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Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Mar 24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,424
Posted By choccyface
We stayed in the riu manhattan Times Square in...

We stayed in the riu manhattan Times Square in October. Perfect location, great breakfast and nice hotel. Enjoy your hols!x
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Apr 23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,413
Posted By choccyface
Me,DH and ds15 went feb half term and had a great...

Me,DH and ds15 went feb half term and had a great time. Went to Auschwitz, Schindler factory, did free walking tour around Jewish quarter (booked via trip advisor), spooky night tour (not spooky but...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Apr 23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By choccyface
We went in Feb and arrived at 9pm. We flew...

We went in Feb and arrived at 9pm. We flew easyJet and they had a link to prebook a taxi which was waiting for us (approx £20). Returned on the train - straight through from main station and cost £7...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 12 Sep 22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 36,294
Posted By choccyface
We went a few weeks ago - lots of closed shops...

We went a few weeks ago - lots of closed shops (including Lacoste). We spent a fortune there 4 yrs ago and were looking forward to going again - not much choice, expensive and not worth going.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 26 Aug 22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By choccyface
We came back from Naples 2 weeks ago🥲. All petrol...

We came back from Naples 2 weeks ago🥲. All petrol stations we went to accepted chip and pin at the pump. Prices have gone up from when we were there 3 yrs ago - shelves not as fully stocked either...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,700
Posted By choccyface
How did you go on? Hope your daughter is feeling...

How did you go on? Hope your daughter is feeling better
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Aug 22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,053
Posted By choccyface
We’ve used both charter travel and travel...

We’ve used both charter travel and travel counsellors. Both were great. Booked flights and car through travel counsellor and Vrbo villa this year. Normally do DIY hut couldn’t get flights within...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Aug 22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,700
Posted By choccyface
Be prepared that calpol in USA isn’t the same...

Be prepared that calpol in USA isn’t the same taste etc as at home - hope you manage to get things sorted for her
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,616
Posted By choccyface
I get the frontline flea treatment for my dog...

I get the frontline flea treatment for my dog from petdrugsonline - miles cheaper than the large pet shop and delivered quickly
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Aug 22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By choccyface
We’ve flown indirectly numerous times - we always...

We’ve flown indirectly numerous times - we always leave a minimum of 3hrs connecting time - have had as much as 5! We also look at airports around the country - our nearest is Manchester but often...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Aug 22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By choccyface
I printed out our forms (and the covid certs too)...

I printed out our forms (and the covid certs too) both were looked at (have just got back from 2wks there)
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Aug 22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,143
Posted By choccyface
4 of us have just returned (Sunday) none of us...

4 of us have just returned (Sunday) none of us have it or caught it on the way out. We fly indirect via Newark - was stood in security with well over 500 people with little ventilation (was convinced...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By choccyface
We’ve just got back via Newark. Very easy to...

We’ve just got back via Newark. Very easy to navigate, food ordering tricky as you can only use your phone to order at most places and the Wi-Fi is shocking. Wonderlust burgers in terminal c have a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Aug 22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,217
Posted By choccyface
We’ve just got back and didn’t use data roaming...

We’ve just got back and didn’t use data roaming or a different sim. Used the villa Wi-Fi (when we’ve done Disney we’ve used theirs too). When we went anywhere this year (didn’t do Disney) I keyed...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Aug 22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,961
Posted By choccyface
Currently in Naples but still have the chains...

Currently in Naples but still have the chains here (well some!) biggest disappointment has been longhorns - menu greatly reduced and food ok - just not what we remember. Outback and Texas Roadhouse...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,319
Posted By choccyface
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Proof-of-COVID-...

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Proof-of-COVID-19-Vaccination-For-Noncitizen-Nonimmigrants-Passenger-Disclosure-and-Attestation.pdf
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By choccyface
I’d take the 6pm flight the night before and make...

I’d take the 6pm flight the night before and make full use of the last day there - at least you wouldn’t have to be out your accommodation at 10am - you would still have somewhere to shower etc and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By choccyface
I did exactly the same - handed it over with the...

I did exactly the same - handed it over with the printout from the nhs of his records and was fine (we got the postal one via NHS - was far easier than getting it up on a phone - The ocd in me likes...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By choccyface
Thanks - have managed to pay it online - message...

Thanks - have managed to pay it online - message popped up saying 66 other fines not paid - did I want to pay?! Had a nosey….. lots of fines for parking in residents bays, not displaying a ticket,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Aug 22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,531
Posted By choccyface
We flew from T2 on 30/7/22 and had no problems...

We flew from T2 on 30/7/22 and had no problems. We drive down from Wigan (north of Manchester) so stay overnight. It takes all the stress out of being caught in traffic etc. we’ve stayed overnight at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Aug 22, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By choccyface
Parking ticket -Alamo

We stupidly got a parking ticket for using 2 spaces (didn’t realise/see the concrete at the front of the dirt carpark symbolised a space - simply followed the line of cars parked - must have been...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 7 Aug 22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,558
Posted By choccyface
We always take instant coffee with us - usually...

We always take instant coffee with us - usually get some sugar sachets on the plane to put us on until we get to the villa which usually has some (if not we buy). Also take robinsons fruit juice for...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 5 Aug 22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By choccyface
Shopping - Naples area

We are staying in Naples now - went to mirramor outlets yesterday and were shocked how bad it had gone from when we went 4yrs ago - last time we got loads in the Lacoste shop (which has closed). Is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Aug 22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,130
Posted By choccyface
Does anyone know the cost for using ID mobile in...

Does anyone know the cost for using ID mobile in USA? I’ve tried to look online but it just keeps directing me to the EU page where Spain etc are included in my monthly allowance. Am ok in the villa...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,319
Posted By choccyface
I printed the forms from the CDC website, then...

I printed the forms from the CDC website, then attached our printed covid passes (ordered thru nhs online). Check in just looked at them all then handed back. We flew with United
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jul 22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By choccyface
We came through T2 yesterday - took about 20mins...

We came through T2 yesterday - took about 20mins. Looked worse than it was, queue kept moving. Check in took approx 50mins - timed wrong as a large party of college kids were going through - if we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By choccyface
Thanks for the reply - I’ve been trying to upload...

Thanks for the reply - I’ve been trying to upload on the app- it goes to the plane but “wait up to 5mins” then says there is an error. I’ve tried on iPad and phone. I’ll try the contact but you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jul 22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By choccyface
United airlines - passport won’t upload

Already stressing over the holiday! Mine and DH passports uploaded fine , dh14 says “error”. Does that mean he can’t check in online? App says all documents have to be uploaded. Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,337
Posted By choccyface
Sorry to jump on this thread - we fly Saturday...

Sorry to jump on this thread - we fly Saturday Heathrow-Newark-southwest Florida. The ticket is a thru one - second flight was changed so only 2hrs 5mins between them. Is this doable? Or do I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jul 22, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By choccyface
United airlines - check in info

We are flying united in 3 wks- I’ve got my covid passports from nhs - do United use verifly, or do I just complete the attestation form in the sticky thread, print and take to the desk? Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By choccyface
Flight delay - query

5 yrs ago we were delayed there and back and claimed compensation (which paid for Disney the following year)
This year we are flying united airlines Heathrow to south west Florida (via Newark) and...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 26 Jun 22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By choccyface
Naples/Marco island - kayak tours

We are going to Naples in 5 wks - we last went 4yrs ago and had one booked which included shelling but had to cancel due to red tide. We’d like to book something similar - has anyone any...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jun 22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,085
Posted By choccyface
No experience of Glasgow etc, but a few years ago...

No experience of Glasgow etc, but a few years ago when our BA flight was cancelled, the agents on the helpline were extremely helpful and moved us to a direct flight (still a day later but meant we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Jun 22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,935
Posted By choccyface
Is it within 90 days of you going or returning?...

Is it within 90 days of you going or returning? Both me and DH have had it within 90 days of going?
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 May 22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,199
Views: 149,784
Posted By choccyface
DH was positive within the 90 days - we go end of...

DH was positive within the 90 days - we go end of July - can he apply for recovery cert now or does it have to be within so many days of travelling? Can’t see testing being abolished anytime soon🙄
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 May 22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By choccyface
Holiday 18th birthday - problem booking

DS and his girlfriend are going on holiday for their 18ths. DS is 18 on 18july and his girlfriend 4th June. Holiday can’t be booked in their name as not 18 at time of booking.

The following...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By choccyface
Anyone flown with United Airlines and got one?...

Anyone flown with United Airlines and got one? Thanks
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,741
Posted By choccyface
Can you try to key it in now? He will still have...

Can you try to key it in now? He will still have 10 days recovery time? I would have thought it’s irrelevant if he had it “today” or 2 weeks ago to get a certificate - good luck
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 May 22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By choccyface
Hope you manage to get it sorted. 4 years ago, we...

Hope you manage to get it sorted. 4 years ago, we were just getting up (4am) to go to Manchester airport to fly to Miami when we got a text and email to say the second leg of the journey was...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 May 22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By choccyface
Is it the 90 days before you go or 90 days before...

Is it the 90 days before you go or 90 days before you return? Thanks
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