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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Feb 24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,453
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Just booked a premium SUV for 2 weeks in...

Just booked a premium SUV for 2 weeks in september for £661 on the alamo.de site. Pay on pick up and straight to the car all done. Used discount code mentioned in this thread. I'm very happy with...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Feb 24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,348
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Thank you for the tip. Just booked a premium SUV...

Thank you for the tip. Just booked a premium SUV for 2 weeks in september for £661 on the .de site. Pay on pick up and straight to the car all done.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,844
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I went last year to the terminal 3 one. I got it...

I went last year to the terminal 3 one. I got it "free" with my AmEx priotity pass because they wouldn't let me in No1 lounge and directed me to aspire instead. I would have been disapointed if I'd...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,076
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
We return to LHR from Miami at 7:35 AM on the...

We return to LHR from Miami at 7:35 AM on the 31st (on a 747) then up to manchester on the morning flight. I'll wave :-)
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 29 Jun 17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hi Mark, We are staying in the premier inn...

Hi Mark,

We are staying in the premier inn too. We are going to try this place in the radison blu.

http://www.steakandlobster.com/

It looks alright and gets good reviews.

Phil
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Jun 17, 10:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,802
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
This site contains a more in-depth guide ...

This site contains a more in-depth guide

http://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/travelling-to-the-usa-the-esta-form-and-moral-turpitude/

Remember a caution is not a conviction but you can get a...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 14 Jun 17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,142
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I've only just found this too ! I've been earning...

I've only just found this too ! I've been earning gold coins faster on facebook. But am playing on apps and facebook. In two days I'm upto 15,000 gold coins.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Jun 17, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,773
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I have just bought my tickets for August. The...

I have just bought my tickets for August. The price difference between the 3 and 5 day tickets was only £10 so went for the 5 day ticket.

I found AttractionTix was the cheapest and 5% cashback too.
Forum: General Chat 22 May 17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I've had one for about five years now and...

I've had one for about five years now and wouldn't be without it. I put it up for the summer months and leave it on all the time.

Costs about £15 a week to run. I spend about £20 on chlorine a...
Forum: Accommodation 17 May 17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,140
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hi Gem, We stayed at the Red Roof Inn before...

Hi Gem,

We stayed at the Red Roof Inn before our return flight. We only used it for a swim, shower and change after driving down from orlando but it was clean, tidy, good value for money and a two...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Feb 17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,014
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
That sounds a good price for the flight. I think...

That sounds a good price for the flight. I think as a rule of thumb the west coast will be more expensive than Orlando. I'm certainly finding that this year.

If you just want two weeks of Disney...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Feb 17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,469
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
For my holiday in August they cheapest I found...

For my holiday in August they cheapest I found from LAX was budget. I'm doing a one way rental, returning the car at a different location, for which they don't charge a fee so that's maybe why they...
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,886
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Sometimes the bonus just doesn't fit in with your...

Sometimes the bonus just doesn't fit in with your timelines :( I missed out on a few thousand miles signing up at the lower bonus rate on the virgin white card so I know how it feels :)

I haven't...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Feb 17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
If you have a virgin credit card when your miles...

If you have a virgin credit card when your miles are added to your account this will automatically extend the life of your points.

Virgin do offer many ways to spend their miles. Log onto your...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 11 Feb 17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,065
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
There is a thread running on v-flyer.com it...

There is a thread running on v-flyer.com it appears Virgin are making quite a few changes.

Hope you get it sorted out I know what you are going through my flight was changed by virgin earlier in...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 25 Jan 17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hi Lisa, Thanks for your post. ...

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your post.



Sounds good I'd love to hear what you think of it :-)
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 24 Jan 17, 12:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,976
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Wonderful report thank you for sharing :-)

Wonderful report thank you for sharing :-)
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 17, 11:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,129
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I'm another fan of the travel day Vlog/TR...

I'm another fan of the travel day Vlog/TR especially if they stay in an airport hotel, show plenty of the airport/lounge and then the seat on the plane.

It must be something to do with that start...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 17, 11:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,776
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
If Trump and May come up with an agreement on how...

If Trump and May come up with an agreement on how UK and USA banks work together it will probably go in the right direction. But then again there will be some brexit news along the week after to...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 23 Jan 17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Well done on your flights. Oliver was my...

Well done on your flights. Oliver was my inspiration too :)
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 23 Jan 17, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Thanks Karen. Virgin really let themselves down...

Thanks Karen. Virgin really let themselves down with their lack of communication. I think it must be done on purpose so they don't overwhelm the call center with people trying to change reservations !
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 21 Jan 17, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,623
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
L.A. to Vegas to L.A. - The airmiles trip August 2017

Version Two
This is version 2 of my pre-trippy. Unfortunately most of V1 is now null and void thanks to virgin cancelling Manchester->Las Vegas flights on Tuesdays.

I've left the original here...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Jan 17, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Thanks guys. I've gone for the Sheraton as they...

Thanks guys. I've gone for the Sheraton as they do points+cash a normal reward night is 12000 star points. With points+cash its 6000+$110 dollars.

So splitting the points I've gone for two nights...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 7 Jan 17, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,514
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I went for the Hilton based on the price for the...

I went for the Hilton based on the price for the 1 Bedroom suite is way cheaper than most of the normal 2 Queen bed rooms in the strip hotels.
For the saving I can live with the distance and use...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jan 17, 12:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hilton or Sheraton at Universal Studios ?

When we go to Universal Hollywood I'm looking to stay in either the Hilton or the Sheraton next to the park as I have enough reward points to book 1 night in either hotel.

The standard room rate...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 6 Jan 17, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hi Everyone, Many thanks for all your...

Hi Everyone,

Many thanks for all your replies. I've decided to take Daytonababe's advice and stay away from the airport. At the moment the airport hotels are very expensive e.g. £183 for standard...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Jan 17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
I couldn't do the revised dates due to leave...

I couldn't do the revised dates due to leave restrictions at work. Fortunately they have got me the same dates from Heathrow to LA which is ok since we were doing Vegas and LA.

My flights are...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Jan 17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hotel Recomendations near LAX

Hi Guys,

We are flying into LAX staying overnight then driving to vegas the next day.

My plan is to pick the hire car up the day after we arrive so I'm looking for somewhere near to LAX and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 3 Jan 17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
They have also cancelled the Tuesday flights from...

They have also cancelled the Tuesday flights from Manchester to Vegas along with these changes.

I only found out by chance when I noticed on my virgin account that my flight dates had changed...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Oct 16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,558
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Me too ! Thanks for starting the thread Laura and...

Me too ! Thanks for starting the thread Laura and thanks for the tips guys :)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 16, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 891
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Virgin told me last month if your outbound and...

Virgin told me last month if your outbound and return are in different classes, and I think you've booked them as singles eg the day the flights are released, they can't combine them into one booking...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 8 Oct 16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,073
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
**** Updated - Hilton Grand Vacations and change...

**** Updated - Hilton Grand Vacations and change of plan ****
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 8 Oct 16, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,558
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Hi Laura I've just had the debate with myself. In...

Hi Laura I've just had the debate with myself. In the end I went for the Hilton as it was closest to our budget of £100 a night (for a 1 bed suite).

I would have probably gone with The carriage...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 29 Sep 16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,073
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
**** Updated - return seats booked ****

**** Updated - return seats booked ****
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,886
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Many thanks for re-opening Stu. Once again please...

Many thanks for re-opening Stu. Once again please accept my appologies for the mistake.
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Yes, however your miles earnt on the payment are...

Yes, however your miles earnt on the payment are doubled. So with the black card you get 4 miles for every pound spent.
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
It was my post Stu closed as I unknowingly broke...

It was my post Stu closed as I unknowingly broke the rules.I've sent my appologies. The link is below Oliver123 has commented and there is a link to his excellent post in his signature.
...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 18 Sep 16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,073
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Thank you. I sometimes think I like the planning...

Thank you. I sometimes think I like the planning more than the holiday :)

I've got various plans for California/LA. We want about 4 days for disney, 1 day for universal, maybe a couple of days at...
Forum: General Chat 18 Sep 16, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,886
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
It all depends on your target and how long you...

It all depends on your target and how long you have to collect the miles. I had just under a year and was aiming for 4 x PE. For me the thing that swung the black card was the upgrade vouchers. I...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 17 Sep 16, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,073
Posted By Phil_habcdisney
Airmiles trip to Vegas and L.A. - Cancelled

Due to a cancelled Flight I've started this again. Please see my new thread:-

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=12231435#post12231435


Well, after many years of reading other...
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