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  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    LargeAddick said:
    RedPanda said:

    This is in the very early stages of planning – where in conjunction with Sydney would make a worthwhile 10 days in Oz? Somewhere more rural but with good public transport would be ideal, so I guess north or south along the coast? I’d like to fit in Tasmania and/or Melbourne but I think making the most of NSW would be the best use of our short time. Thanks.

    Minimum four days in Sydney, more preferably, then why not hire a car and drive up the coast towards Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Can always detour and go inland a bit to explore. A bit further north The Glasshouse Mountains are worth exploring. In my opinion if you start catching planes to far flung places you will waste too much time travelling in your very limited time there.
    Totally agree Neil re limiting internal air travel, however (my opinion), travelling to Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef is fully worthwhile. Each to his/her own, of course.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    PeterGage said:
    LargeAddick said:
    RedPanda said:

    This is in the very early stages of planning – where in conjunction with Sydney would make a worthwhile 10 days in Oz? Somewhere more rural but with good public transport would be ideal, so I guess north or south along the coast? I’d like to fit in Tasmania and/or Melbourne but I think making the most of NSW would be the best use of our short time. Thanks.

    Minimum four days in Sydney, more preferably, then why not hire a car and drive up the coast towards Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Can always detour and go inland a bit to explore. A bit further north The Glasshouse Mountains are worth exploring. In my opinion if you start catching planes to far flung places you will waste too much time travelling in your very limited time there.
    Totally agree Neil re limiting internal air travel, however (my opinion), travelling to Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef is fully worthwhile. Each to his/her own, of course.
    I didn't like Cairns very much but loved Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation and the Kuranda railway
  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    PrincessFiona said:
    PeterGage said:
    LargeAddick said:
    RedPanda said:

    This is in the very early stages of planning – where in conjunction with Sydney would make a worthwhile 10 days in Oz? Somewhere more rural but with good public transport would be ideal, so I guess north or south along the coast? I’d like to fit in Tasmania and/or Melbourne but I think making the most of NSW would be the best use of our short time. Thanks.

    Minimum four days in Sydney, more preferably, then why not hire a car and drive up the coast towards Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. Can always detour and go inland a bit to explore. A bit further north The Glasshouse Mountains are worth exploring. In my opinion if you start catching planes to far flung places you will waste too much time travelling in your very limited time there.
    Totally agree Neil re limiting internal air travel, however (my opinion), travelling to Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef is fully worthwhile. Each to his/her own, of course.
    I didn't like Cairns very much but loved Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation and the Kuranda railway
    Agreed Port Douglas is far better than Cairns, but we flew into the latter and used it as stepping stone to the Great Barrier Reef.
  • palarsehater
    palarsehater Posts: 12,296
    decent weekend in York - was a glorified pub crawl but very friendly people and no knobheads - which is always nice. 
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,555
    Abu Dhabi next year
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,672
    PrincessFiona said:
    Pelling1993 said:
    Going to Cape Verde next Wednesday for 8 days, cannot wait for some winter sun! Anyone that has been is the quad-biking worth doing?
    We were thinking about booking a week in Cape Verde in March; so will be interested to hear how you get on and what your hotel is like? Which one are you going to?
    https://www.firstchoice.co.uk/holiday/accommodation/overview/Boa-Vista/Hotel-Riu-Touareg-042051?im_id=PPC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImYHQuJeP5gIVRLDtCh12Sw5vEAAYASAAEgLcsfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds this is the one we are going to, all inclusive with flights for 8 days was £625 per person which I think is a bit of a bargain! I'll be sure to let you know how it is
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,223
    Arrived in Mauritius 2 days ago... This place really is paradise
  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    edited December 2019
    CAFCsayer said:
    Arrived in Mauritius 2 days ago... This place really is paradise
    The holiday centres on the beach are indeed, paradise. But like many Caribbean Islands, the interior, particularly Port Louis, the capital, has its share of slums and high pollution from the old buses.

    @CAFCsayer, you may wish to walk with lions (untethered) at a site on the south end of Mauritius.
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,672
    half a work day left and then to Cape Verde, I hope the other hotel goers & staff are prepared for me in my budgie smugglers! https://budgysmuggleruk.com/collections/mens-swimwear/products/pelicanoes
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    PeterGage said:
    CAFCsayer said:
    Arrived in Mauritius 2 days ago... This place really is paradise
    The holiday centres on the beach are indeed, paradise. But like many Caribbean Islands, the interior, particularly Port Louis, the capital, has its share of slums and high pollution from the old buses.

    @CAFCsayer, you may wish to walk with lions (untethered) at a site on the south end of Mauritius.
    Enjoy CAFC lovely place and I can second the walking with the lions experience as per Peter's comments, fantastic experience where I really did "pull the lions tail"
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  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,672
    Got back from Cape Verde last night, work has been a real struggle this morning! A great place for some winter sun, it was 26-28 degrees every day. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere but was excellent value 
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,103
     PeterGage said:
    CAFCsayer said:
    Arrived in Mauritius 2 days ago... This place really is paradise
    The holiday centres on the beach are indeed, paradise. But like many Caribbean Islands, the interior, particularly Port Louis, the capital, has its share of slums and high pollution from the old buses.

    @CAFCsayer, you may wish to walk with lions (untethered) at a site on the south end of Mauritius.
    Walking with Lions ... an unforgettable experience. I now only have one leg 

  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    edited December 2019



  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    North Lower Neil said:
    Anyone been to Rovaniemi/Lapland?

    Not for this year, but considering it in the next couple of years while the kids are young enough to believe in Santa but old enough to put up with the cold etc.

    Seems very expensive to book a package whereas flights and an Airbnb actually seem OK in November time but I'm interested how much the husky/reindeer rides etc are out there is you do book yourself.  Food/drink too.





    Ask me in a couple of weeks mate. I head there soon.  Going with a tour operator but staying an hour outside Rouvenemi.  They do huskey/reindeer experiences but they only last a few mins so I have booked separately with these for longer goes : 

    http://en.kairankutsu.kotisivukone.com/15

    Pay when I get there. They did not even want a deposit!
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    RedPanda said:

    This is in the very early stages of planning – where in conjunction with Sydney would make a worthwhile 10 days in Oz? Somewhere more rural but with good public transport would be ideal, so I guess north or south along the coast? I’d like to fit in Tasmania and/or Melbourne but I think making the most of NSW would be the best use of our short time. Thanks.

    Blue mountains are nice.  For the time you have the east coast is likely your best bet.  Always wanted to go to Wilsons Promontory down near Melbourne and Great Ocean Road between Melbourne and Adelaide is good but too far in your time line.  The likes of Cairns are only worth the trip if you have the time and desire to go to the great barrier reef as not a lot to see or do in the town itself and you would need to fly.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Athletico Charlton said:
    North Lower Neil said:
    Anyone been to Rovaniemi/Lapland?

    Not for this year, but considering it in the next couple of years while the kids are young enough to believe in Santa but old enough to put up with the cold etc.

    Seems very expensive to book a package whereas flights and an Airbnb actually seem OK in November time but I'm interested how much the husky/reindeer rides etc are out there is you do book yourself.  Food/drink too.





    Ask me in a couple of weeks mate. I head there soon.  Going with a tour operator but staying an hour outside Rouvenemi.  They do huskey/reindeer experiences but they only last a few mins so I have booked separately with these for longer goes : 

    http://en.kairankutsu.kotisivukone.com/15

    Pay when I get there. They did not even want a deposit!
    Cheers mate, would be interested on how you get on etc.

    My eldest is starting to question Santa this year so actually thinking it could be an idea for next winter to save the magic for another year, but worried how expensive it could be for only 2 or 3 days once everything is added together etc.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Oh and hope you have a lovely time!
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,593
    Leaving first thing tomorrow to stay in Arras over the weekend for the Christmas market. Really can't wait.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Back down to Cornwall on Monday for 4 x nights in a log cabin with Christmas lunch in a local restaurant, my daughter and her family will be in the log cabin next to us so no doubt the grand kids will have us up at some god awful hour on Christmas day ( I love it really)
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,593
    eaststandmike said:
    Back down to Cornwall on Monday for 4 x nights in a log cabin with Christmas lunch in a local restaurant, my daughter and her family will be in the log cabin next to us so no doubt the grand kids will have us up at some god awful hour on Christmas day ( I love it really)

    Sounds great (I've got Wham's Last Christmas video in my mind now)
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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    eaststandmike said:
    Back down to Cornwall on Monday for 4 x nights in a log cabin with Christmas lunch in a local restaurant, my daughter and her family will be in the log cabin next to us so no doubt the grand kids will have us up at some god awful hour on Christmas day ( I love it really)
    Sounds lovely! 
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 50,974
    edited December 2019
    Just got back from Goa, really enjoyed it, but I was due back Tuesday morning, but the windscreen was damaged on the Dreamliner on the way to Goa and waited nearly 3 days to fix. Tui put us in a 5 star hotel, full board, so we had to slum it for three days, it is a tough world.  :)

    While on the beach, I was asked to dine in one of the local bars by a man wearing a Palace shirt...........no I did not
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,668
    ross1 said:
    Just got back from Goa, really enjoyed it, but I was due back Tuesday morning, but the windscreen was damaged on the Dreamliner on the way to Goa and waited nearly 3 days to fix. Tui put us in a 5 star hotel, full board, so we had to slum it for three days, it is a tough world.  :)

    While on the beach, I was asked to dine in one of the local bars by a man wearing a Palace shirt...........no I did not
    Glad you enjoyed yourself. 
    Goa is bonkers at times but I love it.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,593
    edited December 2019
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  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,031
    RedPanda said:

    This is in the very early stages of planning – where in conjunction with Sydney would make a worthwhile 10 days in Oz? Somewhere more rural but with good public transport would be ideal, so I guess north or south along the coast? I’d like to fit in Tasmania and/or Melbourne but I think making the most of NSW would be the best use of our short time. Thanks.

    If it's Melbourne or Tasmania, stick with Melbourne mate. You will then experience the best of both worlds, Sydney being wild and vibrant to the mellow and laid back Melbourne.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    edited December 2019
    Long shot, but does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere big enough for a family of 4 in the New Forest that would be cheap for a weekend in August?

    Want to stop off for a couple of days in the way back from Devon, but even the Travelodges etc are expensive as it's a weekend and the kid's holidays, and I really don't want to pay £250+ when we'll only use it to sleep and shower before going out, walking round the Forest etc. 

    Cheers. 
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,824
    North Lower Neil said:
    Long shot, but does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere big enough for a family of 4 in the New Forest that would be cheap for a weekend in August?

    Want to stop off for a couple of days in the way back from Devon, but even the Travelodges etc are expensive as it's a weekend and the kid's holidays, and I really don't want to pay £250+ when we'll only use it to sleep and shower before going out, walking round the Forest etc. 

    Cheers. 
    Not for 2019
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Would have felt a bit a self indulgent to start a new thread for it though! 
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,593
    DaveMehmet said:
    Leaving first thing tomorrow to stay in Arras over the weekend for the Christmas market. Really can't wait.
    Just got back, fantastic weekend. Can highly recommend the market, good quality food and drink available plus a decent selection of gifts.

    Only takes just over an hour from Calais. 
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 50,974
    edited January 2020
    ross1 said:
    Just got back from Goa, really enjoyed it, but I was due back Tuesday morning, but the windscreen was damaged on the Dreamliner on the way to Goa and waited nearly 3 days to fix. Tui put us in a 5 star hotel, full board, so we had to slum it for three days, it is a tough world.  :)

    Update on this holiday, we went with Tui, 1 week, all inclusive, cost less than £800 each, but because of the extra three days we were compensated with £510 each, so holiday for 10 nights in Goa cost less than £300. 
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