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Forum: General DVC Discussion 14 Mar 24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,266
Posted By Pootle
I requested, and got, two proper white mugs when...

I requested, and got, two proper white mugs when in an OKW studio in November.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Mar 24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,804
Posted By Pootle
Despite having been members for 28 years, we...

Despite having been members for 28 years, we haven't really 'slept around' much (nor wanted to for that matter) so here's my list

1. VB (but only for a maximum of 5 nights)
2. OKW - really is...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Dec 23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,888
Posted By Pootle
Hi Karen I think you have been well and...

Hi Karen

I think you have been well and truly answered by now, but as I've only just seen your post, I'll throw my views in. Essentially just to reinforce that it was definitely the itinerary...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 7 Aug 23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By Pootle
Celebrity Silhouette is my favourite ship so I am...

Celebrity Silhouette is my favourite ship so I am biased. I’ve also sailed on Apex, which I believe is very similar to Beyond. Much prefer the traditional ‘S’ class Celebrity ship with a proper...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 6 Aug 23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,292
Posted By Pootle
My points are under review for the very reason...

My points are under review for the very reason you mention - the jet lag the older I get (DH still doesn't seem to mind it :confused2), but especially the overnight return journey - and we only ever...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 30 May 23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By Pootle
We have cruised a lot with Celebrity (elite plus)...

We have cruised a lot with Celebrity (elite plus) including using Aqua cabins and Blu.

Some people love Blu - my husband does - but I’m just as happy with the food choices in the MDR, but I do...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 30 May 23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,991
Posted By Pootle
This exactly! I’m on her in August and then doing...

This exactly! I’m on her in August and then doing the TA to Fort Lauderdale in October. Next April I’m returning with her to Amsterdam. I’ve cruised on Apex (which will port in Southampton in 2024)...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 24 Apr 23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,098
Posted By Pootle
Your post made me laugh 😄. I too LOVE Celebrity,...

Your post made me laugh 😄. I too LOVE Celebrity, like Princess and some P&O but not so much Iona, which I was on last month. Lots to like about it, just didn’t suit us.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Apr 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,885
Posted By Pootle
We bought our points when we were still working...

We bought our points when we were still working with the intention of roughly doing what you intend, and to a degree, we still do now we are well into retirement.

We have been spending Januarys in...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Feb 23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By Pootle
It was from Marriott, Waterside with Hertz

It was from Marriott, Waterside with Hertz
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Feb 23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pootle
I agree it’s a good option if all you want to do...

I agree it’s a good option if all you want to do is ensure you are in Barcelona ready for a cruise the next day. We’ve used it 3 times and it suits us. If it’s still the same post-Covid, you ring...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 25 Nov 22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By Pootle
I agree with a previous poster who said that...

I agree with a previous poster who said that Glacier Bay was a 'must do', especially if it's your first Alaskan cruise. It is staggeringly beautiful and not all of the cruise lines have permission to...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Nov 22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,403
Posted By Pootle
Hopefully someone with experience of wheelchair...

Hopefully someone with experience of wheelchair use will come along and give first-hand experience. We prefer to stay up by Peninsular Road (like the quiet pool there) and this is the last drop off...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 17 Nov 22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,403
Posted By Pootle
We first stayed at OKW the year we bought - 1996...

We first stayed at OKW the year we bought - 1996 and have only missed one year; 2021 not surprisingly! We love the size of the rooms and the convenience of the resort, with the car unseen but right...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Aug 22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,867
Posted By Pootle
Lovely, congratulations! In January, we’re doing...

Lovely, congratulations! In January, we’re doing B2B cruises on Equinox (one of which is the ABC) followed by OKW and Vero Beach, which I’m really looking forward to. Equinox is one of my favourite...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Aug 22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pootle
I’m sure you will love Celebrity Beyond. Whilst I...

I’m sure you will love Celebrity Beyond. Whilst I prefer a regular balcony as I said, DH loved the design and the extra balcony/cabin space on sister ship Apex. And as the ports suit you too; result!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 25 Aug 22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pootle
We sailed through the Panama Canal on Infinity...

We sailed through the Panama Canal on Infinity. Nice ship but older - I prefer the S class Celebrity ships such as Silhouette, Equinox etc. In January we did the Caribbean on Celebrity Apex; one of...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Aug 22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,384
Posted By Pootle
Try ABP22

Try ABP22
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 17 Aug 22, 02:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,023
Posted By Pootle
That was exactly what we paid with X for our...

That was exactly what we paid with X for our (brilliant) Ffords cruise last month same deal as you apart from $150 obc.

Our ports were Kristiansand, Alesund, Olden and Stavanger. We did a ship's...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 29 May 22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,616
Posted By Pootle
We’ve visited Hilton Head twice in past Januarys,...

We’ve visited Hilton Head twice in past Januarys, and both times met with a German couple who hire bikes (they do/did a very cheap ‘length of stay’ deal on bikes at HH) and stay for 4 weeks in the...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 9 May 22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,747
Posted By Pootle
I was on the ship March/April for 12 nights (80%...

I was on the ship March/April for 12 nights (80% occupancy) and agree with most of the above with the exception of the food in the MDR, which we thought fine. The food in the buffets was okay too,...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Feb 22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By Pootle
It would be helpful to know a bit more about you...

It would be helpful to know a bit more about you and your preferences and budget - not a figure of course, but whether you want small ship luxury, non-stop entertainment possibilities on one of the...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 19 Feb 22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By Pootle
I also had good service from Jason at Buy and...

I also had good service from Jason at Buy and Sell DVC (link at the top of the page). He often makes helpful posts on here. I will use him again soon as I shed some more points.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 19 Feb 22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,238
Posted By Pootle
When I was at WDW last month, at some resorts...

When I was at WDW last month, at some resorts they were checking from a list that you had a dining reservation in order to park (we had). This was in addition to large signs saying that parking was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 22, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,524
Posted By Pootle
We used Qured and whilst they supervised you...

We used Qured and whilst they supervised you actually taking the test and provided a code for you to write on the test cassette, you then had to set a 15 minute timer and they ‘left’ after talking...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Jan 22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
Posted By Pootle
We disembarked Celebrity Apex on Saturday at Fort...

We disembarked Celebrity Apex on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale and were surprised to learn there were approximately 30 Brits on board given the hurdles involved! The ship was only one-third full which...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Jan 22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By Pootle
We took Qured kits with us and did the supervised...

We took Qured kits with us and did the supervised tests with them via our phones. The hotel printed out our certificates. I was a bit concerned as (I believed) it was a British company but I needn’t...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,044
Posted By Pootle
We flew to TPA in CW and that was also chilly. It...

We flew to TPA in CW and that was also chilly. It will be (many) layers for the return journey!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Jan 22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pootle
We used Qured as well but needed to start the...

We used Qured as well but needed to start the whole process again for DH, which I found a bit odd. Also, the female I had was not nearly as thorough as the male operative DH had. He was a real...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,898
Posted By Pootle
I understand the dilemma you had, especially with...

I understand the dilemma you had, especially with those DVC points which makes it a bit more complicated than for most. We have decided to go ahead with our imminent trip but only after many changes...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Dec 21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Pootle
I believe that only BA fly into Tampa, direct...

I believe that only BA fly into Tampa, direct from Gatwick, however you can fly indirectly with many airlines - we were going Manchester-Atlanta-Tampa on Virgin/Delta flights I subsequently...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By Pootle
As I feared, I booked and paid for the Qured...

As I feared, I booked and paid for the Qured tests, only to find there are no times at all showing for 1 and 2 January! So now I must try to cancel the order.

Back to the drawing board.


...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By Pootle
Thank you so much, I think I will go ahead and...

Thank you so much, I think I will go ahead and book just in case we do go.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Dec 21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By Pootle
QURED supervised LFT times?

We are still undecided whether or not to cancel our 2nd January trip, but just in case, I thought I would research the LFT requirement as we are last minute.

I believe I still have time to get a...
Forum: Social Groups 15 Dec 21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,029
Posted By Pootle
We fly out on 2nd and yes, I do feel a little...

We fly out on 2nd and yes, I do feel a little uncertain about it and so will leave making a final decision until as much is known about the new Omicron strain and its effects, as possible.

All of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Dec 21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,748
Posted By Pootle
We intend to go next month if, and only if, the...

We intend to go next month if, and only if, the booster proves to be efficient against the new Omicron variant. If there is doubt, or it is not very effective, then we will pull out reluctantly. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Dec 21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By Pootle
BA has a link on its website...

BA has a link on its website (https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/covid19-tests) and gives £31 for a supervised test. Is there a better offer?
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Sep 21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,033
Posted By Pootle
Music to my ears 😃. Thanks to everyone who...

Music to my ears 😃. Thanks to everyone who responded!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Sep 21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,033
Posted By Pootle
I'm also on this Saturday's sailing and so the...

I'm also on this Saturday's sailing and so the information was useful to me. I had expected it to be similar to the two Celebrity UK cruises I have done this year, but there are obvious difference I...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Sep 21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,713
Posted By Pootle
ABP Parking - code WELCOMEBACK21 may give you 10%...

ABP Parking - code WELCOMEBACK21 may give you 10% discount.
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