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Sidcup...
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 He's given in...!!!! 

Good morning All

I am so excited I'm about to burst.

Some of you may remember from my trip reports last year that OH was adamant we would not be going back this year as he wants to do something different. Well, we're going back!

After weeks/months of telling him how bored I'd be on a beach/pool holiday, I have finally managed to convince him. I am so happy. I think what finally won it was when I spoke from the heart and told him exactly how Florida makes me feel. I work very hard; 50 odd hours a week plus 15+ hours a week on trains and smelly London underground, and how I want to spend my hard earned cash going somewhere that makes me more happy than anywhere else. He did understand in the end.

Once the decision was made on Saturday, it has been interesting to watch his excitement build just over the course of the last 24 hours. Old Florida photographs have been looked at; last year's Brit Guide to Orlando book has been dug out; Youtube clips watched. He has even invited his 16 year old nephew, who has never been, to come along. I knew he loved it really!

I can't wait to start planning, starting today with the actual booking. I'm thinking of the Homewood Suites - does anyone have any opinion on the Homewood?

Thanks!

19 replies
wigan
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1. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Woo hoo!!! So pleased for you! And sure it will be an even more wonderful experience now you have the nephew coming too.

Drogheda...
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2. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Great news :) We have booked the Homewood for our first trip based on the great reviews on TA. Hope you get booked today :)

A x

Torrevieja...
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3. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Glad he has come around to your way of thinking, Orlando just doesn't compare to any other kind of holiday.

As your nephew is going he will probably have a different experience and just maybe enjoy it more than he thinks. Let the planning start.

London
posts: 2,431
reviews: 6
4. Re: He's given in...!!!!

YAY !!!!!!!!!!! and well done you......lol

I knew from past posts that Mexico was never on the cards and you would convince him somehow that Florida was the only holiday you would do (even to the point of thinking about just you and your DS going)!!!!

You can always keep him happy by 'allowing' him a couple of visits to Shingle Creek ha ha :o)) and he'll have some company now with his nephew.

Let the planning begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sidcup...
posts: 158
reviews: 1
5. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Aah hi f-f

Lovely to see your name pop up. I've been mooching on here for the last month or so and have often looked out for you to see how your trip went. December wasn't it? I havent noticed that you have posted since? I hope you had a really wonderful time after your extended wait.

It has taken a lot to convince him. Some people might think I'm being selfish but nothing compares for me. All 3 of our boys really wanted Florida over Mexico too.

And yes, a few golfing days has already been mentioned ha, ha.

Cheshire
posts: 3,159
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Well done Chip, like me I had to convince DH too :) I have also dug out last yrs Brit Guide and we were watching our Orlando dvd last night :))

Really pleased for you :)

Seaham...
posts: 2,223
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7. Re: He's given in...!!!!

I really enjoyed my trip to Mexico but nothing compares to Florida! It is so addictive. We went in 1992 for a 'once in a lifetime' holiday, and are going back this year for our 10th trip!

We always say this will be our last visit. It never is!

Regards,

Deaconblue

Walsall
posts: 484
8. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Well done for convincing him. I'm still working on DH, i've got florida brochures lying around in every room, photo's out very slowly putting in albums and keep watching last years video over and over. You would think he would just book it to shut me up lol. Have a fab time, the planning is so great :)

Swansea...
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reviews: 16
9. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Really chuffed for you! I know how you feel when you say how Florida makes you feel. I'm exactly the same, it means so much to me I cant explain it to people. Happy planning!!

Sidcup...
posts: 158
reviews: 1
10. Re: He's given in...!!!!

Aw thanks for the comments guys.

It's so exciting when they finally relent isn't it Burt. I was so pleased for you last week too.

Good luck, Gem!

I'm having fun looking for deals, but prices seem to have gone up quite a bit this year. Not actually going to tell OH that bit yet.

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