Just stayed here tonight. Upgraded to exec suites on the 9th floor. Appears to be identical to the superior on the 8th floor. Added bonus was that the Virgin Atlantic Twilight check in service is back so we’ve got a nice easy start in the morning (no cases now and we’ve already got our boarding passes). Especially with that nice short walk from the lobby to T2.
My mum passed away in 2022, we had planned to visit New York in march 2020 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic, unfortunately we had other things going on and never got to go. I’m going on my own in a couple of weeks time. So excited and wish she was still here to come with me. ❤
We usually stay at the Radisson but they totally priced us out for June. Now that my son is 19 they wanted £564 for a room for 3, not a chance. We booked the new Holiday Inn which is also just a walk to the terminal and for less than £200. Hope you managed your upgrade. Looking forward to travel day! X
Hi Guys, I’ve just caught up on all the vlogs this afternoon & loving them. Nick I love that you are taking some of your mum with you on your travels. Xx
I love a bit of in-room dining. Who needs tv with a window view like that. July 2023 Edinburgh airport hotel was £256, Hampton by Hilton, the Doubletree was £350
Always used Radisson Blu when we travelled to Orlando. The last time I went with my late husband we were on the 9th floor and the rooms were more or less the same as the one you were in but you did get the guest lounge with loads of treats. We had the same view as you . Last year I went with a friend and stayed there and treated ourselves to a nice massage in the Spa to help us sleep. Love the hotel.
We had 3 rings made with my dads ashes, they only used a teaspoon for all three! And we have just come back from a road trip where we took Dad with us and scattered some of his ashes around his favourite places.
Highly reccomend the executive class as you get free drinks (including alcohol) in the lounge and canopes at lunch/dinner plus breakfast. It doesn’t give you an airport lounge though it’s the lounge on the 9th floor of the hotel. The view is amazing
We stayed at Radisson Blu last September and love the location with just a 5 min walk to the terminal. I have already booked for next May got a really good price too x
You should have told them you were travelling for Nicks 50th, we went to Florida last October and stayed there, told them we was going for my 40th ( which wasn’t for another 8 months ) got upgraded to a executive runway view room and a balloon and bottle of Prosecco. Tip for next time.
Lovely touch with your mum nick ❤ Love the vlogs guys can’t wait to see what you get up to Stayed in the raddison blu before thought it was over priced but it was a nice hotel!
Have you ever been to the ‘Manchester Airport Pub’ ? It backs onto the Runway . You can watch the planes take off and land whilst having a drink in the garden . You have to pay for the car park but if you go in the week during Term Tine it’s quiet and can get a window table .
It looks like your trip got off to a good start, at least, as far as getting to the airport. It is quite an interesting view from the window, though I would have to close the blinds before I went to bed to keep the lights from bothering me.
We normally stay at Claytons it's gone so expensive but still pay as I prefer to be at the airport the day before , we take a walk to the pub at the end of the runway called "the airport " and watch the planes before heading back , the radisson blue looks amazing 😁safe journey and looking forward to your vlogs 😁😁
Hiya lm new to commenting on your blog , but have been watching you for the last six months. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the Radisson blu, l work for the Edwardian radisson in Manchester. Looking forward to your travels in the USA safe travels to you both ❤
Stayed at the Radisson Blue last time I traveled home to the UK in 2019. Was so handy for the airport good breakfast too. Im planning a trip home to UK again in August and have booked the Clayton this time, not stayed there before but I will need to catch some ZZZ's after traveling from New Zealand prior to driving to my mums, two flights one over 13 hours and the other over 10 hours with a 9 hour stop over in Singapore. Love planning the trip but the thought of all those hours in economy is already making me wince as too have the flight prices which have doubled. But it will be worth it to see family. Listening to you speak about your mum made me get a wiggle on and plan a trip home sooner rather than later.
We booked Executive club room but you don’t believe you get airport lounge. They have an executive lounge in the hotel that serves drinks free of charge and snacks until 9pm. Mini pies, meats and cheeses etc. it’s worth the upgrade when you take into account cost per drink in my opinion.
I've stayed at the radison blu before my holiday to florida it was amazing and did the same just sat and watched the planes lol 😊 such a lovely thing taking your mum with you as well ❤ I'm taking my dad with me on holiday in July as well we went on holiday every year together 😢 xxx
So excited to see what you guys get up to. I was there with my daughter early December for the first time. Going back for a week thanksgiving with my 3 kids would love some tips and money saving ideas
Raddison Blu looks such a lovely hotel & being able to walk into the terminal is such a big plus. I don’t think I’d stay at The Clayton again as the last time we stayed there we were next to the railway lines and were kept away all night long as they were repairing the tracks. Reception didn’t want to know they said they were full & they hadn’t been informed of the rail works.
Stayed at the Clayton in January, never again it was grubby and needed refurbishment. Have booked Radisson Blu for next trip, looking forward to staying there.
We got a fab deal for RB in 2019 . Hubbie got up for loo around 1.30am and the loo had leaked all over bathroom floor. They swapped us rooms . So at 2am there's us a 2 kids in PJs carrying all our stuff to similar room you had. 4 in bed couldn't sleep so just laid and watched airport come alive .
We really enjoyed the Radisson Blu for how easy it was to get to. We come by train so it is off the train and straight to the hotel then straight to the terminal in the morning so easy but a bit expensive which is a shame.
Oooh this is getting me giddy 😂 we’re off to Venice in 2 weeks & staying at the brand new Holiday Inn at terminal 2 the night before our flight. We got the hotel free! Hubby works away a lot & collects points, we once had 5 nights free at Crowne Plaza, Times Square 😊 the holidays start at the airport 😊😊
Stayed there a few times, far to expensive these days . We now stay at the hyatt in Orlando Airport as a treat when we arrive and the night before we fly home . Rad blu wanted 600 pound for 1 night this year 😮!
Nice one ! Be interested to see if they let you upgrade your companion flight as we've got them for September going Orlando , tho I know the points value is more to there . I didn't know you could share the extra companion as such ? Anyway good luck , hope they accommodate you . Would love to know more about the curve card for currency and gaining points that way . I've heard revolt a bit ... not so good ? Love that Gayle is with you . Hope you don't mind me suggesting that you scatter in your / her favourite place there , or in Orlando ? I've always wanted a place in bellagio fountains myself . More new memories beginning , tho I've already seen a bit on Bazzers channel . Sending hugs 🤗 x
Nick, i think I tried a similar trick to top up my Revolut, linked to my curve, linked to my Hilton credit card. Unfortunately it tracked as a cash withdrawal on the credit card and charged me a fee on it. I’m not sure if this is exactly the same as you were trying? Good for earning points still but wasn’t worth the cash withdrawal fee for me
Also, I'm not sure if you're keen on the idea but I know of some people who have had tattoos with their loved ones ashes in them. I've always said I'd never get a tattoo unless it was something really meaningful, so I'd maybe make an exception in that case, even if I am a fanny when it comes to needles.
Hey guys great vlog as always its made me excited as we go to orlando in 4 weeks!! For cremation jewellery I would highly recommend Chris Parry he has a great website. We lost our 20 year old daughter Amy 5 years ago and I had a beautiful ring made by him. Excellent communication with him and the finished ring is amazing now Amy is with me wherever we go. It was a very difficult decision to send even a teaspoon of Amy’s ashes off to a stranger but we definitely made the right decision picking Chris. Hope this helps. Looking forward to the next vlog. ❤
Hi Guys just love watching your travel vlogs - you get up to so much which looks fun - however can you please, please, please bring the vlogs more up to date (already watched a sneak peak of what you get up to on Bazza's vlogs) maybe just 2 weeks behind instead of the 4 weeks - impatient to see your travels xx
Hi Dee. No, we will always have a few weeks buffer. It works for us better that way and always will. Means we get to enjoy our trips and not have to edit constantly. Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoy our videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s just so fun to watch the happiness and excitement seeing anyone about to start off on an adventure.❤ I’m sure y’all are on the last leg of it now but thank you as always for bringing us along
Wuhoo, Pre-Travel Day.... Real ale is poured and at the ready 😁😁 We're just on pre travel home day from Bradford 😂 Can't wait to come along on your adventure with you both, we've been waiting to see this series guys, (a little excited, I must admit 😁) Hope you're both well 😁😊
I'm so excited for these vlogs! I'm off to NYC next month, it will be my fifth time. I have always gone in February so it will be nice to go at a different time of year. Lee I hope it was everything you wished for. Nick I hope you managed to go everywhere that your Mum went. X
Loved watching this such a lovely idea taking your mum with you.The view form the hotel was brilliant. Have a great time building memories. Nick made made laugh when you were in the lift
Last time we stayed at the radisson blue we had terrible service, charged twice for the room had to get them to refund one after an hour of discussion, the restaurant put nuts on my sisters meal despite her askkng about her allergies and being assured her steak had no nuts on the plate. Asked for alcohol free beer and they gave us alcohol version. Shocking tbh
We’ve stayed there twice, the last time in November last year when we had a Superior room. We had a fridge which was empty, no Netflix and a less fancy shower over a bath. Apart from that, it was the same. We love the convenience of staying there. Have an awesome trip. ❤️❤️❤️
Nick, I had my pet Toby's ashes incorporated into a ring. I used Ashes into Glass. They were excellent and did a wonderful job.ashesintoglass.co.uk/products.html
We always have our Orlando pre travel day stay at the Radisson Blu Heathrow, a very elegant hotel! It also has an amazing Steak & Lobster restaurant. Highly recommend. Our next visit is in a few weeks time! 🥳🥂😍
Finally!! Omg, I’m so excited! I feel like I’m in this adventure with you guys! Yay!! 🎉💃🏽💃🏽
One of my favourite vlogs this one. You can’t beat a hotel stay the night before a holiday!! You can see the excitement/buzz in both of you.
Just stayed here tonight. Upgraded to exec suites on the 9th floor. Appears to be identical to the superior on the 8th floor.
Added bonus was that the Virgin Atlantic Twilight check in service is back so we’ve got a nice easy start in the morning (no cases now and we’ve already got our boarding passes). Especially with that nice short walk from the lobby to T2.
Hope you had a great flight ✈️
Teared up seeing nick bring his mom with him on your adventures❤ so incredibly sweet 😭
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Just love the idea of Nick’s mum going with you on your trip x
My mum passed away in 2022, we had planned to visit New York in march 2020 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic, unfortunately we had other things going on and never got to go. I’m going on my own in a couple of weeks time. So excited and wish she was still here to come with me. ❤
An amazing location for the airport, you both look rested already. Have a safe and enjoyable flight, will look forward to your NYC vlogs ❤🗽🇺🇸
We usually stay at the Radisson but they totally priced us out for June. Now that my son is 19 they wanted £564 for a room for 3, not a chance. We booked the new Holiday Inn which is also just a walk to the terminal and for less than £200. Hope you managed your upgrade. Looking forward to travel day! X
Hi Guys,
I’ve just caught up on all the vlogs this afternoon & loving them.
Nick I love that you are taking some of your mum with you on your travels. Xx
love the curve etc hack explanation hope it works as I got a curve after your recommendations and will be doing the hack as well
I love a bit of in-room dining. Who needs tv with a window view like that. July 2023 Edinburgh airport hotel was £256, Hampton by Hilton, the Doubletree was £350
We really liked that room, loved looking out onto the planes
Always used Radisson Blu when we travelled to Orlando. The last time I went with my late husband we were on the 9th floor and the rooms were more or less the same as the one you were in but you did get the guest lounge with loads of treats. We had the same view as you . Last year I went with a friend and stayed there and treated ourselves to a nice massage in the Spa to help us sleep. Love the hotel.
We had 3 rings made with my dads ashes, they only used a teaspoon for all three! And we have just come back from a road trip where we took Dad with us and scattered some of his ashes around his favourite places.
Love staying here but got expensive the last few time so stayed at the Clayton. But staying there this November. CAN NOT WAIT!!!!
Woo woo so looking forward to this adventure. Enjoy your trip you definitely both deserve it ☝️
Wow that was cheap for the raddisson blu , at least it’s a short walk to the check in desk ! You are lucky being so close !
Absolutely howling laughing at you Nick in the lift 😂😂 … loving that navy The Lodge Guys hoodie with the blue tie strings! 🩵
lol, that lift was annoying
Highly reccomend the executive class as you get free drinks (including alcohol) in the lounge and canopes at lunch/dinner plus breakfast. It doesn’t give you an airport lounge though it’s the lounge on the 9th floor of the hotel. The view is amazing
We stayed at Radisson Blu last September and love the location with just a 5 min walk to the terminal. I have already booked for next May got a really good price too x
You should have told them you were travelling for Nicks 50th, we went to Florida last October and stayed there, told them we was going for my 40th ( which wasn’t for another 8 months ) got upgraded to a executive runway view room and a balloon and bottle of Prosecco. Tip for next time.
Lovely touch with your mum nick ❤
Love the vlogs guys can’t wait to see what you get up to
Stayed in the raddison blu before thought it was over priced but it was a nice hotel!
Have you ever been to the ‘Manchester Airport Pub’ ? It backs onto the Runway . You can watch the planes take off and land whilst having a drink in the garden . You have to pay for the car park but if you go in the week during Term Tine it’s quiet and can get a window table .
yes we have been a few times
Always stay in the blu it’s ideal if you goto the airport on the train short walk to hotel from train and in airport. We also got upgraded a few times
Nick's face in the lift 😂 hope you're having a great time
It looks like your trip got off to a good start, at least, as far as getting to the airport. It is quite an interesting view from the window, though I would have to close the blinds before I went to bed to keep the lights from bothering me.
We normally stay at Claytons it's gone so expensive but still pay as I prefer to be at the airport the day before , we take a walk to the pub at the end of the runway called "the airport " and watch the planes before heading back , the radisson blue looks amazing 😁safe journey and looking forward to your vlogs 😁😁
Hiya lm new to commenting on your blog , but have been watching you for the last six months. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the Radisson blu, l work for the Edwardian radisson in Manchester. Looking forward to your travels in the USA safe travels to you both ❤
Stayed at the Radisson Blue last time I traveled home to the UK in 2019. Was so handy for the airport good breakfast too. Im planning a trip home to UK again in August and have booked the Clayton this time, not stayed there before but I will need to catch some ZZZ's after traveling from New Zealand prior to driving to my mums, two flights one over 13 hours and the other over 10 hours with a 9 hour stop over in Singapore. Love planning the trip but the thought of all those hours in economy is already making me wince as too have the flight prices which have doubled. But it will be worth it to see family. Listening to you speak about your mum made me get a wiggle on and plan a trip home sooner rather than later.
We booked Executive club room but you don’t believe you get airport lounge. They have an executive lounge in the hotel that serves drinks free of charge and snacks until 9pm. Mini pies, meats and cheeses etc. it’s worth the upgrade when you take into account cost per drink in my opinion.
Thanx for sharing this...would definitely stay at the Radisson Blu, now I have seen the walkway to the terminal....do you book direct with the Rad?
It was all a lot easier with travelers cheques!! We had a great meal in the Phileas Fogg restaurant there before our flight to Barbados the next day.
Throughly enjoyed the vlog, lovely how Nick has his mum with him, that hotel window so good x
Glad you enjoyed Denise
Cannot wait for travel day with you!! Yay
Hope you enjoy it
Take a taxi to Hale on next pre travel day. We do it, gorgeous village on a sunny evening
I've stayed at the radison blu before my holiday to florida it was amazing and did the same just sat and watched the planes lol 😊 such a lovely thing taking your mum with you as well ❤ I'm taking my dad with me on holiday in July as well we went on holiday every year together 😢 xxx
We loved the hotel. Think we got a really good price as its usually much more. Hopefully we can get it again one day
Oh dear it did say you will be charged it the item is lifted, I wonder if you got charged xx
I saw that too🙈
So excited to see what you guys get up to. I was there with my daughter early December for the first time. Going back for a week thanksgiving with my 3 kids would love some tips and money saving ideas
Aww Nick, you are going with the lift lady is hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Ha ha Nick in the lift reminds me of me in the car with hubby's sat nav women 😂 have a great holiday guys x
lol
Raddison Blu looks such a lovely hotel & being able to walk into the terminal is such a big plus. I don’t think I’d stay at The Clayton again as the last time we stayed there we were next to the railway lines and were kept away all night long as they were repairing the tracks. Reception didn’t want to know they said they were full & they hadn’t been informed of the rail works.
Stayed at the Clayton in January, never again it was grubby and needed refurbishment. Have booked Radisson Blu for next trip, looking forward to staying there.
We got a fab deal for RB in 2019 . Hubbie got up for loo around 1.30am and the loo had leaked all over bathroom floor. They swapped us rooms . So at 2am there's us a 2 kids in PJs carrying all our stuff to similar room you had. 4 in bed couldn't sleep so just laid and watched airport come alive .
We really enjoyed the Radisson Blu for how easy it was to get to. We come by train so it is off the train and straight to the hotel then straight to the terminal in the morning so easy but a bit expensive which is a shame.
Oooh this is getting me giddy 😂 we’re off to Venice in 2 weeks & staying at the brand new Holiday Inn at terminal 2 the night before our flight. We got the hotel free! Hubby works away a lot & collects points, we once had 5 nights free at Crowne Plaza, Times Square 😊 the holidays start at the airport 😊😊
Best buffet breakfast we had at the Raddison
We got shouted at for filming the shop, we’ll done for escaping the grumpy man 😂
Hope your having the best time ❤
We stayed last May for our trip to Italy. £186 with 15 days parking onsite. Off to Florida early December and it’s £332 with parking. Ouch!
Seems we got a really good deal
Been looking forward to this all day!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Well that had me in stitches…. Nick fighting with the lift lady voice. She was a pain though
lol
Stayed there a few times, far to expensive these days . We now stay at the hyatt in Orlando Airport as a treat when we arrive and the night before we fly home . Rad blu wanted 600 pound for 1 night this year 😮!
I was a bit worried about customs finding your Mum and thinking it were drugs.... Really happy to see you travelling again.
Thanks Sandra
We stayed there last year, it's a huge convenience being walking distance from check in. The lift scenes were cracking me up though 😂
Nice one ! Be interested to see if they let you upgrade your companion flight as we've got them for September going Orlando , tho I know the points value is more to there . I didn't know you could share the extra companion as such ? Anyway good luck , hope they accommodate you . Would love to know more about the curve card for currency and gaining points that way . I've heard revolt a bit ... not so good ?
Love that Gayle is with you . Hope you don't mind me suggesting that you scatter in your / her favourite place there , or in Orlando ? I've always wanted a place in bellagio fountains myself .
More new memories beginning , tho I've already seen a bit on Bazzers channel . Sending hugs 🤗 x
Great job guys! Have the best time ❤
Thanks Martin
Lovely Hotel! ❤
We enjoyed our stay there
Been waiting for this, I get as excited as both of you.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Nick, i think I tried a similar trick to top up my Revolut, linked to my curve, linked to my Hilton credit card. Unfortunately it tracked as a cash withdrawal on the credit card and charged me a fee on it. I’m not sure if this is exactly the same as you were trying? Good for earning points still but wasn’t worth the cash withdrawal fee for me
Love a stay at the Radisson Blu for pre travel day 😍
Also, I'm not sure if you're keen on the idea but I know of some people who have had tattoos with their loved ones ashes in them. I've always said I'd never get a tattoo unless it was something really meaningful, so I'd maybe make an exception in that case, even if I am a fanny when it comes to needles.
Hey guys great vlog as always its made me excited as we go to orlando in 4 weeks!! For cremation jewellery I would highly recommend Chris Parry he has a great website. We lost our 20 year old daughter Amy 5 years ago and I had a beautiful ring made by him. Excellent communication with him and the finished ring is amazing now Amy is with me wherever we go. It was a very difficult decision to send even a teaspoon of Amy’s ashes off to a stranger but we definitely made the right decision picking Chris. Hope this helps. Looking forward to the next vlog. ❤
Thanks for the recommendation
We stayed in the Raddison Blu in Sydney amazing 😊
So nice to stay on the airport
Can't wait for the vlogs! Woo!x
Hope you enjoy them Holly
Nice vlog. Thanks for sharing.🙂
Glad you enjoyed
The talking elevator!!! 🤣🤣🤣
😂
Exciting times guys 😆 xx
Ahhh nothing like a travel day vlog!!!!!!! ❤
The best!
The talking lift🤣😂 and Nick.❤
Think all hotels should have links like that from hotel to airport , guess you pay the cost been on the door step tho
Have a fabulous time both of you. I wish I was coming with you 😊
Thanks June
Hi Guys just love watching your travel vlogs - you get up to so much which looks fun - however can you please, please, please bring the vlogs more up to date (already watched a sneak peak of what you get up to on Bazza's vlogs) maybe just 2 weeks behind instead of the 4 weeks - impatient to see your travels xx
Hi Dee. No, we will always have a few weeks buffer. It works for us better that way and always will. Means we get to enjoy our trips and not have to edit constantly. Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoy our videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Up we’re I live in uppermill we loved the raddison blu the restaurant was nice
Great hotel views, looking forward to travel day xx
Thanks Tina
It’s just so fun to watch the happiness and excitement seeing anyone about to start off on an adventure.❤ I’m sure y’all are on the last leg of it now but thank you as always for bringing us along
I would have stayed up all night too watching the airport and airplane activities ❤.
Such a cool view
Wuhoo, Pre-Travel Day.... Real ale is poured and at the ready 😁😁 We're just on pre travel home day from Bradford 😂 Can't wait to come along on your adventure with you both, we've been waiting to see this series guys, (a little excited, I must admit 😁)
Hope you're both well 😁😊
I’m staying here next month 😁
You will love it 👍
@The Lodge Guys Yeah definitely never been before and a great start before my Spain holiday 🌞
Enjoy your trip xxxx
Thanks Susan
I think most hotels in the US will get you an iron if you ask - if they’re not in the room.
Yes of course they do. Nicks just odd lol
I'm so excited for these vlogs! I'm off to NYC next month, it will be my fifth time. I have always gone in February so it will be nice to go at a different time of year. Lee I hope it was everything you wished for. Nick I hope you managed to go everywhere that your Mum went. X
Loved watching this such a lovely idea taking your mum with you.The view form the hotel was brilliant. Have a great time building memories. Nick made made laugh when you were in the lift
My husband worked for border biscuits for years ..... was sick of looking at them 😂
Still watching but how dare jiffy interrupt Nick the very cheek. it was hilarious Lift speaking
REVOLUT CARD !!!
Thank you, nicks an idiot. lol
Last time we stayed at the radisson blue we had terrible service, charged twice for the room had to get them to refund one after an hour of discussion, the restaurant put nuts on my sisters meal despite her askkng about her allergies and being assured her steak had no nuts on the plate. Asked for alcohol free beer and they gave us alcohol version. Shocking tbh
Oh to have a partner like Nick, Leigh is soooo lucky. Such gorgeous guys ❤❤
So excited for this travel series you've been through such a tough time its time to live again guys enjoy xxxxx
Thanks Nicky
We’ve stayed there twice, the last time in November last year when we had a Superior room. We had a fridge which was empty, no Netflix and a less fancy shower over a bath. Apart from that, it was the same. We love the convenience of staying there. Have an awesome trip. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks Sam
Nick, I had my pet Toby's ashes incorporated into a ring. I used Ashes into Glass. They were excellent and did a wonderful job.ashesintoglass.co.uk/products.html
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Travel safe
Thanks Ann
Nicks face when he’s in the lift is such a picture
Hope your mam ashes isn't taking off you thinking it's something else 🙈🙈 you don't want them taking from you at airport 😪
We always have our Orlando pre travel day stay at the Radisson Blu Heathrow, a very elegant hotel! It also has an amazing Steak & Lobster restaurant. Highly recommend. Our next visit is in a few weeks time! 🥳🥂😍
Been looking forward to this all day!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻