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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 20, 11:58 PM
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Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/73107/23207e0...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/73107/23207e03018e6a.jpg

And looking at jobs in the clubhouse spa, training starts in June!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 20, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,151
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.manchestereveni...

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-airport-new-terminal-2-17356466.amp

Looks like earliest opening will be summer!?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,151
Posted By wensleydale6
We’re not flying til July, so just being...

We’re not flying til July, so just being impatient 😂
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,151
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Virgin Manchester

Does anybody know when the new Virgin Clubhouse is due to open at Manchester?

News articles just say Spring 2020...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Nov 19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,607
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile You can easily fill 5 days in New York, you can...

You can easily fill 5 days in New York, you can blitz the must see’s in 3 days but it’s hard work and you won’t enjoy it as much, walk as much as you can, take in the different neighborhoods by foot,...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Sep 19, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Don’t expect to ask airport staff for directions,...

Don’t expect to ask airport staff for directions, we did, they’d never heard of it 😂 Nice hotel though
Forum: Beyond the Parks 7 Sep 19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By wensleydale6
Family trip or adults only? We did 4 nights in...

Family trip or adults only? We did 4 nights in the Key West and 4 nights in Miami last month.

Key West was great, but there was just the two of us, so we were happy doing a bit of bar hopping and...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 26 Aug 19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,452
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We stayed along the coast in Huntington Beach,...

We stayed along the coast in Huntington Beach, beautiful place and a great base to cycle, walk, to Newport Beach, Laguna Beach etc.
Forum: General Trip Reports 23 Aug 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By wensleydale6
Hi Peter, It was the GT, the 5.0 litre,...

Hi Peter,

It was the GT, the 5.0 litre, don't get me wrong it sounded great, but just didn't feel very special to drive. Think it's because I have an Audi SQ5 V6 diesel which has 370bhp and...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 23 Aug 19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We were there a few weeks ago, can definitely...

We were there a few weeks ago, can definitely recommend Big Pink, for anytime of the day. We did a boat ride from Biscayne Market place, the Thriller it was good fun and decent value for money. We...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Aug 19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,790
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We’ve just got back from Miami and Key West, and...

We’ve just got back from Miami and Key West, and I was surprised by the amount of restaurants that now include the tip @18%, and the others pre-printed 18/20/22%.

But I feel tipping is getting out...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Aug 19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By wensleydale6
Oh and best food on the trip, the smoothie from...

Oh and best food on the trip, the smoothie from Robert is Here near Homestead!

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/73107/2231ac45f64707.jpg
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Aug 19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By wensleydale6
Key West and Miami quickie!

Just back from a great trip, back in the damp and colder UK :-(

Summary of our trip!

Stayed at the new Hilton Garden Inn at T2 Heathrow, really nice hotel on the terminal, poor signage and some...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile That’s the complicated part, one was a companion...

That’s the complicated part, one was a companion flight and other a reward flight, so separate bookings, but linked when I did it.

But the bid system doesn’t link them!

So I go upper which...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Posted By wensleydale6
I was thinking, half the flight in each?! But...

I was thinking, half the flight in each?! But would they let us both in the Clubhouse at LHR?
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,703
Posted By wensleydale6
Err how to tell the missus

Flying to Miami on Sunday from Heathrow with Reward Flights, bookings linked, and I did the "Bid to Upgrade".

She got upgraded to Premium, but... I got upgraded to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jul 19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I’m using Sixt for the first time next week in...

I’m using Sixt for the first time next week in Miami, so fingers crossed they are 😬
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jul 19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By wensleydale6
We flew Virgin/Delta indirect to Mexico in April,...

We flew Virgin/Delta indirect to Mexico in April, had to check in with Virgin and Delta separately.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 29 Jul 19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,712
Posted By wensleydale6
Hopefully it's open sooner, we stay there on...

Hopefully it's open sooner, we stay there on Saturday night :d:

We paid £79
Forum: General Chat 29 Jul 19, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,641
Posted By wensleydale6
Will your hubbys card offer 0% on a transfer to...

Will your hubbys card offer 0% on a transfer to bank, that could be another option?
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Jul 19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,313
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We fly into Miami next Sunday, down to the keys...

We fly into Miami next Sunday, down to the keys for 5 days and back up to Miami for 5, can’t wait!
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 24 Jul 19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,065
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We stayed in Huntington Beach, beach walks, bars...

We stayed in Huntington Beach, beach walks, bars and restaurants and bike rides to Newport Beach, easy drive into LA.
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jul 19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Can I ask, who have you booked with?!

Can I ask, who have you booked with?!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,466
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I’ve managed to book 2 flights to Miami in a...

I’ve managed to book 2 flights to Miami in a month, one with miles and one with a companion flight, so just had to pay the taxes ;-)
Forum: Shopping in Florida 3 Jul 19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Altamonte if your willing to drive a bit further,...

Altamonte if your willing to drive a bit further, can be much cheaper at times.
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Jul 19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I’ve seen offers between 500-800 depending on...

I’ve seen offers between 500-800 depending on when and where you go from, that’s not the cheapest hotel either so seems reasonable
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jul 19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow T2

We’re off to Miami and the keys in a month and we’ve booked a preflight stay at this new hotel in T2, it opens on Wednesday!

Anybody else booked here?! So I can keep an eye on your trip report 😉✈️
Forum: General Chat 24 Jun 19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We booked 2 reward flights into Miami and are...

We booked 2 reward flights into Miami and are doing the Keys instead :-)
Forum: DIBB Reporter Photo Trip Reports 24 Jun 19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,631
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Looks amazing, we’re we’re so looking forward to...

Looks amazing, we’re we’re so looking forward to staying there last year when Red Tide hit 🙁
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Jun 19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,698
Posted By wensleydale6
I called the flying club last month and bagged 2...

I called the flying club last month and bagged 2 flights, one companion reward flight and 1 with air miles, so we just paid £240 each in taxes for flights to Miami on the 4th August, so the flights...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 16 Jun 19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile Just thinking to make Miami 3 nights and have an...

Just thinking to make Miami 3 nights and have an extra night in the Keys?!?!
Forum: Beyond the Parks 15 Jun 19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By wensleydale6
So, cheap week away, turned into flights to Miami

Whilst looking for a week away, just the 2 of us, no kids...

I called Virgin Flying Club and they talked me into using a companion flight and some air miles, and they gave me 2 flights to Miami...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Sep 18, 11:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,919
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We’ve just returned and were charged taxes and...

We’ve just returned and were charged taxes and surcharges which we weren’t informed about.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/73107/50890de4230fce.jpg

Waiting for BA to get back to me.
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Sep 18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I thought it was quite reasonable and a good way...

I thought it was quite reasonable and a good way to use them for a 9 hour flight. I’ll still have enough for me and the missus to get away later in the year 😉
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Sep 18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By wensleydale6
Airmiles use

We have circa 130,000 air miles, and have a trip to Mexico coming up in April, it will cost us 88k miles or £1600 to upgrade the 4 of us to PE. We going MAN to Cancun via Atlanta. After the trip...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Sep 18, 11:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,287
Posted By wensleydale6
It could quite easily be a con too, so do not...

It could quite easily be a con too, so do not make payments that aren’t through HomeAway and I’d maybe contact them to tell them about this request.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I can’t understand it either, I’ll see when or if...

I can’t understand it either, I’ll see when or if they charge me and then take it up, it may just cancel itself out (hopefully)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I think like any journey in Florida, it depends...

I think like any journey in Florida, it depends on traffic, Friday morning at 7.30am it took us 1hr 5 mins from AOA at Disney to dropping our car off, no traffic at all and I’d thought it would be...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,063
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile We can vouch for Tampa too, just generally more...

We can vouch for Tampa too, just generally more relaxing, compare that to the nightmare that is Heathrow on our return!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Sep 18, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Posted By wensleydale6
Mobile I’ve just checked mine and there looks like...

I’ve just checked mine and there looks like there’s been a surplus charged to my card of $75. I’d used BA avios, I returned it full of fuel and the only thing I expected to pay was the toll charges...
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