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Holidays 2019
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We're off to Palma end of August.
Hot as hell out there at the moment!
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Heading off to Naples tomorrow for a week. Trips to Pompeii , mount vesuvius and Sorrento planned. Any suggestions for good bars / restaurants would be welcomed
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Flew from Stansted to Faro yesterday. Airport full of stag and hen parties. Plane was full of parents with screaming kids. Now safely ensconced in an adults only hotel. Peace & quiet. Sometimes it’s good to be old.AFKABartram said:
Going away with kids and switch off in the same sentence. Lol, you’ve a lot to learn my friend :-)roseandcrown said:Going Santa ponsa next week for a week for my 15 month old sons first abroad holiday.
Cant wait to switch off and spend some quality time with him.5 -
stansted airport always seems worse for this sort of stuff - think its because of the high volume of ryanair flights that leave from the airport.SX_Addick said:
Flew from Stansted to Faro yesterday. Airport full of stag and hen parties. Plane was full of parents with screaming kids. Now safely ensconced in an adults only hotel. Peace & quiet. Sometimes it’s good to be old.AFKABartram said:
Going away with kids and switch off in the same sentence. Lol, you’ve a lot to learn my friend :-)roseandcrown said:Going Santa ponsa next week for a week for my 15 month old sons first abroad holiday.
Cant wait to switch off and spend some quality time with him.
on a sep note out in benidorm for the weekend of 12-15th july for a stag any shouts of stuff to do - a few are keen to go one of the rangers bar on the friday as obviously will be a crowd out.0 -
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Difficult to compare I would say. We are not beach resort people now the kids have grown and prefer being spoiled in a hotel - although there is a very nice beach past Palma Cathedral. We stay around the bay by the main marina, about a 20 minute very pleasant walk into the city centre of Palma. It you like history, it has it in spades - plus fantastic restaurants, bars and shops (although I limit the shopping to one day per trip!). It is a very civilised, laid back city and I could very easily live there. And all with the sun pretty much guaranteed to shine!eaststandmike said:
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Absolutely love this thread and seeing others plans. Such variety and interesting places.
really makes me want to have more holidays!1 -
Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.4 -
Anyone got any recommendations (websites etc) for a cheap beach holiday (around 7 nights) anytime over the next couple of months? pretty flexible on places0
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Was this on Thompson/ marella cruiseCharltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.0 -
Do they have a Wetherspoons out there?palarsehater said:
stansted airport always seems worse for this sort of stuff - think its because of the high volume of ryanair flights that leave from the airport.SX_Addick said:
Flew from Stansted to Faro yesterday. Airport full of stag and hen parties. Plane was full of parents with screaming kids. Now safely ensconced in an adults only hotel. Peace & quiet. Sometimes it’s good to be old.AFKABartram said:
Going away with kids and switch off in the same sentence. Lol, you’ve a lot to learn my friend :-)roseandcrown said:Going Santa ponsa next week for a week for my 15 month old sons first abroad holiday.
Cant wait to switch off and spend some quality time with him.
on a sep note out in benidorm for the weekend of 12-15th july for a stag any shouts of stuff to do - a few are keen to go one of the rangers bar on the friday as obviously will be a crowd out.0 -
NorwegianAir can get you to Rio for £350 return, a hotel would be maximum £50 per night.RedArmyyyyy said:Anyone got any recommendations (websites etc) for a cheap beach holiday (around 7 nights) anytime over the next couple of months? pretty flexible on places0 -
Sounds fab. Who was it with?Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.0 -
You having a laugh rio for a week.ElfsborgAddick said:
NorwegianAir can get you to Rio for £350 return, a hotel would be maximum £50 per night.RedArmyyyyy said:Anyone got any recommendations (websites etc) for a cheap beach holiday (around 7 nights) anytime over the next couple of months? pretty flexible on places
Also your saying a £1000 for flights and accommodation with no spending money thats not really cheap is it0 -
I’d recommend a trip over to Capri mate, it’s well worth itCheshireAddick said:Heading off to Naples tomorrow for a week. Trips to Pompeii , mount vesuvius and Sorrento planned. Any suggestions for good bars / restaurants would be welcomed2 -
His missusTaxi_Lad said:
Sounds fab. Who was it with?Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.3 -
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Was this on Thompson/ marella cruiseCharltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.1 -
As above, Tui/Marella mateTaxi_Lad said:
Sounds fab. Who was it with?Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Costs about £1400 per person for 14 nights.
No money on board, no tips (although I did as you get good bar staff who remember you and make better cocktails)2 -
£1,500 including spending money for two people is very reasonable.clb74 said:
You having a laugh rio for a week.ElfsborgAddick said:
NorwegianAir can get you to Rio for £350 return, a hotel would be maximum £50 per night.RedArmyyyyy said:Anyone got any recommendations (websites etc) for a cheap beach holiday (around 7 nights) anytime over the next couple of months? pretty flexible on places
Also your saying a £1000 for flights and accommodation with no spending money thats not really cheap is it2 - Sponsored links:
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Tempted by this. Are the excursions very expensive on top to get out and see the various stop offs?Charltonparklane said:
As above, Tui/Marella mateTaxi_Lad said:
Sounds fab. Who was it with?Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Costs about £1400 per person for 14 nights.
No money on board, no tips (although I did as you get good bar staff who remember you and make better cocktails)0 -
looking about £50/£70pp but some were well worth it.
Some places IMO you will need to, some you wont.
Some docks are literally like pulling up into Gillingham, others are lovely.
Sicily for example looked like fecking Dover, then an hour journey towards Mount Etna we got to a little village high up with a Roman amphitheatre (spelling) which was stunning.
Heard horror stories about costs of things in Venice but found it relatively cheap TBH, probably cheaper than Greenwich to eat and drink.
I think a week would be ample for some people and after the first week it didnt seem real we still had another week to go as it felt like wed been away for a month but in a good way.
So much history out there and glad I swapped it for a beach holiday this year.5 -
Agree with you CPL, did a similar Adriatic Greek island cruise with Thomson for the same reason. Ours took in Ephesus, Athens, Corfu Olympia. Kotor is amazing and this cruise is the reason we are back in Piran after a day at Koper Slovenia. Great value.Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Another 2 we've done are the Norwegian Fjords and a Baltic Cruise taking in St Petersburg which was absolutely stunning.1 -
Had my honeymoon in Santa Ponsa 34 years ago, I bet it's changed a bit since then 😂blackpool72 said:
Santa Ponsa is a lovely resort I went there about 10 years ago with my kids.roseandcrown said:Going Santa ponsa next week for a week for my 15 month old sons first abroad holiday.
Cant wait to switch off and spend some quality time with him.
Only thing is it's full of Scots.
Not that I'm racist towards our next door neighbour s.
But I was the only English man in my hotel.
Take a flag of St.George with you mate and give it large.0 -
Yeah we went Kotor and Koper mate, was great.Latimer said:
Agree with you CPL, did a similar Adriatic Greek island cruise with Thomson for the same reason. Ours took in Ephesus, Athens, Corfu Olympia. Kotor is amazing and this cruise is the reason we are back in Piran after a day at Koper Slovenia. Great value.Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Another 2 we've done are the Norwegian Fjords and a Baltic Cruise taking in St Petersburg which was absolutely stunning.
greek Islands sound great as well. Will look into the Baltic Cruise pal .0 -
Who did you go with? We always go P&O and always been really happy.Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Edit - seen your response above.0 -
Got 2 booked with p and o next year.LargeAddick said:
Who did you go with? We always go P&O and always been really happy.Charltonparklane said:Done cruise last couple weeks.
Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Venice, Kefalonia, Slovenia, Rijeka Scicilly, Valetta.
Jesus there are some stunning places out there, Montenegro was amazing.
Cruise is what it is but knew the rooms aren't luxury, booze was top draw on boat , Red Stripe, Morretti, Corona, San Miguel, Mean Time IPA, Pedigree, food was OK.
Just being able to say I've been to these places was amazing.
Edit - seen your response above.
But eyeing up a 14 night med oman dubai one later this year if we add on an extra 4 nights in dubai comes to £1450 each.
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Doing our first ever cruise in February to the Caribbean with Tui/Marella. Not sure what to expect but it looks good.
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Thinking about a long weekend break in Tbilisi - anybody been and recommendations?0
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I've been contemplating a cruise but a handful of things put me off
1) The gluttony of fellow guests
2) having to pack loads of evening clothes
3) being around loads of old or obese people for a fortnight. The 2 worse holiday resort guests, you know where you stand with a gaggle of jocks or northerners
4) travelling the whole holiday
The opportunity to see so many places, especially somewhere like the Adriatic however fills me with intrigue and I trust Charltonparklane and his judgement
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