Holidays in the UK 2022

[Bazzatron]

Think carefully about going to Florida too early. The parks there are big, the days long and full of little kids crying through tiredness as the day goes on. Paris you can do from young but I'd look at aged 8 minimum for Florida. I think our youngest was 12 when we went and I'm pleased she was that old and able to cope. It made the holiday much better, less stress.

It's fabulous by the way, everything you would hope, but it can be tiring.

Good shout, thanks. The boy will be 8 but my daughter will be 4 so we'll have a think.
I've already been in 2007 as a 24 year old so didn't pay attention to kids as I was too busy enjoying the princesses ?

 

[KenL]

Vegas - I just don't see anything good about going there myself.

 

[Bazzatron]

Vegas - I just don't see anything good about going there myself.

I've been 3 times and love it. Each to their own, but it's more than just gambling.

 

[KenL]

I've been 3 times and love it. Each to their own, but it's more than just gambling.

Gambling, Elvis impersonators, magic shows - what else is there?

 

[Billysboots]

Gambling, Elvis impersonators, magic shows - what else is there?

Tasteful wedding ceremonies?

 

[Bazzatron]

Gambling, Elvis impersonators, magic shows - what else is there?

I enjoy the excellent restaurants but I'm not Judith Chalmers, so not trying to sell it to you. It's definitely not for everyone.

 

[Bazzatron]

Tasteful wedding ceremonies?

Elvis was very personable and did a good job thank you very much.

 

[KenL]

Gone right down hill since Liberace (RiP) passed on.

 

[Red devil]

We trained it around Italy, Rome, Venice and Pisa. Would it suprise you how much better the trains are than here?
Being State run could have something to do with it. Though the Regionale trains are a little hit and miss. Hi speed Inter- City services are superb

 

[Foxholer]

Gambling, Elvis impersonators, magic shows - what else is there?

Close enough to Hoover Dam/ Grand Canyon/Colorado River activities. Always plenty of top shows on. Jimmy Buffett is at MGM Grand Oct 15!

 

[Pin-seeker]

Holiday in the Uk doesn’t feel like a holiday to me.

 

[GB72]

Think carefully about going to Florida too early. The parks there are big, the days long and full of little kids crying through tiredness as the day goes on. Paris you can do from young but I'd look at aged 8 minimum for Florida. I think our youngest was 12 when we went and I'm pleased she was that old and able to cope. It made the holiday much better, less stress.

It's fabulous by the way, everything you would hope, but it can be tiring.

Just keep an eye on the post covid changes in Florida. Need a park booking as well as a ticket or no entry. Park hopping only after 2pm, 15 dollars a day to use the equivalent of the old fast pass which is almost essential as queues are often over an hour plus some rides are up to 15dollars extra each to skip queues. Been thinking of a trip back as wife and I went there when we first started dating but too much hassle now, everything needs planning to the last second these days

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Just keep an eye on the post covid changes in Florida. Need a park booking as well as a ticket or no entry. Park hopping only after 2pm, 15 dollars a day to use the equivalent of the old fast pass which is almost essential as queues are often over an hour plus some rides are up to 15dollars extra each to skip queues. Been thinking of a trip back as wife and I went there when we first started dating but too much hassle now, everything needs planning to the last second these days

We have been twice, thoroughly enjoyed both, but I feel I've done it now. It will be a good few years before we think of going back. Good advice for those thinking of going though ?

 

[KenL]

You can pay extra to skip queues? That is immoral, no?

 

[Billysboots]

You can pay extra to skip queues? That is immoral, no?

Not when they’re an hour plus in stifling heat!! At times like that and with kids to keep entertained my morals go out of the window and my flexible friend comes out to play.

 

[D-S]

You can pay extra to skip queues? That is immoral, no?

At the risk of an infraction, it is capitalism in action.

 

[KenL]

Not when they’re an hour plus in stifling heat!! At times like that and with kids to keep entertained my morals go out of the window and my flexible friend comes out to play.

How can you sleep at night??

 

[Deleted member 15344]

How can you sleep at night??

Surely not being serious ?

Fast track queuing is something that’s been around for years

Even things like paying an extra £10 to get passport back quicker

 

[SocketRocket]

Surely not being serious ?

Fast track queuing is something that’s been around for years

Even things like paying an extra £10 to get passport back quicker

I think you can stick another nought on that.
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently/1-week-fast-track-service

https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently/online-premium-service

 

[Foxholer]

Seriously, only 1 of those 12 offences is liable to catch anyone out and that is a $100 fine for a 2nd offence.

And I pay £12.50 a month for travel insurance and RAC cover through my bank, hardly a large amount of money.

As ever...more 'ridiculous claims'!
He forgot the (quite reasonable) fine (not sure how much) for eating Durians in public, or evn carrying one on the RTS!
There's some ridiculous English laws still 'on the books' too https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/legal/history/strange-but-true-laws.html
So don't beat a rug/carpet in Met Police Area, nor a Doormat unless after 8am, get drunk in a Pub or linger after a funeral!