February 10, 201511 yr Sounds good, in the meantime, Ryanair, though I've not checked lately, their Manchester-Oslo Rygge route used to consistently be about 30p* per flight... * This may be a gross underestimation of actual cost.
February 10, 201511 yr Oh aye, good shout for beers at sunset at the Sea Organ... 'The Garden' is an outdoor bar that's worth a visit too, it's up on the hill above the sea gate... Go up the bell tower in the old town on your first day (and just before the hour strikes ) It'll give you a good idea of where everything is in relation to your map... The Garden was very smart, called in there for a drink most days, prices reasonable for the service and setting. Pretty sure we passed Kovolare beach (got a bus from the airport into town which I think dropped us near there) so I saw locals sunbathing and a water polo court; depends how loose your definition of a beach is I suppose. Would like to go back and check out some of the islands with more time, actually looking into Croatia this July for https://www.inmusicfestival.com/program/2015 and flying in and out of Zadar is the cheapest way to do it so that may happen
February 10, 201511 yr The Garden was very smart, called in there for a drink most days, prices reasonable for the service and setting. Pretty sure we passed Kovolare beach (got a bus from the airport into town which I think dropped us near there) so I saw locals sunbathing and a water polo court; depends how loose your definition of a beach is I suppose. Would like to go back and check out some of the islands with more time, actually looking into Croatia this July for https://www.inmusicfestival.com/program/2015 and flying in and out of Zadar is the cheapest way to do it so that may happen Previously been to Hvar, Korcula, Mljet (fantastic national park on here), Trstenik, Cavtat and Dubrovnik. And Porec with Yugotours in the 80s!!! Edited February 10, 201511 yr by Smiley
February 10, 201511 yr The Garden was very smart, called in there for a drink most days, prices reasonable for the service and setting. Pretty sure we passed Kovolare beach (got a bus from the airport into town which I think dropped us near there) so I saw locals sunbathing and a water polo court; depends how loose your definition of a beach is I suppose. Would like to go back and check out some of the islands with more time, actually looking into Croatia this July for https://www.inmusicfestival.com/program/2015 and flying in and out of Zadar is the cheapest way to do it so that may happen Yes, the main bus station isn't far from Kolovare, both in the new town, which is where most of the locals live if you're 'keeping it real' - there's a cracking Croatian pizza place in the new town, just around the corner from NK Zadar's ground. To go back to Kolovare, I agree, it's not a beach in anything but name, but the sea is accessible for swimming and clean, clear and fairly safe and it's fit for sunbathing...I saw folk getting in (the sea) here and swimming up to the Sea Organ (or vice-versa) they looked fairly fit though, I wouldn't have attempted it. I dunno, perhaps it's just me, but I feel cheated if I go to the seaside anywhere and don't venture in for a dip. Edited February 10, 201511 yr by Youri McAnespie
February 10, 201511 yr Sounds good, in the meantime, Ryanair, though I've not checked lately, their Manchester-Oslo Rygge route used to consistently be about 30p* per flight... * This may be a gross underestimation of actual cost. I would give yourself plenty of time, if considering using Rygge then transfering to Gardermoen. There'll be a bus service (as Ryanair insist on this as a condition of starting service to an airport) but Rygge to Gardermoen I would imagine is a good 2 hr journey.
February 10, 201511 yr Cheers, I imagined Rygge would be a fair way out from Oslo and t'other airport, this assumption coming from Ryanair's definition of 'Stockholm' as being Nyköping (Stockholm Skavsta) - a good hour non-stop on the coach to Stockholm City Centre (edit: and then another schlepp North, to Arlanda - it's a similar situation in Oslo. I see.) Edited February 10, 201511 yr by Youri McAnespie
February 10, 201511 yr all inclusive in greece. any reccomendations, not done greece since malia and kardamena , dont think i,ll get away with there now.
February 10, 201511 yr Definitely 50-60 mins from Rygge to the city centre by bus. Train from central station out to Gardomen is pretty rapid - about 20-30 mins. Did both in August. Don't book the bus with Ryanair online!!!
February 11, 201511 yr I found the Bahia principe in Mexico decent enough for the price Which one? There are loads! Like the look of the Sirenis and it seems reasonably priced http://www.sirenishotels.com/en/info/hotel/grand_sirenis_riviera_maya_resort_spa/ Riviera maya. Think it had three on one site Ah, yes about 10 mins south of Sirenis. 3 hotels on one complex, over 2,000 rooms. Not for me to be honest, daughter isn't keen on crowds. Erm, we're not going to Sirenis now. Somebody forgot to book it yesterday and the last rooms went this morning when that person remembered to do it. Had a 2nd look at Bahia Principe and one of them (Akumal?) is smaller and probably best suited. We can use the other 2 hotels freely, but they cant use ours, so that might work. Unless, of course, Youri finds me a hotel deal
February 11, 201511 yr Just got mine sorted Berlin, 3 March 2 nights (Work/piss up) Ibiza, 21 May, 3 nights Paphos, 20 June, 14 nights Dubai, 25 November 5 nights, Grand Prix Edited February 11, 201511 yr by Danny G
February 11, 201511 yr Just got mine sorted Berlin, 3 March 2 nights (Work/piss up) Ibiza, 21 May, 3 nights Paphos, 20 June, 14 nights Dubai, 25 June 5 nights, Grand Prix Even Smiley never manages two holidays simultaneously
February 12, 201511 yr Unless, of course, Youri finds me a hotel deal I spoke to the person in question t'other day and she's put the feelers out, I did mention it was Easter and time was of the essence, but still not heard owt back, I'll get in touch again with her tonight. Looked at Thomson's flights only, very impressed with their last minute prices, Manchester-Puerto Vallarta return flying next Thursday for a week, basic price? £278.78 - sale of the f*cking century, I'd have been all over that if I wasn't (relatively) skint... I'll be keeping an eye on Thomson for flights from now on.
February 12, 201511 yr Thomsons long haul flights dip to their lowest about 7-10 days before if you are prepared to hold your nerve.They do display how manty seats are left when it gets below 10.
February 13, 201511 yr I think there were four seats remaining on the flight I mentioned, I presume that when the prices dip so low and the remaining seats are so limited you run the risk of not being seated together (even if you pay the seat reservation premium)? Still, £280 for a return flight to Mexico takes some beating, I'd serve the drinks and sweep the plane after landing for that... edit: oh aye, still no joy with the hotels, I'll try her once again in the morning. Edited February 13, 201511 yr by Youri McAnespie
February 13, 201511 yr Going some place between Windermere and Ambleside today for 2 nights Underwhelmed ia probably appropriate
February 13, 201511 yr Going some place between Windermere and Ambleside today for 2 nights Underwhelmed ia probably appropriate Nice up there Plenty of decent restaurants for you to carry on operation gout
February 13, 201511 yr Went to Palma Nova recently. Very nice place, went all inclusive, food not bad at all. Hotel was nice, decent view too. Evening entertainment in the hotel was alright I suppose, just a nice chilled holiday / completely opposite to what I imagined. Surprised at how opposite it was compared to Magaluf.
February 14, 201511 yr Going some place between Windermere and Ambleside today for 2 nights Underwhelmed ia probably appropriate Low Wood?
February 14, 201511 yr Some cheap New York flights about from Thomas Cook. Manchester JFK Direct start in May £378 all in good timed flights.
February 14, 201511 yr My mates just booked Miami flights with Thomas Cook Forget how much out but the way back was £160 direct to manc for the first weekend in July
February 14, 201511 yr Went to Palma Nova recently. Very nice place, went all inclusive, food not bad at all. Hotel was nice, decent view too. Evening entertainment in the hotel was alright I suppose, just a nice chilled holiday / completely opposite to what I imagined. Surprised at how opposite it was compared to Magaluf.Always had the impression it was just a place for folk who are too old to say they're going to Magaluf but too young to be trotting off to Benidorm. Cracking crazy golf course though
February 15, 201511 yr Crazy golf was the best activity we did there. Lots of fun; Edited February 15, 201511 yr by Yugi
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