tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post568646077772800668..comments2023-10-22T08:22:22.325-04:00Comments on Almost American: Planning a trip to the UKUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-50589396533043124892010-04-04T22:53:58.199-04:002010-04-04T22:53:58.199-04:00Thanks for the tips. We're heading across the ...Thanks for the tips. We're heading across the Pond this summer. My mum isn't all that far from the The Mole and Chicken, so I might give that one a try.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-59370004881995081062010-03-17T16:31:01.626-04:002010-03-17T16:31:01.626-04:00I didn't realize IcelandAir was still around.....I didn't realize IcelandAir was still around...that brings back memories!The Prodigal Touristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334946081603232068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-27610383731750405392010-03-16T07:31:34.230-04:002010-03-16T07:31:34.230-04:00Wow, Im impressed with your research! This is just...Wow, Im impressed with your research! This is just what Im like when preparing for a holiday back to Minnesota, so I really relate. Good tips in here for UK locals as well as tourists. <br /><br />I always enjoy reading your blog. Ive tagged/awarded you with a Happiness Award. Dont feel you have to follow the tasks, its just nice to send some acknowledgement your way xMichellouihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841678308675092702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-28418238072682960572010-03-15T21:24:32.365-04:002010-03-15T21:24:32.365-04:00Geekymummy - yes, M&S undies (and socks) are o...Geekymummy - yes, M&S undies (and socks) are on the shopping list!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-65975889687737533512010-03-15T19:34:52.338-04:002010-03-15T19:34:52.338-04:00home exchanges can be a cheap way to vacation in t...home exchanges can be a cheap way to vacation in the UK, especially nicer parts of London, if your comfortable letting out your own home and you live in a place people might like to visit.<br /><br />Also, for the suitcase: marmite, chocolate buttons, M&S undies.<br /><br />have fun! I always fly direct into London (from SF) with the kids, changing planes is such a nightmaregeekymummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529149669501249892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-88014427903633527682010-03-15T16:19:52.314-04:002010-03-15T16:19:52.314-04:00Ooh - excellent tip NFAH - I've heard of peopl...Ooh - excellent tip NFAH - I've heard of people who've done that, but not recently so I didn't remember it for this post!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-61006603615792860272010-03-15T11:41:51.220-04:002010-03-15T11:41:51.220-04:00It may not work depending on your travel dates and...It may not work depending on your travel dates and with small kids, but many British universities, including some of the Oxbridge colleges, rent out their student rooms when it's not the teaching term, and have a sort of highly discounted B&B service. It's ridiculously cheap AND you get to stay in a historic place. I've also had a rental room at Queen Mary in London.<br />http://www.universityrooms.co.uk/NFAHhttp://notfromaroundhere.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-83603709145914774732010-03-15T11:04:14.681-04:002010-03-15T11:04:14.681-04:00Great tips! Would love to get over again this sum...Great tips! Would love to get over again this summer. Fingers crossed!If I Could Escape . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/13509446801149736674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-37949035070733364022010-03-14T18:36:57.922-04:002010-03-14T18:36:57.922-04:00Cross the Pond - yes, I forgot to mention that the...Cross the Pond - yes, I forgot to mention that the day of the week you travel makes a difference in the price. For this year's trip we initially looked at leaving the US on a Tuesday, as Tuesday and Wednesday flights were cheaper, but decided in the end to leave on a Saturday. DH has limited vacation time and it was worth a little extra to maximise the time we can spend in the UK by adding in some weekend days. <br /><br />Everyone keep your fingers and toes crossed - because of the good deal we got with the car hire, we went with BA. Now we just have to hope that the industrial dispute is over before the summer vacation!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-69148114188536694432010-03-14T13:43:56.184-04:002010-03-14T13:43:56.184-04:00I got more info from this post than most of my res...I got more info from this post than most of my research on google! Thanks for that. I read an article in the NY Times that flight prices in the US drop considerably after midnight on Wednesday and are cheaper until about 7am. The reason being is that all held tickets and reservations are dropped every Tuesday evening and are available on Wednesday at midnight. Also, flying on a Wednesday or Thursday and staying over at least on Saturday will reduce your fare no matter where you go. I hope that helps.'Cross the Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440785047330329486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-76036156237132469112010-03-13T16:53:32.610-05:002010-03-13T16:53:32.610-05:00Fab tips - thanks for posting all this.
I love the...Fab tips - thanks for posting all this.<br />I love the National Heritage people when we visit places of interest. They will spend a lot of time with you to figure out the cheapest ticket options. Last year it was cheapest to buy an annual pass.<br />I'll be there in July for Cybermummy and a few other things, then the family visit is a flying one in August. I think.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-49503628382426708912010-03-13T06:46:11.828-05:002010-03-13T06:46:11.828-05:00I'd agree with Nappy Valley Girl - be careful ...I'd agree with Nappy Valley Girl - be careful of booking with BA at the moment. Latest strike dates have just bee announced. You'd hope it'd all be sorted by August, but no insurance company will stump up if you're affected. It's a 'known fact' until the unions call off any actions.<br /><br />http://news.cheapflights.co.uk/2010/03/ba-strike-march-travel-advice-passengers-cancelled-flights/iwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634796111814286448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-86504975522679108052010-03-12T19:01:21.392-05:002010-03-12T19:01:21.392-05:00Ayak - lucky you, getting to go to the UK every 6 ...Ayak - lucky you, getting to go to the UK every 6 months! I'd love to be able to get back more often than we do! <br /><br />Lindsay - 4 mm, 80 cm long, Addi Turbos are $15.95 at my LYS, but at the store near my parents' house in the UK they are the equivalent of $8.40! I only thought to check cos someone on Ravelry mentioned it. <br /> <br />NVG - BA went on strike when we were in the UK for my brother's wedding and we had to stay in the UK an extra couple of days. We didn't mind that so much, but when they finally booked us on a Delta flight back to the US, the chaos at Heathrow was a nightmare. BA and Virgin have similarly priced tickets, but I can't get the car hire deal with Virgin. Hotels, yes. Cars, no. <br /><br />See you and Expat Mum in the UK in August? ;-)Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-73696835053820157202010-03-12T16:46:42.538-05:002010-03-12T16:46:42.538-05:00Wow - you have done your research. The hire car ti...Wow - you have done your research. The hire car tip is useful - we will need one when we return for a couple of weeks in August. Although I'd avoid BA - they seem to be permanently having strikes (and I've had some appalling experiences with them in the past anyway).....nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-80965172906054033622010-03-12T15:25:28.195-05:002010-03-12T15:25:28.195-05:00Addi needles are CHEAPER IN THE UK?!
(head explod...Addi needles are CHEAPER IN THE UK?! <br />(head explodes with joy) I will be telling our friend over at "in the left lane" to pick some up for me ASAP!Lindsayhttp://www.countrygirlcityworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29874674.post-31102853127691367302010-03-12T03:59:07.411-05:002010-03-12T03:59:07.411-05:00I agree with you that cutting costs with cheap fli...I agree with you that cutting costs with cheap flights isn't always a good thing....particularly with children. I travel back home to England about every 6 months and have used some cheap flights on occasions and always regret it. I now stick with Turkish Airlines who are efficient and I have no complaints.<br /><br />I would love to think of some money saving ideas for your trip, but you seem to have covered an awful lot already. It really does pay to do some research on-line first doesn't it?Ayakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.com