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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 24, 2022 19:12:59 GMT
I guess you just need to research your destination.
Went to Mykonos a couple of months back. In one part it was 30 Euro a meal and 15 Euro a beer, then less than a mile away in an equally impressive establishment it was 10 Euro a meal and 4 Euro a beer.
Only difference was in the cheaper area there wasn’t a throng of throbbers taking selfies and generally being complete bell ends. If anything I’d pay more for the pleasure of not seeing these complete waste of oxygen on my night out.
Each to their own i guess
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Post by henry on Aug 24, 2022 20:19:14 GMT
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Aug 24, 2022 20:46:07 GMT
Highly recommend Zakynthos. Great food, good value, friendly people and a short transfer from the airport to Tsilivi, where we stayed. Looked at going this year but there just weren't any decent deals in the school holidays.
Off to Murcia on Satdee.
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Post by stokiejon89 on Aug 24, 2022 23:02:56 GMT
Benidorm, Protaras, sa coma, Rhodes, Zante, Malta have been our holidays past few years and at the moment in Algarve for 2 weeks. Always manage to get 4 star all in for 2 weeks for around 2.5-3k for 2 adults and a child (usually pay adult rate for him). Not even looked for next year yet but would imagine it won't vary too much as long as we are not too picky. Algarve is probably the cheapest of all the recent destinations we have been in terms of eating out / taxis, granted not being an island helps!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2022 1:21:58 GMT
I read an article suggesting the Albanian coast is a new up and coming destination and people are getting some great deals. Anybody been? My sister was filming there in March. She loved it but was all paid for and she was being paid for being there. |
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Post by deeside2 on Aug 25, 2022 4:21:05 GMT
We're going to Kos in a couple of weeks. 4 star all inclusive, adult only, right on the beach. We've stayed at this hotel before and it never disappoints. Got a few booked for next year already, booked early to get the flights and accommodation that we wanted as some were almost fully booked already.
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Post by Clem Fandango on Aug 25, 2022 9:23:14 GMT
Going Majorca early in September, all inclusive but can only have 3 alcoholic drinks at dinner time and 3 in the evenings , so it's not all inclusive then is it 😐 Apparently you have to prove that you can and are going to spend €85 per day as well . What if I don't want to spend €85 a day though 🤔 Could be media bollocks I don't know but either way we'll be going to one of the Greek Islands next year where it's cheaper and less arsing about which is a shame because I class Majorca as a second home, we love the place. I recommend Rhodes, beautiful island , not too expensive and steeped in history and culture and probably the friendliest people I've ever come across. I’m in Majorca now (Playa de Muro). No fucker was interested in the 85 euros a day thing. They did want to see the covid certificate and scan the barcode though. I would say though the supermarket prices seem quite steep this year in comparison with previous years. |
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Post by Eggybread on Aug 25, 2022 10:18:44 GMT
I guess you just need to research your destination. Went to Mykonos a couple of months back. In one part it was 30 Euro a meal and 15 Euro a beer, then less than a mile away in an equally impressive establishment it was 10 Euro a meal and 4 Euro a beer. Only difference was in the cheaper area there wasn’t a throng of throbbers taking selfies and generally being complete bell ends. If anything I’d pay more for the pleasure of not seeing these complete waste of oxygen on my night out. Each to their own i guess We flew to Mykonos last year and caught a ferry to Sifnos a beautiful Island with great beaches, history, stunning scenery and not many Brits. www.google.com/search?q=Sifnos&rlz=1C1ONGR_enGB1019GB1019&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFh-WG4-H5AhXFS8AKHQGtCv0Q_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1228&bih=570&dpr=3.13 |
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Post by milton58 on Aug 25, 2022 11:46:48 GMT
Going Majorca early in September, all inclusive but can only have 3 alcoholic drinks at dinner time and 3 in the evenings , so it's not all inclusive then is it 😐 Apparently you have to prove that you can and are going to spend €85 per day as well . What if I don't want to spend €85 a day though 🤔 Could be media bollocks I don't know but either way we'll be going to one of the Greek Islands next year where it's cheaper and less arsing about which is a shame because I class Majorca as a second home, we love the place. I recommend Rhodes, beautiful island , not too expensive and steeped in history and culture and probably the friendliest people I've ever come across. I’m in Majorca now (Playa de Muro). No fucker was interested in the 85 euros a day thing. They did want to see the covid certificate and scan the barcode though. I would say though the supermarket prices seem quite steep this year in comparison with previous years. still cheaper than the UK though |
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Post by franklin on Aug 25, 2022 12:27:18 GMT
I'm more inclined to go to SE Asia the flights are higher but hotels and food & drinks are still cheap as chips. I depends on what your budget is and what "standards" you like I'm happy watching the world go by in a cheap bar on a plastic chair drinking local spirits etc.
My last Thai holiday cost £1500 flights and hotel for 14nights then whatever food and drinks you prefer.
I know somebody who spent 5k on 10days in the canaries but he thought it was a bargain not for me it wasn't.
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Post by marylandstoke on Aug 25, 2022 12:37:03 GMT
Highly recommend Zakynthos. Great food, good value, friendly people and a short transfer from the airport to Tsilivi, where we stayed. Looked at going this year but there just weren't any decent deals in the school holidays. Off to Murcia on Satdee. Which part of the West Midlands specifically?  |
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Post by elystokie on Aug 25, 2022 14:23:26 GMT
I'm more inclined to go to SE Asia the flights are higher but hotels and food & drinks are still cheap as chips. I depends on what your budget is and what "standards" you like I'm happy watching the world go by in a cheap bar on a plastic chair drinking local spirits etc. My last Thai holiday cost £1500 flights and hotel for 14nights then whatever food and drinks you prefer. I know somebody who spent 5k on 10days in the canaries but he thought it was a bargain not for me it wasn't. It was nearly 10 years ago but we managed Dubai for 2 nights then 5 different cities in SE Asia including all flights, hotels, travel, excursions, food, drink and quite a lot of gifts for less than 5k for a family of 4, think it was about 17 nights in total. |
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Post by salopstick on Jul 25, 2023 13:10:32 GMT
I’m currently in Paphos Cyprus. All inclusive with the family.
The place is great but I despair at some of these absolute British cunts here
No fucking manners at all.
Not enough pleases and thank yous to the staff looking after them. Like pigs in the dining hall, not putting serving spoons etc back. Leaving freezer door open. Not supervising their young kids causing havoc at the various serving plates.
Leaving empty plates and glasses round the pool expecting them cleaned up
Scousers the fucking worse
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Post by salopstick on Jul 25, 2023 13:12:59 GMT
And referring to the all inclusive. A certain menu of drinks is all inclusive at the various bars until 11pm. As much as you want but only two at a time.
Premium alcohol is charged.
The cheap gin is ok as is the local beer
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Post by superjw on Jul 25, 2023 13:20:36 GMT
I’ve got Greece coming up in august and got New York trip planned too.
I’ve been looking at next year too and prices are all over the place. Trouble is many airlines haven’t yet released flights so the prices won’t stabilise for a while.
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Post by noustie on Jul 25, 2023 13:33:16 GMT
And referring to the all inclusive. A certain menu of drinks is all inclusive at the various bars until 11pm. As much as you want but only two at a time. Premium alcohol is charged. The cheap gin is ok as is the local beer Honestly mate same here - we got ten nights b&b tenerife for 2 grand in one of the quieter resorts but 20 minutes from Americas. There's all inclusive too but some of the Brits are frankly embarrassing. Got our wee one trained to say the basics and clear our own table rather than leaving it a shit tip which goes down an absolute treat with the staff. Wee one been sharing toys and sweets with kids regardless of nationality too so its a hive of activity where we sit. A Spanish fella just bought me two beers from the supermarket before going home because our wee lass kept their nipper occupied and the bloke behind the bar has chucked me a pint or two free each night. It's really not hard to get the locals onside so long as you're not a weapons grade bellend. |
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 25, 2023 13:34:41 GMT
I read an article suggesting the Albanian coast is a new up and coming destination and people are getting some great deals. Anybody been? After you  |
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Post by NassauDave on Jul 25, 2023 13:35:32 GMT
I’m currently in Paphos Cyprus. All inclusive with the family. The place is great but I despair at some of these absolute British cunts here No fucking manners at all. Not enough pleases and thank yous to the staff looking after them. Like pigs in the dining hall, not putting serving spoons etc back. Leaving freezer door open. Not supervising their young kids causing havoc at the various serving plates. Leaving empty plates and glasses round the pool expecting them cleaned up Scousers the fucking worse Are you sure? There is no way any glasses or plates would be left lying around with Bindippers on scene. |
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Post by Northy on Jul 25, 2023 14:03:32 GMT
I’m currently in Paphos Cyprus. All inclusive with the family. The place is great but I despair at some of these absolute British cunts here No fucking manners at all. Not enough pleases and thank yous to the staff looking after them. Like pigs in the dining hall, not putting serving spoons etc back. Leaving freezer door open. Not supervising their young kids causing havoc at the various serving plates. Leaving empty plates and glasses round the pool expecting them cleaned up Scousers the fucking worse Chavtastic  I was there early 2020, just as lockdowns were starting, landed on the Thursday (for the marathon on the Sunday) they shut restaurants and bars on the Sunday, but even though we weren't all inclusive, the staff just gave us everything, including booze as they were trying to shift it before all tourists had to be off the island by the Wednesday. Was quite funny and entertaining for us and the staff seeing the Mrs slightly tipsy on Ouzo, probably the reason they kept on giving her more. |
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Post by Northy on Jul 25, 2023 14:08:58 GMT
Been to Chicago and Wichita, Kansas (wedding) this year, a week at Knepp rewilding and a week in the Cotswolds, have a 2 week train tour of Italy booked in September with stopover in Paris on the way out and back, Turin, Sorrento, Tropea, Bologna and Milan.
Chicago was very good, they even had a Somerset cider bar on the riverside walk
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Post by salopstick on Jul 25, 2023 14:28:38 GMT
I’m currently in Paphos Cyprus. All inclusive with the family. The place is great but I despair at some of these absolute British cunts here No fucking manners at all. Not enough pleases and thank yous to the staff looking after them. Like pigs in the dining hall, not putting serving spoons etc back. Leaving freezer door open. Not supervising their young kids causing havoc at the various serving plates. Leaving empty plates and glasses round the pool expecting them cleaned up Scousers the fucking worse Chavtastic I was there early 2020, just as lockdowns were starting, landed on the Thursday (for the marathon on the Sunday) they shut restaurants and bars on the Sunday, but even though we weren't all inclusive, the staff just gave us everything, including booze as they were trying to shift it before all tourists had to be off the island by the Wednesday. Was quite funny and entertaining for us and the staff seeing the Mrs slightly tipsy on Ouzo, probably the reason they kept on giving her more. I got married here in 2004. First time back since. Mayfair gardens jet 2. It’s ok. Food is good. The bars are good. Not ventured down town for food yet. I’m loathe to eat out when I’ve paid all inclusive |
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 25, 2023 14:28:55 GMT
Been to Chicago and Wichita, Kansas (wedding) this year, a week at Knepp rewilding and a week in the Cotswolds, have a 2 week train tour of Italy booked in September with stopover in Paris on the way out and back, Turin, Sorrento, Tropea, Bologna and Milan. Chicago was very good, they even had a Somerset cider bar on the riverside walk I'm planning to go Chicago next year, as well as Boston and one other place TBC on the same trip. Did you like Kansas? |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jul 25, 2023 14:33:15 GMT
Doing something different this summer, 10 days in Belgium/Holland taking in Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, The Hague, Haarlem, Utrecht amongst other places, then 5 nights in Dutch Center Parcs on the coast before heading back to Blighty.
Post-Covid we've been cutting down on air travel and there's so much to do in mainland Europe anyway so should be good.........
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Post by Northy on Jul 25, 2023 14:42:23 GMT
Been to Chicago and Wichita, Kansas (wedding) this year, a week at Knepp rewilding and a week in the Cotswolds, have a 2 week train tour of Italy booked in September with stopover in Paris on the way out and back, Turin, Sorrento, Tropea, Bologna and Milan. Chicago was very good, they even had a Somerset cider bar on the riverside walk I'm planning to go Chicago next year, as well as Boston and one other place TBC on the same trip. Did you like Kansas? I'm hoping for Boston next year as well, maybe with a train down to NY. It was Wichita and then rural Kansas, so not the city Kansas, didn't like it at all, it's what you see on the TV, religious belt, guns, pick up trucks, trump supporting land with no decent food, all cheap shit with massive portions, and sugar in everything. |
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Post by salopstick on Jul 25, 2023 14:46:17 GMT
Doing something different this summer, 10 days in Belgium/Holland taking in Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, The Hague, Haarlem, Utrecht amongst other places, then 5 nights in Dutch Center Parcs on the coast before heading back to Blighty. Post-Covid we've been cutting down on air travel and there's so much to do in mainland Europe anyway so should be good......... I had a week in Bedoin france in May. I was there for cycling but loads to do if you wanted. Some of these places in Europe off the beaten track are great not full on tourist traps |
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Post by Northy on Jul 25, 2023 14:46:27 GMT
Chavtastic I was there early 2020, just as lockdowns were starting, landed on the Thursday (for the marathon on the Sunday) they shut restaurants and bars on the Sunday, but even though we weren't all inclusive, the staff just gave us everything, including booze as they were trying to shift it before all tourists had to be off the island by the Wednesday. Was quite funny and entertaining for us and the staff seeing the Mrs slightly tipsy on Ouzo, probably the reason they kept on giving her more. I got married here in 2004. First time back since. Mayfair gardens jet 2. It’s ok. Food is good. The bars are good. Not ventured down town for food yet. I’m loathe to eat out when I’ve paid all inclusive As it was March time for us, it was quiet, more South east part on the beach, Constantinou Bros beach hotel, a nice 2 mile run into the harbour area along the sea, chose that one as the marathon was based just behind at the Aliathon resort. Enjoy the rest of your holiday |
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Post by salopstick on Jul 25, 2023 14:50:57 GMT
I got married here in 2004. First time back since. Mayfair gardens jet 2. It’s ok. Food is good. The bars are good. Not ventured down town for food yet. I’m loathe to eat out when I’ve paid all inclusive As it was March time for us, it was quiet, more South east part on the beach, Constantinou Bros beach hotel, a nice 2 mile run into the harbour area along the sea, chose that one as the marathon was based just behind at the Aliathon resort. Enjoy the rest of your holiday After yesterday I’m quite fatigued |
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Post by Northy on Jul 25, 2023 15:00:13 GMT
As it was March time for us, it was quiet, more South east part on the beach, Constantinou Bros beach hotel, a nice 2 mile run into the harbour area along the sea, chose that one as the marathon was based just behind at the Aliathon resort. Enjoy the rest of your holiday After yesterday I’m quite fatigued I did it on a jeep tour, much more relaxing than 2 wheels |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2023 16:58:01 GMT
Off to New York for 4 nights next week with the missus, nothing else planned this year as that is costing a fortune.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 25, 2023 17:41:04 GMT
If going for a short stay, 4 or 5 nights I always book flights and hotel separately. Saved a fortune in the past.
Just looking at Ibiza old town for 5 nights end of August
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