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- just in case anyone is interested it only comes up when you search late deals, the price it shows is Ј226 each but when you proceeed it takes off Ј40 each online booking discount. Wish I could go
- Just returned from Orlando yesterday with TravelCity Direct, have to say, the hotel was perfect (Homewood Suites, I-Drive) they were on the ball on the plane regarding my son's nut allergy, they gave 3 announcements asking to refrain from eating nut products and selling anything with nut products.Supplied nut free meals also ............ but, I'll never fly with TCD again. The plane, an old Air Atlanta, was the grubbiest plane I've ever been on, seats were dirty,cramped and past-it basically. We were sat right next to the kitchen outward and inward, coming home trying to get some sleep was a no-no. The staff were talking and laughing very loud and it was like blackpool illuminations, gave no consideration to the passengers trying to sleep.
And, noticed on landing, 5 fire vehicles racing alongside us blue lights flashing untill we stopped......now that was worrying !!! - Hi, I have been reading these posts for a few weeks now as I am going to book for Florida for next year but could do with some advice. We would really like to go for 3 weeks at end of July. A friend of a friend has a villa for rent at Ј500 p/w, is this a good price? (there are 2 adults and 2 children) Also flights seem to be around Ј2600, am I better to wait a while to see if prices come down, am I likely to get them cheaper? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
- I suppose it depends on the villa and how well appointed it is. And where it is. We got a 4 bed, two bathroom place for less than Ј800 for two weeks in August so I do think you can do better. Who are the flights with and from where? Might help someone give a more informed answer.
- Hi, thanks for the replys. Sorry for being so vague! One of the flights were with 'My Travel' at just over Ј2600, and they did a fly drive for just over Ј2800, the other was a flydrive with virgin and this was just over Ј3000, they were all flying from Manchester. I am not sure about the location of the villa but will check that out and will have a look at the vill sites that Chris25 has provided. This would be our first time in Florida so really haven't got a clue so thanks again for your advice.
- Hi,
I've booked for Florida next year using https://www.kenwoodtravel.com/ previously recommended on MSE, staying at Bahama Bay.
They were also very helpful, flying from Man with Virgin and cheaper than TCD. Cheers. - Have been to Orlando a few times, last 3 in a villa but fancy going back on to I Drive next year. We have very small kids so want a suite/apartment rather than hotel room. Can anyone recommend any of the suites, do they have full kitchens or is it just bedroom, living room and are they very expensive, thanks in advance
- I have been looking around at direct flights for the last 2 weeks in May and prices are Ј600 to Ј700 each (I have a 16 yr old and 13 yr old travelling with me).
Are prices likely to go up? I know elsewhere on the thread there is mention of flight sales in the New Year for May but is it risky leaving it until next year.
Some advice would be really appreciated. - If you can hold your nerve I would wait, we went in May last year and flights were around Ј260 each from Teletext.
- I am thinking of going to Florida in November with my parents as a winter get away to shop and relax etc. and have a few questions.
1. what is the weather generally like in November as we want somewhere which is warm and will cater for wheelchair users.
2. Can anyone recommend any place to stay in which is wheelchair friendly - cant do stairs or baths must be a walk in shower.
3. what is car rental prices like for people carriers etc as need a high up vehicle which can be easily accessed, and these only seem to be people carriers or mini MPV such as a fusion
4. Is Ј300 per adult a good price for flights in November?
5. Apart from Disney what are the other attractions in Florida - especially for older people (70)
Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks
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