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Return flights to Florida - From Birmingham International (BHX) June 2022 £173 pp 2 Adults & 1 Child £518 With TUI
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Return flights from Birmingham International to Melbourne Orlando. Seems like a bargain...
Prices are based on my booking, which was for 2 adults and 1 child...
Hope this helps someone...
Holidays to Florida
On one side of the coin you've got the state's world-famous theme parks, on the other you've got some of the best beaches north of the Caribbean.
Theme parks
When Walt Disney’s grand plans for Magic Kingdom were brought to life in Orlando back in the Seventies, it set the precedent for things to come. Today, the Sunshine State's the world leader when it comes to theme parks. There are no less than 15, including six Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, and other household names like Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Malls, greens and restaurants
White-knuckle rides and worlds of make-believe are only part of the picture, though. With city-sized malls and more restaurants per head than any other US state, Florida pulls out all the stops to impress the tens of millions of visitors it receives every year. World-class golf courses steal a lot of the limelight, too. The Orlando region alone racks up more than a thousand greens, including a handful that are fit for the pros.
The Everglades
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13/06 - 27/06
Return flights from Birmingham International to Melbourne Orlando. Seems like a bargain...
Prices are based on my booking, which was for 2 adults and 1 child...
Hope this helps someone...
Holidays to Florida
On one side of the coin you've got the state's world-famous theme parks, on the other you've got some of the best beaches north of the Caribbean.
Theme parks
When Walt Disney’s grand plans for Magic Kingdom were brought to life in Orlando back in the Seventies, it set the precedent for things to come. Today, the Sunshine State's the world leader when it comes to theme parks. There are no less than 15, including six Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, and other household names like Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Malls, greens and restaurants
White-knuckle rides and worlds of make-believe are only part of the picture, though. With city-sized malls and more restaurants per head than any other US state, Florida pulls out all the stops to impress the tens of millions of visitors it receives every year. World-class golf courses steal a lot of the limelight, too. The Orlando region alone racks up more than a thousand greens, including a handful that are fit for the pros.
The Everglades
Pierce the tourist bubble, meanwhile, and you’ll discover national parks, dense forests and swamplands teeming with the region’s resident alligators. The Everglades are your best bet for outdoor adventure – hiking, kayaking and hot-air ballooning are just a few of the ways you can explore. There’s loads for animal lovers to get excited about, too – the area’s home to beasts like Florida panthers, American crocodiles and West Indian manatees.
The beach scene
The beach scene
Then there are the beaches to consider. Shelving gently into the warm waters of the Gulf Coast, the swathes at St Pete’s, Fort Lauderdale and
Clearwater are among the best in the country. The latter draws in a big chunk of the crowd, thanks to its buzzing beachfront nightlife and something-for-everyone watersports scene. Miami’s famous for its sandy shoreline, too, and it’s paired with an iconic Art Deco backdrop.
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sorted byI posted this below on a similar deal week before last, but thought it would be useful to post again for those that missed it. The way I see it, information can only help people! Hope it helps.
Post 1
"Not that close to Orlando"
My response:
I think you mean Kissimmee where 95% of people stay - Orlando is further north of the theme parks and although quite a big city, very little for tourists. The theme parks and most accommodation are nearest to Kissimmee.
Melbourne to Kissimmee - 55 miles / 1 hour
Orlando International airport - 16 miles - 25 minutes
Sanford International airport - 46 miles / 56 minutes
In my experience of Orlando and Sanford airports, at Sanford you will get through customs, immigration and pick up your car much quicker than Orlando - you can easily spend an hour waiting to get your car at Orlando. So overall, flying into Sanford will save you time compared to Orlando airport, and I suspect it will be the same getting out of Melbourne airport. Orlando International is where most people fly into, but that doesn't mean it's the easiest or quickest way.
American roads are very easy to drive on, and much less congested than here. I've done over 3,000 miles several times over there (California/Nevada and Virginia/Georgia/Tennessee/North & South Carolina) on a 10 and 12 day holiday - you really CAN get to places quickly, unlike here. I actually prefer driving there compared to here because it is so easy and relaxed.
Post 2
"I've drove thousands of miles around America, was 8yrs ago mind. But found other drivers very forgiving not like over here. I noticed they don't have roundabouts on motorway exits over there, so if you come off at wrong junction you have to drive across town to rejoin it. I'm looking to go back sometime this year. Just Google regarding there driving rules, if your turning right at red light you are able to go when nothing is coming."
My response;
I agree it is very easy to drive over there, but what you've said isn't quite right. I've been to the US at least 15 times, and have driven roughly 20,000 miles over those visits - in around a dozen different states, twice doing 3,000 miles in two holidays (California/Nevada/Utah and another holiday in Virginia/Georgia/Tennessee/North & South Carolina), one over 10 days and one over 12 days. Actually I did another 16 day holiday all over California of around 2,000 miles, so I consider myself very experienced driving there. You can get to places much quicker than here due to the relatively empty, well maintained and straight roads and lack of speed cameras everywhere. I've driven in and through some main cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta etc., and although it can slow up a bit, it was much easier than I expected. In my experience drivers are no more or less forgiving there than here, but they are NOT as courteous as we Brits are. Over here, people always let you in when joining from a side road, but over there they generally won't do that. The times I sat at a side road, or a petrol station or shop car park waiting to pull out onto the main road (especially near an intersection) where driver after driver will NOT stop or slow down to let you out. On occasions, it has taken 10 minutes to get out onto the main road, because people won't let you out and then, when the intersection lights go red again, they STILL won't let you out, they all just bunch up again.
They DO have roundabouts there, and they are becoming more and more common because they've realised how much easier and efficient they are at managing traffic, but Americans do seem to struggle with the concept. Their crossroads/junction system is ok, but you can waste an incredible amount of time sitting at major intersections, burning petrol and money in the process. You are right that you can turn right on a red light, which is an incredibly useful and logical thing to do (I wish we had the same here) but NOT every red light. Some specifically have "No Turn On Red" signs. However, I have experienced that sometimes, even if there is no sign expressly saying you cannot turn right on a red light, you CANNOT turn right on a red light. I have indeed turned right on a red without a sign, and yet nobody behind followed me, in fact I have been tooted by those behind occasionally when I've gone right at a red. That happened quite a few times. I've no idea why you can turn right on some, but not others where there is not a sign forbidding it. I have tried to find out but never found an answer. Obviously there must be something about the layout or position of the junction which Americans know, but not tourists. Also their U-Turn system is great - that's a very quick and easy way to turn round on a major road.
They do have slip roads on and off their motorways in many places, but not always. Florida does seem to have many junctions where there is no slip road/roundabout so you do have to find some way back on motorways, which usually involves doing a U turn once you've come off a motorway and taken a different road, then you simply head back towards the motorway and rejoin it - all very simple generally, but occasionally sometimes it can be convoluted to get back on. Actually ALL motorways have slip roads of sorts, just they can often be just roads off with no direct way of rejoining. On one occasion, back in the early 2000s, we missed a turn off on the way to an outlet mall, and as we only had a paper map, we ended up getting on the Florida turnpike road and eventually went off the side of the map so had no idea where we were. It took us almost 60 miles and 2 hours to find our way back onto the map and then Kissimmee. Satnav is essential, and Waze is very good and free, but you do need internet access so it will cost whatever your roaming charge is, but that is no bad thing as you will find yourself having to use the internet anyway so we always just pay the daily charge as it's so useful (£5 I think with Vodafone). But you can buy cheap sims over there with PAYG and data allowance which you can pop in your phone which will make it cheaper (if your phone is unlocked that is).
Post 3
"Thank you, sounds like a dream Cheaper petrol"
My response:
Yes, but bear in mind their gallons are around 3.5 litres, our gallons are around 4.5 litres, so you need to work out the cost compared to UK gallons on that basis. Also bear in mind that most cars over there are probably a minimum 3 to 4 litre, and many are more than that - people carriers are 5 or 6 litre engines, some as much as 8 litre, so petrol consumption is very poor. Also, diesel cars are almost non-existent over there, so it's petrol only. With the current exchange rate, you'll find the cost per UK gallon equivalent, taking into account the relatively poor fuel economy, isn't going to be much different to here. It will be cheaper, but nowhere near as much as people think.
A tip though - over there, you have to pay for your fuel up front, rather than fill up then go to pay. So you drive up to a pump and then go and pay for what you want and then they will activate the pump and as you get to within around $1 of the amount you want, the flow will reduce to a snail's pace until you reach your amount. That's a bit frustrating as it takes longer to refuel. If you can't get all the fuel into the tank that you've paid for, just go back inside and they'll refund the excess. There's also a little latch on the pump handle so you can wedge the trigger on and leave the handle in your fuel cap filling while you go and get a drink or snack in the shop. But beware - there are plenty of videos on YT showing people driving off with it still in the fuel tank!
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I'd go as far to say that Switzerland is cheaper than the US at the moment for Brits...
Plus don't get fall for the up selling to a bigger car when you go to collect it.
They ask how many cases you have then recommend a bigger car
They only have so many small cars so you will always end up with something bigger, so why pay for the otherwise free upgrade.
Netflights do good prices for car hire and cheaper than the like of Tui , Virgin etc. (edited)
Yes £70 for hold luggage ( 20kg)
They only operate dreamliners for longhaul
Yeah, the big carriers are really ripping people off currently and we need this deal, TUI, and Norse when they come on line shortly to bring the prices back to the pre COVID, less greedy, reality.
Car hire is mental at the moment in the US, and everywhere. I believe that they sold off their cars in lockdown and now they can't get new ones because of the chip shortage, well, that's what they say!
Just stay in an International Drive Hotel and get an iRide trolley pass rather than hire a car..
Fourteen Day Pass $18.00 per person (edited)
Because they’re favouring their cruise customers. Melbourne is on the space coast.
What they said... It's £70 for 20kg, and £90 for 25kg.
Without double checking, hand luggage is 10kg, and dimensions are 55x40x20cm...
I'm going for 10 days, and I'm attempting to survive on just the included hand luggage... Like a true HUKD patriot! (edited)
You can only take 10kg of hand luggage in that price. Hold luggage is priced at 20kg = £70, & 25kg. £90. (edited)
Plastic rat? You’re a bundle of joy aren’t you (edited)
It's absolutely not. In fact it's probably the best airport I've used in England, and I've used almost all of them over the years. If you think BHX is 'absolutely dreadful' I'm wondering how you might describe Manchester or Heathrow?
Which is still just £275pp....why try and make it sound really expensive by giving the total price for 4 adults
Meanwhile, Birmingham on the other hand is absolutely dreadful
Well said... I didn't realise... As that's what I booked... I'll update the post .. thanks
This world be via Atlanta with Delta.
Current Top 9 Routes from Melbourne/Florida.
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You must have driven in a different Florida.
Perhaps Orlando isn't so bad but no one here uses indicators whatsoever and people are constantly changing lanes or swinging across all 6 to get to an exit that they will often swerve to avoid at the last moment. Everyone is on their phones all of the time which makes cycling here a complete peril. Just drive defensively as if you were in London until you get onto the more rural highways.
You're right about the overall attitude, however.
Bear in mind a US gallon is 20% smaller than a UK one, cars are almost half as efficient and distances are much greater...
I remember paying 99c a gallon twenty years ago!
I guarantee it will be. On a normal Tui all inclusive holiday you only get 15kg each on the ticket.
Hence my comment.
Why should they have the fun when it is you paying the bill?
I live in Birmingham and I flew out in March. Horrendous queues and barely made the flight with just 5 mins to spare. 2 areas of toilets were out of order and the ones that were working were disgusting. Second worst UK airport after Manchester.
I was looking at flights today and noticed Virgin list Melbourne orlando as an option now... Sadly 1 ticket was £1400...!
I ended up paying £1087 for 2 adults and 2 kids all in for the summer school holidays (Flights only). Proper bargain, not even £300 a ticket. But has a stop off which makes the flight 10hrs, but worth it for the saving in my book. (edited)
Not tho is it
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Or go for a cheap and cheerful twin bedroom hotel for £1700 for a week, with seat selection, 20kg baggage each and transfers. Probably better to book a package for peace of mind than just the flights. (edited)
Can I ask, which airport, which dates and where did you find these tickets please? (edited)
Isn't it over £10 a gallon here in the UK?