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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Mar 24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,674
Posted By sapper245
If flying with Virgin they do have special...

If flying with Virgin they do have special assistance… might be worth contacting them.

https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/special-assistance.html
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By sapper245
We flew back from Tampa with BA in September and...

We flew back from Tampa with BA in September and its online check in only with bag drop and passport check at the desk.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Mar 24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,811
Posted By sapper245
👍 thanks I was trying to use booking No

👍 thanks I was trying to use booking No
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 13 Mar 24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,438
Posted By sapper245
We love love Publix chicken… with pasta and...

We love love Publix chicken… with pasta and coleslaw….
Denny’s and Perkins do great meals too.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Mar 24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,811
Posted By sapper245
I just read that you can pre book meals on Virgin...

I just read that you can pre book meals on Virgin Atlantic but we are going with V holidays… does anyone know if you can book it through V holidays ….. tried booking using V holiday ref No etc and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By sapper245
Would interested as well as we fly there later...

Would interested as well as we fly there later this month
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By sapper245
Would be interested as well

Would be interested as well
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Mar 24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By sapper245
I would agree with this….. late night flights...

I would agree with this….. late night flights arrivals can be tiring. Get up and chill by the pool till midday. Remember you got a 3 to 4 hour drive depending on whereabouts in Orlando your staying…...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Feb 24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By sapper245
Recommend Purple parking too just off bath rd…...

Recommend Purple parking too just off bath rd… busses are regular.
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 27 Feb 24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 14,899
Posted By sapper245
Root beer …yuk tastes like Germolene

Root beer …yuk tastes like Germolene
Forum: Accommodation 20 Feb 24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,186
Posted By sapper245
I have found that July August although imo far to...

I have found that July August although imo far to hot and humid in Orlando both coasts Gold/Gulf are not so bad as you do get a sea breeze… it’s more of a tropical rain downpours that can be a pain…...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 17 Feb 24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 701
Posted By sapper245
Problem I find with servers nowadays is that they...

Problem I find with servers nowadays is that they think there all rock stars and there the main attraction.
Going back to the 90’s when we first used to go to Florida… Servers/waitresses were in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Feb 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By sapper245
Thanks all…… just booked 4 adults and 2 children...

Thanks all…… just booked 4 adults and 2 children £169 holiday extras
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By sapper245
Opps it’s heathrow

Opps it’s heathrow
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,022
Posted By sapper245
Terminal 3 lounge

Hi all
Can anyone recommend/best lounge for children aged 4 and 11. Want to keep them occupied before our flight (15:45) to Miami.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Jan 24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,506
Posted By sapper245
Flights first to find the best deals…… such a big...

Flights first to find the best deals…… such a big selection of Villas in various locations there is always one that fits your criteria.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By sapper245
Few years ago we did the fort Lauderdale river...

Few years ago we did the fort Lauderdale river taxi….. pay once and get on and off at various locations and you get a commentary on who owns the huge houses and yachts moored there.
Really enjoyed...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,514
Posted By sapper245
Ours has changed too…..return flight MIA to LHR...

Ours has changed too…..return flight MIA to LHR now 18:45… also changed aircraft from an old Airbus to a Dreamliner. Seats have also been changed too we were Premium Economy 3 x 2 window seats to 2 x...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Nov 23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,132
Posted By sapper245
We went to the one on the 192 when we were...

We went to the one on the 192 when we were staying at Bonnet Creek…. There was maybe 6 couples there. Food was ok… service was ok, nothing was special.
Forum: General Chat 8 Nov 23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 131,988
Posted By sapper245
If the food is good and the restaurant is clean...

If the food is good and the restaurant is clean and the server bringing your drinks etc are polite and prompt then imo 10% more than enough.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Oct 23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,943
Posted By sapper245
We went to Dunedin(North Clearwater) in September...

We went to Dunedin(North Clearwater) in September for 10 days. It’s not just Orlando That’s got expensive. I thought flight and car hire BA to Tampa was relatively cheap as was the VRBO apartment we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 659
Posted By sapper245
Everything is expensive at the airports...

Everything is expensive at the airports. Breakfast at spoons at Gatwick a few weeks ago was £13 plus extra £3 for coffee. Nothing is cheap anymore once your through security.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 659
Posted By sapper245
There was a Wetherspoons there last September but...

There was a Wetherspoons there last September but can’t see it on terminal 3 web page now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Sep 23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 659
Posted By sapper245
If Heathrow then yes there is quite a good...

If Heathrow then yes there is quite a good Wetherspoons after security.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Sep 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,611
Posted By sapper245
Why was it cancelled? We arrived this morning at...

Why was it cancelled? We arrived this morning at 09:20 from Tampa so it wasn’t a lack of a plane. If they use the same one that is.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By sapper245
Yes there was a lot of American passengers...

Yes there was a lot of American passengers. Outward and inward bound.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By sapper245
Hand luggage

I’ve not been to Florida since 2018 or any longhall flights recently.
Arrived back today from Tampa on BA flight.
I couldn’t believe the amount and size of peoples hand luggage. I thought they had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,547
Posted By sapper245
Just got back today…. Great flight 7 hours 53...

Just got back today…. Great flight 7 hours 53 minutes. The Boeing 777 is a noisy plane but was comfortable with plenty of leg room.

Food out was Mediterranean Chicken which was quite nice or...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By sapper245
We are currently in Dunedin just north of...

We are currently in Dunedin just north of Clearwater….. really nice town
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Sep 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,066
Posted By sapper245
Haines City Perkins for me

Haines City Perkins for me
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 7 Sep 23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,569
Posted By sapper245
What we like about cracker barrel, it’s a change...

What we like about cracker barrel, it’s a change from the burger/pasta etc type restaurants. Chicken and biscuits, Roast beef dinners a change from the normal American diners.
Supposed to be home...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Sep 23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By sapper245
Budget Quick pass

Hi all
Just received an email from Budget reference a quick pass…. Is this a skip the counter? Also a bit dubious as they want credit card details.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Sep 23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
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Views: 1,175
Posted By sapper245
We fly on Monday to Tampa, had a lot of...

We fly on Monday to Tampa, had a lot of cancellations and delays just recently. I don’t mind them cancelling on the way home, I just want to get there.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Sep 23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,924
Posted By sapper245
Also depends on how far you have to travel to the...

Also depends on how far you have to travel to the airport…. We have a 3 hour drive so allowing 4 hours to get there in case of M25 issues. Rather get there early and chill than panic at late arrival...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By sapper245
We fly Virgin PE to Miami in March and have got...

We fly Virgin PE to Miami in March and have got free seats rear right hand side 3 x 2 block…. There are some seats in PE which you can pay extra for which I believe are at the front of the PE cabin.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Aug 23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By sapper245
Can’t say about August but we fly in September to...

Can’t say about August but we fly in September to Tampa and have paid £70/ person return. Which I think are the cheapest seats. Still worked out £200 person cheaper than Virgin and also better flight...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 26 Aug 23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,116
Posted By sapper245
Back in 2017 when we were last time at WDW we...

Back in 2017 when we were last time at WDW we found it was the South Americans doing it ….. They seemed to have one person in every queue and just barged past till people got wise to it and refused...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By sapper245
We live in Beccles and can also recommend JBL...

We live in Beccles and can also recommend JBL Travel… dropped us off at the terminal and was waiting in the terminal when we got back. Helped us with our bags and had bottles of water in his minibus.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Aug 23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By sapper245
We used bus transfer last year and it was manic…...

We used bus transfer last year and it was manic… seems to take forever to get the terminals via all the hotels. Dragging cases on and off the bus if there is room that is. Coming back we got a taxi...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,499
Posted By sapper245
Thanks all….. probably will print all….. just for...

Thanks all….. probably will print all….. just for peace of mind
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