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Virgin Voyages 🚢 | Resilient Lady | CASINO WIN! | Razzle Dazzle | The Wake
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Join us on our last day onboard the fabulous Resilient Lady as we cruise back from Amsterdam to Portsmouth.
We start the day with brunch at Razzle Dazzle, this was ok - not one of our favourites before we spend the day chilling and wandering around the ship. We try The Pizza Place before we then get ready for our evening meal at The Wake. This was the best, the Filet Mignon was superb.
To cap the cruise off we decided to have a go in the casino, we are absolute amateurs to asked the casino staff for guidance on how to use the slots. We wanted to play Buffalo Gold but both machines ...
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Virgin Voyages 🚢 | Resilient Lady | Extra Virgin | Amsterdam | Bar TwentySeven
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For some reason the video is auto playing in 360p - this can be amended in your RUclips settings to 1080p Join us on our second day onboard the fabulous Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. We start the day with brunch at The Wake - great views from our table and superb food! After this we chill in the sunshine as the ship cruises into Amsterdam. Protestors from Extinction Rebellion were trying to st...
Virgin Voyages 🚢 | Resilient Lady | Portsmouth to Amsterdam | Premier Inn
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For some reason the video is auto playing in 360p - this can be amended in your RUclips settings to 1080p Join us on a fabulous embarkation day onboard the magnificent Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady!! We start the day after spending the night at a Premier Inn just outside of Portsmouth where we stay in a Premier Plus room. Highly recommend that! We then get on board, had a couple of drinks in th...
Rhodes | Lindos Imperial Resort | Family Holiday | 2024
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Join us on a montage of our family trip to Rhodes this summer. We flew with Jet 2 from Stansted airport and stayed for 10 nights at the Lindos Imperial Resort and Spa. We ventured out of the resort a couple of times to visit the superb nearby Lindos town. We've made this video to make family memories to look back on in years to come and remember what a great time we had! #rhodes #rhodesisland #...
Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa Room Tour | Lindos | Rhodes | Greece
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This video is a room tour of room 5119 at the Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa. This room is a Family Room with a Sea View in Block 5 near to the Activity Pool area. The room was clean and very spacious. Our children has a single bed each, their own TV, and we had a Super King size bed, again with another TV. The televisions only had 2 English channels for information - BBC News and Sky News. The m...
Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa Resort Tour | Lindos | Rhodes | Greece
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We have just returned from a 10 night stay at the Lindos Imperial Resort and Spa in Kiotari on the Greek island of Rhodes. Prior to travelling I couldn't find any good videos on RUclips to give us an idea of what the resort was like, so I decided to make one myself. The hotel itself is an All Inclusive resort with local alcohol served and unlimited food. There is a main buffet restaurant, along...
New York City | Travel Home Day | Target | The Plaza | Newark to Heathrow
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Join us on our last morning of our trip to New York City. We start the day with breakfast at our hotel - The Hilton Midtown - before walking along 5th Avenue to The Plaza hotel for a little look. We then demolish some Banana Pudding we bought the night before!! We then get an Uber from our hotel to Newark airport in New Jersey before boarding our British Airways flight back home to London Heath...
New York | Brooklyn Bridge | DUMBO | Ellen’s Stardust Diner
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Join us on our last full day in New York City as we travel on the Subway from Midtown to Brooklyn Bridge. We then walk across the bridge and spend some time in DUMBO, before wandering back for a chill before going to Ellen's Stardust Diner for our dinner. A great last full day!!
New York City | Madison Square Garden | Central Park Bike Ride | The Ride NYC | Top of the Rock
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Join us on another fantastic, but exhausting, day in New York City. We start the day by booking a bike tour of Central Park on our Go City pass. After that we walk to Madison Square Garden where we take a tour of the stadium, whilst the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers were practicing for a match later that day. We then visit Bath and Body Works near to Central Park Station, stop for some ...
New York City | One World Observatory | 9/11 Memorial | Rise NY | Tavern on the Green
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Join us on another day in New York City. We start by catching the subway down to the World Trade Center where we pay our respects at ground zero before we then go up to the One World Observatory viewing area. After that we go to the 9/11 museum which was very moving. In the afternoon we use our Go City pass to visit Rise NY - a thoroughly enjoyable experience with a Soarin style ride at the end...
New York City | Statue of Liberty | The Edge | Empire State Building | Yardhouse
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Join us on our first full day in New York City, the weather was superb!!! We started with breakfast at our hotel - The Hilton Midtown, before getting an Uber to Pier 83 where we did a River Cruise up the Hudson to the Statue of Liberty. After that we walked to Hudson Yards where we then went up The Edge Skyscraper - this was superb!!! We then had some lunch from Sweetgreens which was lovely, be...
New York City | Hilton Midtown | SUMMIT One Vanderbilt | Burger Joint
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Join us as we travel from our friends house and make our way to New York City via the train from Hamilton, NJ. On arrival we check into The Hilton Midtown hotel before heading out to explore this magnificent city!! Firstly we visit Grand Central Station before our time slot booked for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. We then wander through Time Square before finishing the evening with dinner at Burger Jo...
Ocean City | Jersey Shore | Chickie's & Pete's Crabfries | Manco & Manco Pizza | Boardwalk | NJ
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Join us on an amazing trip with our friend AJ to Ocean City, New Jersey. We travel to Ocean City on the Jersey Shore and spend the day wondering the fabulous Boardwalk, trying @ChickiesandpetesLIVE Chickie's & Pete's Crabfries, Manco & Manco Pizza, Eddie & AJ go on the log flume! We then visit Three 3's Brewing Company for a delicious beer on the way home. A great last day with friends in New J...
Philadelphia | Rocky Steps | Reading Terminal Market | Independence Hall | Liberty Bell
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Join us on the first full day of our holiday where we catch the train from near our friend's house to Philadelphia for the day. We find a Starbucks to buy a Been There Series mug to add to our collection, before getting a Big Red Bus tour ticket whereby we then see a load of the city on the tour. On the tour we got off at the "Rocky" steps and did our best running up them in flip flops!! We the...
Travel Day | New Jersey & New York | Premier Inn | Heathrow to Newark | British Airways | Giraffe
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Travel Day | New Jersey & New York | Premier Inn | Heathrow to Newark | British Airways | Giraffe
Travel Home Day | Florida Mall | Virgin Atlantic | MCO to LHR | Day 14
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Travel Home Day | Florida Mall | Virgin Atlantic | MCO to LHR | Day 14
EPCOT | Regal Eagle | Toledo @ Coronado Springs | Day 13
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EPCOT | Regal Eagle | Toledo @ Coronado Springs | Day 13
EPCOT during Hurricane Idalia | Via Napoli | House of Blues | Day 12
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EPCOT during Hurricane Idalia | Via Napoli | House of Blues | Day 12
Animal Kingdom | Rainforest Cafe | Day 11
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Animal Kingdom | Rainforest Cafe | Day 11
How to use Airalo E-Sim
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How to use Airalo E-Sim
Magic Kingdom | Chili's | Disney Springs | Day 10
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Magic Kingdom | Chili's | Disney Springs | Day 10
Typhoon Lagoon | Cheesecake Factory | Publix | Day 9
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Typhoon Lagoon | Cheesecake Factory | Publix | Day 9
International Premium Outlets | City Works | Magic Kingdom | Day 8
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International Premium Outlets | City Works | Magic Kingdom | Day 8
Hollywood Studios | Genie + | Day 7 | Chick-fil-A
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Hollywood Studios | Genie | Day 7 | Chick-fil-A
Anna Maria Island | Beach Day | Day 6 | Sandbar
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Anna Maria Island | Beach Day | Day 6 | Sandbar
EPCOT | Day 5 | Trattoria al Forno | The Boardwalk
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EPCOT | Day 5 | Trattoria al Forno | The Boardwalk
Typhoon Lagoon | Day 4 | Narcoossee's | Grand Floridian
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Typhoon Lagoon | Day 4 | Narcoossee's | Grand Floridian
Hollywood Studios | Day 3 | Outback Steakhouse
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Hollywood Studios | Day 3 | Outback Steakhouse
Animal Kingdom | Day 2 | Miller’s Ale House | Dahlia Lounge
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Animal Kingdom | Day 2 | Miller’s Ale House | Dahlia Lounge

Комментарии

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 25 дней назад

    Just catching up! We are right RAVERS HA HA HA

  • @nickyfurmage
    @nickyfurmage Месяц назад

    Cheers for the shout! Well done in the casino, seems you were playing Timber wolf gold😁

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida Месяц назад

      Timber Wolf Gold is the best then mate! Want to see you guys playing it next time you’re in Vegas!

  • @Millie-o4b
    @Millie-o4b Месяц назад

    Mum showed me a video of that couple dancing made me laugh

  • @EA250378
    @EA250378 Месяц назад

    You were both dry at the end of the video so I guess you didn't take the plunge and end up in the pool with your clothes on?!!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida Месяц назад

      No swimming for us, I had brand new trousers on!

    • @EA250378
      @EA250378 Месяц назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida Fair enough! Looks like there were loads of people in the pool fully clothed! Hope they didn't get their clothes ruined!!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida Месяц назад

      My favourite was the bloke in the shower! He was in there for a good hour! Must have been super clean by the end! 😂

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 2 месяца назад

    Another San Francisco recommendation: take a driverless taxi ride with Waymo. Like Lyft and Uber, you download the app, book a taxi ride, hop in. The only difference is that there is no driver, the car drives itself. Waymo is part of Google.

  • @Hollypike212
    @Hollypike212 2 месяца назад

    Yes new travel series! Excited to watch 🛳️

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 2 месяца назад

    That was fun.

  • @Carluci28
    @Carluci28 2 месяца назад

    It' a great resort ! We spent there 2 weeks 2 years ago, this year we are going back in 10 days .

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! Have fun on your holiday!

  • @gatorboy4076
    @gatorboy4076 2 месяца назад

    Many memories😢

  • @keyblademastervanitas9104
    @keyblademastervanitas9104 2 месяца назад

    Back when Epcot was better than now.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 2 месяца назад

      I have such great memories of 90’s Disney! Thanks for watching.

  • @WilliamTheUnkownShoutout
    @WilliamTheUnkownShoutout 2 месяца назад

    This is indeed very heartwarming and very wonderful and very beautiful and very adorable and this brings back great memories of when I use to be a 90s kid and an early 2000s kid and I am a new subscriber as well:).

  • @JanSrutek
    @JanSrutek 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the detailed video. BTW were there any signs of last year's wildfires which apparently destroyed parts of this hotel?

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Hi, thanks for watching. We didn’t see any signs of damage to the hotel itself. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel it is still visible that the trees and landscape nearby were scorched and you could see how close the fires had got.

  • @outpost31_kd7
    @outpost31_kd7 3 месяца назад

    This was a really helpful video. My wife and I are going at the end of the month for our honeymoon and can’t wait. Could you let me know how much the massages were? And could you confirm if there was a pool/snooker table as we think we saw one in the vid but couldn’t be sure. Thanks so much :)

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Hi, thanks so much for watching. Glad the video was helpful! Carly had a 25 minute neck and shoulder massage and it cost €40. My kids tell me that there is a pool table, it’s near to the shops in an area that goes underground, just past the air hockey table between the shops. Sorry I didn’t even know it was there! Hope you have a lovely honeymoon!

  • @elvisbulldog6259
    @elvisbulldog6259 3 месяца назад

    Is there any place on the resort to get gyros??? We fly out on tuesday

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Sort of, they have it sporadically in the buffet, and they do them by the Activity Pool - however our son had one and it was inedible

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    After watching the series I am ready to go to NYC. So much to do and to see. So much walking! But it seams to be very expensive. The city pass is a must as it saved you 50%? I also got the feeling that its very loud? But a must see for sure. Thanks again for taking us along. You do have a lovely family. Looking forward to the next series

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      We saved a lot of money with the City Pass, that was brilliant to have. Thanks for watching the series. We’re on a cruise to Amsterdam next month so will be vlogging that.

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida oh cool! Can't wait to see that.

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    2:27 Dave and Buster is also in Orlando. My boys spend hours in there!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      We’ve never been in one, I’m sure our boys would love it!!

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida for sure they will if they love gaming. It's something for a very hot or rainy day

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    Another great day in the city! Central Park is very busy. Beautiful views from The Rock!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      The bike ride in Central Park was one of the best things we did. Highly recommended!

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    It looks like the city is very expensive. So I still need to safe some more $$ before I go. Great vlog, again!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      We find America expensive in general now, even Florida

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida that is true. I was last November in Orlando and was shocked when I went shopping

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    4:42 I still can not believe it

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    What a great recap of day 2 in NYC. Dinner looked so good! Was it more expensive than Orlando?

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Much more expensive, it was the most expensive meal we’ve ever had!! I think with a tip the bill was near to $400 😣

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      WTH! That is crazy! So it's a one time thing 😅

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      It certainly was a one time thing!! Didn’t help that both our kids now eat a full adult dinner now!! 😂

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida lol 😂

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    Your first day in NYC was great even with the rain. Just imagine the mirror room by sunshine 😅 you would go blind in there. Lovely vlog - thanks

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    What a lovely day! Was waiting to see the pizza 😂

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Sorry I didn’t film it for some reason!! We took a photo! I can assure you that it was delicious!

    • @annavaneck_
      @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida LOL I can imagine! You should have inserted that photo 😄

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      I know! I’m gutted I didn’t include it 😢

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 3 месяца назад

    Very interesting city. Lots to see! I never was in Phily

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      A very enjoyable visit, lots of historic stuff to see.

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea 3 месяца назад

    Wow - gorgeous looking resort!

  • @TiffanyK-f3o
    @TiffanyK-f3o 3 месяца назад

    The relax pool and surrounding areas are all also part of the Lindos Imperial :)

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Thanks Tiffany. We only ever went down there to go to the STK restaurant. Thanks for watching

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      I wasn’t sure if the pool to the right of the suites by the relax pool was part of the hotel for anyone to use?

    • @abrahamali9207
      @abrahamali9207 3 месяца назад

      ​@@FirmansDoFloridayou should go to edinbrugh

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      We did Edinburgh last October, however we decided not to vlog it

    • @abrahamali9207
      @abrahamali9207 3 месяца назад

      ​@@FirmansDoFloridayou should go back to edinbrugh again and vlog it

  • @chcap80
    @chcap80 3 месяца назад

    Great video, thank you. Flying there on Saturday with our (almost) 4 year old. Looking forward for her to be having fun at the activity pool.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      No problem! Have a great holiday. Thanks for watching 👀

  • @MrShedinthepeg
    @MrShedinthepeg 3 месяца назад

    I visited for the first time in 1995. It’s a completely different place now, so much of the character has been lost over the years. 😢

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      It has changed so much, I loved International Drive when we stayed at The Enclave in the 90’s, it’s now probably one of the last places I would look to stay though.

  • @derekdarvell
    @derekdarvell 3 месяца назад

    Hope you and your family had a fantastic 10 night stay. I look forward to seeing you and your family in more videos. Thanks for showing us around the hotel.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      It was a great holiday, thanks for watching

  • @disneymummywithms
    @disneymummywithms 3 месяца назад

    Really helpful video. Thank you for the discount code

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      No problem at all! Let me know if you have any questions

  • @Clarefirth
    @Clarefirth 3 месяца назад

    We love New York and enjoyed your videos. How did you find the hotel? We are booked there

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching. We really liked the hotel. It was a busy, touristy hotel but it suited our needs perfectly. The location was fantastic, the breakfast that was included was delicious and the room was modern and spacious. The only slight negative for us as a family of 4 sharing a room was that the beds were small, we knew they were going to be double beds but we found it quite tight for us all. But that wouldn’t put us off staying there again, it was only a minor point for us. Hope you have a lovely holiday there!

    • @Clarefirth
      @Clarefirth 3 месяца назад

      @FirmansDoFlorida thank you. I was surprised how small your beds looked. Our last hotel was a double double room and the beds were huge!

  • @michaelw2695
    @michaelw2695 4 месяца назад

    Nice video. Although I would've gone with a different choice in music, perhaps something from that time. Nevertheless the video itself is pretty cool and brinfs back memories. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @annavaneck_
    @annavaneck_ 4 месяца назад

    Hi, somehow I have lost your vlogs and now I found you back 🎉 So I finished Orlando and now I'll go to NYC with you guys 😊 I truly enjoy watching your vlogs as you show so many things other vloggers don't. And you have a lovely family! Thanks for all the work you put into this 👋🫶

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Hi 👋🏻! Thanks so much for watching and for the really kind comments! It’s much appreciated! 😊

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 4 месяца назад

    Ellen Stardust looked very good! He was a good singer and great on the eye 😂

  • @jackiewhite9508
    @jackiewhite9508 4 месяца назад

    Another town fan here , I’ve really enjoyed watching your holiday .

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Hi Jackie!! Uppa Towen!! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @derekdarvell
    @derekdarvell 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic video, I loved your series of videos in New York, I didn't know that you were allowed to walk into the Plaza Hotel without a reservation. I will be sure to have a look when I next visit New York, hopefully this December, during the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing the New York videos, and I look forward to seeing you and your family in your next holiday videos.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Thanks again Derek, glad you enjoyed the series. 😊

    • @xvgjiyuesssughyeo
      @xvgjiyuesssughyeo 4 месяца назад

      Piazza hotel is extremely expensive hotel without update on the room preventive. The hotel is known for home alone movies in x-christmas.

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 4 месяца назад

    When in SF, you can go to the original Ghirardelli’s for dessert. It’s located in North Point, which you can walk to from Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39. You can get bike rentals in the area if you choose to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a smaller location on Market St and New Montgomery, but it doesn’t have all that the North Point location has to offer. If your kids are into old arcade games, there is Musee Mechanique at Pier 45 in Fisherman’s Wharf to visit. Be forewarned, the faces on some of these games can be downright scary and creepy. Not sure if the machines require coins or tokens, but I think the place can give you change. It would make for an interesting segment on your travel blog. Have you thought of doing a safari in Africa? I’ve been on 15 safaris, both guided and self-drive, in many African countries, and the best by far is doing a self-driving tour of Kruger National Park in South Africa. Book a stay at one of the camps inside the park - very comfortable, cheap, safe - then spend the day driving, looking for animals. (Most visitors to Kruger do the self-drive option.) Some days you’ll go for periods without seeing anything of interest, while other days, you’ll be overwhelmed with what you see. Your kids are old enough to not get bored when not seeing animals. There are many safari parks in SA you can visit, along with animal sanctuaries, but I think Kruger is the best one in Africa. SA is a great place to visit. I’ve done two gorilla treks in Africa, which I also highly recommend, but I’d wait until your kids were older before doing one.

  • @Hollypike212
    @Hollypike212 4 месяца назад

    Loved this series, looks like you had a great time!!

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much Holly, it was a great holiday! 😊

  • @derekdarvell
    @derekdarvell 4 месяца назад

    Another fantastic video, I love the Brooklyn Bridge, and miss crossing it. I especially loved Stardust Restuarent, a restaurant I have not been to. It looks very good and well worth visiting. I look forward to your family next video.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Stardust was great fun, the food was pretty average! I’d go for breakfast there next time.

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 4 месяца назад

    Glad you are enjoying your time in NY, hope your family is enjoying it as much as you. Went to school (univ) there, and having Manhattan as your playground is incredible. More recommendations for your trip to California next year: [1] Reminder to book your Alcatraz tickets in advance, as no tickets will be available when you are here. Tickets go fast. I recommend a morning 10-ish depart time from the pier, leaves the rest of the day free for other activities. Plus, it can get very crowded as the day goes on. Dress in layers as it can get cold on the island and inside the bldgs. [2] Hotel stays. In SF, I recommend either the Union Square area or Fisherman’s Wharf. In LA, I wouldn’t use the LAX area, Hollywood or downtown LA. Too much traffic for the first, lots of homeless in the area for the other two. Santa Monica and the West Hollywood/Beverly Grove areas are worth checking out, or ask others you know who have been there recently for their recommendations. It really depends what you plan to see, and where they are located, as LA is so spread out. For LA, when you are building your itinerary, you want to group things that are close together to minimize drive time. For Anaheim, there are plenty of hotels around Disneyland, all within walking distance. Do note most of the hotels in these three cities will charge guests for parking. It can be outrageous - up to $80/night. When you do your hotel search, see which ones might offer free parking, as well as what the price is for parking so there is no sticker shock after you arrive. You do not need a car in SF, unless you plan to do day trips out of the city. [3] Don’t plan to use public transit in LA. It’s not geared for tourist use, and for locals, it sucks. In SF, you can get a visitor’s multi-day MUNI pass. The best place to get it is at the booth located next to the cable car turnaround at Market and Powell Sts. The pass is good for transit within SF and on MUNI only. This is SF’s public transportation system. Don’t get it confused with BART, which serves the Bay Area, and is basically to bring people from the suburbs into SF. [4] There are two routes for the cable cars in SF. Don’t bother with the one that starts near the Ferry Building (Market St and Embarcadero, next to the Hyatt), as it is lame and a joke, and basically flat. The one you see in movies and on tv with the hills is the route that runs between the cable car turnaround at Market and Powell Sts and Fisherman’s Wharf. Don’t know if the visitor’s MUNI pass includes rides on the cable car, so best to ask at the time of purchase, as you might have to buy separate tickets. Best time to ride it is morning (around 9-ish) and evenings/nights. During the day, the line can get very long. [5] I had mentioned the best way to see the Golden Gate Bridge is by bike. You can rent bikes at Fisherman’s Wharf. Dress in layers, as the bridge can get cold. [6] If you fly out of LAX, give yourself more than the suggested time to get there. There always seems to be delays getting there. Speaking of which, the same practice should be used for LA in general, especially if you have timed tickets. I wouldn’t rely on what your gps tells you. Sometimes the travel gods will be on your side, but most of the time, you’ll encounter traffic, especially during rush hour. [7] Don’t leave anything in your car. It doesn’t seem to be a problem anymore, but we were having months of high rates of car break-ins here in CA. Just don’t put yourself at risk. I’m sure a lot of these rules apply to London and other large UK cities. [8] One thing tourists from all over have on their must-do list when visiting CA (and the west coast) is to eat at In-N-Out Burgers. (The fast food chain is located in only about ten states. When it recently opened its first location in a new state, people drove up to four hours to eat there, only to have to wait another eight hours in line when they got there to put in their orders. There’s a cult following around it. All the British YT Disney vloggers I’ve watched who trek to LA swear by it.). The menu is limited, but it has a ‘hidden menu’ that you can order off only if you know about it, so Google beforehand what is on the hidden menu. BTW, there’s a very popular British duo who do YT mukbang videos, mostly of American food. It claims Americans dip their fries into milkshakes. We don’t, unless you are maybe 2 or 3 yo. This rumor has since caught on with other foreigners. I think the rumor started on its In-N-Out Burger episode. [9] When visiting SF, people want to go to Silicon Valley to see the large tech companies. You won’t see much other than large commercial buildings with their names on them and lots of traffic. Not worth your while. [10] Consider doing the Hop On/Hop Off bus in SF. It’s a good way to get around and see the sites. SF is small - 7 miles x 7 miles. It’s the hills that make it difficult to get around on foot. It has stops at both the Union Square area (across from the Cheesecake Factory) and Fisherman’s wharf. [11] You might consider taking in a baseball game while in LA or SF. If the latter, dress in layers, as it can get cold. [12] Can’t remember if you are heading to Las Vegas. If you are, let me know, and I can share some tips. It’s one of those places you have to go to at least once. I see people touting these free online gaming sites where you earn points for free hotel stays, which includes the Bellagio, as well as chips for gambling. [13] The American carriers and large hotel chains will have hotel offers that can be super cheap - they are often timeshare deals. Hilton Hotels, in conjunction with United Airlines - the carrier I use, constantly sends me these great offers for Vegas, NYC, Orlando and other tourist hotspots. For example, I can buy a 4d/3n stay at the Hilton in Vegas for only $129 ($700+ if I booked directly with Hilton). After attending the sales presentation, no commitments required, it’ll refund the entire amount paid. They have the same $129 offer for the other aforementioned cities. Look into this for future trips to the US. This is especially true if you are planning to visit Hawaii. The carriers to Hawaii often will have very cheap deals for flight/hotel; these aren’t timeshares either.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Thanks again Billy 👍🏻

    • @BigBilly-io3kf
      @BigBilly-io3kf 4 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida if you need additional info on CA as your trip gets closer next year, just drop me a line. A few more things: [1] The Hollywood sign. There are various points to see it. You can either hike up to it, or look for a vantage point to see it at street level and take pictures. If you do a Google search, it will give you a variety of places for viewpoints. [2] A popular excursion from SF is to go to the wineries in Napa and Sonoma. If this is something that interests you, I’d plan a weekday visit, as they can get crowded on the weekends. [3] Sausalito is a nice side trip from SF; it’s a small, quaint, picturesque town just across the bay. It’s nice to go there for maybe a nice early dinner. You can take the commuter ferry from the Ferry Bldg - possibly from Fisherman’s Wharf as well, a bus from the Salesforce Transit station, or drive. The ferry is a nice way to get there, but it might have a more limited schedule, so a good choice would be to take the ferry out, then return by bus. Check the schedules online. Make a restaurant reservation in advance, as the restaurants are very popular. [4] SF MUNI includes the historical streetcars, which tourists like to ride. They’re fun, as they date back to the 1930s and 40s. If you get the MUNI pass to ride the buses, riding on the streetcars is included in the fare. Just ask about the cable cars, as I am almost positive you have to pay extra. Tourists tend to ride the streetcars from the Ferry Bldg stop to get to Fisherman’s Wharf. It gets extremely crowded at that stop, so you’ll likely have to wait a bit to board a car. My recommendation is to get on the streetcar at the Powell/Market stop to avoid the crowds. The Westfield Mall is on one side of the stop on Market Street, with the Powell/Market cable car turnaround on the other side of the street. The mall has two food courts in the lower level, which is an option for eating, with The Cheesecake Factory about three blocks away; The Cheesecake Factory is located inside Macy’s. (The Ferry Bldg is a nice place to stop off for restaurants, snacks, shops.). [4] Market St is the main st of SF. The Embarcadero is a nice place to walk, as it is flat, and is along the waterfront. [5] If you are looking for a nice sit down restaurant in SF, then try one on the Embarcadero, just a few blocks south of the Ferry Bldg. There are also some nice, small boutique hotels in that same area. There is a Hyatt across from the Ferry Bldg. These are hotels worth checking out as well. SF was hit very hard during the pandemic. So many retail shops and restaurants shut down, and the vacancy rate for office space is extremely high, like 50% -80%. The area around the Ferry Bldg was especially hit hard, and hasn’t recovered. Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf have more foot traffic in the areas, and access to restaurants, Target stores, Walgreen’s, and other things you may want or need at any hour. The Embarcadero area is a great place to stay, but it goes quiet early, with the exception of the nice restaurants. That’s why I’m suggesting you consider either the Union Square area or Fisherman’s Wharf for your stay.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      This is awesome Billy, Carly has made a note of all this for her planning! Thanks again 👍🏻

    • @BigBilly-io3kf
      @BigBilly-io3kf 4 месяца назад

      @@FirmansDoFlorida With your wife doing all the trip planning and logistics, instead of taking her to a nice meal like you did in NY, I suggest you surprise her by taking her on a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive instead while you make your way thru Beverly Hills. A little suggestion. Just notify your credit card company in advance! Again, as you plan your trip, and have questions on CA, just drop me a line.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      She needs no encouragement to spend money Billy! 😂

  • @drewhour
    @drewhour 5 месяцев назад

    The music ruined it.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching, sorry you didn’t like the music

  • @louisep9342
    @louisep9342 5 месяцев назад

    These videos are making me want to go back, and I was only there last year.

  • @camandjoshboys7419
    @camandjoshboys7419 5 месяцев назад

    Recently found your channel and think you guys are great.really informative. don't know if it's still on disney+ but there used to be a programme showing the day in the life and they did one on the creation of galaxies Edge.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for watching! I’ll have to try and find that on Disney +, thanks for the recommendation 😊

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 5 месяцев назад

    The best way to see the Golden Gate Bridge when you visit SF is by bike. You can rent them at Fisherman’s Wharf, then ride them to the bridge, then across it. Dress in layers, as the bridge can get cold and windy. You won’t get as many steps in while in SF, but it’ll be a tougher workout walking up the hills. Man United is owned by a wealthy Florida family, who also owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). Didn’t realize several Premiere League teams, like Liverpool, are owned by American families or companies. Depending on how much time you have in SF, you can go to Muir Woods outside of SF to see the giant redwood trees. If you go, you’ll need advance reservations made online for both entry and parking. (You can also visit it as part of a group tour.) If you plan to visit two or more national parks, it is worthwhile to buy the park pass at the entrance of any national park, as it will pay for itself. The pass is good for a year and allows you to visit almost all national parks for free and as often as you like. Alcatraz is an exception, as it is free to enter the island, but you have to pay for the ferry service to get to/from it. Yosemite is also worth visiting, but it might be out of the way to get to since I think you mentioned you are driving Highway 1 - the Pacific Coast Highway. If you do drive Highway 1, then I suggest you start out early so that you can stop along the way for the views and mini hikes.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Billy. Great advice. Our football team - Ipswich Town - are in the Premier League this season and we’re owned by Americans too!

  • @derekdarvell
    @derekdarvell 5 месяцев назад

    I love the bike ride and the view of the city that never sleeps from rockfall centre at night. Two things I didn't do when I was in New York. Your next video looks amazing were it gets better and you see the big part of visiting New York when going over the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridge.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      The bike ride was one of our favourite activities that we did!

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 5 месяцев назад

    Cream Crackered!!! Wahey….. 😂😂

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Ha ha!!! We truly were Cream Crackered!!! 😂

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 5 месяцев назад

    Glad you got some decent views on this day! 😊

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Yeah the weather was a touch better after that first day for the rest of our trip! 😂

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 5 месяцев назад

    We talked into the corners and it worked for us but the again I’ve (Jamie) have got a very loud voice 😂😂

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Nah!! Jamie is super quiet!! Ha ha!!! 🤣

  • @thelawgreens
    @thelawgreens 5 месяцев назад

    Crab fries looked awesome! We are dieting and was waiting for the pizza to be shown and you didn’t show it!! 😂😂

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      I know, I’m gutted I didn’t film it! I’m more gutted I didn’t film our main courses at Tavern on the Green in the latest video 😫

  • @bedminstereric
    @bedminstereric 5 месяцев назад

    If you want great, reasonable NY cheesecake go to Juniors off of Times Square.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      So much choice! We’ll have to add that one to our list for next time! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @BigBilly-io3kf
    @BigBilly-io3kf 5 месяцев назад

    Your comments about the bull’s testicles were funny. There was a really popular movie from the 1990s that takes place in a high school. During phys ed, the students are playing tennis. One girl won’t play because she says she doesn’t like balls in her face. The other girls chastise her by saying, “You mustn’t get very many dates,” or something to that effect. Selling a kidney was also funny, but the good meal, great location, and best memories make it worthwhile. For your trip to California next year, be aware the state recently raised the hourly minimum wage to make it fair - about 2.5x what it was before. Therefore, tipping, which was at 18% - 22%, is now suggested to be 10% - 15%. The restaurants will still suggest the 18% - 22% on its receipts, but with food prices being affected (increased), it’s now suggested to tip 10% - 15%, more if you are so inclined.

    • @FirmansDoFlorida
      @FirmansDoFlorida 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Billy, good to know for the tipping for next year!