Travel thread 3.0

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

It looks as though not many of you go to this thread, but here goes. My travel agent booked 3 train tickets from Stafford to Plymouth
on September 2nd but didn't reserve seats. Should I be worried? I don't mind the 1st leg to Birmingham but it's nearly 4 hours from
there. I've heard they sometimes over book.

Depends. Pretty much the end of the summer school hols so you might be alright. What time of day?

Any events going on in places like Cheltenham, Bristol etc? That usually adds to demand.

 

[Littlesue]

Well I popped on this thread for a nose and wished I hadn't. ?

 

[Jeff Jones]

What is it with you and trains lol

British rail has a reputation. Probably unfair but we stood for a while on a Euston to Lime St in 2006 and that's what it is.

 

[Billy Dean]

I like the town, but the beach is horrible. Ugly, in fact.

Yeah it's not the prettiest beach but always quite pleasant going for a walk around there I find. And some of the less central beaches are nice - Seaford as 1 example.

 

[Billy Dean]

Did the Eurostar Brussels to London yesterday. Very easy and nice journey. But long term I will keep flying I think because the Frankfurt-Brussels leg is not reliable enough IMO

 

[Jeff Jones]

Depends. Pretty much the end of the summer school hols so you might be alright. What time of day?

Any events going on in places like Cheltenham, Bristol etc? That usually adds to demand.

IO.23 from Stafford which should be OK, but there are trains from York to Plymouth on the same day that are sold out.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Me and the missus are struggling to find flights to Daytona/Orlando in October (15th) that are either reasonably priced (under £900) or don't involve multiple stops/layovers. Anything specific we should be looking at?

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Me and the missus are struggling to find flights to Daytona/Orlando in October (15th) that are either reasonably priced (under £900) or don't involve multiple stops/layovers. Anything specific we should be looking at?

Are you being clobbered by 'the parent tax'? Think its half term that week.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Are you being clobbered by 'the parent tax'? Think its half term that week.

It appears so unfortunately that's the only time I can really afford to take 10 days off work..

 

[wm02]

Me and the missus are struggling to find flights to Daytona/Orlando in October (15th) that are either reasonably priced (under £900) or don't involve multiple stops/layovers. Anything specific we should be looking at?

Will you have a rental car? If so, you may want to look at flights to Tampa as well. It’s not that bad of a drive. About an hour and a half or so.

 

[IrishBlue2022]

Me and the missus are struggling to find flights to Daytona/Orlando in October (15th) that are either reasonably priced (under £900) or don't involve multiple stops/layovers. Anything specific we should be looking at?

Isn't the high speed rail between Miami - Orlando due to be open next year.

That could open up options to fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale or any of the other stops on the track route.

 

[donny]

My Australian wife has always wanted to go there. This will be our fourth visit to Britain since 2000 and the shortest one, but I promised her that we'd do it this time. Our daughter is coming too and I just hope it's a nice, sunny day. It has to be sunny and warm at the seaside. Even here!

Don't worry she won't want to go again.

 

[summerisle]

Taking the ....

 

[Anno1878]

Any one been to Tavira in the East Algarve? Going beginning of Sept so any suggestions on possible places to eat and drink much appreciated. As is any suggestions for days out and about by public transport. Cheers.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Any one been to Tavira in the East Algarve? Going beginning of Sept so any suggestions on possible places to eat and drink much appreciated. As is any suggestions for days out and about by public transport. Cheers.

Aye a few times. Weirdly enough has the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to in Portugal (Little India) Is an amazing place in general. Lots of small bars or places showing football. Couple of good coffee places as well. Don’t eat seafood but been told it’s excellent there in general.

I’d cross the border to Ayamonte but not sure how easy that is on public transport. Trains to Faro are regular and cheap and I quite like Faro but it’s not for everyone. I assume you’re flying in there and getting the train.

Tavira island has this mad little train line on it. Will be a bit quieter but still roasting. Probably the best time to visit.