Holiday Thread

[eumenides]

Just got back from New York and already making return trip plans. What a swell place! Though US customs was nightmarish and the Homeland Security seemed to be having a competition with each other to see who could be the most obnoxious to the tourists. That aside I think I could happily live there; The Village Voice were doing free screenings for Stoker; how cool is that?

[ejwrank]

Welcome back, eumenides. Very glad to hear you enjoyed your visit in spite of below par pancakes and over zealous security and customs. It can happen the other way as I remember coming back to the UK from Paris and being asked for the piece of paper from the Home Office that granted me, a foreigner, the right to remain in the UK that had been issued about 25 years previously! But I still had it -- surprise all round!

[Timbo]

Just back from a wonderful 11 days in South Africa. Great 4 days in Cape Town and then toured the Garden Route. What a beautiful country. Felt completely safe and would highly recommend it.
Now looking forward to 27 Feb when I go to New York for 4 nights for my partner's 50th birthday.

[eumenides]

Welcome back, eumenides. Very glad to hear you enjoyed your visit in spite of below par pancakes and over zealous security and customs. It can happen the other way as I remember coming back to the UK from Paris and being asked for the piece of paper from the Home Office that granted me, a foreigner, the right to remain in the UK that had been issued about 25 years previously! But I still had it -- surprise all round!

Thanks ejwrank, it's good to be back as I was having fmuk withdrawal. I am so impressed you kept that 25 year old document ! Were they suitably sheepish after you brought it out with a flourish? Customs were also very keen on body searches (I had 3 of these) Perhaps I have an air of criminality about me...

[Yinster]

Has anyone been on a Caribbean cruise before??

[eumenides]

Has anyone been on a Caribbean cruise before??

No, too scared of norovirus. But I know some people who sailed there and had a lovely time. Are you thinking about booking one?

[Yinster]

Yes. Actually just today we finally got round to booking a 3 night stay in Orlando, then a week Caribbean Cruise and then another 4 night stay back in Orlando.

It has been a very long week dealing with this. OH has been emailing a Virgin rep who has been the cheapest with this kinda of deal. Cheaper by a long run. We could had done it ourselves but as it our first cruise we wanted a safety net which we wouldn't have got if we did it ourselves. Delays, etc which Virgin will. Long story short. After missing out cabins either changing prices or simply sold. I think OH was going to cry as the price kept rising and rising and losing out on sold cabins. We have got a larger cabin for £1 cheaper per person for the entire holiday for the week we wanted with 4*star hotel stay, room only with all private transfers. Also we get Virgin's rockstar treatment (whatever that means)

[greece]

Yes. Actually just today we finally got round to booking a 3 night stay in Orlando, then a week Caribbean Cruise and then another 4 night stay back in Orlando.

It has been a very long week dealing with this. OH has been emailing a Virgin rep who has been the cheapest with this kinda of deal. Cheaper by a long run. We could had done it ourselves but as it our first cruise we wanted a safety net which we wouldn't have got if we did it ourselves. Delays, etc which Virgin will. Long story short. After missing out cabins either changing prices or simply sold. I think OH was going to cry as the price kept rising and rising and losing out on sold cabins. We have got a larger cabin for £1 cheaper per person for the entire holiday for the week we wanted with 4*star hotel stay, room only with all private transfers. Also we get Virgin's rockstar treatment (whatever that means)

aww Im feeling green with envy now

[Yinster]

So now looking for advice on park tickets in Orlando as they can be expensive and which ones we definitely have to go to. Just remember im a big Jessie so dont like big rides. Hotel is doubletree by Hilton so there is complimentary transfers to parks. Any good cheap restaurants, diners etc as we are room only

[PeachyLollipop]

Got back from Spain (went over to sort wedding budget with inlaws) and have now got a wedding dress and reception venue booked! Finally starting to feel like I'm getting married!