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« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2006, 08:26:49 am » |
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I'm pretty sure Orlando is closer to Sebring. And at Miami you have to pay a per night supplement on your car hire (not a lot though - $3 per night IIRC).
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2006, 09:43:27 am » |
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Will be a pretty empty flight, I think. KLM is about 300 euros more expensive than Martinair.
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« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2006, 10:41:46 am » |
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On my map Orlando's a bit closer.
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« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2006, 12:18:22 pm » |
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On my map Orlando's a bit closer.
Debs, is it also just as easy, quicker, flight frequency, never been there so wouldn't know, just a thought.
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« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2006, 02:18:15 pm » |
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RedStu I would suggest Orlando.It seems to be easier,plus plenty of rental cars, hotels etc.It is only a short trip to Sebring.YEEE HAAAWWW !!
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2006, 02:24:37 pm » |
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On my map Orlando's a bit closer.
Debs, is it also just as easy, quicker, flight frequency, never been there so wouldn't know, just a thought. It's where we're going!
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« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2006, 10:29:39 pm » |
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Which is the best airport to fly to Miami or Orlando? I'm considering the trip in 2007 and could possibly use it as an excuse to recce Orlando for when the kids are a bit older! I'd need to fly via Amsterdam or Paris as I have some "airmiles" to use for air France/KLM.
Hi Orlando is where I get off, and t book '07 trip now. Not sure if you get BA flights where you are (where are you) but there is a sale on at the moment... www.ba.com Also for car hire I found this the best value '06 http://carhire.airline-network.co.uk/carhireHope this helps >Martini...
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« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2006, 10:59:45 pm » |
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I've now checked up the Air France and KLM websites. Miami would be the best for me from a flight point of view as from Newcastle Its only 1 stop in Paris , vs a connecting flight in Atlanta to get to Orlando via Paris or Amsterdam. It uses most of my airmiles to do it business class but I deserve it!
I've always fancied seeing Miami anyway.
Now just to get the go ahead i think.
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« Reply #23 on: September 12, 2006, 11:16:45 pm » |
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A couple of DfH guys will go to Miami afterwards, Feel free to join.
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2006, 11:18:18 pm » |
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Booked... SEBRING here I come (no fine or penalty can be incurred at this time as I am a genuine visitor to the US of A as a supporter of proper and genuine, bona-fide, turn both ways motor racing)
Don't you just love it when a paln plan comes together.
Wooooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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« Reply #25 on: September 13, 2006, 03:00:24 am » |
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Well done Martin, looking forward to seeing you again! Termie, it'll be a pleasure to meet you in person and sink a few brews. I mentioned on another thread that I'm missing the Petit this year, but nothing, and I mean nothing could keep me away from Sebring next year. One of the last genuine great races left. As Hindy said, the place oozes racing history and has barely changed in fifty years. And its also as big a party as you'll find on this side of the Atlantic. Fax
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« Reply #26 on: September 13, 2006, 10:15:21 am » |
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Expedia.com has some dirt cheap rental car deals right now as well. In Orlando, I've always reserved the smallest, cheapest putt-putt car available and never ended up with anything smaller than a Saturn Ion. (Small, but not Lupo-sized). Last year I got a Taurus and the year before was a Dodge Stratus, each for less than $80 for the four days. Right now, the weekly rates are about $200, and a 4-day is $80+ Even a 15-passenger van is "only" $70/day or $247 for a 4-day rental, thu-sun. Chrysler 300 is $145 for 4 days.
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« Reply #27 on: September 13, 2006, 11:46:15 am » |
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Termie, it'll be a pleasure to meet you in person and sink a few brews. I mentioned on another thread that I'm missing the Petit this year, but nothing, and I mean nothing could keep me away from Sebring next year. One of the last genuine great races left. As Hindy said, the place oozes racing history and has barely changed in fifty years. And its also as big a party as you'll find on this side of the Atlantic. Fax
Can't wait. Luckily I am bringing along my two-legged motor racing encylopedia. Moggie man too - he is an F1 enthusiast so that should be funny!
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« Reply #28 on: September 13, 2006, 08:05:12 pm » |
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Just found another cheap car hire co www.floridacarhire.net>Martini...
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« Reply #29 on: September 13, 2006, 11:11:18 pm » |
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What an interesting thought - a Chrysler 300 for a week or so...
Will investigate...preliminary pricing indicates around the same as this year's Plymouth Voyager...
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