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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 964
Posted By swintonowl
I’ve always booked direct with Loews hotels, they...

I’ve always booked direct with Loews hotels, they only take a deposit for the first night and you pay the rest at check-in. Also their rate is flexible so I keep an eye out if the price changes then...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Apr 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,434
Posted By swintonowl
If you use a forwarding company like reship they...

If you use a forwarding company like reship they will re-package the items for you before forwarding on, its then up to you to tell them what you want to put on the customs note. Gifts under £39 in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By swintonowl
You can bring a laptop in a laptop bag or...

You can bring a laptop in a laptop bag or backpack and also bring a wheelie case with BA. Their handluggage allowance is very generous
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By swintonowl
Was it recently and what was the price?, when...

Was it recently and what was the price?, when I've looked in Walmart before and everything was really expensive so have either done airalo or the t-mobile e-sim.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By swintonowl
If you want a US phone number then you can get...

If you want a US phone number then you can get the T-Mobile e-sim. I've used before and works fine. Cheapest plan is $10 for 1 month and 1GB of data, you can download the T-mobile pre-paid app from...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Apr 24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By swintonowl
Also worth considering a 0% spend card...

Also worth considering a 0% spend card. Barclaycard have 21 months at 0% and £20 cash back.

With interest rates at 5% per annum you could put the money in a savings account and make a lot more in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Apr 24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 496
Posted By swintonowl
We changed in Chicago in December 2022 and we did...

We changed in Chicago in December 2022 and we did have to change terminals (we flew BA and connected to AA). We had no bags so didn't have to worry about collecting and re-checking them (there was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By swintonowl
You can certainly do this with Airalo e-sim on an...

You can certainly do this with Airalo e-sim on an iPhone.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Apr 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By swintonowl
You could get a second hand iPhone 11 or SE2020...

You could get a second hand iPhone 11 or SE2020 both of which support e-sim and hot spotting for around £100. If you buy from Amazon you’ll also get a 12 month warranty.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Mar 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,003
Posted By swintonowl
Have you considered taking Brightline (rather...

Have you considered taking Brightline (rather than driving)?, I wouldnt want to do it late at night after a long haul flight but if you're having a night in Miami first then you can travel at a more...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Mar 24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,133
Posted By swintonowl
Even without charge you can still use for entry...

Even without charge you can still use for entry to parks, lightning lanes, opening your room, charging to room etc. You’ll just miss out on the interactive elements and ability to be detected for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Mar 24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,272
Posted By swintonowl
We've seen most of the Cirque shows in Vegas and...

We've seen most of the Cirque shows in Vegas and also the tours that they have done in Miami (Alegria) and Alicante (Luzia) in the tents.

I'd say that Drawn to life would rank towards the bottom...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,133
Posted By swintonowl
Just check reship prices as they charge a small...

Just check reship prices as they charge a small fee for receiving and repacking. They also have different accounts, when I did it they had a free tier but looks like it might be $5 for a year now.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Mar 24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,133
Posted By swintonowl
I've ordered before from Disneystore.com (US...

I've ordered before from Disneystore.com (US store) and used reship to forward on to my UK address.

There was a promo on at the time and I got a Starwars Christmas magic band that was discounted...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By swintonowl
Revolut and wise only allow £200 withdrawal fee...

Revolut and wise only allow £200 withdrawal fee free per month so having other accounts allows you to get around this.

Chase is also the only card you can use in chase ATMs (which are the only...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By swintonowl
You can check in online when you book, if you’re...

You can check in online when you book, if you’re setup with the my Disney experience it will all link up to your park tickets / magic band and allow parking and also early park entry on both days...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By swintonowl
Do you have long before you travel? You...

Do you have long before you travel?

You could always lock the money away (in US Dollars if that’s the currency you’re paying with) in WISE and get paid 5.08% interest.

If your hotel was going...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By swintonowl
No BA don’t have Bluetooth on seat back TV on an...

No BA don’t have Bluetooth on seat back TV on an a380 you either need wired or a Bluetooth transmitter.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By swintonowl
Amex doesn’t do an address check like via and...

Amex doesn’t do an address check like via and Mastercard so usually good for booking things like this.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,896
Posted By swintonowl
Cash in hand payments is a very good reason why...

Cash in hand payments is a very good reason why you'd want to spend cash and not card. Tips are taxable income but if they're not put into a bank account and are just spent as cash it's very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,896
Posted By swintonowl
Each person will have their own reasons for using...

Each person will have their own reasons for using cash or card (which I respect) but to answer your question and why it is more expensive for me personally (other people will have other reasons for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,896
Posted By swintonowl
No but you can spend them elsewhere (anywhere...

No but you can spend them elsewhere (anywhere that takes visa debit).

Haven’t used them personally but seen the machines and if you look on their website there’s more details.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,896
Posted By swintonowl
Gordon Ramseys fish and chips on idrive is card...

Gordon Ramseys fish and chips on idrive is card only.

At SeaWorld the machines they have give you a pre paid Visa card that can be used anywhere that takes visa (doesn’t have to be used in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Mar 24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By swintonowl
If you have iPhone 11 or higher then you can use...

If you have iPhone 11 or higher then you can use an ESIM. Airalo packages start at $4.50 and if you use a referral code (check out the referral code section of thedibb forums) you can get $3 off.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Feb 24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By swintonowl
You also get free fast track security when you...

You also get free fast track security when you pre book for priority pass so that takes the sting out of the fee a little bit.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,933
Posted By swintonowl
You could do a private experience escape room at...

You could do a private experience escape room at universal (back to the future or Jurassic park themed). They’ve just reduced prices for this and should be around $300 in total.

We did the back to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Feb 24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,183
Posted By swintonowl
Airalo is on the AppStore and android store. It...

Airalo is on the AppStore and android store. It has a wizard that will help you set things up, you can keep your existing SIM running to receive texts and set your e-sim for data.

WhatsApp will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Feb 24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By swintonowl
Never entered a payment number and have a US not...

Never entered a payment number and have a US not UK number. I did sign up a while ago though so not sure if its changed since
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Feb 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,260
Posted By swintonowl
Yes Tampa is in the App. Just be aware that...

Yes Tampa is in the App.

Just be aware that it seems each airport is implementing it differently. My experience at Washington was very different than how it works in Orlando and by using the app...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,871
Posted By swintonowl
The link is now live and shows prices, it’s not...

The link is now live and shows prices, it’s not cheap so I’d only really use if I needed an emergency charge.

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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,871
Posted By swintonowl
I’ve just seen on LinkedIn that Heathrow have...

I’ve just seen on LinkedIn that Heathrow have launched a new service (in trial) with e-gap for charging where they will bring a mobile charger (man in a van) to your car in long stay.
...
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By swintonowl
Yes but I use a 0% interest card. If you put it...

Yes but I use a 0% interest card. If you put it on a card that gives you 0% interest for 18 months and then put the money you would have paid into a savings account then you're getting over 7.5% back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,553
Posted By swintonowl
Never normally need a physical copy when flying...

Never normally need a physical copy when flying with AA/Virgin/BA as it shows on their systems that you are approved.

I’ve been asked for a paper copy when flying indirect via Dublin (was rebooked...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,102
Posted By swintonowl
Good point on the travel insurance, they also...

Good point on the travel insurance, they also give you free excess insurance on car hire.

I’ve claimed now a few times for different things and they seem to be very good at paying without hassle...
Forum: Referral Codes 6 Feb 24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By swintonowl
Amex platinum 45,000 reward points for sign up

While Amex platinum is not cheap (£650 per year) you can definitely get your moneys worth if you use airport lounges and the hotel benefits.

You get a priority pass for yourself and a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Feb 24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,102
Posted By swintonowl
If you do use lounges often it’s worthwhile...

If you do use lounges often it’s worthwhile considering a credit card with lounge access.

Amex platinum is quite expensive at £650 for a year but it does give 2 people a priority pass so you can...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 4 Feb 24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,025
Posted By swintonowl
Walmart sell spray deoderant but it is more...

Walmart sell spray deoderant but it is more expensive than the UK.

In the UK I use Sure. In the US the same product is branded Degree. I can usually get it in sainsburys for £2 but in Walmart it's...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By swintonowl
We did this in August, stayed at a Marriott suite...

We did this in August, stayed at a Marriott suite hotel near SeaWorld for a week and did 1 night stay at a Disney hotel in between (pop century)

We didn’t check out of the Marriott, just left our...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,136
Posted By swintonowl
Chase has a UK banking license and you are...

Chase has a UK banking license and you are covered for £85k if they went under, but as one of the largest banks in the US that’s very unlikely.

Revolut don’t have a UK banking license so you don’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By swintonowl
I’d weigh up the hassle of checking out of your...

I’d weigh up the hassle of checking out of your hotel, storing bags between check in times etc and also the additional cost of two taxis (it will be more expensive than a one way from Orlando to port...
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