Salford Trotter Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 AirBnB? I've heard it's the futureWe love it mate...thinking about taking a 3 bed apt in NYC next December for the family (x6) for about $200 a night when you could pay that for one room in a hotel that sleeps just 2. So it offers really good value Quote
Biggish Dave Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 That train trip sounds right up my street, never thought about doing it all on rail but I'd imagine mainland Europe is well connected Good work Trains are great in Europe. Went on the interail website, all sorts of different tickets you can get. I've paid 515 euros each for 1st class travel on any 15 days within a month. Great value really considering the miles we are covering. Taking in some of the scenic routes rather than quickest. Quote
Casino Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 the only thing better than your kid screaming through a ten hour flight is someone elses doing it  kefalonia then something else in september Quote
Sweep Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 AirBnB? I've heard it's the future It is, I've used it loads Quote
Winchester White Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 We love it mate...thinking about taking a 3 bed apt in NYC next December for the family (x6) for about $200 a night when you could pay that for one room in a hotel that sleeps just 2. So it offers really good value Unless you are staying longer than 30 nights which I guess you are not then think again; it is illegal to rent out an apartment in NYC for less than a month. So you could turn up and find yourself without anywhere to stay and there is nothing you can do about it. Quote
Spider Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Perth Darwin Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane for rugby league world cup, with first ashes test thrown in with a week on gold coast somewhere in between. Imagine the holidays you can have when the building trade picks up... Quote
Marc505 Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 It is, I've used it loads Same, not had a bad experience yet Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Unless you are staying longer than 30 nights which I guess you are not then think again; it is illegal to rent out an apartment in NYC for less than a month. So you could turn up and find yourself without anywhere to stay and there is nothing you can do about it. No holiday type lettings? Quote
Zico Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Unless you are staying longer than 30 nights which I guess you are not then think again; it is illegal to rent out an apartment in NYC for less than a month. So you could turn up and find yourself without anywhere to stay and there is nothing you can do about it. May depend if they pay hotel tax or not  Hotels were kicking off over that thst air bnbers didn't pay it despite offering the same service and were taking their business  So now they are meant to  Whether they do or not is a different matter  When we were over there, admittedly not in nyc, only one out of 5 places we stayed added it on to the price, was about 17%  The others either absorbed it into the price or didn't bother Quote
Winchester White Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I believe it is a specific NYC thing, it is simply illegal full stop to rent out an apartment for less that 30 days. There are a ton of other rules and regs too so if someone somehow gets around that one they can pull them up on another. Quote
Casino Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/21/new-york-passes-law-making-it-illegal-to-list-short-term-rentals/ Â Â other links do suggest its not cut n dried Quote
little whitt Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I've got a week off at the end of January which is an unbelievably shit time. Any suggestions on where I could go for a couple of days? Mrs and little one would be staying at home. Was thinking about Berlin maybe? Gibraltar Quote
little whitt Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Fancy Portugal this year. Never been before, so any suggestions to take a 3 year old would be great yes don't leave them alone in a room and go on the piss Quote
DirtySanchez Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Blackpool  Uncle Brian's  Unlimited sausage Quote
Winchester White Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/21/new-york-passes-law-making-it-illegal-to-list-short-term-rentals/ Â Â other links do suggest its not cut n dried The less than 30 days thing has been around for donkeys years. The airbnb law was only recently brought in but the authorities aren't enforcing it as airbnb have challenged its legality. This law only covers the advertising of rentals which hits airbnb hard and is why they are fighting it, the law preventing short term rentals is still in place. Quote
QFPants Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 We love it mate...thinking about taking a 3 bed apt in NYC next December for the family (x6) for about $200 a night when you could pay that for one room in a hotel that sleeps just 2. So it offers really good value Mrs ST and I are off to Lanzarote in 2 weeks and at flights @ £58 return each and the whole week for two us costing less than £350 (ecxl food n drinks) then its a no brainer. AirBnB is the future Going to Lanzarote in 2 weeks, return flights for £58 and AirBnB for £40 per night in an apartment in Puerta Del Carmen. Cheap as chips but 22 degrees and just what the Dr ordered post ChristmasWas just being a prick because you probably didn't remember posting last night ???? I've used it a few times and not had a bad experience either. Going to Sagres in Portugal in June; cheap Ryanair flights and a week in a beachside flat for £52 a night, job done Quote
Salford Trotter Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Unless you are staying longer than 30 nights which I guess you are not then think again; it is illegal to rent out an apartment in NYC for less than a month. So you could turn up and find yourself without anywhere to stay and there is nothing you can do about it.There is some talk about that restriction but i hear AirBnB are taking it to court. Barcelona and other european cities are doing the same too. Let's see how it goes Quote
miamiwhite Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 r Good summary miamiwhite. I've been 4 time and got married to Priscilla there. I just love the place. Hire a jeep and wonder over to the Atlantic coast which is total contrast to the West Coast. Enjoy mate Aye, I hired one of those mini mokes and ventured over there. Bathsheba is excellent on the east coast. Felt like Tattoo from Fantasy Island driving that mini moke. Â Last year I was lucky enough to get mixed up in the Independence Anniversary Celebrations up at the Garrison. Great place, very chilled, locals are ultra laid back and very safe. Quote
White on Tyne Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Another one for Lanzarote. Going end of this month. Cheap flights and expensive hotel. Also it's the missus and my 25 anniversary in june so were off to San francisco and vineyards etc for special treat. Business class on air chance. Then it's her 50th in july so it's House of Tides which is same price as a fuckin holiday. Egg butties for the rest of the year. Quote
Smiley Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 For anyone wanting a rail holiday..... check out this site. Â https://www.railbookers.co.uk Quote
Winchester White Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 There is some talk about that restriction but i hear AirBnB are taking it to court. Barcelona and other european cities are doing the same too. Let's see how it goes The restriction is still in place it is just the advertising of the rentals that airbnb are challenging as unlawful. You could be fine but it is a risk as any apartment you may book is illegal in NYC. Quote
Sweep Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 The restriction is still in place it is just the advertising of the rentals that airbnb are challenging as unlawful. You could be fine but it is a risk as any apartment you may book is illegal in NYC.  One of my friends stayed in an AirBnB place in NY a few weeks ago, she didn't mention any issues  -  I'll ask her about it though Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Off in the road clogger somewhere. Hopefully warm with a decent fishing lake or two. Find some local meat producer and get some steaks on the BBQ. Fuck flying. Quote
Widnes Two Hats Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Currently in a shack in the rainforest of Tobago, There's a TV so thought I'd turn it on to see if there are any channels, wasn't expecting anything as it's attached to a DVD player, first channel on, Flow TV - Arsenal v Preston, unbelievable in the middle of nowhere. Back to Castara tomorrow for another 9 days of beachlife  Annual trip to Lefkas in September for 2 weeks, back for one day then off to Malta for 5 days watching England  No idea where I'm going inbetween now and September but one of my holidays will involve a Greek Island I've not yet bee too Quote
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