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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Apr 24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By alfafan
I have used these on my last few flights along...

I have used these on my last few flights along with Air pod max headphones and it has worked really well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twelve-South-Transmitter-Headphones-Airplanes
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Mar 24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 225
Posted By alfafan
Check in question

I am sure the answer is simple but we have booked VA to Orlando but will be flying with Delta via BOS.
Do we still check in at the virgin desk?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Mar 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By alfafan
I almost always use DFCH and was used to just...

I almost always use DFCH and was used to just taking the bar code to the garage for years until the last couple of trips. It’s a small change but will be good to not have to answer all the same...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Mar 24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By alfafan
Changes to Alamo STC?

Just completed accelerated check in for a last minute trip and I see the bar code is back on the documentation and instructions to go straight to the Garage.

This must be a fairly recent change...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By alfafan
Thanks for the replies. I’m looking forward to...

Thanks for the replies. I’m looking forward to the drive.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By alfafan
Thanks, I was wondering about the volume of...

Thanks, I was wondering about the volume of traffic. Is it single carriageway most of the way?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Sep 23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By alfafan
Key Largo to Naples

Hi all.

We will be driving from Key west to Naples in April with a stop overnight in Key Largo.
Looking at google maps, i was wondering if anyone had any experience of driving via Hwy 41 rather...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Jul 23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By alfafan
We booked at £658 for a November 18th flight out...

We booked at £658 for a November 18th flight out of Heathrow but it's been higher.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Oct 22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,505
Posted By alfafan
Bluetooth transmitter for flight

Airfly works with Airpods max. Just make sure that everything else that you have blue tooth enabled on is disconnected until the Airfly connects
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Feb 22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,907
Posted By alfafan
Skip the Garage

Just completed my booking this morning and concerned that I didn't get the usual bar code. We did in November so the change is recent.

Just had this response from Andy at DFCH. Brilliant and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jan 22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By alfafan
Picked up on the 19th November and agree with...

Picked up on the 19th November and agree with Florida Gator. The biggest choice was in the people carrier row.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By alfafan
Arrived on Friday morning and the queue was...

Arrived on Friday morning and the queue was outside of the immigration hall. Total time was about 45 minutes but there were many rejections for extra checks from the autogates.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 59,880
Posted By alfafan
Expert Medical

Has anyone had any experience with https://www.expert-medicals.co.uk/ ?

We have used them for our return last Friday and the cost was £20 each. The code provided was accepted on the PLF and 4 out...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By alfafan
Thanks AJ86 for the "Heads Up". You were correct,...

Thanks AJ86 for the "Heads Up". You were correct, despite assurnace by email that everything was OK with the test received a subsequent check with them proved that they had in fact sent the wrong...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By alfafan
Quick update. Qured have been very quick to...

Quick update. Qured have been very quick to respond and this is the answer:

Good morning Steve

Thanks for contacting us, I am happy to assist you

Well, the kits used for Fit to Fly LFD tests...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Nov 21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By alfafan
Same issue

I have just had the same issue. I ordered x 3 Pre flight fit to fly tests and have received the codes for Day 2 LFD tests.
I have sent an email as it is Sunday but will be calling tomorrow...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Sep 21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,457
Posted By alfafan
Sometimes this is a browser issue. I have this...

Sometimes this is a browser issue. I have this using chrome but it's ok on safari or edge.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Apr 21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,555
Posted By alfafan
As my original seat booking has now disappeared...

As my original seat booking has now disappeared with no indication of any amended seating it looks like we are on the roof rack ;)
Forum: Tickets 28 Jan 21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 714
Posted By alfafan
FloridaTix phone response

Is anyone else struggling to get Floridatix to answer the phone during their current hours of 10:00 to 14:00?

I have tried for several days now and keep getting cut off. They are also not...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 23,433
Posted By alfafan
Can I ask if anyone else is going on on the...

Can I ask if anyone else is going on on the rescheduled VS27 (Now VS91) on the 13th November?
We have had email confirmation of the flight change and even had the seats reallocated but there is no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 May 20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,894
Posted By alfafan
Our original VS27 for November has now been...

Our original VS27 for November has now been amended to VS91 from LHR with the same times however I can't see VS91 on the schedule.
Is this likely to change again as we need to amend our other...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 May 20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 18,693
Posted By alfafan
Our VS27 for 13th November is now VS91 from LHR...

Our VS27 for 13th November is now VS91 from LHR with the same times. We had booked the bubble so will need to contact Virgin when things are a little calmer for a refund.

Strange thing though, my...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Oct 19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,595
Posted By alfafan
That's the plan should we need to do it. We have...

That's the plan should we need to do it. We have booked the hand luggage only flight with Virgin and leave in 6 weeks.
It just remains to be seen if we can fit everything into the hand luggage or...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Sep 19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By alfafan
Thanks Mick. We are a little bit further down the...

Thanks Mick. We are a little bit further down the 27 this trip at Ridgewood Lakes so
First watch sounds good to me. It's close to a couple of supermarkets too.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Sep 19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By alfafan
1st Day Breakfast

Could I ask for some recommends for breakfast on day 1?
Normally the full family are up early and we are off to stock up the villa at Publix or Walmart via breakfast at Golden Coral or similar.
...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Apr 19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,894
Posted By alfafan
If the pool is heated via heat exchanger and this...

If the pool is heated via heat exchanger and this only works when the overnight temperature is above 10 degrees then a villa owner or management company will not be able to guarantee that a pool will...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,315
Posted By alfafan
Thanks for the links to the apps. I'll try one of...

Thanks for the links to the apps. I'll try one of those on our next trip.
It's a bit more high tech than my printed maps but it's surprising how we all got into the game.
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 19, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,315
Posted By alfafan
We didn't need an excuse for 3 weeks + but this...

We didn't need an excuse for 3 weeks + but this is as good as any.

Were we cheating by counting the plates found in Busch, SW and supermarket car parks etc?
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,315
Posted By alfafan
License tag bingo

So, we have just returned from our latest Florida excursion and are already thinking about the next trip. However. I thought I would tell you about a fun game that we all play whilst driving up and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,752
Posted By alfafan
Quiet flight movements

We booked row 80 this year (at £35 each) and found we had been moved at check in because the flight was so quiet. We had a bit of a whinge at check in and they promised to move us back upstairs after...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By alfafan
Standard SUV or Full Size?

Can I ask for experiences in choosing an SUV.

We tend to always choose Alamo either through DFCH or Alamo Brits and in the past I have always booked and paid for a full size SUV. Being able to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Aug 18, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By alfafan
Upgrade price

I must be really tight. Considering the price I booked for yesterday was much less than the upgrade prices that are being talked about, I would rather have another flight.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Aug 18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Posted By alfafan
Right place and right time

It had to happen sometime:grin: Just booked the family for March 2019 @ £310 each less a few air miles. Must be the cheapest we have been able to get for the last few years. Now to find a bargain SUV
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Nov 17, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,256
Posted By alfafan
I had the dreaded SSSS coming out LGW to MCO last...

I had the dreaded SSSS coming out LGW to MCO last week.
However, The extra check at the gate only took about 5 minutes.
I’m just wondering if I will get it on the return to Gatwick. Then I will...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Nov 17, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By alfafan
Thanks for the advice. May well be worth asking...

Thanks for the advice. May well be worth asking for a tank of fuel for the inconvenience, particularly as we use Alamo every year.
Other than the cleanliness of the last couple of vehicles the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Nov 17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By alfafan
Alamo good and bad

Ok. So we arrived on Tuesday and went straight to the garage to pick up our full size SUV. None available so a free upgrade to premium (Ford Expedition) and away we drive.
Notice in the morning the...
Forum: Hurricane Advice 13 Sep 17, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,391
Posted By alfafan
Thanks Mick, for some reason I was thinking of...

Thanks Mick, for some reason I was thinking of the child safety screens. I obviously need a holiday. 8 weeks to go.
Forum: Hurricane Advice 13 Sep 17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,391
Posted By alfafan
Pool screen damage

OK, apologies if this is a dumb question but why were so many pool screens left out?
If the advice was to store furniture then would the screens also have been better off in a garage?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 69,697
Posted By alfafan
Out of this world ;-)

Out of this world ;-)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 May 17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,503
Posted By alfafan
I rarely tip 18%. Always 15% or 20% coz it's...

I rarely tip 18%. Always 15% or 20% coz it's easier to work out in my head :tongue:
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