Who looks forward to the flight to Orlando?

[cherub85]

I hate it! I get so bored and hate that feeling of confinement and almost claustrophobia. The flight back is even worse...tired, can’t sleep and no holiday ahead to make it slightly more bearable. My husband loves it, he’s a proper telly addict so loves to indulge in 9 hours of solid tv!

[Trusty ian]

Love the experience from the moment we leave the house up to the point I fall asleep an hour into the flight and miss some of the 9 hours movie watching.

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by ChrisS

One tip I was given many years ago by a chap who flew across the Atlantic almost weekly - once home don't go to bed, unpack, do the washing, anything to stay awake. Head to bed from 7pm onwards. Works for us, no jet lag.

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Thats great advice Chris

Its what I do - unpack, tidy, laundry, shop, walk just dont sit and watch TV or read or anything where I could drift off then bed nearest my usual time (sometimes pop a melatonin) ND bingo - I do similar on way out, always put my time to destination as soon as I board and sleep as much as I can (after a meal and a drink or 3 (I dont drive ever the other side )). Jet Lag is the thing I always try to avoid ...

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by megaflyer

Thats great advice Chris

Its what I do - unpack, tidy, laundry, shop, walk just dont sit and watch TV or read or anything where I could drift off then bed nearest my usual time (sometimes pop a melatonin) ND bingo - I do similar on way out, always put my time to destination as soon as I board and sleep as much as I can (after a meal and a drink or 3 (I dont drive ever the other side )). Jet Lag is the thing I always try to avoid ...

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That’s exactly what we do flying west to east. Don’t go to bed until at least 9.30pm.

This thread is making me want to be on holiday now. Nearly as much fun as chucking the bread on the water and watching the usual suspect bite.

[adamtoonarmy]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

That’s exactly what we do flying west to east. Don’t go to bed until at least 9.30pm.

This thread is making me want to be on holiday now. Nearly as much fun as chucking the bread on the water and watching the usual suspect bite.

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Me too Mr TM. I’ve started a few threads lately trying to be positive and lighthearted. Look forward to better times ahead.

[EssexSue]

Originally Posted by cornishfrogboy

My vacation begins from the moment I lock the front door and we get in the car.

The 5 hr drive to LHR flies by as the excitement mounts, the Trees on the Cornish border, the single position of steering wheel loop down onto the A303, Yeovilton (used to live there), Stonehenge (used to live Amesbury), The Wallop turn off (used to live there) and finally the dumping of the car at Purple parking before checking in to the Bath Rd Prem Inn.

The Prem Inn meal deal
People watching in the atrium over a Pinot.
The morning of flight and the people watching in the Terminal.
The 9 hours flight (or 10 plus to California) passes by fast with the anticipation of arrival, drinkies, airline meal, IFE. I absolutely love it.

As I said at the start. Our vacation begins at key turn!

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Do you not have the PI breakfast? That's a highlight for me.

[adamtoonarmy]

Originally Posted by EssexSue

Do you not have the PI breakfast? That's a highlight for me.

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I love the PI breakfast but it’s usually too early for me. If Im up at 6 then it will be 9am by the time I am hungry. Usually in the airport by then and Ive never been impressed with their offerings.

[cornishfrogboy]

Originally Posted by EssexSue

Do you not have the PI breakfast? That's a highlight for me.

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Absolutely! Yet another highlight as we prepare to fly.

[Vanillapod]

I’m not wild about flying but I actually enjoy it as the start of the holiday.
If someone told me I could take that flight now I’d be beside myself!

[adamtoonarmy]

Originally Posted by Vanillapod

I’m not wild about flying but I actually enjoy it as the start of the holiday.
If someone told me I could take that flight now I’d be beside myself!

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I know what you mean. I hate turbulence but I would gan daft for a bit of turbulence just now