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On a ferry posting this on a ferry off Haugesund, Norway. Just visited a reconstruction of a Viking village (although the guide insisted it was a Germanic village) as the word ‘Viking’ wasn’t used at the time. We’ve had the week cruising the fyords, it’s not all about beach holidays, it’s a fantastic change from the Costas……Benidorm again in 6 weeks time though whoopee:hehe: Forgot Poland for the Wales game as well:thumbup:
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goats
It’s good to see the world and see how other cultures live, glad I did most of it whilst I was young and carefree. Never really went on a package holiday, that just isn’t for me. Different with kids though, I don’t think I could spend 3 days on a cheap train ticket across India with my family….:hehe:
just think sludge, you will never see an Indian transvestite almost demanding cash off you on a train, it’s quite a sight….:thumbup:
I've never been on a package holiday before but am planning to do so in a few weeks. Always booked directly myself, often including 3 or 4 locations, but it's been a pretty exhausting couple of years workwise so just want to jump on a plane and be told where to go this time. And pretty much flop down there for 2 weeks.
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splott parker
On a ferry posting this on a ferry off Haugesund, Norway. Just visited a reconstruction of a Viking village (although the guide insisted it was a Germanic village) as the word ‘Viking’ wasn’t used at the time. We’ve had the week cruising the fyords, it’s not all about beach holidays, it’s a fantastic change from the Costas……Benidorm again in 6 weeks time though whoopee:hehe: Forgot Poland for the Wales game as well:thumbup:
I'm just wondering if you happen to be on a ferry, right now? :hehe:
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goats
It’s good to see the world and see how other cultures live, glad I did most of it whilst I was young and carefree. Never really went on a package holiday, that just isn’t for me. Different with kids though, I don’t think I could spend 3 days on a cheap train ticket across India with my family….:hehe:
just think sludge, you will never see an Indian transvestite almost demanding cash off you on a train, it’s quite a sight….:thumbup:
Travel changes to suit your time in life, as a youngster I did mad stuff, backpacked a lot around the world ( I know we have chatted about Australia )
with family its a lot calmer and safer, but it ticks the box for family holidays
Im not at a point where I consider myself older, so cant common, but I sure as hall have become used to nice hotels and nice food
I mentioned on here a while back about going to Baja on a trip, pretty sure you were one of the guys who said " dont do it " ( I remember a few of the American members also said it ) I looked at Costa Rica instead, didnt book though as I managed to use the voucher to book up a flight to NY again
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SLUDGE FACTORY
Apart from getting up at stupid o'clock to watch city in places like Scarborough or Darlington I have never been much of a traveller .
Few holidays in Spain and Majorca when I was in my youth but usually Butlins Minehead , Tenby and Cornwall.
I hate flying and if I ever go abroad again I will save up for a mini cruise around the med
I would rather ponce around Porthcawl in the summer than naff off to Turkey and fry in the sun
People say travel the world but there are parts of Bridgend I don't know yet .
Keep it local .
Yes all sorts of holidays abroad, usually three a year, and usually as cheaply as possible. A cruise is a great way to see a lot of famous and not so famous places quickly. Med is excellent for Barcelona, Rome, Pisa, South of France, Monte Carlo - Monaco and a load more in a week, the same with Caribbean you can see loads of the Islands in a week or two.
They are very marmite, most people say they hate the thought until they've done one, then the majority of those seem to love them.
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North Cardiff Blue
Yes all sorts of holidays abroad, usually three a year, and usually as cheaply as possible. A cruise is a great way to see a lot of famous and not so famous places quickly. Med is excellent for Barcelona, Rome, Pisa, South of France, Monte Carlo - Monaco and a load more in a week, the same with Caribbean you can see loads of the Islands in a week or two.
They are very marmite, most people say they hate the thought until they've done one, then the majority of those seem to love them.
we did a airtours cruise ( Airtours has just purchased a old ship and slightly refurbed it ) everyone we spoke to said it was the bottom of the cruise market and nothing like the big boys
did 2 ports in Egypt, 2 in Turkey and Beruit ( between wars )
We enjoyed it, Nice food, good entertainment and met some ok people
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I don't like relying on other people . They tend to feck things up .
Airports , all in one holidays , transfers to hotels , food , too much to go wrong
Get in the car , drive to tenby , curry , Chinese or traditional pub food . Three or four day break . Drive home .
Have it
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blue matt
we did a airtours cruise ( Airtours has just purchased a old ship and slightly refurbed it ) everyone we spoke to said it was the bottom of the cruise market and nothing like the big boys
did 2 ports in Egypt, 2 in Turkey and Beruit ( between wars )
We enjoyed it, Nice food, good entertainment and met some ok people
Turkey felt like the hottest place on earth when I went there
Bodrum
Never again
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North Cardiff Blue
Yes all sorts of holidays abroad, usually three a year, and usually as cheaply as possible. A cruise is a great way to see a lot of famous and not so famous places quickly. Med is excellent for Barcelona, Rome, Pisa, South of France, Monte Carlo - Monaco and a load more in a week, the same with Caribbean you can see loads of the Islands in a week or two.
They are very marmite, most people say they hate the thought until they've done one, then the majority of those seem to love them.
I fancy a cruise to Portugal but sometimes in the summer our weather is as good
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Baloo
I've never been on a package holiday before but am planning to do so in a few weeks. Always booked directly myself, often including 3 or 4 locations, but it's been a pretty exhausting couple of years workwise so just want to jump on a plane and be told where to go this time. And pretty much flop down there for 2 weeks.
Sounds like a trip to Cuba is needed…..I did do a package there in fact. Awesome place
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goats
Sounds like a trip to Cuba is needed…..I did do a package there in fact. Awesome place
always fancied Cuba, due to the fact that a 17 year old Matt liked the socialist ideas
10 years down the line I had the idea I had missed the boat with a " real Cuba " and didnt bother
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I'm just boarding a train to Gdynia for a more earthy experience than sophisticated Gdansk and may stop off at Sopot on the way back. Cheers.
We had a week on the coast last year, mid way between Gdańsk & the German border. The beaches are some of the best in the world. The area still has a heavy German influence & a high percentage of the properties are owned & let by Germans. It was a circumstance I didn’t expect.
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blue matt
always fancied Cuba, due to the fact that a 17 year old Matt liked the socialist ideas
10 years down the line I had the idea I had missed the boat with a " real Cuba " and didnt bother
Went with my wife before kids in 2006, Castro was still in power until 2008. Listening to live Cuban music every night with a nice mojito, lovely people, amazing…..there was a clamour for my Chile 62’s and Hamburgs but they just can’t get that stuff over there….
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I live abroad and travel a lot for work.
I am concerned about the number of flights I take, but I guess some work needs people to move around.
A bit like Jon I am up to 50+ countries. Saying that as most of my travel in the last 15 years has been specifically for work it means I haven't enjoyed a holiday in these places. My holidays' these days is coming back to Cardiff although I can't remember where I have gone more than 2 days without working in the last 12 years.
Saying that I have started, recently to add on a day or two at the end of some work trips to recharge my batteries and see some of the places I visit. Stayed on in Zanzibar recently which was excellent and Indonesia.
I want (and Need) to go on a 'foreign' holiday next year and plan to take my daughter diving in the Maldives.
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blue matt
we did a airtours cruise ( Airtours has just purchased a old ship and slightly refurbed it ) everyone we spoke to said it was the bottom of the cruise market and nothing like the big boys
did 2 ports in Egypt, 2 in Turkey and Beruit ( between wars )
We enjoyed it, Nice food, good entertainment and met some ok people
Yes it's good to try different types of holidays, generally I find them better value for money than a good package holiday with say tui or similar, have an open mind and book late, you can get some really good deals.