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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 53,019
    2 weeks camping in French Basque Country.


    Have you pitched up next to the toilet block ? 😉😄
    Yeah, setting up a burger bar next to the bogs - gross.
  • TellyTubby
    TellyTubby Posts: 3,666
    My holidays with Mrs TT tend to be different from most.

    We've just returned from a motorbike tour, Starting in Devon, Hook of Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Netherlands and home.

    Three weeks, 4,500 miles and some lovely memories. I wont bore you with the motorbike stuff, but highly recommend the Swedish 'Mary Rose', the Vasa in Stockholm. 

    We stayed at some great places and want to return to Poland. We ran out of time to do Ukraine and Slovakia. Avoid driving around German cities, they're a nightmare, as are many of their Autobahns. 

    It maybe impolite to discuss money, but all in, we took 5 ferries (4 over night) and our outlay averaged £200 a day for the both of us. 

    We did discover that we need more rest time for such a trip now we're mid 60s though.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 34,006
    Off on a 14 night P&O Med cruise tomorrow on Arvia. Booked over a year ago it’s finally arrived. Really looking forward to some much needed R&R.
    Big old ship that....was on it earlier in the year.
    Yeah too big. Not a snob but P&O is becoming like Butlins on Sea on the larger ships.
  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,818
    edited June 22
    Off on a 14 night P&O Med cruise tomorrow on Arvia. Booked over a year ago it’s finally arrived. Really looking forward to some much needed R&R.
    Big old ship that....was on it earlier in the year.
    Yeah too big. Not a snob but P&O is becoming like Butlins on Sea on the larger ships.
    It was our first ever cruise...thought we would try something different, really enjoyed it but get where your coming from, we aren't to bothered about sitting around the swimming pool....which did get a 'tad' busy on sea days (just 4 sea days on the Eastern Caribbean Cruise).
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,523
    Just came back from Santorini, no EES system in place at all.

    To be honest, it's probably one of the best airport experiences I've had, passport control done in no more than 5-10mins, bags were already out by the time we got through.

    Beautiful place and one I'd definitely recommend. We stayed in Perissa which felt a lot more relaxed and less busy than the likes of Oia and Fira... of which both were stunning but heaving with tourists, especially when the cruise ships docked as you had mentioned @DiscoCAFC

  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,523
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    in a good or bad way? I'm travelling there in August... 
  • Penfolds Perm
    Penfolds Perm Posts: 564
    Just came back from Santorini, no EES system in place at all.

    To be honest, it's probably one of the best airport experiences I've had, passport control done in no more than 5-10mins, bags were already out by the time we got through.

    Beautiful place and one I'd definitely recommend. We stayed in Perissa which felt a lot more relaxed and less busy than the likes of Oia and Fira... of which both were stunning but heaving with tourists, especially when the cruise ships docked as you had mentioned @DiscoCAFC

    Good to hear about passport control, off to Santorini tomorrow. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    in a good or bad way? I'm travelling there in August... 
    Great place to visit - hope you like the weather like it is today in the south of the UK if you're going there in August!
  • Penfolds Perm
    Penfolds Perm Posts: 564
    Santorini 2.5 hours before kick off.

    Will I make it or will it be One eye in Crete and One eye in Rhodes? 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,420
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    in a good or bad way? I'm travelling there in August... 
    Great place to visit - hope you like the weather like it is today in the south of the UK if you're going there in August!
    I have been in Marrakesh recently and was somewhat underwhelmed after a two week tour of Morocco. Shame really as I was looking forward to seeing Marrakesh but maybe I built it up too much. 

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  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 7,496
    edited July 1
    Santorini 2.5 hours before kick off.

    Will I make it or will it be One eye in Crete and One eye in Rhodes? 
    Jealous - one of my favourite countries, two of my favourite beers...
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    Solidgone said:
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    in a good or bad way? I'm travelling there in August... 
    Great place to visit - hope you like the weather like it is today in the south of the UK if you're going there in August!
    I have been in Marrakesh recently and was somewhat underwhelmed after a two week tour of Morocco. Shame really as I was looking forward to seeing Marrakesh but maybe I built it up too much. 
    The hassling was the main detraction for me. Loved the food, the riad, and all the stalls of spices and cooked food etc
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 22,283
    Santorini 2.5 hours before kick off.

    Will I make it or will it be One eye in Crete and One eye in Rhodes? 
    Shouldn’t that be 1.5 hours until kick off as you’re an hour ahead of us and will be able to watch it earlier?
  • Penfolds Perm
    Penfolds Perm Posts: 564
    Santorini 2.5 hours before kick off.

    Will I make it or will it be One eye in Crete and One eye in Rhodes? 
    Shouldn’t that be 1.5 hours until kick off as you’re an hour ahead of us and will be able to watch it earlier?
    Two hours in front, I'll let you know the result as soon as ref blows full time, all dependent on my sobriety. You'll be able to put a bet on. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    Santorini 2.5 hours before kick off.

    Will I make it or will it be One eye in Crete and One eye in Rhodes? 
    Shouldn’t that be 1.5 hours until kick off as you’re an hour ahead of us and will be able to watch it earlier?
    Two hours in front, I'll let you know the result as soon as ref blows full time, all dependent on my sobriety. You'll be able to put a bet on. 
    True story - a friend of ours once asked us, as we were ahead of UK time, if that meant we got the football results before the UK - and they are a teacher, not geography.  
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    Watching how some footballers miraculously recover after the physio has been on, albeit after theatrically limping for at least 2 strides, after going down like they've been shot or broken their leg/ankle in several places, I think Radcanu needs an ex-football physio 
  • OhMyGodden
    OhMyGodden Posts: 392
    Watching how some footballers miraculously recover after the physio has been on, albeit after theatrically limping for at least 2 strides, after going down like they've been shot or broken their leg/ankle in several places, I think Radcanu needs an ex-football physio 
    Not a holiday then?
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    Not a holiday then?
    No. Best I copy this to the tennis post! Was watching the England games at the time, so clearly wasn;t paying attention to where I was posting it. Am surprised someone didn't notice earlier - including me!

    As previously, I'll leave all evidence of my mistake
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,714
    Not usually a beach person, but just had a wonderful week island hopping and was pretty nice to switch off and swim in the sea a few times. Very quiet being low season in Thailand, yet only had one morning and one afternoon of torrential rain. 



    Next up is 3 weeks in the UK for the summer. Looking forward to time with parents and catching up with mates (fingers crossed England still in World Cup at that stage). 
  • kafka
    kafka Posts: 2,405
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    It’s crazy. I felt like I was on a film set

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  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,525
    edited July 2
    kafka said:
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    It’s crazy. I felt like I was on a film set
    Did you get the number of The Marrakesh Express.?
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 15,043
    edited July 2
    In Marrakesh.  It is everything I thought it would be.
    in a good or bad way? I'm travelling there in August... 

    It's not for me. But that shouldn't worry you as I think I tend to be different to many on what I enjoy for my holidays. 😀

    The quad biking was fun.  The market was interesting for 3 hours or so if you ignore the tourist toot at the start and go through to the workshops.  We had a lovely evening at Kabana roof top bar with a live band, and a second fun evening watching Morrocco beat Scotland.

    We were there 4 nights which was 2 nights too long imo.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,997
    edited July 2
    Currently in Crete and enjoying life greatly. 





  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 18,402
    Pool looks a little busy for my tastes
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,933
    se9addick said:
    Currently in Crete and enjoying life greatly. 





    That looks familiar - think I've looked that hotel up previously for a future trip as it looks great!

    Paralos something?
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,969
    Travelodge Paralos I think.
    Got one similar in Wolverhampton
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,997
    se9addick said:
    Currently in Crete and enjoying life greatly. 





    That looks familiar - think I've looked that hotel up previously for a future trip as it looks great!

    Paralos something?
    Yeah Paralos beach hotel, it’s really nice!