SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Potentially interested in this trip, no concrete plans at present though.
Coaster Red Force | PORTAVENTURA and FERRARI LAND | 30th Nov - 1st Dec 2019
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chainedbanana
Hyper Poster
It's not really difficult but it's not quick either. There might be some direct buses (somebody mentioned that earlier in this thread) but otherwise you have to get a train into the city and then another one out to PA. It will take a good 2-3 hours!
But there are several people hiring cars that may be able to help you out (myself included) depending on your flight dates/times
Thanks - I'm planning flying out Friday (of which i'm open minded as have the day off) and return Sunday (need to work on Monday). if they fit in with anyone?
ATTACKHAMMER
Strata Poster
Time off confirmed! I'm in!
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
So what do people have booked then? Live intinerary says Ferrari is sat (I believe) but is everyone doing it Friday now? Has a hotel been decided or are people doing their own things?
Taikavarpu
Roller Poster
I'm a bit late to the party but very interested in coming along. I plan to fly there on Friday, so is there still room in your car? Also, have you already made plans for accommodation?
witchfinder
Giga Poster
For the car it's a maybe - I'm waiting on confirmation from one person whether they need a lift on the Friday so I'll let you know.
For accommodation I'm planning on booking something next week after I've been paid so stay tuned as I'll post about that soon
Edit: I can confirm I do have a space in the car now so it's yours @Taikavarpu if you want it, as long as you can get to BCN airport by about 5pm on Friday 29th.
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Taikavarpu
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Mysterious Sue
Strata Poster
Have I said I'm coming?
I'm coming.
Not sure if there's room in the bag for cakes.
I'm coming.
Not sure if there's room in the bag for cakes.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
I am confirmed! We have two further cars going out Sat morning and returning Sun eve. (Serena, Attackhammer, Mysterious Sue, Fi, Ac and Chainedbanana).
Not sorted hotels yet, hoping to maybe snag a resort hotel deal or something. Yay for winter coaster riding!
Not sorted hotels yet, hoping to maybe snag a resort hotel deal or something. Yay for winter coaster riding!
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Thekingin64
Strata Poster
What time are you arriving Sat morn? Me and Huw are arriving into Barcelona around 10am, car space would be greatly appreciated.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
An extra two is a bit much I'm afraid. One would have been ok. Sorry for not being more helpful. I think there may be others yet to sign up who may book extra cars so maybe keep an eye out for them?
Thekingin64
Strata Poster
No problem at all, back to getting the train it is then...
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
It's early days yet so I'll let you know if things get reshuffled. Lots of people still changing plans.
Also, when do you go back? Sunday or Monday and what time?
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Thekingin64
Strata Poster
Leave PA Sunday evening but spending a few days in Barcelona, fly out Wednesday. Happy to take train Sunday evening but could use a lift that Saturday morning.
witchfinder
Giga Poster
Chainedbanana is travelling in my car on Friday so you might have room for 2 on the Saturday after all. I'll let you and @Thekingin64 talk that one out though.
To confirm, my hire car passengers are:
@Howie
@Slamming Coastercore
@Taikavarpu
Could still fit one more in each way if required.
Time to decide on accommodation now. I've narrowed it down to these two which are cheap but fairly well reviewed, both within a mile's walk of the park. Prices are correct as of today.
Ibersol SPA Aqquaria
Website: https://www.apartamentosaqquariaspa.com
Price (3 nights Fri-Mon): £121 (3-4 people) or £135 (5 people)
Pros: Closer to the park, better room options
Cons: Not as good reviews as the other one, on-site parking more expensive
Pierre & Vacances Residence Salou
Website: https://www.pierreetvacances.com
Price (3 nights Fri-Mon): £110 (3-4 people)
Pros: Very good reviews, cheaper on-site parking, slightly closer to Salou town centre
Cons: Further away from park, no rooms for more than 4 adults unless you want to share a double bed
I want to book one of these this week so if anyone else is interested then let me know. The obvious option would probably be for everyone that is in my car to stay in one room (which would mean it would have to be the Ibersol) but I don't really have strong feelings about one complex or the other so let me know if you do. Obviously if others want to stay at the same place too we can reorganise into groups to fill the rooms as necessary.
So who wants to stay at one of these places? Shout up now and once I've got at least 2 people confirmed I will book somewhere
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SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
@witchfinder was just about to post but even with chainedbanana we're good now!
Good news. We've had a reshuffle and can now take you guys both ways if you want. You might be split between the cars, which I hope is fine but we haven't organised who is going where properly yet, most likely will do that on the day. Most of us are on the 10am arriving Gatwick flight on sat. Drivers and Sue and Fi.
Thekingin64
Strata Poster
Awesome, We'll be flying in from Manchester also arriving around 10am! Being split between cars shouldn't be an issue.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Cool, sounds like a plan!
Howie
Donkey in a hat
So who wants to stay at one of these places? Shout up now and once I've got at least 2 people confirmed I will book somewhere
I reckon the Ibersol, merely because davidm said it was fine and he knows his onions when it comes to digs. And yeah, would make sense for one car load of people to share a room, so I'm down for that.
Rollercoaster David
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I'm up for sharing one of the apartments if we're not going for the on site hotel. So far it's me and mouse in the car I'll be renting, so potentially space for more (arriving Friday leaving Monday)
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