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Holidays 2025
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Thought it was hurricane season around then.cafcnick1992 said:
Florida is guaranteed sunshine166 said:Currently searching for a warm destination to go late October in HT, anyone have any suggestions for that time of year?1 -
I went there last year after that mega hurricane tore through Tampa Bay. Probably the cheapest holiday i've ever been on. Just look past all the destroyed buildings - the beach is still there.1
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Surprised you didn't mention Clacton's crown jewel.Stig said:
Depends what you like. If it were me, I'd be heading to nearby Walton to see the tower (specifically the Kestrels that are nesting on the tower) and then have a nice relaxing walk around The Naze. There are a lot of people here with an interest in military history; if that's you, you might want to seek out the Martello Towers. If though, you're like the people here who liked Naples, I'd suggest a trip down the coast to Jaywick which regularly makes lists such as Britain's biggest hellholes. Finally, if you like a decent pub, check out The Moon and Starfish. It's about as spoonsy as a spoons can get. Enjoy.CAFCTrev said:Going to Clacton in a few weeks, any recommendations on things to do? Preferably stuff that doesn't trigger IBS.....
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Ice cream & Chips lovely combo.0
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it is June to NovemberHastingsRed said:
Thought it was hurricane season around then.cafcnick1992 said:
Florida is guaranteed sunshine166 said:Currently searching for a warm destination to go late October in HT, anyone have any suggestions for that time of year?1 -
last few days at a villa, wooded hillside halfway between Alicante and Valencia.
Pool, wi-fi & air-con. Decent but rustic. No neighbor's.
Been listening to the wildlife, birding app called Merlin identifies birds by call or song. A new one for me was the Blue rock thrush, also had a Spotless starling &
Sardinian warbler. Visit from a Spanish squirrel, black and big as a cat.
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Know there's a fair few on here who go for all-inclusive family holidays.
Interesting stats from Travel Supermarket today.These are per person figures which is eye-watering.
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Not much eye watering going on there. Generally about £150 a night, to include flights, transfers, accommodation, food and drink…2
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ps you would be insane to go to UAE in August. That’s why it’s very well priced for the quality you will receive.1
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It's why I never go all inclusive and always sort it myself.stoneroses19 said:Know there's a fair few on here who go for all-inclusive family holidays.
Interesting stats from Travel Supermarket today.These are per person figures which is eye-watering.0 -
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Does it work out much cheaper?Athletico Charlton said:
It's why I never go all inclusive and always sort it myself.stoneroses19 said:Know there's a fair few on here who go for all-inclusive family holidays.
Interesting stats from Travel Supermarket today.These are per person figures which is eye-watering.0 -
clb74 said:
Does it work out much cheaper?Athletico Charlton said:
It's why I never go all inclusive and always sort it myself.stoneroses19 said:Know there's a fair few on here who go for all-inclusive family holidays.
Interesting stats from Travel Supermarket today.These are per person figures which is eye-watering.
Has done so far, yes. Plus I prefer it anyway as I hate being tied onto eating at one place, even if that one place has multiple restaurants. Prefer something a bit more authentic.
That said I am not comparing apples with apples as would not usually go on a European beach holiday2 -
I prefer all inclusive for the ease of budgeting if on a beach holiday. Especially true when children are younger and more picky with food and liable to waste drinks etc.clb74 said:
Does it work out much cheaper?Athletico Charlton said:
It's why I never go all inclusive and always sort it myself.stoneroses19 said:Know there's a fair few on here who go for all-inclusive family holidays.
Interesting stats from Travel Supermarket today.These are per person figures which is eye-watering.Also given the proliferation of them
now it seems to me many nearby (to hotels) restaurants are relatively expensive as they are chasing fewer customers.So I doubt that you can often save any significant money by not going all inclusive.1 -
There is a difference between a “package holiday” and a holiday that is packaged. Do it on your own and anything goes wrong good luck. Go to a decent travel agent and book an ATOL protected package.I’ve been saying this on various holiday threads for years, and I’ll keep going.1
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On the other hand, it's not till things go wrong you see how good your travel agent is.SporadicAddick said:There is a difference between a “package holiday” and a holiday that is packaged. Do it on your own and anything goes wrong good luck. Go to a decent travel agent and book an ATOL protected package.I’ve been saying this on various holiday threads for years, and I’ll keep going.1 -
Correct. In reality DIY is rarely cheaper and the risk to your money is much greater.clb74 said:
On the other hand, it's not till things go wrong you see how good your travel agent is.SporadicAddick said:There is a difference between a “package holiday” and a holiday that is packaged. Do it on your own and anything goes wrong good luck. Go to a decent travel agent and book an ATOL protected package.I’ve been saying this on various holiday threads for years, and I’ll keep going.0 -
So I've not done a land base holiday for over 6 years.
How much are people paying for a two week all inclusive holiday with premium branded drinks?
Cheers
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Just a quick thanks to those who helped with my USA trip recently, hands down the perfect holiday! Turns out going solo was brilliant and incredibly liberating.. so for anyone who's debating going away by themselves but too nervous to do it, I highly recommend it!4
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I’d say anywhere between £1,400 or less and £7,000 or more.clb74 said:So I've not done a land base holiday for over 6 years.
How much are people paying for a two week all inclusive holiday with premium branded drinks?
CheersIt really does depend on where you want to go, when you want to go, and the quality of hotel you want to stay in.0 -
Any recommendations of things to do in Sardinia?0
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I'm currently in Germany. Visited the German Railway museum in Nuremberg yesterday, which was excellent.
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Great, now Nuremberg will be after our transfer targets as well as Prestonkillerandflash said:I'm currently in Germany. Visited the German Railway museum in Nuremberg yesterday, which was excellent.
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The great thing about travelling alone is that it forces you to come out of your shellSheepie1985 said:Just a quick thanks to those who helped with my USA trip recently, hands down the perfect holiday! Turns out going solo was brilliant and incredibly liberating.. so for anyone who's debating going away by themselves but too nervous to do it, I highly recommend it!0 -
I'll let my wife know, she's planning for me to go away on my own this year.Sheepie1985 said:Just a quick thanks to those who helped with my USA trip recently, hands down the perfect holiday! Turns out going solo was brilliant and incredibly liberating.. so for anyone who's debating going away by themselves but too nervous to do it, I highly recommend it!1 -
Off down to Gatwick in a minute. Early flight out to Paphos tomorrow morning 😁1
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All sorted.R0TW said:Never planned on one this year, but following visiting more funerals than weddings, thought, fuck it.
Hit the credit card and got flights to LA end of August.
Not bothered about going SF, but are definitely driving to vegas
Thinking about starting in Santa Monica, then Death Valley? Vegas, back?
Love any thoughts, ideas?
Do I stop at London Bridge?
Thanks all.
Santa Monica - Death Valley - Vegas - San Clemente - Home.
This could possibly change should I have it off in Vegas.
Then the last bit is the wife’s schedule.0 -
You shouldn’t have any problems having it off in Vegas mate. Maybe don’t tell the wife thougjhR0TW said:
All sorted.R0TW said:Never planned on one this year, but following visiting more funerals than weddings, thought, fuck it.
Hit the credit card and got flights to LA end of August.
Not bothered about going SF, but are definitely driving to vegas
Thinking about starting in Santa Monica, then Death Valley? Vegas, back?
Love any thoughts, ideas?
Do I stop at London Bridge?
Thanks all.
Santa Monica - Death Valley - Vegas - San Clemente - Home.
This could possibly change should I have it off in Vegas.
Then the last bit is the wife’s schedule.1 -
I had no idea the phrase 'have it off' was still in use. How quaint!0
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Like snogging and fingering. The kids today don’t know what they’re missing.IdleHans said:I had no idea the phrase 'have it off' was still in use. How quaint!5 -
completely with you mate. Didn’t like sorrento, Americans tour buses and instagrammers everywhere, much more interested in a real place myself much as I love the beachcaptainbob said:
I went to both Naples and Sorrento last year. I preferred Naples. Sorrento is full of souvenir shops and tourists; it was impossible to find a restaurant with only locals in it. The only free beach I could find was tiny and the cost of excursions was high. Naples was more raw but I enjoyed getting lost in the backstreets, the street art, the shrines to Maradona and the best pizza that I have ever had.paulsturgess said:I loved Naples. Proper city and not just an enormous museum full of tourists which is what Venice, Rome, Florence etc etc often feel like to me as lovely as they are
can see it’s not for everyone though as it’s hectic and crazy
I did quite like Sorrento but I have always preferred holidays where there aren't many tourists, especially Brits!0
