Orlando Guide - Travelling - Page 1Oasis of the Seas for the Disabled
There is good news for those who have any disability, but who enjoy cruising, or perhaps those who wish to sample this holiday for the first time. Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the huge ‘Oasis of the Seas, ’ which is 220, 000 gross tons, is one of...
Viewed 35 times since 14 July 2010. Number 1 Lounge - Gatwick Airport
We always like to start our holiday by booking one of the Airport Lounges so that we can relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the airport and just start to chill before our flight to Orlando. We always try and fly from Manchester and our choice...
Viewed 41 times since 13 June 2010. Security Measures 2010
With all the scaremongering about travelling to the United States of America, I thought I would update you with our experience of the new security systems in place at airports in the United Kingdom. We travelled on 30th December 2009 a few...
Viewed 90 times since 10 January 2010. Virgin and British Airways
Having flown numerous times in economy class, we had decided to treat ourselves to an upgrade and fly Premium Economy using Virgin. Like most people I know, I am not a particularly good flyer but the prospect of flying in the ' bubble' was enough to...
Viewed 90 times since 9 January 2010. New Visa Waiver Programme
Many previous visitors to the United States from other countries including Great Britain will be used to filling in a green form on the plane to be handed in after landing. This resulted in many cries of “has anybody got a spare pen? ” or “oh no!...
Viewed 357 times since 13 January 2009. Duty Free Allowances for travellers from the US to the UK
Travellers arriving back into the United Kingdom from the good old USA can now benefit from a slightly more generous duty free allowance. These are the first changes to take place in over 15 years. Another first, and a significant change...
Viewed 442 times since 2 January 2009. Beware of ESTA Scams
Some people make a career from preying on the unsuspecting public by trying to make a profit out of their innocence and tricking them into departing with their hard earned cash. The new USA ESTA entry system is no different and has been the...
Viewed 342 times since 2 January 2009. Completing ESTA online
As from 12 January 2009, all visitors who wish to travel to the US on the Visa Waiver Program must obtain compulsory travel authorisation through the new ’ Electronic System for Travel Authorisation’ (ESTA), which will automate the US...
Viewed 304 times since 2 January 2009. Flying into Sanford Airport
You may see that flights from the UK to Orlando do not all fly into Orlando International Airport. The majority of charter flights will land at Sanford International Airport. Sanford International is about thirty minutes drive further away...
Viewed 819 times since 1 September 2008. Virgin Premium Economy
The decision to use Premium Economy as your travel class is an often debated one on travel forums. For some people the flight is simply a means to an end, get on the plane, get your head down and get on with it. Save the money that the upgrade would...
Viewed 420 times since 1 September 2008. Driving tips for Florida
1. Always stay on the RIGHT of the road. 2. Safety belts are required for all front passengers, regardless of age. Children 5 years of age and younger MUST be secured in child restraint devices. Children 3 years of age and younger MUST be...
Viewed 467 times since 1 September 2008. Driving in Florida
If this is your first visit to Florida you may be worried about driving, with different laws, bigger cars, the steering wheel on the wrong side, driving on the opposite side of the road. This article is written to try and guide you through the...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. Completing the green Visa Waiver form (I-94W)
Many people travelling to the United States from the United Kingdom do not need to apply for a visa in advance of travelling due to the Visa Waiver Programme. Either when you check in for your flight or when you are on the plan you will be handed...
Viewed 4791 times since 1 September 2008. Arriving at the airport in Orlando
If this is your first trip to Florida then the arrival into either of Orlandos airports can be a little daunting and we have done this trip many times and have a few tips to help with a smooth and stress free transition into you arrive at your...
Viewed 458 times since 1 September 2008. Driving in Florida
Driving in Florida is a lot simpler and more enjoyable than driving in the UK. Most rental cars will be automatics. The handbrake may also be different and take some getting used to. The car must be “ Park” position in order to remove the key or...
Viewed 475 times since 1 September 2008. Driving in Florida
I have been travelling to Florida since 1980 and although I can drive I had never driven stateside. This was mainly because I was worried about driving on the right hand side of the road in an automatic car. I was also concerned that I might get...
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