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Thank you for all your replys.
There is some good points & some bad points but at the end of the day this is our first time so all new to us so we have nothing to compare with.
Really looking forward to it will let you all know how it went.
Again thanks for your time.[msnsmile][msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SJ canary
I would just look forward to it - we have used them and so have friends and family with no problems. Just a tip though - if you have a fantastic time in Florida like the majority of visitors and decide to go again - book everything separately next time and you will probably get as good or probably a better deal. Tickets on this site are probably the best value around (and I look every time we go!) and the car hire here is reliable and at excellent rates (so much so that I don't bother to look elsewhere now!) All the communities you have listed are fairly new - the main benefit of booking direct with the owner is that you can choose all those special extras that many of us include.
As already said above just look forward to having a great holiday!
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Spanky, I think this post is really well said. Unfortunately TCD are not the best to book a complete package with. I also agree with Robert and all his comments, unfortunate though they are. I had first hand experience of one of their villas when friends booked with TCD and we visited when we were out there. The only thing that stuck in my mind was the fact that our feet stuck to the floor in the villa when we walked through it. Enough said.
If you end up with a villa that you are less than satisfied with then use all you have to get moved to a more satisfactory villa. Don't settle for anything less. Gill
We have used them quite a few times. No need to use them for accommadation now but we would not hesitate to use there flights. Yes this company has got a lot of bad press but if you ask around you will find that there will be people who think Virgin, BA etc etc are dreadful. You must have heard that saying "You cannot please everyone all the time" and at the end of the day if this company was so bad how come it is still going strong. Stop worrying about what you think you are going to find and look forward to your holiday.
Maybe next time have a look at booking flights, villa, carhire yourself as a DIY holiday. You may get a nice surprise at how much it will cost you compared to a package.
Norma.
Speaking as someone who drives aeroplanes for a living, would fly on a TCD aeroplane? Yes! Maybe not as number one on my list but as a method of getting to Florida then it serves a purpose. Would I book a package with them which includes a villa alocated on arrival? NO NO NO. Far too much left to chance for an important family holiday! [msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by RIS
Speaking as someone who drives aeroplanes for a living, would fly on a TCD aeroplane? Yes! Maybe not as number one on my list but as a method of getting to Florida then it serves a purpose. [/quote]
I think that summarises the whole issue perfectly. If you regard the flight as simply a means of getting there, then TCD serves that purpose. If you have other choices or regard the flight as something more than a means to an end, then TCD probably won't be at the top of your list.
TCD was delayed 6 hours last Friday[msnsad]
BA lost/delayed more bags than any other airline, each airline have the good points and the bad points, would not hesitate to travel with TCD (as we have in the past and found them no problem), try to stop worrying and enjoy the build up to your holiday, this is half the fun.
Kim Mc
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
TCD was delayed 6 hours last Friday[msnsad]
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yes i know, my brother in law and his family where on that flight and he emailled me on the sunday, i thought he was sending me an aprils fool but sadly it wasn't[msnsad]
forgot to say bil never said why the delay but i will try to find out?
Mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
TCD was delayed 6 hours last Friday[msnsad]
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Every airline has delays, TCD are no worse than others. We have been delayed 8 hours with Monarch, 6 hours on Barbados runway in temperatures of 90+ with no water unless we helped ourselves, with Virgin and 9 hours with BA, and they gave no explanation despite being bombarded with angry passengers. . We were just about to give up and go home when the flight was called
I would forget what others have said, just look forward to your holiday. I am sure you will have a marvellous time. We used TCD last September for flights only and both ways were on time.
We have used them for a fly drive and my daughter has as well we both found the flight was fine.We thought we got good value for money.
Debbie