Off to Barbados on Sunday - first time on a cruise. Really looking forward to it, not least to get away from this crap weather.
I’m off to Barbados on Thursday for a few days before joining a 2 week cruise (first timer). Afterwards I’m staying at Sandy Lane for one night before I head to Colombia, Chile, Bolivia,Peru and Brazil. Back at the end of March and hopefully it’s warmed up a bit.
I'm looking at Sandy Lane for next winter's holiday.
Love Colombia, wonderful people - I've only ever been there on business and Bogota is an amazing city (as long as you know where not to go!). I do struggle with the altitude though. My youngest and his missus spent three months out there on business and had a great time living there.
Hi @bobmunro Sandy Lane is a must experience. Absolute luxury but comes with a very hefty price tag. We only stayed one night to meet up with friends before heading to Colombia. The buffet breakfast was great which is included in the price. We went for a snack at the restaurant in the afternoon and didn’t realise it was a buffet but went ahead with it. It was on Sunday and the buffet consisted of a full Sunday roast. The buffet had everything; lobster, oysters, prawns, crab mussels etc. Several types of salads. Excellent in quality. Then we had the bill of £369 for 2 that included 2 bottles of wine (I had only a small plate of food).
The rooms and the service including the beach lounges are of the highest quality. It was faultless if you are not screamish at the cost ££££. we plan on returning next year for a week to truly experience the hotel.
The Cliff restaurant is spectacular and pricey too but is of good quality but again you are looking at £150 pp (if you go easy on the wine).
DM me if you want more information.
We are going to Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Bogotá. I’ve been to Barranquilla before and many times to Bogotá but not Santa Marta. Meeting up with friends in Santa Marta and then a few days in the Tayrona NP.
I certainly agree that Colombia is a great place to visit.
One thing I'd say, Barbados prices have gone through the roof last 2 years since we was last there. We've been pricing up a big family trip for my 50th next year.
Restaurant prices - The Cliffe, Tides & Lonestar in Hole Town, Fusion. Sea Shed at Gibbes, The Fish Pot - all their prices have increased significantly, based on what we paid in 2023 and what my sister-in-law paid last year and friends have paid this year on our recommendation.
Not that we mind paying for quality food, just something to bear in mind.
Off to Barbados on Sunday - first time on a cruise. Really looking forward to it, not least to get away from this crap weather.
I’m off to Barbados on Thursday for a few days before joining a 2 week cruise (first timer). Afterwards I’m staying at Sandy Lane for one night before I head to Colombia, Chile, Bolivia,Peru and Brazil. Back at the end of March and hopefully it’s warmed up a bit.
I'm looking at Sandy Lane for next winter's holiday.
Love Colombia, wonderful people - I've only ever been there on business and Bogota is an amazing city (as long as you know where not to go!). I do struggle with the altitude though. My youngest and his missus spent three months out there on business and had a great time living there.
Hi @bobmunro Sandy Lane is a must experience. Absolute luxury but comes with a very hefty price tag. We only stayed one night to meet up with friends before heading to Colombia. The buffet breakfast was great which is included in the price. We went for a snack at the restaurant in the afternoon and didn’t realise it was a buffet but went ahead with it. It was on Sunday and the buffet consisted of a full Sunday roast. The buffet had everything; lobster, oysters, prawns, crab mussels etc. Several types of salads. Excellent in quality. Then we had the bill of £369 for 2 that included 2 bottles of wine (I had only a small plate of food).
The rooms and the service including the beach lounges are of the highest quality. It was faultless if you are not screamish at the cost ££££. we plan on returning next year for a week to truly experience the hotel.
The Cliff restaurant is spectacular and pricey too but is of good quality but again you are looking at £150 pp (if you go easy on the wine).
DM me if you want more information.
We are going to Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Bogotá. I’ve been to Barranquilla before and many times to Bogotá but not Santa Marta. Meeting up with friends in Santa Marta and then a few days in the Tayrona NP.
I certainly agree that Colombia is a great place to visit.
One thing I'd say, Barbados prices have gone through the roof last 2 years since we was last there. We've been pricing up a big family trip for my 50th next year.
Restaurant prices - The Cliffe, Tides & Lonestar in Hole Town, Fusion. Sea Shed at Gibbes, The Fish Pot - all their prices have increased significantly, based on what we paid in 2023 and what my sister-in-law paid last year and friends have paid this year on our recommendation.
Not that we mind paying for quality food, just something to bear in mind.
Have you tried Sugar Bay? Not a great pool but otherwise a very good 4 star. we've had 2 great holidays there and it was very reasonable for Barbados
Counting down now - a couple of months and I'll be in the Cancun sunshine for a fortnight and I can't wait as I didn't get away last year.
I really need this two weeks in the sunshine
Enjoy, Swisdom.
We're looking forward to our week in Tenerife in early March after the cancellation of our October break due to Mr F's hospitalisation.
When are you out there FF? I'll be there with three mates from the 6th for a week, staying in Playa de las Americas!
Oooh ! 6th-13th too but in Golf del Sur. No night life required for us these days.
Have fun !
I stayed there in 2016 for a short november break. There was a pool table on the terrace which wasn't letting the balls out. Gave the table a bit of a shake and four kittens and mummy cat came squirming out from inside!
Counting down now - a couple of months and I'll be in the Cancun sunshine for a fortnight and I can't wait as I didn't get away last year.
I really need this two weeks in the sunshine
Enjoy, Swisdom.
We're looking forward to our week in Tenerife in early March after the cancellation of our October break due to Mr F's hospitalisation.
When are you out there FF? I'll be there with three mates from the 6th for a week, staying in Playa de las Americas!
Oooh ! 6th-13th too but in Golf del Sur. No night life required for us these days.
Have fun !
I stayed there in 2016 for a short november break. There was a pool table on the terrace which wasn't letting the balls out. Gave the table a bit of a shake and four kittens and mummy cat came squirming out from inside!
Off to Barbados on Sunday - first time on a cruise. Really looking forward to it, not least to get away from this crap weather.
I’m off to Barbados on Thursday for a few days before joining a 2 week cruise (first timer). Afterwards I’m staying at Sandy Lane for one night before I head to Colombia, Chile, Bolivia,Peru and Brazil. Back at the end of March and hopefully it’s warmed up a bit.
I'm looking at Sandy Lane for next winter's holiday.
Love Colombia, wonderful people - I've only ever been there on business and Bogota is an amazing city (as long as you know where not to go!). I do struggle with the altitude though. My youngest and his missus spent three months out there on business and had a great time living there.
Hi @bobmunro Sandy Lane is a must experience. Absolute luxury but comes with a very hefty price tag. We only stayed one night to meet up with friends before heading to Colombia. The buffet breakfast was great which is included in the price. We went for a snack at the restaurant in the afternoon and didn’t realise it was a buffet but went ahead with it. It was on Sunday and the buffet consisted of a full Sunday roast. The buffet had everything; lobster, oysters, prawns, crab mussels etc. Several types of salads. Excellent in quality. Then we had the bill of £369 for 2 that included 2 bottles of wine (I had only a small plate of food).
The rooms and the service including the beach lounges are of the highest quality. It was faultless if you are not screamish at the cost ££££. we plan on returning next year for a week to truly experience the hotel.
The Cliff restaurant is spectacular and pricey too but is of good quality but again you are looking at £150 pp (if you go easy on the wine).
DM me if you want more information.
We are going to Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Bogotá. I’ve been to Barranquilla before and many times to Bogotá but not Santa Marta. Meeting up with friends in Santa Marta and then a few days in the Tayrona NP.
I certainly agree that Colombia is a great place to visit.
One thing I'd say, Barbados prices have gone through the roof last 2 years since we was last there. We've been pricing up a big family trip for my 50th next year.
Restaurant prices - The Cliffe, Tides & Lonestar in Hole Town, Fusion. Sea Shed at Gibbes, The Fish Pot - all their prices have increased significantly, based on what we paid in 2023 and what my sister-in-law paid last year and friends have paid this year on our recommendation.
Not that we mind paying for quality food, just something to bear in mind.
Have you tried Sugar Bay? Not a great pool but otherwise a very good 4 star. we've had 2 great holidays there and it was very reasonable for Barbados
I'll mention it to Mrs JB and the sister-in-laws who are in charge of the arrangements. They're umming and arring between hotel or hiring a private villa for 6 adults, 5 kids around Easter time as easier to fit in with the school holidays.
Just spent a lovely week in Holme in north Norfolk. Cottage was five mins from the beach one way and five mins from the pub the other way. Lots of walks, a round of golf and too much of the local ale. So relaxing and much needed time with the family.
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Restaurant prices - The Cliffe, Tides & Lonestar in Hole Town, Fusion. Sea Shed at Gibbes, The Fish Pot - all their prices have increased significantly, based on what we paid in 2023 and what my sister-in-law paid last year and friends have paid this year on our recommendation.
Not that we mind paying for quality food, just something to bear in mind.
Any recommendations welcome
Have fun !
They're umming and arring between hotel or hiring a private villa for 6 adults, 5 kids around Easter time as easier to fit in with the school holidays.
Then Murcia with my missus' family in May and then Oz in December/January for the Ashes.
We've just been invited to a wedding in the Dominican Republic next Feb which is a belting excuse for holiday!
So relaxing and much needed time with the family.