I think old age is creeping in as we have booked a Warner Leisure festive break at Sinah Warren in Hayling Island. 2 nights half board with an Abba tribute on noght one and a Queen tribute on night two.
Looking to go to Thailand early in the New Year. Fly into Bangkok for a couple of days and then head off and see the islands. We were looking at seeing Chang Mai, Crabbe, etc.
Has anyone done this and if so any tips?
It is a great time to go; hot but not too hot. We spent a few days either end ot the trip in Bangkok, party to ease flight connections and went to Bophut in Ko Samui inbetween. Plenty of others on here much better placed to give advice. Dustin Hoffman has place there, but I only found out after asking him what the dish was he was having for dinner and if it was nice and my other looking at me oddly (even moreso than normal) as bizarely I hadn't realised it was him as focussed on his food!
Other tips: beware of going upstairs in a 'pingpong' bar! and being 'befriended' by anyone being persistent in offering you a service even if you are walking with your partner! Not knowing which toliet you should go in is often not a problem as one covers all variations
Thanks PF, I will make a note of your comments however we have had a change of plans. We have been asked by some friends to join them on a holiday to Canada next June and we have agreed so we will probably put Thailand on the back burner until the following year as we have other plans as well as Canada for 2020.
Just returned from a tour around Israel. Tel Aviv is a welcoming city with good beaches and the rest is full of interest even the biblical stuff (I’m an atheist). Highlights for me were Masada, Caesarea Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
In Barbados, I went down in a submarine, whilst my wife swam with turtles; both recommended.
In Antigua, we went to a long and arched beach where I watched the local fishermen bringing in their local catch via a long drift net; sorry, cant remember the name of the beach.
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
In Barbados, I went down in a submarine, whilst my wife swam with turtles; both recommended.
In Antigua, we went to a long and arched beach where I watched the local fishermen bringing in their local catch via a long drift net; sorry, cant remember the name of the beach.
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
If you are with Tui, I have done this cruise and very rarely use organised trips as I want to go where I want. I have never had any problems. Enjoy
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
If you are with Tui, I have done this cruise and very rarely use organised trips as I want to go where I want. I have never had any problems. Enjoy
Hi Ross its a p and o cruise. Did you pre book your own trips or wait till you got there.
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
In Barbados, I went down in a submarine, whilst my wife swam with turtles; both recommended.
In Antigua, we went to a long and arched beach where I watched the local fishermen bringing in their local catch via a long drift net; sorry, cant remember the name of the beach.
Cheers pete
Forgot to mention that in Antigua, my wife and I interacted with stingray in the sea. In water up to your waist you could swim, paddle of snorkel with the stingray and feed them. They are relatively small, the biggest being about a large dinner plate size.
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.
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.
Dont DIY it! If you want to do it properly get it packaged up with experts. Inghams is a good start in terms of reputation, and their activities are reasonably priced (others are available - Also look at Transun). Rovaniemi is probably trumped by some of the smaller resorts further north - Have a look at Levi and Yllas for a bit more of an authentic experience...
ps the reason I say don't DIY is that you are going to a cold place. The risk of flights being delayed inbound or outbound are probably higher than normal - worse case you are paying for accomodation and activities that you cant get to (or leave) - book a package and you get your holiday or get your money back - I personally wouldn't put a once in a lifetime holiday at risk for what ultimately might be a relatively small saving...
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
In Barbados, I went down in a submarine, whilst my wife swam with turtles; both recommended.
In Antigua, we went to a long and arched beach where I watched the local fishermen bringing in their local catch via a long drift net; sorry, cant remember the name of the beach.
24 hours later and still no Mehmet. Standards are slipping.
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.
I went to Enontekiö/Hetta with Transun several years ago. Great trip, would strongly recommend it. My family are grown up now, but I'd love to go back for the sledging, huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles. No need to sit an a room with an old man and dopey white beard any more though, I can do that on my own.
Going on Caribbean cruise Stopping at Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts. Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions. Cheers
If you are with Tui, I have done this cruise and very rarely use organised trips as I want to go where I want. I have never had any problems. Enjoy
Hi Ross its a p and o cruise. Did you pre book your own trips or wait till you got there.
Wait until I got there for the couple I went on, the rest we just looked at what was happening in the place we were. For instance, when we went to Olympia, the fee on the boat was 59 euros each, we found a train in the port which took us to Olympia for 10 euros return each, when we got to the original Olympic area, it cost 12 euros, but as we are OAPs 6 euros. Total saving, 43 euros each.
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?
What Island you going too?
I went to Sal and the quad biking looked good (was with an ex who was very boring so didnt try!)
Really enjoy it there though, proper relaxing and you can walk into the town...locals try get you in the shops but a firm no sorts that out.
Can also go out in the town in the evening. Enjoy!
Going to Boa Vista, doesn't look like a great deal to do outside the hotel but that's pretty much ideal, I can't remember the last time I had a do nothing holiday, normally come back from holiday more tired than i started!
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That'll teach em for associating themselves with the Belgian git.
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it was certainly a unique experience.
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Barbados, st lucia, antigua and st kitts.
Has anyone on here ever gone off and done there own thing rather than the cruise liner excursions.
Cheers
In Antigua, we went to a long and arched beach where I watched the local fishermen bringing in their local catch via a long drift net; sorry, cant remember the name of the beach.
Did you pre book your own trips or wait till you got there.
I went to Sal and the quad biking looked good (was with an ex who was very boring so didnt try!)
Really enjoy it there though, proper relaxing and you can walk into the town...locals try get you in the shops but a firm no sorts that out.
Can also go out in the town in the evening. Enjoy!
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.
Dont DIY it! If you want to do it properly get it packaged up with experts. Inghams is a good start in terms of reputation, and their activities are reasonably priced (others are available - Also look at Transun). Rovaniemi is probably trumped by some of the smaller resorts further north - Have a look at Levi and Yllas for a bit more of an authentic experience...
ps the reason I say don't DIY is that you are going to a cold place. The risk of flights being delayed inbound or outbound are probably higher than normal - worse case you are paying for accomodation and activities that you cant get to (or leave) - book a package and you get your holiday or get your money back - I personally wouldn't put a once in a lifetime holiday at risk for what ultimately might be a relatively small saving...