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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,168
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Well, i did it this morning and went swimmingly...

Well, i did it this morning and went swimmingly. I explained what i wanted to do on the phone and the nice lady under stood the assignment. She cancelled my flights on the 2nd, Leaving at 3pm and...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,648
Posted By Gizmo.Y
This is always in the back of my mind. And is the...

This is always in the back of my mind. And is the sole reason i like to travel down the day before, I see the Hotel and extra day of parking as insurance.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,168
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Virgin Points - Cancel and Rebook?

Morning Folks.

I booked some flights to Orlando 6 weeks ago at the cost of 45000 Points + Companion Voucher for me and the wife.

Ive woken this morning to the same flight reduced down to 22500...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Feb 24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By Gizmo.Y
That wouldnt bother us, as we are frequently...

That wouldnt bother us, as we are frequently those people just using that area for 10 minutes for a stretch - so it would be totally understandable.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Feb 24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Virgin A350-1000 Exit Row Seats

Morning Everyone.

I know the seats are narrower due to the arm rests and the screen & Table come out from the armrest.

We flew Premium with Thomas Cook some years ago and was unable to use the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By Gizmo.Y
We used the No1 Lounge back in 2022 and i vowed...

We used the No1 Lounge back in 2022 and i vowed never again. They were virtually cramming people in there even with every single seat taken. Was a horrible experience.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Morning, Quite a bump. Called Virgin this...

Morning, Quite a bump.

Called Virgin this morning.

Managed to booked a Seat for 45,000 Points + £280.

Then used the 2-1 Voucher, which i then had to pay the £280 taxes for.

In the end,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Feb 24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By Gizmo.Y
LHR Virgin Lounge

Morning.

Booked some Bargain flights this morning with Virgin thanks to my Virgin CC and Companion Voucher.

Whilst on the phone i asked regarding use of the Lounge. As we are not flying upper...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Best use of Virgin Points & 2-1 Voucher

Evening Folks.

I got the Virgin Atlantic Plus+ Credit Card after our last trip from Florida back in April. At this time, I have Accrued 60,000 Points & The companion Voucher.

Our flight dates...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,401
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Premium Seats for the Larger persons

After a nightmare flight this morning with TUI (Not the airlines fault) Im looking into moving myself and my wife into the Premium Seats for future flights.

Now, we are not small people I consider...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Apr 22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,069
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Just to add. There was no indication that they...

Just to add. There was no indication that they were going to charge me the $1900 for a fresh hire.

The lady spent an hour huffing and puffing about how she couldn't find the reservation. I found...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Apr 22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,069
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Thumbs Up for Andy @ DFCH, Thumbs Down for AVIS!

Had booked a Inter via Andy for 2 Weeks in April Half Term. I signed up and transferred the booking to Avis Preferred to "Skip the counter"

Upon getting to the counter my name was on the board but...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 25 Jul 21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Radisson Blu Manchester

Unable to actually go to Florida this year, we decided to book an extended stay at the Radisson Blu at Manchester Late August as its my favourite airport to chill and watch the runway all night.
...
Forum: Weddings and Honeymoons 28 Jan 19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,950
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Seven Seas Lagoon.

Morning everyone, looking for some advice.

Since we got engaged we wanted to get married at Disney but we don't want to spend a lot of money, nor do we just want to get married somewhere on Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Sep 15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,409
Views: 222,076
Posted By Gizmo.Y
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/57165/e461815f...

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/57165/e461815ff4c116.jpg

Still finding this cheap holiday on Thomas Cook! Might try and book it

LGW -> MCO
Virgin
Rosen Inn International.
August 1st-15th...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,409
Views: 222,076
Posted By Gizmo.Y
https://www.thomascook.com/search?start=0&end=9&oc...

https://www.thomascook.com/search?start=0&end=9&occupation=2&depAirport=0&sort=recommendation_asc&connectorCode=2&departureDate=20160729,20160804&duration=14&flexible=true&goingTo=International%20Driv...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,409
Views: 222,076
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Via Thomas Cook £1022 pp Direct flights...

Via Thomas Cook

£1022 pp

Direct flights from LGW to MCO with Virgin August 1st 2015, Rosen International Inn.

Finding this silly cheap for what it is?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 22 Oct 14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Mobile Using ADR to park for the day - here now

We have an ADR at Ohana tonight at 9.30. Can we use this ADR to park up mid afternoon and use the monorail service into the parks before out ADR?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Confused now. Out of curiosity I checked how much...

Confused now. Out of curiosity I checked how much the flights are this close to going.

And they are now advertising the same flight with 23kg Hold Luggage and 6kg Hand Luggage?

I double checked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Oct 14, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Thomas Cook Hand Luggage

Hi guys, anyone that has flown with Thomas Cook have some advice?

The online hand luggage allowance isn't that clear? Do they allow you to take on a Handbag as well as your Hand luggage? or is it...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Gizmo.Y
So i have just done a Dummy booking, it has...

So i have just done a Dummy booking, it has picked up on my Age, Which incures a surcharge of £2.22 a day.

£241.53.

Seems Legit?
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Aug 14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Sixt Under 25's - Price looks to good to be True

October 18th to November 1st (2 weeks)

Website shows total payable (Inc all Fee, Taxes, Insurances)

£186.54

I contacted Sixt to check for any under 25's Fee, to which they said a $49 Fee is...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Aug 14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 27,110
Posted By Gizmo.Y
The Tickets confuse us. We only want to really do...

The Tickets confuse us. We only want to really do a single night there.

We will be having the Flex Ticket, Do i just need to buy an Add-On ticket?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,326
Posted By Gizmo.Y
More information on the £3 charge? We fly on the...

More information on the £3 charge? We fly on the TCX386 in October. Nothing was mentioned about chargeable TV Service.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Jun 14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,423
Posted By Gizmo.Y
I didn't know about the balcony access. I read...

I didn't know about the balcony access. I read about a Balcony, Assumed it was a personal one. :s
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Jun 14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,848
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Exact same quote i got :) Quoted via the...

Exact same quote i got :)

Quoted via the website and got $399, with the $49 on top for the under 25 fee.

i confirmed with Sixt Customer services

Contacted the Sixt UK Dept and they
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jun 14, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Thomas Cook Twilight Check in (Manchester)

Does anyone know if there's parking just for an hour or so at Manchester airport?

We plan to get to the twilight check in but our hotel is not on-site. So will need to park up quickly, drop the...
Forum: Accommodation 3 Jun 14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,423
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Rosen Inn International - Best Room?

Not to be confused with Rosen @ Pointe!

We are staying in Rosen Inn International this October for 2 weeks. I've read a lot of peoples thoughts on the best rooms on the dibb - But a lot of these...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Manchester to Orlando, October 18th, Departing...

Manchester to Orlando, October 18th, Departing 9.15am.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 14, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Thats the Flight info we have been given, here in...

Thats the Flight info we have been given, here in black and white :confused2
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Gizmo.Y
3-3-3 We are currently booked at the rear in...

3-3-3

We are currently booked at the rear in the 2-3-2 section, so we are not seated with some random...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 14, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Gizmo.Y
The A330 :)

The A330 :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Jun 14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Thomas Cook TCX386 A330

Has anyone ever flown on this aircraft? We have just booked it for October and wanted some personal experience on it. Lots of Mixed reviews on-line...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 May 14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Was all done via UK Representatives. I explained...

Was all done via UK Representatives. I explained what and when i was doing. So its all in paper now
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 May 14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Got a reply from Sixt, Here is the conversation.

Got a reply from Sixt, Here is the conversation.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 May 14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Under 25's Car Hire - Sixt

After lots of reading and recommendations, Looking at going with Sixt for car hire as they do not charge extra for under 25's

We have gone to do a dummy booking to see what the price is and indeed...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 9 May 14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 73,757
Posted By Gizmo.Y
some transfer windows i've been looking are 7-8...

some transfer windows i've been looking are 7-8 hours to connect flights!

Ive only ever flown VIrgin to MCO, But doing it ourselves now, and more than happy to fly cheaper to Sanford.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 9 May 14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 73,757
Posted By Gizmo.Y
If someone could help me please? Arrival...

If someone could help me please?

Arrival Date - 18th October 2014 (+1-2 Days)

Depart Date - 1st November 2014 (We have to return on the 1st of November, as my Partner is a teacher and due back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By Gizmo.Y
Im willing to wait right up to the last week to...

Im willing to wait right up to the last week to book a flight, but worried all will be full.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 May 14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By Gizmo.Y
First time planning - Flights

After lots of advice, i've been scouring Kayak daily to find some cheap flights to either MCO or SFB.

Am i being unrealistic in the hope i will get return tickets for £500 per person, direct? or...
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