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!
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.
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.
Sydney is a vibrant city and in my view, you need an absolute minimum of 4 days to cover all the sites. Sydney Harbour Bridge is worth climbing (but expensive) and visits to Darling Harbour, Manly Beach and Bondi Beach are a must, as is the harbour area around the Sydney Opera House.
Have been twice to Melbourne, which is a lovely city, but not much there for travellers with limited time
You may wish to consider flying up to Cairns or staying at Port Douglas, both of which are close for connections to the Great Barrier Reef - my best recommendation for Oz. You may also consider a day at Ayers Rock, but again it is a plane journey away from anywhere. 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
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.
We're going in January, so keeping an eye out for any tips
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.
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?
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.
Recommend a day excursion to the Blue Mountains while in Sydney. Domestic flight to Ayers Rock for a couple of nights is well worth it. Personally, I prefer Melbourne to Sydney, but there’s less actual ‘sights’ here and more an enjoyable all-round experience of cafes, street art, parks etc (although some superb museums here if of interest. There used to be a great Ned Kelly exhibition in the library, not sure if still there). Otherwise, heading up the east coast from Sydney towards Great Barrier Reef is a good idea. Spend few days on one of the islands, relax and with some snorkelling (or diving if it’s your thing).
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.
Sydney is a vibrant city and in my view, you need an absolute minimum of 4 days to cover all the sites. Sydney Harbour Bridge is worth climbing (but expensive) and visits to Darling Harbour, Manly Beach and Bondi Beach are a must, as is the harbour area around the Sydney Opera House.
Have been twice to Melbourne, which is a lovely city, but not much there for travellers with limited time
You may wish to consider flying up to Cairns or staying at Port Douglas, both of which are close for connections to the Great Barrier Reef - my best recommendation for Oz. You may also consider a day at Ayers Rock, but again it is a plane journey away from anywhere. Enjoy.
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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...
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.
Have been twice to Melbourne, which is a lovely city, but not much there for travellers with limited time
You may wish to consider flying up to Cairns or staying at Port Douglas, both of which are close for connections to the Great Barrier Reef - my best recommendation for Oz. You may also consider a day at Ayers Rock, but again it is a plane journey away from anywhere. Enjoy.
Domestic flight to Ayers Rock for a couple of nights is well worth it.
Personally, I prefer Melbourne to Sydney, but there’s less actual ‘sights’ here and more an enjoyable all-round experience of cafes, street art, parks etc (although some superb museums here if of interest. There used to be a great Ned Kelly exhibition in the library, not sure if still there).
Otherwise, heading up the east coast from Sydney towards Great Barrier Reef is a good idea. Spend few days on one of the islands, relax and with some snorkelling (or diving if it’s your thing).