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Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,646
Posted By kateh134
New Zealand is absolutely amazing, but you’d be...

New Zealand is absolutely amazing, but you’d be going in their winter so you won’t get the best of their weather.

Canada is also a fabulous country and both are well suited for road trips and...
Forum: General Chat 27 Mar 24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,752
Posted By kateh134
I love being retired! OH and I love travel and...

I love being retired! OH and I love travel and we had a very long bucket list, so we planned our finances to enable us to retire early (OH was 54 and I was 48). Both of our dads died too young to...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 25 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By kateh134
We’ve stayed at the Ibis Styles after a concert. ...

We’ve stayed at the Ibis Styles after a concert. About a ten minute walk along the canal.
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Mar 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By kateh134
We loved Vancouver, and particularly Capilano,...

We loved Vancouver, and particularly Capilano, when we went a couple of years ago. Those ice creams look delicious!
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Mar 24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By kateh134
We used Apple Pay in Barcelona last year without...

We used Apple Pay in Barcelona last year without any issues. It wasn’t our intention, but we scuppered the physical card (Halifax Clarity) when it was too close to our room card. We always plan for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Mar 24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By kateh134
We’ve done a few road trips in the US, but...

We’ve done a few road trips in the US, but staying in hotels rather than a motorhome. We’ve done trips round New England, California/Arizona/Nevada, Colorado (my favourite) and Florida. Our...
Forum: General Trip Reports 10 Mar 24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By kateh134
Have thoroughly enjoyed reading along with your...

Have thoroughly enjoyed reading along with your travels. Enjoy home!
Forum: General Trip Reports 4 Mar 24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By kateh134
Another fabulous sunset!

Another fabulous sunset!
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,167
Posted By kateh134
My birthday is early Jan and we started a...

My birthday is early Jan and we started a Caribbean cruise two days after my 50th as I refuse to pay the extortionate prices for travelling at that time of the year. The older I get, the less I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 29 Feb 24, 03:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,131
Posted By kateh134
Another vote for packing cubes. We have two...

Another vote for packing cubes. We have two sorts; a set of Mia Tui and a set of compression from Amazon. We split our clothes across two cases just in case one goes missing on the flight and then...
Forum: General Trip Reports 25 Feb 24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By kateh134
Those sunset pictures are spectacular!

Those sunset pictures are spectacular!
Forum: General Trip Reports 20 Feb 24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By kateh134
Have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and hope you...

Have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and hope you have a fantastic time in Fiji.
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Feb 24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By kateh134
If you want to dip your feet in the warm water I...

If you want to dip your feet in the warm water I can recommend the foot spa in Kuirau Park!
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Feb 24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By kateh134
We most definitely are! It’s a long way from...

We most definitely are! It’s a long way from home, but so worth it!
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Feb 24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By kateh134
Lovely photos. We also enjoyed our stay in...

Lovely photos. We also enjoyed our stay in Whitianga and found it a great way to ease into our road trip. We’re now in Rotorua and then move on to Taupo.
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Feb 24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By kateh134
We arrived in Auckland earlier today and head to...

We arrived in Auckland earlier today and head to Whitianga tomorrow for a couple of nights. We can’t wait to start our road trip and I’ve really enjoyed your posts.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Feb 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By kateh134
We haven’t done any Silversea cruises, but you...

We haven’t done any Silversea cruises, but you might want to take a look at Viking ocean cruises as I know they cover that area too. We did the Med with them last year and thoroughly enjoyed it and...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Feb 24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By kateh134
We did an Avalon river cruise last year on the...

We did an Avalon river cruise last year on the Rhine and a Viking one on the Danube in 2022. Both were fabulous and the on board experience was excellent on both.

We loved the Avalon cabins as...
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Feb 24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By kateh134
Great photos again. That hike has definitely not...

Great photos again. That hike has definitely not made it to our itinerary! Well done to you both and hope you enjoy Queenstown.
Forum: General Trip Reports 10 Feb 24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By kateh134
Beautiful photos and fabulous blue sky. Shame...

Beautiful photos and fabulous blue sky. Shame about the coffee!
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Feb 24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By kateh134
Lovely photos once the sun made an appearance.

Lovely photos once the sun made an appearance.
Forum: General Trip Reports 9 Feb 24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By kateh134
Hope you enjoy the glacier. We’re also booked in...

Hope you enjoy the glacier. We’re also booked in to Glenfern Villas for our trip!
Forum: General Trip Reports 6 Feb 24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By kateh134
That room is tiny! Hope you enjoy the train. ...

That room is tiny! Hope you enjoy the train. We’re off to NZ next week but weren’t able to include it in our plans as there were so many things we wanted to do but not enough time!
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,318
Posted By kateh134
I replaced my Primark leggings with M&S Goodmove...

I replaced my Primark leggings with M&S Goodmove ones. They’re really comfortable and have a zip pocket at the back if you need it for a gym card or car keys. I also bought Goodmove tops, but i...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jan 24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,079
Posted By kateh134
I’d keep them so they can be passed on. When my...

I’d keep them so they can be passed on. When my dad died, we came across the letters he’d written to his parents in India when he was at boarding school in England in the 1950’s. They aren’t as...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jan 24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By kateh134
Both Avalon and Viking dealt with my food...

Both Avalon and Viking dealt with my food allergies very well, but Viking had the edge for me. Once on board, I saw the Food and Beverage Manager (can’t recall his specific title, but it was...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jan 24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By kateh134
Not even a vague hint of choppy water! Smooth...

Not even a vague hint of choppy water! Smooth sailing on both trips.

One thing to be mindful of is that water levels can impact the itinerary. We had no problems travelling in April, but too...
Forum: General Trip Planning 24 Jan 24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By kateh134
We did one last year on the Rhine with Avalon and...

We did one last year on the Rhine with Avalon and one in 2022 on the Danube with Viking.

We enjoyed both but the Danube trip was our favourite as it was more scenic. Sailing in to Budapest at...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jan 24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 612
Posted By kateh134
We went to Singapore for the F1 in 2019 and...

We went to Singapore for the F1 in 2019 and organised the accommodation and flights through our travel agent and sourced the F1 tickets ourselves. We bought the F1 tickets as soon as they were...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By kateh134
OH has used MoneyWiz for several years and gets...

OH has used MoneyWiz for several years and gets on well with it. Their customer service is also very good.
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,138
Posted By kateh134
We are 2 retired adults in a 4 bed detached house...

We are 2 retired adults in a 4 bed detached house and use around 6 a day in the summer and 18 a day in the winter. We have oil fired heating in the majority of the house and have electric underfloor...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jan 24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,330
Posted By kateh134
We stayed in Vancouver before and after an...

We stayed in Vancouver before and after an escorted tour and there is lots to see and do. We had a total of 6 nights and it wasn’t enough and I’d happily go back for 7 nights. We stayed in Victoria...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Jan 24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,002
Posted By kateh134
We’ve used a Halifax Clarity card for years...

We’ve used a Halifax Clarity card for years without any problems. Only had an issue with it on recently when OH accidentally put our hotel room card next to it. Still worked through ApplePay...
Forum: General Chat 31 Dec 23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,536
Posted By kateh134
We’re counting down for an extended trip to New...

We’re counting down for an extended trip to New Zealand and cannot wait!
Forum: General Chat 31 Dec 23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,375
Posted By kateh134
All of the indoor decorations have been taken...

All of the indoor decorations have been taken down today, and the outdoor lights will come down once it stops raining. When I lived at home the decorations went up on 20th which is after my...
Forum: General Trip Planning 27 Dec 23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By kateh134
We’ve been twice for Christmas and New Year and...

We’ve been twice for Christmas and New Year and had great weather both times. We arrived in torrential rain the first time and departing guests said it had rained for most of the previous fortnight...
Forum: General Chat 24 Dec 23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,167
Posted By kateh134
No starter, no pudding and only doing a turkey...

No starter, no pudding and only doing a turkey crown as we have guests for Boxing Day. Otherwise, I would have roasted a chicken. I’ve slapped some bacon and butter on top of the turkey and that’s...
Forum: General Trip Reports 15 Dec 23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By kateh134
We’ve also just come back from Dubai and...

We’ve also just come back from Dubai and wholeheartedly agree it’s a great destination for winter warmth. This was our third visit and we purposely didn’t do much this time as we just wanted to...
Forum: General Chat 15 Dec 23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,794
Posted By kateh134
Our 4 slice Dualit toaster is about 12 years old...

Our 4 slice Dualit toaster is about 12 years old but still works well (famous last words!). It does bagels and has a defrost mode and has lasted much better than the Dualit kettle that we bought at...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,650
Posted By kateh134
There are lots of great cities in Europe...

There are lots of great cities in Europe (Budapest and Barcelona are fabulous) but would hubby consider a river cruise? Very different to an ocean cruise with much smaller ships and no sea sickness...
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