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Forum: Beyond the Parks 7 Aug 19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By brown78p
Mobile We like cape coral as if you choose your villa...

We like cape coral as if you choose your villa well there are plenty of bars within walking distance. Whilst still being near beaches etc. We also find it to be less touristy.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jul 19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 308
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I have used Sixt twice and both times they were...

I have used Sixt twice and both times they were very good. I got the car I requested and almost new both times. Also last time I was rear ended and had no issues when handing the car back.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Jun 19, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,166
Posted By brown78p
Mobile A little tip.When you are looking at villas make...

A little tip.When you are looking at villas make sure you find out how long it takes to get to the open water. You can spend 40 minutes trunking around the canals if you're not careful.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jun 19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,166
Posted By brown78p
Mobile We hired a villa with a boat and after 30 minutes...

We hired a villa with a boat and after 30 minutes tuition we were fine. A little nerve racking at times if you're not confident mind especially coming to an almost full lock. Overall the experience...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 May 19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,427
Posted By brown78p
Mobile Like I said previously we have twice used Sixt...

Like I said previously we have twice used Sixt for a luxury car and luxury suv. I cannot recall any deposit being necessary for either.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 May 19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,427
Posted By brown78p
Mobile When I have used Sixt (twice)they have been good...

When I have used Sixt (twice)they have been good. I cannot remeber paying a large deposit either. Last time I hired from mco someone rear ended the brand new car I had. I did not exchange the car as...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 May 19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,168
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I always go for luxury cars either car or suv and...

I always go for luxury cars either car or suv and try to get a cadillac as they are different. These would be good for covering the miles you are planning. Just a thought.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 May 19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I have used Sixt twice from Miami and Orlando...

I have used Sixt twice from Miami and Orlando. Both times they have been really good. New cars, what I requested and last time someone read ended us and this was also handled really well.
Forum: Accommodation 2 May 19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By brown78p
Mobile We have stayed in a villa more than once with a...

We have stayed in a villa more than once with a salt water pool and could not taste the salt. We much preferred this to the traditional chlorine pools.
Forum: Accommodation 29 Apr 19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,465
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I agree with comments made, but would add that...

I agree with comments made, but would add that there are so many villas to chose from all similar locations go by what you want from a villa first. E.g. we need a hot tub, south facing, pool table,...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Apr 19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I got a Cadillac escalade from Orlando airport...

I got a Cadillac escalade from Orlando airport. Offered a Lincoln navigator but asked whether they had an escalade and got the only one. It was great.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Mar 19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,098
Posted By brown78p
Mobile I have used Sixt twice, once from Miami and once...

I have used Sixt twice, once from Miami and once from Orlando. Both times had the car I requested which was a Cadillac and both times very new cars. Last time we were crashed into and there was no...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Nov 18, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,133
Posted By brown78p
Just in case this may ease any concerns you may...

Just in case this may ease any concerns you may have. Last year we had a car from Sixt Orlando and were involved in an accident. We had a local run into the back of us in Cape Coral, totally her...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 7 Nov 18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,133
Posted By brown78p
No you do not need the paper section of your...

No you do not need the paper section of your driving license. We always get a code from the DVLA that allows people to check your endorsements but have never been asked for this or had this...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By brown78p
Do you mean a taxi from the meet and greet car...

Do you mean a taxi from the meet and greet car park to the airport? If is literally across the road.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Oct 18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By brown78p
I am a bit confused by your question, but if...

I am a bit confused by your question, but if you're asking whether you have to pay to enter the car park as the drop off is located in what used to be the car park then no you do not. You pull into...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Oct 18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,722
Posted By brown78p
We stay in one of these twice a year and the...

We stay in one of these twice a year and the difference is minimal. If pushed I would say we prefer the South for its restaurant set-up but either are good and preferential to us when compared to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 11 Oct 18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,491
Posted By brown78p
When we went they did have a specific car for us,...

When we went they did have a specific car for us, they offered the Lincoln Navigator. I simply asked whether I could choose a car as I really wanted an Escalade. They immediately took the keys for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Oct 18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,491
Posted By brown78p
I don't think that the Lincoln Navigator would be...

I don't think that the Lincoln Navigator would be a downgrade from the Premium Elite. When I booked a Luxury SUV these were either Lincoln Navigators, Cadillac Escalade or an Infiniti Q? . I took the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Oct 18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,685
Posted By brown78p
We will either go to Aquatica, then you can...

We will either go to Aquatica, then you can shower before heading to the airport or go to a mall for a look around and lunch in air conditioned surroundings. Thus nobody is hot and uncomfortable...
Forum: Accommodation 21 Sep 18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,256
Posted By brown78p
This depends what you want and where you want to...

This depends what you want and where you want to be really. We have used the same villa in Cape Coral the last twice we have been there. It wasn't as big as other villas we have stayed in or in as...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 21 Sep 18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By brown78p
Our granddaughter loved SeaWorld last year before...

Our granddaughter loved SeaWorld last year before she was two, we spent ages watching the animals the dolphins and even the fish by Manta being favourites. Also playing in the fountains by the large...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 14 Sep 18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By brown78p
Keke's is great for breakfast, the portions are...

Keke's is great for breakfast, the portions are huge. We also like IHOP but have gone off Denny's of late which used to be our first morning tradition.
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Sep 18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By brown78p
I hate to do this, conflicting advice and all but...

I hate to do this, conflicting advice and all but we only took dollars. Mind you we were on an all inclusive and only left once to visit the local town.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,716
Posted By brown78p
We stay in a villa with a salt water pool, with...

We stay in a villa with a salt water pool, with spa. I thought that the spa when on and bubbling would be a problem but again found it better than the chlorine pools. You can't taste it and when you...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Sep 18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,005
Posted By brown78p
Agree with previous comments, if you're staying...

Agree with previous comments, if you're staying in the Premier Inn Flying Scot give a good discount. We just parked for a week last week for £24.
Forum: Polls 4 Sep 18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 41,110
Posted By brown78p
Surely it depends on the service you receive. For...

Surely it depends on the service you receive. For example we were in Spain at the weekend had a lovely meal, were about to leave a good tip circa 20% then the waitress is heard making comments about...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Aug 18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By brown78p
The Mul,when I had an Escalade it was through...

The Mul,when I had an Escalade it was through Alamo and yes I had a choice when I got to the garage, most common was the Lincoln Navigator. I think that the price was a glitch as it was around £20...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By brown78p
I have previously had a Cadillac Escalade and...

I have previously had a Cadillac Escalade and loved it, by far the best car I've had over there. I don't think that you are being overcharged there, when I booked mine I must have benefitted from a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Aug 18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By brown78p
You always have Sambuca's which again is Italian,...

You always have Sambuca's which again is Italian, we sometimes go to the one in Durham. Always good value as the food is cheaper than most.
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Aug 18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By brown78p
I live not too far from Sunderland, however we...

I live not too far from Sunderland, however we rarely venture into Sunderland City centre as we are closer to Durham. The problem here is that you are in the City Centre so a lot of bars are typical...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jul 18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By brown78p
I used Sixt earlier this year and booked a luxury...

I used Sixt earlier this year and booked a luxury car, I asked for the Cadillac rather than the Mercedes or BMW and got what I wanted. The car was brand new with 7 miles on it, unfortunately someone...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Jul 18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,051
Posted By brown78p
If it were me making the choice I would agree...

If it were me making the choice I would agree with lolalolo86 and go down the American route. I had a similar choice with the Luxury SUV and chose the Cadillac Escalade, it was more powerful and...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 18 Jul 18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By brown78p
We have stayed at Cape Coral in two different...

We have stayed at Cape Coral in two different villas now and the had the same sort of agreement but we have never been charged for electricity used over and above the allowance. When there were 4...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 13 Jul 18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By brown78p
We have been to Cape Coral twice in the last...

We have been to Cape Coral twice in the last three years and use Flipkey, you can narrow down the location as we like to be within walking distance to bars.
Forum: Accommodation 12 Jul 18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By brown78p
We tend to use Flipkey, mainly because of the...

We tend to use Flipkey, mainly because of the vast range on there.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Jun 18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By brown78p
When we went last year my son who had booked a...

When we went last year my son who had booked a child seat had his in the car ready for him, although they made sure to say that it was loose and that he would have to make sure it was fastened...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Jun 18, 08:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,965
Posted By brown78p
We like Sutler's Bar & Kitchen in York. Check out...

We like Sutler's Bar & Kitchen in York. Check out their menu, it's different but good.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 8 Jun 18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
Posted By brown78p
Another thing to throw into the equation is that...

Another thing to throw into the equation is that to get value from the park tickets they last for 14 days. I would also say that the driving tends not to be scenic in Florida. We have gone from Miami...
Forum: Tickets 5 Jun 18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 700
Posted By brown78p
We thought about doing this last month but for...

We thought about doing this last month but for Busch Gardens as opposed to Universal, it did not work out though as the prices 'on the gate' for a day were more than what you would pay in the UK for...
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