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Start your holiday early with a relaxing night at either the Solent Hotel and Spa or Lodge at Solent before you embark on your cruise. Located just 25 minute’s drive from the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, and within easy reach of the M3 and M27, our Stay & Cruise Package is a great option for anyone departing from the nearby ports. You will also get complimentary long stay car parking for up to 15 days.

Solent Hotel - make the most of our comfy rooms, spa and fitness facilities and AA Rosette restaurant so you're feeling your best before you leave - from £245.00 per room per one night stay at the Solent Hotel to include accommodation, full English breakfast, use of Spa and unlimited access to our Business Lounge refreshments on the day of departure and up to 15 days parking

Lodge at Solent – a great pre-cruise option with adjoining Parsons Collar Pub & Kitchen - from £205.00 per room per one night stay at the Solent Hotel to include accommodation, Continental Breakfast and up to 15 days parking plus a complimentary upgrade to hot option breakfast and complimentary upgrade to a balcony room on check in (subject to availability).

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Always use holiday extras for airport…

Always use holiday extras for airport lounges not just in the UK but also abroad. We always use them for airport secure parking. Staff are always helpful, chatty and friendly. There’s never the feeling they’re doing you a favour. We find their prices competitive and booking and downloading documents are really easy.

Date of experience : 16 April 2024

Booking amendment

We recently had to change our booking due to our flight times being moved. As the online amend option was not working for us, we contacted Holiday Extra via Online Chat. We were connected to Bhavik who thought through our query and found a workaround which was to our satisfaction.

Date of experience : 01 May 2024

Location was ideal for getting to the…

Location was ideal for getting to the terminal and also road links were great. Restaurant was very nice, rooms were compact but did have all the amenities you need for a pre night stay. Staff were very obliging. All in all the package of hotel and parking helped make the experience stress free and we will certainly book again.

Date of experience : 22 April 2024

Great customer service when needed.

Had to make a change as carrier had changed flights and we chose to fly on a different date for our holiday. Online chat was very quick and the agent managed to make the required changes instantly whereas I couldn’t get the app the accept the change. A great service, and would recommend using based on experience.

Excellent on price and usability

Great service as always through Holiday Extras, our flight times changed a few months before our holiday from late afternoon to early morning and our booking was amended with a click of a button on the app and no extra charge. Drop and go at Manchester is good 👍🏻

Date of experience : 19 April 2024

Much improved bus service from airport…

Much improved bus service from airport to Hilton Terminal 5 hotel. The hotel and parking have always been good. What let the package down was the Hoppa bus timetable and reliability when returning in the afternoon or evening. The service is now every 30 minutes and is reliable.

Date of experience : 29 April 2024

Yet another stay

I have stayed at this hotel on many occasions and this one did not disappoint. As this was my first trip since Covid and the death of my wife I was a bit wary. No worries, the usual friendly and efficient staff and my car was perfectly safe for the period that I was away. Easy access to the airport either via the Hoppa service or taxi.

Date of experience : 24 April 2024

Blue car park at Stansted Airport

We always book with holiday extras for the Blue car park at Stansted. Just 5 min walk to the main terminal, well signposted and easy to find and navigate. The ANPR camera always recognises our car first time and never any issues. We come back again and again and always satisfied.

Date of experience : 28 April 2024

No problems whatsoever

No problems whatsoever, arrived a little earlier than scheduled but barriers opened straight away. Same on return, smooth exit from T2 West at Manchester.

the parking with Maple meet & greet was…

the parking with Maple meet & greet was easy to book. We phoned as instructed and the driver was waiting for us, once we got the luggage on return, we phoned up and when we arrived at the car park the car was waitng for us

Date of experience : 27 April 2024

Poor Customer Service

Beware if you need to cancel. Due to medical emergency we needed to cancel a car parking booking. Accepted this was a non refundable booking but we had travel insurance so this could be claimed (we thought) When we cancelled the booking we were issued with a useless voucher meaning we could not claim on our travel insurance. No telephone support. Tried twice via live chat and was repeatedly told there was no way to reject the voucher. Live chat refused to share the registered business address. All we needed was a note saying it was completely cancelled and that no refund or voucher given. All other companies we had used provided this with complete ease.

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Blue Circle parking....who are they?

Booked T4 Heathrow Crowne Plaza and Blue Circle parking, the hotel was good. However, our experience with Blue Circle or should I say Jet Parks - the name continually changed - was very poor. The phone call in service wasn't working at drop off, I reported this and it still wasn't working 2 weeks later when we returned and waited over an hour for them to finally sort. Very concerned about this company and why Holiday Extras are showing as a choice as this led me to believe they would be reputable!

Date of experience : 30 April 2024

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Have used Holiday extra carparks a few times at various airports. My go to when looking for parking. Road markings in Stansted yellow short stay needs updating as if you follow them you end up at the blue car park. Otherwise very easy to use.

Date of experience : 26 April 2024

Holiday inn Gatwick a great hotel

Holiday inn Gatwick a great hotel. Shuttle bus excellent, regular times, quick, efficient and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend holiday inn, and would use it again if flying from Gatwick. Reasonable with the 15 days parking on site too.

Great company

Great company, have used several times at various airports and always goes to military precision. The thing that has always really stood out to me is how polite all the staff are at the counter, on the buses and in the car park areas, they always greet you with a smile ask where you are off to on holiday and when you return ask if you have had a nice time. Manners are free and this to me makes APH carparking extremely good.

I spoke to a lovely lady "Lauren" who…

I spoke to a lovely lady "Lauren" who was very helpful and added my change in medical condition to my policy, very efficient, polite and helpful. Didn't wait very long in the queue, unlike some companies who keep you waiting for ages, sometimes up to 1 hour recently.

Nice, easy and friendly. Exit at Luton a little confusing. I'd have given 5 star but 2 taken off for the unprofessional driving on the way back from airport. He was on a call via bluetooth, echoing loudly in the bus. Feeling very uncomfortable, I asked if he could not have in a way that we could hear, he responded that it wasn't a personal call. Personal or work, sir, your customers DON'T need to hear it! Finished the 1st, made a 2nd asking for shift for the next day, still loudly echoing all over the bus. DISGRACEFUL! No matter your job title, being on duty means being professional.

Date of experience : 25 April 2024

Maybelle is a true credit to Holiday…

Maybelle is a true credit to Holiday Extra's! She made the cancellation/refund process simple, and helped me understand what the next steps would be. She was prompt with her responses, kind, attentive, understanding and patient as I had to keep popping away from my desk.

Holiday Extras for all your travel needs

Holiday Extras offer fantastic services. I have used them for many years and not just for Airport Parking, which is effortlessly constructed as a product, I come back time and time again. Holiday Extras also provide amazing package trips to some fantastic events. Being able to book an event and an overnight stay, with ease, one price, one customer service if needed is fantastic. Never had any problems, website and/ or App give explanations that are easy to read and understand. Highly recommend.

Great value and all round service

Great value and all round service. Very good for pre holiday hotel stay at airport and parking option. Communications are very good.

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California’s Great America WinterFest: Holiday Theme Park Family Fun

By: Author Leslie Harvey

Posted on Published: November 26, 2017

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Special holiday events have become increasingly popular at amusement parks across the country. My home theme park in Northern California – California’s Great America in Santa Clara – has joined the ranks of celebrating the winter season with a special event of its own. The park’s holiday celebration, WinterFest at Great America, is only in its second year, but it already impresses in a big way!

This year, my family took the opportunity to visit the opening day of WinterFest at Great America on November 24, 2017. We were honestly blown away by the quality and presentation, especially for the very reasonable admission price. As a major Disney fan, I always have to temper my expectations when I visit other theme parks. Great America’s WinterFest brought the holiday magic in a major way – breathtaking decorations and lights, immersive theming, tons of open rides (both coasters and kiddie options), high-quality shows and performances, and seasonal food and merchandise galore.

California’s Great America is owned by Cedar Fair, the same company that operates Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California, among many others. It’s clear that Cedar Fair is investing in a big way in this park and is interested in making it more than just a local or regional offering. With WinterFest, they are setting the bar very high.

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WinterFest at California’s Great America: The Basics

If you are considering a visit to Great America this holiday season, here are the basics you need to know about WinterFest.

Dates & Times : WinterFest is open most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until the end of December 2017. It is also open for a few select weekdays immediately before and after Christmas when many kids are out of school. Most of the festivities run from 5:00-10:00 pm, although on two dates the park is open 6:30-11:00 pm to accommodate San Francisco 49ers games next door. For the complete WinterFest calendar, check here .

What’s Open : The majority of the park is open for WinterFest, although not everything. Open sections include the entrance area at Celebration Plaza, Orleans Place and All American Corners (to the left after entering), and Planet Snoopy. A special pathway called Candy Cane Lane connects Planet Snoopy more directly for guests coming from the Great America theater, which shortens walking times to the open sections of the park.

Peanuts adds an extra caroler – with a sense of humor!

Cost : The adult gate price for WinterFest is $34, although plenty of discounts are available. Online pre-purchased tickets are as low as $25 per adult and $21 per child under 48 inches. You can also get included admission to WinterFest in 2017 if you want to commit to purchasing a 2018 Gold Pass season pass. We found the price to offer a pretty amazing value for 5 hours of theme park access.

What to Do at Great America’s WinterFest

What is there to do at WinterFest? So much that you can’t possibly do it all, we found! Most of the activities offered are included with admission, so it’s possible to have a full evening of entertainment without spending a penny beyond the ticket price (although we certainly spent a bit more!). Here are the top things to do included with admission:

Live Performances

The “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!” ice show at WinterFest is a can’t miss.

The highlight of WinterFest for our family was the live entertainment that got us in the holiday spirit. The flagship show is “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!”, a live ice skating extravaganza in the Great America theater offered three times a night at 5:30, 7:30, and 9:30 pm. Make sure to line up at least 15 minutes early because the theater can reach capacity! The show runs about a half hour and is ideal in focus and length for little ones (despite the slightly bizarre and out-of-place inclusion of Ricky Martin’s Shake Your Bon Bon just before Linus recites Luke 2:8-14 – don’t ask).

There are a number of other live performances throughout the park. Little ones will enjoy “A Peanuts Guide to Christmas” with Charlie Brown and his friends in the Planet Snoopy area of the park. The nightly tree lighting ceremony behind the carousel is also a must-see, and you can continue to see singing and dancing performances on this main stage throughout the night as well. Smaller singing groups like Jingle Jazz and the Holly Jolly Trolley singers are scattered throughout the park so you can stumble on a performance no matter where you roam.

Character Meet & Greets

Classic holiday characters come out for photos at WinterFest at Great America.

The characters and photo opportunities are out in full force for WinterFest. Kids can take a photo with Snoopy in his Santa hat back in the Planet Snoopy area of the park. A few Peanut characters make appearances there as well at Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Lot.

Classic holiday characters also are available for photos – the Gingerbread Man (“Gingy”), Ms. Candy Cane, Holly the Elf, and Jack Frost – look for most of them on Candy Cane Lane or roaming at Celebration Plaza. We had a lots of interaction time with these characters at the media hour before the grand opening and they are just fantastic. Like face characters at Disney parks, they stay completely in character and engage in banter with the guests that adds to the entertainment. The kindness that “Gingy” showed my son and the sharp wit of Jack Frost were highly memorable.

Quite a few of the regular rides are open during WinterFest. Coaster and thrill ride lovers can experience Gold Striker, Patriot, Flight Deck, and Delirium. In addition, Carousel Columbia, the Celebration Swings, Star Tower, Rue le Dodge and several other general interest attractions are operating. Plus, all of Planet Snoopy (the section with kids rides) is open this year for the first time ever.

Planet Snoopy becomes Charlie Brown’s Christmas Town for WinterFest at California’s Great America.

Crafts & Free Activities

We have always found that taking a chance for some free play time is a smart idea with young kids, especially at theme park where the lines and crowds can create sensory overload. Great Amercia’s WinterFest has quite a few places where kids can take a break with some crafty fun or free play with no lines.

Sally’s Christmas Crafts were a highlight for my kids. Kids can color, create a small Christmas themed Peanuts scene, or make bead necklaces. It’s over in the Planet Snoopy area of the park. We also had a lot of fun letting them have playground time at Snoopy’s Construction Site. Look out also for giant glitter tabletop games of tic tac toe at Ruby the Reindeer’s station (closer to the front of the park) as well as the chance to write letters to Santa.

Taking a crafting break at WinterFest at Sally’s Christmas Crafts.

Last but certainly not least… let it snow! The park has a number of strategically timed “snowstorms” in several locations. My 4 year old son loved nothing more than chasing spinning snowflake light projections in the square and waiting to be snowed upon. Simple but delightful!

Special Extras to Consider at WinterFest

There are a number of activities you can do at WinterFest for an additional cost. With so much free, you might not find the time, but here’s a few that are worth consideration. These paid activities may be particularly worthwhile if you have a season pass (so there’s no additional cost to coming several times during the holiday season).

Ice Skating

The reflecting pond in front of Carousel Columbia has been transformed into an ice rink, “Snowflake Lake.” For $15, guests can rent skates and take part in a 30 minute skating session. I saw Jack Frost out on the ice mingling with guests.

Cookie Decorating

For $14, families can buy a four pack of giant sugar cookies in the Planet Snoopy area of the park and decorate them with Mrs. Claus. If you are looking for both a snack and a craft, this kills two birds with one stone!

Photos with Santa

For an extra fee, you can get your family photos with Santa completed during a visit to WinterFest. The line didn’t look long at all when we walked past at 8 pm on the evening of our visit, so this might be the chance to get that photo package without the long lines at your local mall.

Food & Shopping

Last but certainly not least, there is plenty to purchase in the food and souvenir department.

We were so interested in the rides and activities that we almost didn’t want to waste time eating at WinterFest! But if you come hungry, you won’t be disappointed. The signature meal opportunity is a buffet called WinterFeast with all the holiday trimmings. It’s just $16.95 and includes turkey, dressing, ham, potatoes, veggies, dessert, and more. Of course, there’s no shortage of hot cocoa, holiday baked goods, and standard theme park food available almost everywhere.

Shopping opportunities abound as well. Every open shop is completely themed for the holidays with all new seasonal wares – I really couldn’t believe the lengths the park went to to transform every space with new names and signage as well as merchandise. My kids of course made a beeline for the sweet shops at Candy Cane Cafe and Sugar Plum Sweets.

Tips to Make the Most of a WinterFest Visit

If you are headed to WinterFest, here are a few final tips to make your visit a holiday success!

• Have a plan : There is so, so much to do at WinterFest that you cannot even do half of it even if you spend the entire night there. Take a look at the attractions and offerings and make sure you know what you really want to do so you don’t miss out. Be sure to plan around show times because a few of those are can’t-miss!
• Arrive before parking opening : Just like I recommend you “rope drop” Disney parks, you should definitely do that for WinterFest. Plan to be parked and in line at least 20 minutes before gate opening to take maximum advantage of beating the crowds. Remember to leave time for security lines and get your tickets in advance. Rope drop is a great time to walk right on the thrill rides. My husband rode Goldstriker with no wait, but coaster lines got and stayed long as the night went on.
• Don’t pay full price! : California’s Great America is really good about offering a number of discounts to make a visit affordable for Northern California families. The easiest way to save some real money is by buying in advance on their website or opting for a season pass if you plan to visit several times (we have been both during the summer as well as during the fall’s Great Pumpkin Fest and the events year round are worth it). Remember also to pre-purchase parking in advance as well to save $5 off the gate price of $20.

Disclosure: California’s Great America provided complimentary media tickets to opening night at WinterFest for my family. All opinions are my own.

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