Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted April 14, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted April 14, 2019 ive booked a nice weekend break in Kosovo in November. Sandwiched nicely in between Vegas & Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Two Hats Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 just booked Thassos, one of the islands on my list I've not yet been to so 3 weeks today I will be there. Just hope the weather's not dodgy, tend to avoid Greece in May but if it's shit I shall hire a scooter and go round the island, not told my Mrs there's no airport there so we have to get a ferry from the mainland, I'll act dumb when we land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medwaywhite Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 going to Dubai for 3 days then onto a cruise for 10 in December ,any recommendations for Dubai ,how to get around ,what to see .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Widnes Two Hats said: just booked Thassos, one of the islands on my list I've not yet been to so 3 weeks today I will be there. Just hope the weather's not dodgy, tend to avoid Greece in May but if it's shit I shall hire a scooter and go round the island, not told my Mrs there's no airport there so we have to get a ferry from the mainland, I'll act dumb when we land This post was brought to you by Bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, medwaywhite said: going to Dubai for 3 days then onto a cruise for 10 in December ,any recommendations for Dubai ,how to get around ,what to see .? Get around by camels See plenty of sand and high rises flats like on Deane Road Not many bars selling keg This post brought to you by Miami Chalmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Thinking Bahamas in October (hurricane season) Any input welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Thinking Bahamas in October (hurricane season) Any input welcomed Mad random memory here now G....Manc Wanderer will love this My dad got asked to do a roof in The Bahamas in 1986 on a colonial style hotel courtesy of Arnold Worthington...probably the oldest roofing firm in Bolton....they owned the chippy too next to Sally Up Steps on Chorley Old Rd. Dad didn’t take the offer up.....once the hotel roof was completed, a storm hit the islands....the hotel was torn apart but the roof miraculously remained intact as it was all done in Welsh blue slates, unlike the straw shit the Caribbean Drama Quuens love...windrush my arse......made all the local headlines here......I’ve seen the archive story recently on the BEN site, will try and dig it out. Other than that mate....I know jackshit re the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Mad random memory here now G....Manc Wanderer will love this My dad got asked to do a roof in The Bahamas in 1986 on a colonial style hotel courtesy of Arnold Worthington...probably the oldest roofing firm in Bolton....they owned the chippy too next to Sally Up Steps on Chorley Old Rd. Dad didn’t take the offer up.....once the hotel roof was completed, a storm hit the islands....the hotel was torn apart but the roof miraculously remained intact as it was all done in Welsh blue slates, unlike the straw shit the Caribbean Drama Quuens love...windrush my arse......made all the local headlines here......I’ve seen the archive story recently on the BEN site, will try and dig it out. Other than that mate....I know jackshit re the place. Well, obviously I’ll be on the hunt for the welsh slate roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Well, obviously I’ll be on the hunt for the welsh slate roof! A fine bit of Bolton/Bahamas history shall now follow... The Welsh blues were shipped out there 6 weeks prior to the Worthington family and Co flying out there. They stayed for 6 weeks all expenses paid, a proper busman’s holiday....I do believe many “rum punches” were thrown during the nightime between Boltonian family members The roof however, stands to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 16 hours ago, boltondiver said: Thinking Bahamas in October (hurricane season) Any input welcomed If you get a good price do it. But just pay with the knowledge that at that time of year you might see a hurricane, but more likely one might be in the system somewhere (often way out to see) that causes a huge low to sit over the region and leave you with a week or often more of unsettled weather. It'll be better than Bolton still. But just be aware - the major likelihood is not that you get a direct hurricane but the effects of one elsewhere might disrupt your holiday. If you're happy with that and don't care then book it. If you're one of those miserable types who sits inside moaning about the weather on holiday - then it isn't worth the risk. I went to Barbados in hurricane season - had 3 days of solid rain during it and I mean solid and high winds - not a hurricane but a bit grim. Still had a great time. But some on that holiday couldn't cope and spent 3 days sulking and looking at weather forecasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 14/04/2019 at 10:35, Biggish Dave said: ive booked a nice weekend break in Kosovo in November. Sandwiched nicely in between Vegas & Australia Are you going for the England game? WSe are staying in Albania again and getting a mini bus to Kosovo and staying 1 nihght there then back to Albania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted April 15, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, athywhite1958 said: Are you going for the England game? WSe are staying in Albania again and getting a mini bus to Kosovo and staying 1 nihght there then back to Albania Yes, booked flights into Pristina from Birmingham and booked an apartment for 3 nights. Looks a reasonable city from bits I've read about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Meet you there for a beer or 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted April 15, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2019 sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, bwfcfan5 said: If you get a good price do it. But just pay with the knowledge that at that time of year you might see a hurricane, but more likely one might be in the system somewhere (often way out to see) that causes a huge low to sit over the region and leave you with a week or often more of unsettled weather. It'll be better than Bolton still. But just be aware - the major likelihood is not that you get a direct hurricane but the effects of one elsewhere might disrupt your holiday. If you're happy with that and don't care then book it. If you're one of those miserable types who sits inside moaning about the weather on holiday - then it isn't worth the risk. I went to Barbados in hurricane season - had 3 days of solid rain during it and I mean solid and high winds - not a hurricane but a bit grim. Still had a great time. But some on that holiday couldn't cope and spent 3 days sulking and looking at weather forecasts. Good input, thanks. my wife’s holiday is more affected by the weather, as I’ll be underwater! To be continued...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 14/04/2019 at 17:46, medwaywhite said: going to Dubai for 3 days then onto a cruise for 10 in December ,any recommendations for Dubai ,how to get around ,what to see .? Weather will be great in December. Depends what you want to do. The Marina and JBR offers most things such as shopping, beach, hotels, many bars etc......... taxis are cheap, as is the metro and tram. If you are there on a Friday go to a brunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtoe Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Week in Grasmere and two weeks in Kefalonia booked. Thassos is on my list too but wont be this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 08/04/2019 at 13:22, worthy10 said: Any algarve recommends with no kids please? Alvor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 16, 2019 Moderators Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Bigtoe said: Week in Grasmere and two weeks in Kefalonia booked. Thassos is on my list too but wont be this year. Corfu and mid Wales for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Anyone done Anna Maria Island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, jules_darby said: Anyone done Anna Maria Island? Where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted April 17, 2019 Members Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, jules_darby said: Anyone done Anna Maria Island? Not since she left BCGS. Correct spelling of surname is Hyland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Latham8WFC Posted April 17, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2019 Mexico booked for July TRS Coral Hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtoe Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Casino said: Corfu and mid Wales for us Where in Corfu? We are staying in Skala for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 4 hours ago, jules_darby said: Anyone done Anna Maria Island? Been for a day jules. Lovely place. Used to stay on siesta key every year and hoping to get back there in September this year . Great part of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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