By jacklancs
Avis or Dollar car hire Miami Airport

Looking at hiring an SUV from either Avis or Dollar and i don't know which one to choose. Normally choose Alamo but their prices are too expensive.
Anyone got any experience this year or since we've...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Oct 21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By jacklancs
In Monteray there are several boat cruises to...

In Monteray there are several boat cruises to pick from and all start at the Pier which is very nice.
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,521
Posted By jacklancs
If you are looking for an apartment that limits...

If you are looking for an apartment that limits where you can live, however if you are looking for a smaller house i.e. 2 beds then Brinscall is nice but pricey.
Whittle woods and Wheelton are the...
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,521
Posted By jacklancs
I live in Leyland, there is too many housing...

I live in Leyland, there is too many housing estates built, counted over 10 on the go within 30 minute walk of Warden Park, traffic is already a problem in the town centre and getting worse, there...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1,864
Views: 261,215
Posted By jacklancs
Supposed to be flying on the 5th September,...

Supposed to be flying on the 5th September, Travel agency phoned today and said that tomorrow the tickets are going to be issued, we can cancel for free otherwise after today we are in the hands of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Aug 21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,858
Posted By jacklancs
Virgin still able to book for August

Did a dummy Virgin booking this morning and i'm still able to book flights from LHR to MCO as early as the 4th August which is very strange, i thought flights were cancelled. Is this due to the US...
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