Lake Berkley-have I made a mistake ?

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Originally Posted by Persnicketty

Naughty Virgin, but to be fair, that's pretty much at the start of the main 192 straight drag.

Our first trip to Kissimmee we stayed at the Econo Lodge Hawaiian farther east on 192, which is still there, albeit a new name... and...erm, oh dear...

We were there for the 1994 World Cup and it wasn't bonnie then either :-)

BUT, it did only cost £1200 incl car, with free child place.

You could barely upgrade your seat to premium economy for £1200 quid nowadays

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Sorry to be pedantic but the Hawaiian was at the begining of the 192 West and burnt down about 10yrs ago although I believe the Black Angus is still there
Did you mean Econolodge Polynesian?

[Persnicketty]

It was a generation ago, so I'll bow to your better memory Anna-Marie :-)

Wasn't the Polynesian though. Never been there. Most likely I've confused 2 different Econolodges though.

I do know the Hawaiian was definitely '94. Perhaps the previous year was on the shoulder of 192 at another Econolodge - they were prevalent, as were Days Inns.

But it sort of supports my point. Shady low budget motel accommodation wasn't the sole confine of 192 east of the I4. :-)

[georgemac]

Our first Florida Holiday (first holiday abroad after years in Scarborough) was with Airtours in the Howard Johnson Maingate West - west of 192 but it was definitely a budget hotel - got moved to rooms around pool which were better than the ones in round the parking lot - I learned that trip about motels - brochured as Hotels!

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Originally Posted by georgemac

Our first Florida Holiday (first holiday abroad after years in Scarborough) was with Airtours in the Howard Johnson Maingate West - west of 192 but it was definitely a budget hotel - got moved to rooms around pool which were better than the ones in round the parking lot - I learned that trip about motels - brochured as Hotels!

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Our first holiday abroad was our honeymoon at the rodeway inn kissimmee in 1992 and I remember thinking it was a bit rough even then ! But back then there was no dibb, no internet we just went to a travel agent took our luck and bought tickets when we were there. No planning we just went ! I probably think too much about things these days !