Topic: Holiday 2019

[Jake]

Have a look through these. On another tripadvisor, someone said if it is late at night you haven't pre booked you'll just get ripped off

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g295392-Activities-c59-t182-Varna_Varna_Province.html

Cheers Rob but also pricier. I guess loveholidays isn't a rip off after all.

[God's Left Peg]

Cheers Rob but also pricier. I guess loveholidays isn't a rip off after all.

Try the app "Holiday Taxis"

[.adam]

Off to Cuba for a couple of weeks in November.

Route is Havana-Vinales-Trinidad-Cienfuegos-Jibacoa

Let me know if you have any recommendations for things to do/see/eat/drink in any other these places.

[TheKid.]

Just booked a week in San Francisco for new year. Not been since I was a kid so can’t wait

[KillieRed]

Just booked a week in San Francisco for new year. Not been since I was a kid so can’t wait

You`re still The Kid...

[Jake]

All inclusive upgrade is 13 quid a day for our holiday, expecting dogshit food and booze

[CraigDS]

All inclusive upgrade is 13 quid a day for our holiday, expecting dogshit food and booze

Yeah but for £13 you could drink from 9am to 2am and easily make it up, if it’s shite.

[CraigDS]

Not that I’d do that 

[Jake]

That's what we're doing

[gazzalfc]

Just back from a stag do in Berlin. Caught a Herta match at the old Olympic stadium and in between a morning hangover recovery did a few of the sights (Brandenburg Gate, Berlin wall and Checkpoint Charlie). Weather was glorious. Lots of building work going on right now. Lovely beer.

Will be returning as soon as I can for maybe a less alcohol filled break

[MrGrumpy]

Just back from a very chilled 10 days in Miami Beach. Always a great place to go, I do need to go on a diet now after far too many burgers.

Next time I go, I am not flying direct. BA Cabin Crew are always lovely, but the plane was full of the kind of people who go looking for fights and give Brits abroad a bad name.

[rob1966]

Just back from a very chilled 10 days in Miami Beach. Always a great place to go, I do need to go on a diet now after far too many burgers.

Next time I go, I am not flying direct. BA Cabin Crew are always lovely, but the plane was full of the kind of people who go looking for fights and give Brits abroad a bad name.

Where did you fly from? We've done Manchester to Orlando 3 times with Virgin and never had any bother

[MrGrumpy]

Where did you fly from? We've done Manchester to Orlando 3 times with Virgin and never had any bother

Flew from Heathrow, I’m in London so it makes sense.

Yes I am from the generation that remembers when flying was an expensive and exotic experience, but I am no fan of being kicked for 9 hours by a kid whose parents refuse to do anything about it, or indeed people who show no consideration for their fellow passengers.

[TheKid.]

Oh and having a weekend in York this weekend. Not been before so looking forward to it

[Motty]

Off to Rhodes tomorrow [emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]

[Ghost Town]

Serious question, anyone know of any places where you can get genuinely cheap late deals on holidays, flights etc. I don't mind whether its packages or group tours or just flights and accommodation separately

I'm finding it impossible to book in advance due to not being able to free up time very far ahead, but I desperately need to get away somewhere before I implode.

[WhoHe]

Oh and having a weekend in York this weekend. Not been before so looking forward to it

I went a few years ago now and did a ghost walk thing, the fella doing it was a tall well spoken, maybe actor, with a stove pipe hat and a cape, it was a good laugh. It was only a £5 and he is at the bottom end of the shambles and will be hard to miss as he is very tall and distinctive. Also, did the river cruise which was pretty good.

[rob1966]

Serious question, anyone know of any places where you can get genuinely cheap late deals on holidays, flights etc. I don't mind whether its packages or group tours or just flights and accommodation separately

I'm finding it impossible to book in advance due to not being able to free up time very far ahead, but I desperately need to get away somewhere before I implode.

10 here to check out https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/the-10-best-lastminute-travel-websites-8786559.html

[CraigDS]

I once got a really good last minute deal from Teletext Holidays (website) - not sure what they are like these days as this was prob 8-10yrs ago but they had loads to choose from.

[Ghost Town]

Thanks both, I'll check out your suggestions.

Man, I gotta get out of this place...

[Buck Pete]

Man, I gotta get out of this place...

Said Dean Saunders September 2019.

[Motty]

For the first time ever I've booked last minute with Love Holidays instead of in advance with TUI. Everything gone smoothly so far so give them a look Ghost Town [emoji106]

[ScottScott]

This is for 2020 but have booked 5 days in Hong Kong before doing 16 days in Japan for my honeymoon in March/April

Anyone been and can give some tips? Got a list of things we want to do in both places but always up for recommendations

[Ghost Town]

For the first time ever I've booked last minute with Love Holidays instead of in advance with TUI. Everything gone smoothly so far so give them a look Ghost Town [emoji106]

Thanks mate, will do [emoji106]

[JovaJova]

This is for 2020 but have booked 5 days in Hong Kong before doing 16 days in Japan for my honeymoon in March/April

Anyone been and can give some tips? Got a list of things we want to do in both places but always up for recommendations

PM me with anything you would like tips on. I live in Hong Kong.

If the first time in Japan it is best to stick to the obvious Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka itineraries. If your timing works I would suggest trying to fit a few other places into the trip.

1) Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima island
2) Nara - day trip from Kyoto or Osaka (very close by)
3) Kinosaki onsen - overnight stay from Kyoto if you want a real Japanese onsen town experience. Also a few really cool beach towns nearby
4) Hakone - overnight stay from Tokyo.

Restaurant research vitally important as well, although it’s hard to have a bad meal in Japan. Wagyu / Kobe steak is probably the best thing you will ever eat. Enjoy your trip. Japan is a truly amazing place.

[KillieRed]

Off to Rhodes tomorrow [emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]

Lindos for the win. Jealous!

[Jake]

One week till Sunny Beach.

Is it as bad as everyone tells me?

[ToneLa]

Not a huge one but taking my ol man to Edinburgh for his bday in a few weeks.

Got some ideas and to be honest it's not gonna be hard finding stuff he likes: old places, good boozers, history, ghost stuff

But any must-do ideas for a fella in his 70s and his nice son who'll be drinking like fuck, toss em in

[ScottScott]

PM me with anything you would like tips on. I live in Hong Kong.

If the first time in Japan it is best to stick to the obvious Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka itineraries. If your timing works I would suggest trying to fit a few other places into the trip.

1) Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima island
2) Nara - day trip from Kyoto or Osaka (very close by)
3) Kinosaki onsen - overnight stay from Kyoto if you want a real Japanese onsen town experience. Also a few really cool beach towns nearby
4) Hakone - overnight stay from Tokyo.

Restaurant research vitally important as well, although it’s hard to have a bad meal in Japan. Wagyu / Kobe steak is probably the best thing you will ever eat. Enjoy your trip. Japan is a truly amazing place.

Cheers, will have a think and drop you a PM if I have any questions

[Dan6times]

Had our honeymoon earlier in the year in Jamaica for a week and finished it in New York. 30 degrees is Jamaica followed by -2 in NY was the only downside to a brilliant holiday. Both places were great.

Back from a week in Malta last week, very nice spot with good Italian food everywhere.

[reddebs]

Going back up to the beautiful Northumberland coast in 4wks.  Can't wait for lots of fresh air, walks and chilling with my man.

[Zlen]

Really want to go to a proper desert somewhere. Anyone been? Africa or Middle East? 

[kavah]

Really want to go to a proper desert somewhere. Anyone been? Africa or Middle East? 

World club championship dude (in December)

[Zlen]

Good point, but bit too civilised.
Iˋm thinking land somewhere, take a ride to where there are no towns, enjoy sunrise over endless dunes. In truth, though Africa seems like the place to be, Middle Eastern folks have their ´weekend in the desert´ things locked down - and it may be easier to find a well organised package there.

[reddebs]

Really want to go to a proper desert somewhere. Anyone been? Africa or Middle East?

Mongolia? 

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[Rhi]

Good point, but bit too civilised.
Iˋm thinking land somewhere, take a ride to where there are no towns, enjoy sunrise over endless dunes. In truth, though Africa seems like the place to be, Middle Eastern folks have their ´weekend in the desert´ things locked down - and it may be easier to find a well organised package there.

Sudan is great. Pyramids galore and super friendly people. Obviously Khartoum is a bit unstable at the moment, but I'd still go over there.

If it's big mad dunes you're after, then Namibia.

If it's just the solitude and endless nothing, then try the Danakil Depression.

[Upinsmoke]

Did amsterdam the other week. what a fucking city that is.

[LiamG]

Did amsterdam the other week. what a fucking city that is.

Planning on going there for my birthday in november, where's about did you stay?

[Upinsmoke]

Planning on going there for my birthday in november, where's about did you stay?

We stayed in the Student hotel. It's just on the outside of the centre by the river amstel, about a 15 minute walk to the Heineken experience. Think its like the 4th metro stop from central.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Really want to go to a proper desert somewhere. Anyone been? Africa or Middle East?

I've been through the Sahara in Tunisia, was a decent couple of days, saw the salt lakes, where they filmed Star Wars, and of course mirages and sand dunes galore.