Travel Day - Ryanair Flight to Alicante, Car Hire & Driving to Benidorm

[@brianbourke5874]

Travel days are my favourite type of videos

[@WalkWithMeTim]

:-)

[@dangermouse.]

@@brianbourke5874 mine too

[@beckieshwenn]

Was lovely to meet you Tim me Mike and vinnie were over the moon to bump into you outside the sol pelicanos thank you so much for stopping to chat made our whole holiday. Say hi to gabby and casper for us!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hey Becks great to meet you too .. 😊

[@Andrew-bv4ol]

We stayed at Hotel Helios last year Tim the rooms were very pleasant and a decent nights sleep, the breakfast next morning was your normal standard buffet style, with lots and lots of selection. Really enjoy watching all of your interesting videos, including with your wife and baby son.

[@Mark1405Leeds]

Always go for the early morning flights - less chance of delay! + If your on a package your return flight is early! You really can't beat Jet2!

[@Bellughh]

depends where u go i usually go Canary Islands with Jet2 but the returnn is 90% of the time 10pm or later

[@Hammertime054]

Agreed, jet2 take some beating, they are brilliant 👍🏻

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yet I was delayed lol

[@sophieltms]

Hi, Tim! I’m from Spain just outside of Benidorm, I hope you enjoyed your stay. Just a heads up, blue parking means you have to pay from 8am to 21:30 (Summer hours). After 21:30 it’s free and Sundays are free all day. It changes in the winter but I can’t remember. Always enjoy watching your videos!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Mimir_the_wise_]

Wanted to thankyou for these videos the've been helping me through a horrible breakup, and they remind me one day I might have a family to travel places with.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Been there myself, break ups are tough but u will get through the other side

[@Mimir_the_wise_]

@@WalkWithMeTim thanks man really nice you replied to me

[@andyt2510]

I was very surprised to see the Zante shipwreck photo on the wall of a Benidorm hotel - recognised it straight away especially as I've been right next to it on that beach. You can only get to it by boat, though you can visit the overlook above which we did on an off-road safari tour. I loved Zante, though it was a trip booked 3 weeks prior to our departure following the collapse of our long-time planned trip to Spain in the madness of 2020. There's so many wonderful things to do on the island, and Zante Town itself is well worth an explore.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yep that was odd

[@andyt2510]

@@WalkWithMeTim I just thought - isn't the name of the accommodation Hotel Helios? Helios is a Greek word meaning Sun, and is the god of the Sun in ancient Greece. Which may be why the hotel has some Greek theming like the Zante shipwreck picture. Though they haven't gone all in and had the traditional Greek tiling

[@adamlittle8691]

Aw we love an early morning flight! Gets you there and ready to enjoy your first afternoon plus i hate hanging about on the last day when you know your leaving! 😂 hope you enjoyed your trip! ☀️✈️

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes good point

[@randomviking8676]

Tim, since I started watching your videos, I've been catching myself saying, 'wow, that's random' at least twice a day! 😃 Wish we could catch a train to All airports, so much less hassle.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

That is awesome!

[@stevenblack3739]

Tim, I love your travel day videos. The airport is my happy place. It's where the holiday starts.

[@KRossKo]

I stayed in the exact same hotel many times, and always loved it. The corner rooms were always the best.

[@nelliemelba4967]

Hanging us over the edge of the balcony, with the reflection in the glass of how far up you were, have me a serious bout of vertigo there, for a moment! Shows how good your camera is! Another good one, thanks Tim.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

😁

[@elizaphe58]

The Spanish don't class that as high!

[@chloekerrigan5243]

These episodes really help my anxiety and to help me relax before I sleep

[@bhavinp1293]

Tip when hiring a car. Instead of paying for enhanced insurance protection with the car hire company, buy a third party policy for a lot cheaper. You can buy an annual cover or cover for one trip. If you ever had an incident you would have to pay the excess to the car hire company but put a claim in on your policy to recoup the money afterwards.

[@carolross5233]

Wow look at that blue sky...

[@mikalasimpson7789]

Spanish olive oil is awesome taste like lemon

[@jonochalker7244]

Really enjoy your travel day videos Tim. I know it’s out of the way but would be good to see your reviews from travelling from other UK airports (Manchester and Liverpool comparison would be really interesting!) Keep up the good work

[@DeanoEssex]

Great video again Mr Tindon. Always nice to watch 🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lololo

[@mkdons22]

Love how you still reply and heart to loads of comments even with your massive channel growth

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Why shouldn't I lol

[@mkdons22]

@@WalkWithMeTim yeah it's fantastic I notice channels I follow as they get bigger and bigger they engage less with the audience

[@sophierobinson6041]

What a view! Really looking forward to this series, the live was great 👍

[@carolr9301]

Great video. Lovely hotel room, nice and spacious. It looks pretty new. Never been to Benidorm. Love the pic on the wall of the shipwreck beach. Be good to see that video. Zante is lovely. It’s a pebble beach, so make sure you wear your shoes as the stones hurt so much.

[@NorfolkGT50]

Thanks for recommending this video, when I stopped to speak to you and Gaby, in Norwich today. (Somehow I had missed it.) Also, thank you both, for being so friendly and gracious with your time. As a regular viewer since your first video, it has been great to see your progress from that walk around Hemsby, in 2020, to such a well presented travel channel. Luton Airport looks so modern, with that automated rail connection and the current terminal building, as I remember it, as you said, when it was just a small building and a car park! As always, a high quality video, packed with helpful facts, and some lovely views, from the flight, and of Benidorm. Now going to watch your latest video, from your stay at Alton Towers. 🤩

[@qlight2008]

Hi and thank you for your vlogs. I haven't watched all of them but I watched enough to get me though some pretty lonely nights until the sun comes up. The last one I saw was you and your wife walking around a firework in Great Yarmouth. I don't normally comment on anything KZbin videos, but I feel compelled to do so.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Means alot . Thank you 😊

[@eugenemcgeever2719]

It was a very good travel day blog today of you chilling out and relaxing waiting to boarding your plane from London luton airport to Alicante with Ryanair and then car hire driving down to benidorm tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Frank-do1ni]

Tim if you are off to Zante you just have to do the little road train ride from Alykanas called Trainaki especially if you are taking the family!

[@earthlyvibes23]

Found my favourite travel channel. Hooraaaay 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙌🏽

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yay! Thank you!

[@joannharrington2279]

Can't wait to see more of Benidorm. Another place to consider visiting. The hotel is quite nice. It appears to have everything you need in your clean room. Can't wait to see Bernidorm.

[@gem7042]

Sorry im late with a comment Tim, was sat outside most of the day & had a late tea. I wanted to save this til later so i could watch on the big screen. The mini train taking you from part of Luton Airport seems so novel to me, & it seemed quite a long journey from one part to the other. I guess its getting so busy in Airports in the summer Months! This time last year i hadn't jouned your channel so I've never seen how packed Airports get in the summertime. Love your soundtracks on all your travel all vlogs i have to say! Always chilled vibes. Hotel looks posh! And the pool looks nice with the Palm Trees 🌴 all around. The balcony was nice but those High Rise Buildings outside look like they've seen better days. Bathroom so clean, small but compact i like the fact the Hairdryer is in the Bathroom instead of the Bedroom for convenience. Room looks lovely & clean & a nice neutral decor. And Wow you said there was a Nightclub in the Hotel aswell! I've never heard of that! No need for taxi after clubbing to find you back to your room!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Maybe I should release an album lol

[@elizaphe58]

The Helios going back you could pay to use the pool.I used it many a time with my children in winter as they covered it.

[@traceyabbott6184]

I went to zante years ago and got a boat trip to the shipwreck , stayed at hotel contessina in tsvilli, have never been to benidorm before your hotel room looked very nice x

[@DJGeeks]

I recommend going to the Benidorm festival in November. There is the big British fancy dress on the Thursday and there around 20k of brits all dressed up. Its always in the news. Its worth visiting nothing like it anywhere. 16th November it happens this year. I am staying in the RH Carfali which is always nice as you know

[@tuxster123]

Great video tim, we are here ourselves in three days,,cant wait. 👍

[@ColinOBear]

The Birmingham transit from the station to the airport is also driverless, takes about 1.5 mins but it's FREE! 😉

[@easydrive3662]

I did the same trip last thur, flight to alicante, car hire and drive to my place near el campello. For all on here a good car hire company is EDI car hire, no big deposits taken from your card, no hidden extras just a really good service with no hassle

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Agree

[@easydrive3662]

@@WalkWithMeTim are you aware of EDI car hire? One of the team actually waits for you to arrive in the multistory car park and sometimes they just leave the key in the car unlocked

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Tim,food was expensive but when you need food and something to drink.Alicante looks so beautiful when the sun is out,the room has a nice setup with a view from the balcony.

[@MusicMedia-x2d]

Always love watching your videos, proper indulges me to want to travel more

[@EinkOLED]

I agree with paying extra for car hire insurance for peace of mind, enjoy your trip.

[@fredbear72ify]

Things have really changed at Luton Airport there wasn't much there in the 70's when we went to Alicante. The train from Luton looks great.

[@pimpozza]

I dread the airport being busy.. You're right, it seems to be worse early morning and people are frustrated and ruder.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Always enjoy taking a trip with you, Tim.. Loved this vlog ✈👍

[@prykey8674]

Love your travel day videos Tim! Just makes me want to go on holiday! Only 3 months until I do go on hols (not that I’m counting! 😂). Sorry to hear some people were so rude and unhelpful at the airport though!

[@MGEE8572]

6.06 - Wayne Fisher was an Easy steward who passed away in 2017 .

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great work on the van 👏 hope you get the leak sorted out soon 😊👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

ha ha wrong video ?

[@christopherbutler7588]

@Walk With Me Tim sorry Tim I was Typing on tailors a float when it finished and went over to you but looks like a nice hotel in Spain looking forward to your next video 😆😅

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Tim, all back to front in watching. Loving these videos. Happy Sunday

[@lincolncityful1]

Very true re early flights ✈️ East Mids was rammed last Tuesday at 04:30 Great watch 👍

[@rolixzs]

The car rental aspects always good to cover in nice detail as practicalities might be confusing to people who dont normally rent cars on holidays. I always take the insurance too, prepay for it and by the time holiday rolls around you have forgotten the added cost and can drive without worrying of rental company scamming you or accidental scratches costing hundreds.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Exactly but hate when some companies charge this much normally I can get it for 50 euros

[@rolixzs]

@@WalkWithMeTim yeah it’s always a gamble on what they will ask. Usually end up adding 50-75% (sometimes even more) to cost of car in insurance but then i tend to stress about little things so makes sense to just buy it and enjoy stress free holiday 😄 Anyways, keep up the good reporting and I think it’s well worth showing the car related tips and impressions (local driving, parking, etc)

[@barrypollard5933]

Regarding the car insurance, you can buy "car excess insurance" cover in the UK for around £4 per day. Google will give you many options for single trip or annual policies.

[@rolixzs]

@@barrypollard5933 yeah fair enough, but then you have the faff of still paying all damages out of pocket and claiming them back from the company, that may or may not screw you over. Also it wouldn’t cover any processing fees and so on that the rental is going to smack on top. There are plenty ways to save money buy they have drawbacks, going direct to rental company is definitely the most expensive but it’s also the easiest.

[@barrypollard5933]

I've never had the need to make a claim and hopefully will never have to bit the policies I have read seem to cover everything. Though only when you claim you will see how good the company is!

[@karenccs67]

Thanks Tim, we’re flying from Luton soon so it was good to see how easy it was ❤

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adrianday]

For insurance if you travel regularly, we have an annual policy for car insurance excesses for £125 a year and it covers all rentals and drivers on the policies when hiring in any country

[@christinehodge3608]

Room looks nice and clean,not a bad view,love Balcony,

[@hazelmanship7516]

Lovely room and hotel Tim,loved the shots through the plane window,thanks gor sharing 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Nice video Tim , I have stayed in this hotel before its decent but I am puzzled to see it often at number 1 rated on trip advisor thought food was average but rooms nice.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree i was planning to do that kind of videos on it then realised it was the best

[@elizaphe58]

It used to be a family run hotel.Some hotels and apartments are still owned by Families in the Resort.

[@mrdanayling]

Another great travel day vlog , not been to Luton airport or Benidorm for years .

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it dan

[@lindavis224]

Thank you . Enjoy 😊

[@bexhibbs6731]

Hey Tim, love your videos, especially the airport ones, I have learned so much & gained so much info just watching! Keep inspiring us to travel more! 👍👌👏

[@4wrestling]

Love the travel day videos. As someone who doesn’t know most of these destinations, including some type of travel map in the video would be useful to know where you are and where you’re going.

[@adventurousdavee]

Good job you had the extra insurance , you were mighty close the kerb with those rims 😂 . Loving the videos ❤

[@sweetlovely9479]

I enjoy your travel day vlogs, Tim. Thanks. ☺️

[@WalkWithMeTim]

My pleasure!

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi Tim ! Another great travel vlog. Hotel looked quite nice . Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelknight2721]

Loved your travel day to Alicante video Tim excellent.Loved the Dart system for getting from the terminal to the gate.Shame no one helped you pick up your stuff,some people are so selfish.Thankyou ,excellent as usual.

[@GNeuman]

Lovely, I'd be very happy there. Spain simply rocks🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@clivethereddevil3178]

I am going to Benidorm for 7 nights on July 23,staying at The Riviera. It will be my 9th visit and 8th different hotel. I only went to the Melia twice because it was covid times and I wanted somewhere with its own indoor pool as it was Christmas time both times I went and too cold for the outside pool. I have been looking at The Helios for Christmas 2023 as it has a heated outdoor pool.

[@jacobprice3755]

Great video Tim. I’m trying Club Europe on BA on Sunday to Istanbul, looking forward to it. Can’t wait for your Zakinthos video, Greece is my favourite place on earth. Enjoy Benidorm!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Mine too lol

[@SamCam106]

Yay! An Orona lift! 😃 That makes sense as you’re in Spain. They’re much nicer than the ones we get delivered here in UK to instal 😄 they keep the posh ones for themselves 😄😊🥳 From Bmth 😎

[@elaine4498]

Looks really nice. Room looks good but boy was that high up.

[@garethdevlin2732]

Thanks for the insight into the new dart system. Flying into Luton in July. Looking forward to using this, it's a real game changer for the airport. Using the link bus was a nightmare. Your right about early morning flights, airports are crammed, no seats and less options for breakfast.

[@lewis3235]

Absolutely love these videos the best kind!!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you like them!

[@moff8631]

Nice hotel room. Like you say not too high up as to be scary. Benidorm looks really fun

[@internetexplorer109]

yes yes and yes i love the travel day videos to spain love it!!! keep up the good work and love from stockholm

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrGreatplum]

Great video, Tim. I love the fiat 500! I thought the hotel was ok but it could have been anywhere - if you hadn’t got that little bottle of olive oil and the balcony, it could have been a clean travelodge room!

[@Remonyyork]

I enjoy the travel day videos. Great editing as always. Aside from the rather random bottle of olive oil 🤔😂 the hotel looked really nice. Clean and modern.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

ha ha I know im waiting for someone to tell me why

[@davidwalker8345]

Great Video Tim as always 👏🏻👏🏻 the travel videos are really good and show what’s involved in getting to you main destination. Keep the coming 😊🛫🏝️

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks David

[@callumdean]

I'm doing this exact route next month. Cant wait to fly again

[@jasminappleby779]

This is a great insight of what I might be experiencing next week. Sometimes it’s soooo smooth getting through there but looks like the big olde queues have started 😅!!

[@carolross5233]

Clean and pleasant room...

[@user-xj3sm4xf2b]

Great video love these type of videos

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you like them!

[@No3Snow]

Just as an FYI. I use Lara cars for Spanish car hire from Alicante Brilliant. Everything is covered under one price. Just normal tyre damage or fines need paying They meet you and you pay for the car on pick up and no extras to cover with dings or deposit needed. Drop off is leave the key in car in a designated area and travel home.

[@TheFoxyb]

Wow Tim, I didn't recognise Luton Airport; I was last there in 1979 so no surprise there I guess. That train connection is a great idea. Runway views a bit limited though! Car looked smart too

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I know its changed so much

[@Irby.]

Hey! On some mastercard gold or above, car insurance on a hire car is included on the card if you pay with that card. Try look it up, what the terms are at your bank on the difference cards. Nice vlog like always.

[@SuperDolly64]

Thanks Tim, I don't even have a passport-you do the travel so I don't have to-warm and sunny here in Lowestoft today xxx Hope you have/had a good time!

[@pepperpotty]

I'd be interested to know if the Zakynthos shipwreck tours are any better these days. I went on one around 24 years ago and wasn't that impressed. The boat left really early in the morning and my sister and I had been up till the silly hours of the morning drinking in our all inclusive hotel. Needless to say, we felt quite sick on the ship which was very rocky as it didn't go out to see at all and just hugged the edge of the island to the cove. the tour came with lunch which consisted of sweaty ham and cheese rolls. We arrived at the cove and there were loads of other ships there. At this point you could get out and have a swim (very carefully as there were lots of boats docked here) but because there are so many other boats that all have set schedules, you can't stay for long. I seem to remember it being around half an hour to an hour. Then it was time to go. The beaches at Zakynthos are beautiful though. Golden sands and the sea is so warm and calm.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

You should see soon on the channel

[@SUPERALEX2020]

I stayed in the hotel helios with my parents back in 1988!!!

[@stusmodels]

I stayed at Magic Aqua Rock Gardens in Benidorm, that was an experience.

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great video tim

[@dougdurdle9935]

The DART shuttle is a game changer regarding Luton Airport despite the cost. It means you can park your car cheaply at a nearby railway station and get the train and shuttle to the airport and back in relative comfort compared to the old bus system for less than long term parking on short trips. Also whatever redesigns they have done to the airport in the last few years or so has made it more pleasurable to get around, I'd pick it over Stansted or Gatwick anytime. High end shops in airports due to tax deductible reasons making (in theory) prices slightly cheaper.

[@Ro-ie9ic]

Yesss Tim! Love these vids!

[@sammieconsalvey4448]

The olive oil is a little random but I'm a fan of that anyway I'd be delighted

[@Eflattery1]

Tim if you get to Zante, Tsivilli is a nice place especially the Contessina Hotel.

[@manierlinge7392]

really like seaing this video, since im traveling there in 2 weeks for the first time.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@susannahwhitaker994]

You make the best vlogs lol. I am hooked watching you 🤗

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Susannah

[@Playstation-Trains23]

Tim you should go to Altea, much quieter than Benidorm. But near enough if you want to visit it. Great beaches & pools..nice promonade.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Next time!

[@Hammertime054]

Pukka video Tim as per usual, love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 👍

[@n1msu]

One more thing, I saw the greeting card, which was a nice touch, Tim Tin! (sorry I couldn't resist)

[@TTWF24]

doing this exact flight from teeside airport on saturday

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Have fun

[@TTWF24]

@@WalkWithMeTim will do ! as log as the ryan air plane dosent crash hahah or die from the landing

[@dianeprice5798]

Hiya Tim, Luton airport looks ok never been there ,even when I lived in north London, we use to fly from Gatwick.some people are rude at times .your hotel looks good and your room .I would have gone in the pool to cool down very hot there,have a great time and looking forward to seeing more vlogs.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Diane

[@janmeasures2681]

Safe jurny Tim will watch the video , enjoy your time 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 👍

[@aliciaking2464]

Seems nice place to stay,very clean that’s a start,,I’m still watching Benidorm,😊,expecting to c them all come down for free burgers,and hang out with u ..😂..great vid thanks tim

[@barrycoppock]

As always, greatly enjoyable and interesting. Unfortunately, in today's world, many people are only interested in themselves and have no time for others. Although, perhaps, a little expensive I would agree with your thoughts on the car insurance. (Bias alert! I spent all but a few months of my entire working life in - motor insurance!)

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow you must have some stories

[@GregBuckley-o2s]

I love benidorm, thank you for doing these videos

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you like them!

[@anilkanda4727]

love your travel day vidz

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@phill.p]

I buy an annual car hire excess policy which is a lot cheaper than buying the hire company insurance & have also used a Amex Platinum in the past which has insurance against any hire car damage which I have used & was paid out very quickly.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Sounds like an idea

[@stevej8037]

Great video. I travel to Benidorm 2 weeks today.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hope you enjoy it!