FLORIDA DISCOUNT HOLIDAYS

Virgin Atlantic Super Deal fr £549

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Fly from Manchester or London direct to Orlando with Virgin Atlantic on 29th or 30th June for 14 Nights for just £549 including taxes. This fare is cheaper than you can buy from Virgin directly........an amazingly good deal. We have access to fares and availability not generally available, and this deal is only available for bookings made by 5:00p.m. on 3rd June 2011. So, to grab yourself a bargain, please call us NOW!

January Madness

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:58:00 +0000

We are expecting to be very busy in January as new fares are released for Xmas 2011 and as the general clamour for post christmas bookings starts to take hold. We are continually looking for the best deals, at the best prices and all of the staff at Florida Discount Holidays are committed to only the very best in customer service.

We wish you a HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

New Villa Resorts

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:37:00 +0000

We have 9 new villa resorts for you for 2011. Our staff have carefully selected only the very best villas for you to consider and spent much of the last few months ensuring that we knew each and every one of them in some detail. We have added Westhaven, Indian Ridge, Sandy Ridge, Lindfields, Formosa Gardens, Rolling Hills, Aviana Resort, Cumbrian Lakes and Eagle Pointe.

New York from £499p.p.

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We have some really special offers for you to look at. Departing from London between Jan 1st and Mar 31st 2011, you can stay at the 3* Wellington Hotel on 7th Avenue for 3 nights for just £499 p.p. including flights, or the 4* Wyndham Garden Hotel on Times Square for £549p.p. So, bag yourself a New York bargain before we run out of rooms.

Hooked on fishing in Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:38:00 +0000

They call Florida the “Fishing Capital of the World’ and for good reason. With superb weather year-round, 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline and more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways, you can be sure you are always within reach of a place to drop your fishing line. In Florida, a diversity of sport fishing awaits visitors with plenty of coastline for surf fishing and a variety of rivers, lakes and estuaries available for brackish and freshwater fishing.

ESTA Charges To Start 9th Sept

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:37:00 +0000

The US government is to start charging UK travellers $14 (£9) to apply for permission to enter the country. At present the compulsory Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) is free to use and apply for entry into the U.S, but from 9th September visitors to the US will be required to pay for it. So......if you are booked to travel after the 9th September, then it is advisable to apply for your ESTA approval within the next few weeks to avoid the charge.

It lasts for two years; people who already have a valid form will not have to pay until their current one expires.

The scheme was introduced in January 2009 but was made mandatory from January 2010.
It applies to all 35 countries with US "visa waiver" status which includes Great Britain.

The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation form, which takes up to 72 hours to be approved, gives air passengers prior approval for entry to the US. It replaced the green I-94 card which passengers have previously filled in on their flight into the US.

Magic of Harry Potter

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:08:00 +0000

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the latest magic conjured up by Universal Studios Orlando Resort .. And, judging from the crowds that packed the park and the Orlando hotels over the last week, you’ll love it. Located in the rear of Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park, the new Harry Potter attraction comes as close to the book and the popular films , as you can get in a theme park venue. It’s all here—Hogwarts, of course, Honeyduke’s for sweets; Ollivanders, where Potter fans can pick out their very own wands; Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods, many of which are on sale; the Three Broomsticks where park-goers can grab a magical meal and the Hog’s Head Bar where you can grab a mug of Butterbeer, Pumpkin juice or a real beer for mum or dad.

But the real adventures in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are the rides. Just looking at the Dragon Challenge—two ferocious rollercoaster dragons that twist, turn and loop at frighteningly high speeds and seem to just miss one another at the last minute—is enough to set off a major apoplexy attack in your average vertigo sufferer. The Flight of the Hippogriff is a little tamer, spiraling around the pumpkin patch and soaring past Hagrid’s Hut.

But it’s Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey that’s going to impress you—a high-tech marvel that is downright thrilling. Here, guests enter through the gates of Hogwarts, which are guarded by two winged boars, before heading into Hogwarts Castle’s elaborate passageways and corridors where the enchanted wizard portraits hanging on the walls—including those of the four Hogwarts founders—chat away. Then, they’ll venture into Dumbledore’s office, where the headmaster welcomes guests and invites them to hear a lecture about the history of the school. From here, it’s on to the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom where Harry, Ron and Hermione entice the visitors to join them instead. Just past the Gryffindor common room, guests encounter the Sorting Hat, and then enter the Room of Requirement to take their seats on enchanted benches and begin the Forbidden Journey.

Book a package to Orlando, and include flexi passes to get the most out of Universal Studios ..

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noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:46:00 +0000

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Kids Eat FREE

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:36:00 +0000

Are you planning a holiday with the kids in Orlando? Did you know that if your kids are aged between 3 and 11 that they can eat for free in a number of prominent restaurants in Orlando?

That can represent a significant saving over the course of your holiday in Orlando and what's more you qualify for this offer if you book your holidays before the end of April 2010, to travel to Florida at any time during the summer, autumn or even Christmas 2010. Now that has to be a great deal!

To view a list of participating restaurants and the qualifying rules, simply follow this link to our website.

Visit the Morse Museum of American Art

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:17:00 +0000

For the discerning art lover, Florida has some superb museums to go and see.

The world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) is housed at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The Museum’s Tiffany collection includes jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass windows and lamps, and the chapel interior the artist designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

The Museum also holds a major collection of American art pottery and representative collections of late 19th- and early 20th-century American painting, graphics, and decorative art.

Well worth an afternoon of your time.

More Flights to New York

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:09:00 +0000

Signaling an upturn in the Aviation business, increased frequency between Heathrow and New York is being scheduled by Continental Airlines.

The carrier is also introducing flat bed seats in its business class cabin.

An early-evening departure from London to New York/Newark will be introduced from March 28th for the first time.

This fourth daily flight will be supplemented by a fifth daily service in October from Heathrow Terminal 4.

This will bring the total number of daily departures from Heathrow to seven, all aircraft from Heathrow will feature new flat bed seats in BusinessFirst from June 2.

NEW WEBSITE Launched

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:03:00 +0000

At long last we are able to announce that our new look website is live and launched.

We have been working hard to overhaul the navigation and flow of information on the site so that you are more easily able to locate the hotel or villa resort that most appropriately suits your requirements.

Please check it out by going to http://www.floridadiscountholidays.com

Summer 2010 Florida Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:37:00 +0000

Whether its a villa holiday, package deal involving a hotel or a fly drive, we have plenty of options to choose from.

With access to unpublished fares ex-UK to Florida, we are confident that we can beat our competitors for price.

So give us a call on 0870 990 8318 or visit our website to let us know about your specific holiday reuirements in Florida this coming summer.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +0000

Why not try a magical experience in Orlando?

Get involved in inflating the balloon and when it is ready, hop on board and spend an hour on board a thrill seekinf ride that rivals anything you might do on the ground.

During your flight the pilot will point out views including : Florida's natural preserves, beautiful resorts, and eye catching attractions.

Flights take place in the Disney area.

At the end of your flight enjoy complimentary champagne or a soft drink to celebrate your wonderful experience and a free breakfast provided in the banquet area at which you will receive a personalised flight certificate.

A truly magical and unforgettable experience.

Airboat Rides at Boggy Creek

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:59:00 +0000

Top up your florida vacation with a world famous Airboat Ride at Boggy Creek West.

Discover territory that remains unaltered by man in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades. Experienced Master Captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of natural wonders, including wetlands, cypress trees, and wildlife. Ride with a U.S. Coast Gurad Captain searching for alligators, turtles and birds in their natural environment. The airboats whisk across the waters at speeds of up to 45 mph whilst shooting between walls of tall grass. These rides are safe for adults and children.

GLOBESPAN Collapse - Re-BOOK Your Flight

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:51:00 +0000

Following the unfortunate collapse of Globespan overnight, we are pleased to be able to offer assistance. We can re-book your flights with other operators at discounted prices so that you dont miss out on your holiday arranagements. We have flights from all UK departure airports to Florida, other US states and Canada. Please call us on 0870 990 8318.

Virtual Portholes from Disney

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Virtual portholes that give video feed of the ocean to passengers staying in inside cabins are going to be a feature on Disney Cruise Line's new ship. The interior cabins on Disney Dream, which is to enter service in 2011, provide a real-time view outside the ship. High-definition cameras placed on the exterior of the ship feed live video to each virtual porthole. A "water coaster" that sends passengers racing above the upper decks of the ship will be among the other elements being introduced. An entire deck will cater for children with two main spaces for children ages 3 to 10. Disney Dream will sail alternating three-and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay from Florida. During the summer, the ship will alternate four- and five-night itineraries with two stops at Castaway Cay.

BA Transatlantic from London City

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:21:00 +0000

AV8Tours understands that British Airways is to go ahead with the launch of the first New York flights from London City Airport despite the economic downturn.

Flights are already on sale with the first flights due to take off on September 29.

The new all-business class service launches with a daily return to New York JFK except Saturdays when London City airport is closed, increasing to two flights a day from mid-October.

The aircraft on the route will be a specially configured Airbus A318s, the largest aircraft that can be flown from the Docklands airport.

Fitted with just 32 seats, which convert to fully flat beds, the aircraft will fly across the Atlantic after a refuelling stop at Shannon in Ireland, where passengers will be able to clear US Customs and Immigration.

Return flights from New York will be non-stop, as the aircraft can use JFK's full-length runways and take off with sufficient fuel for the whole transatlantic crossing.

BA chief executive Willie Walsh said: "In the harshest trading environment airlines have experienced, we believe it is more important than ever to embrace the future and innovate. That is what this historic new route is all about. There is real enthusiasm from our customers for this project. This is BA at it's best - stylish, British and ahead of the game. Reviving the BA001 flight number for the first long haul route out of London City could not be more appropriate. Every aspect of this service has been designed to maximise convenience for customers to fly between the world's two biggest business centres - Wall Street and London's extended financial district in the City and Docklands.The UK's first web access on transatlantic flights means that customers can work and keep in touch with the office between London and New York via email and texts. Above all the exclusive service style will bring the feel of a private jet to a business class cabin."

Florida Bounces Back

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Florida has emerged as one of the late booking summer holiday favourites, according to new research.

Bookings to Florida saw a 49% increase on last year at the beginning of June compared to an 8% drop at the start of May.

The US bookings surge has been prompted by the strengthening value of the pound against the dollar, according to the UK's largest independent travel retailer.

The analysis shows that in the same period the pound rose in value against the dollar, from $1.48 to $1.65 (a rise of over 11%).

Av8Tours believes a significant boom in bookings is still to come.

The same effect can also be seen in the eurozone, but with the pound rising only 4% in the same period.

"If the pound continues to rally against foreign currencies, we believe this upward trend will continue."

Heathrow Express Maintains Service

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:12:00 +0000

Heathrow Express maintains service during tube strike. Heathrow Express is to operate as normal during the current 48-hour London Underground strike. The company said trains would continue to run from Paddington station to the airport every 15 minutes between 05.10 and 23.42. Trains call after 15 minutes at Heathrow Central for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 before arriving at Terminal 5 in 21 minutes.

Airlines Get Wired Up

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:09:00 +0000

According to The LA Times, airlines are bringing back wireless Internet service on planes, allowing business tech savvy travelers to check their e-mails, browse the Web and log into their corporate and social networks while in flight.

Now several smaller Internet companies have come up with cheap systems that are working well. AirTran Airways, which has six departures a day at Los Angeles International Airport, said it will equip all of its 136 planes with WiFi by the end of July.

Larger carriers, Delta Air Lines, which operates more than 1,000 planes, and American Airlines, with more than 600 jets, are rolling the service out over the next year.

Under American's system, passengers can begin accessing the Internet with their laptops, smart phones and hand-held PDAs once the plane reaches 10,000 feet.

The fee will be $12.95 for flights longer than three hours and $9.95 for those that are less. Hand-held device users will be charged $7.95 regardless of the flight's length.

Virgin America has also begun offering wireless Internet service on flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. as well as on all flights to Boston. The airline expects to have Internet on all flights by summer.

The fee is similar to American, but it also has a red-eye special of $5.95 for those flying across the country late at night.

Non-Essential Mexico Travel Back On

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:46:00 +0000

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has lifted a ban on all but essential travel to Mexico following the swine flu outbreak.

The revised advice comes three weeks after the flu outbreak reached its peak in the country. The latest FCO advice says: "Following a decline in the number of reported new swine influenza cases in Mexico since its peak on 26 April 2009, we no longer advise against all but essential travel."

The revised advice is likely to lead to a resumption of holiday flights to Mexico.

Industry Reaction to Budget Inaction

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:39:00 +0000

The travel industry has reacted with anger and dismay after the Government failed to scrap plans for a rise in Air Passenger Duty. In his Budget announcement last week, the Chancellor Alistair Darling made no reference to the travel tax, which is due to increase in November and again in 2010. Airlines, agents, ABTA and other industry associations had urged the Chancellor to scrap the tax altogether, or at least cancel the second phase of increases. But despite their pleas, and evidence to show the negative impact on the tourism industry, the Government has refused to back down.

"The rise in APD to destinations such as the Caribbean, dependent on tourism, will be as much as 87%, equating to a tax bill of £600 for a family of fourt ravelling to the Caribbean in premium economy in 2010 compared with today's£160.

*Here's how the phased increases will impact travel costs:

For flights to Europe, APD will go up by 10% to £11 and to £12 in 2010. US travellers, the UK's key market for tourism, will see their taxes rise from £40 to £60 in 2010.

For long-haul visitors travelling over 6,000 miles (including Australia, NewZealand and Malaysia, three key inbound markets), taxes will rise from £40 to£85 in 2010.

Business visitors will also be severely affected with taxes for travellers ona ny flights above economy rising to anything up to £170 from 2010.

Gourmet Menus from Virgin

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:43:00 +0000

Virgin America introduces new health-focused, gourmet menus.

Virgin America announced the introduction of new menus that offer guests a selection of healthy and wholesome meal and snack options for the spring travel season. The new menus include an on-demand selection for guests in the Main Cabin and a new seasonal First Class menu designed by world-renowned Chef, Luke Mangan. Both menus are crafted using an assortment of nutritious ingredients, including fresh fruits and vegetables, premium meats and artisan breads and are designed to give travelers more healthy and satisfying options to choose from for their in-flight meals and snacks.

Chef Mangan honed his skills at some of the world's most prestigious restaurants, including the world-famous, three Michelin star Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire. Today, Chef Mangan owns four restaurants around the globe, including South Food + Wine Bar in San Francisco, Salt and World Wine Bar in Tokyo, and Glass Brasserie in Sydney.

Disney DINING is FREE

noreply@blogger.com (Florida Discount Holidays) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:16:00 +0000

September October and November Disney Special Offer.

Book flights with Virgin Atlantic Airlines for 14 nights staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter Resorts and get 14 Day Ultimate Tickets and 14 days of Disney Dining FREE.

Prices include transfers on Disneys Magical Express

Family Price from £3499 based on 2 adults and 2 children (2-11). Click here to book.