MancWanderer Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 23/09/2018 at 10:21, L/H White said: anyone been to venice recently? gonna take the missus in Jan for her 30th Went last March. Loved it. St Marks square is very busy and expensive but we just walked everywhere and ducked down side alleys and little ginnels and there’s loads of decent priced bars and cafes. Visit St Marks early morning to avoid the tourists. Agree with Biggish Dave that the Rialto Bridge is a bit tatty but worth a look and Murano is definitely worth a trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 23/09/2018 at 10:21, L/H White said: anyone been to venice recently? gonna take the missus in Jan for her 30th Mate went last week said absolutely superb however take someone else’s wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Does no one fancy Dubai. Weather is perfect up to end of April. Admittedly, food and beverage is a little expensive, but you can navigate around this with various Happy Hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 5 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Mate went last week said absolutely superb however take someone else’s wallet He's from Little Hulton, so that's a given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Elvis said: Does no one fancy Dubai. Weather is perfect up to end of April. Admittedly, food and beverage is a little expensive, but you can navigate around this with various Happy Hours. Yeah, I do, but I always imagine it to be either difficult, expensive or both to keep a 14 yr old occupied/happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Looking to go big on the old holiday front next year as Grampa Spencer wanted the grandkids to have some of the money from the sale of their house. I fancy Tokyo but I guess Mum and little one will get their way and we're off to Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjoojar Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: Looking to go big on the old holiday front next year as Grampa Spencer wanted the grandkids to have some of the money from the sale of their house. I fancy Tokyo but I guess Mum and little one will get their way and we're off to Disney. Do both.... https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Now begins the convincing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, frank_spencer said: Looking to go big on the old holiday front next year as Grampa Spencer wanted the grandkids to have some of the money from the sale of their house. I fancy Tokyo but I guess Mum and little one will get their way and we're off to Disney. Went in 2002 to Tokyo, couldn’t wait to get home, too much of a culture shock for me and nothing to do in between matches. We all went to the zoo one day to kill time. Edited September 25, 2018 by Breightmet Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Really enjoyed Japan, but quite foreign once out of Tokyo. some great experiences with the locals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 25, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2018 5 hours ago, frank_spencer said: Looking to go big on the old holiday front next year as Grampa Spencer wanted the grandkids to have some of the money from the sale of their house. I fancy Tokyo but I guess Mum and little one will get their way and we're off to Disney. Japan is mint Far more to it than Tokyo, which is ace, but get yourself to Kyoto and Hiroshima as well And There's a Disneyland in Tokyo So win win And a universal studios in Osaka In fact you could probably spend two weeks going round all the theme parks they've got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted September 25, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2018 Can anyone recommend a nice AI hotel that can cater for a teenager and a 8 year old. Thinking of somewhere in the Caribbean but there are so many hotels and places my head hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Winchester White said: Can anyone recommend a nice AI hotel that can cater for a teenager and a 8 year old. Thinking of somewhere in the Caribbean but there are so many hotels and places my head hurts. Beaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Winchester White said: Can anyone recommend a nice AI hotel that can cater for a teenager and a 8 year old. Thinking of somewhere in the Caribbean but there are so many hotels and places my head hurts. PM me your requirements, I can definitely help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidy82 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Off to santa Eulària in 3 weeks with the Mrs has anyone ever been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 25 September 2018 at 13:15, Traf said: Yeah, I do, but I always imagine it to be either difficult, expensive or both to keep a 14 yr old occupied/happy. Got a mate working for Movenpick - he's highly recommending their two hotels out there. He takes his two kids - for as long as a fortnight on his last visit. Says there's plenty to keep them occupied. Both hotels are AI as well. So you don't get stung on expensive drinks and meals. Think he said April, May, June are best times - not quite the ridiculous heat. Earlier than that and the hotels charge a premium because its cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Went to Dubai in June and it was fucking boiling. Fuck knows what its like in August. I did stay at the Hilton for reasonable money mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, Smiley said: Got a mate working for Movenpick - he's highly recommending their two hotels out there. He takes his two kids - for as long as a fortnight on his last visit. Says there's plenty to keep them occupied. Both hotels are AI as well. So you don't get stung on expensive drinks and meals. Think he said April, May, June are best times - not quite the ridiculous heat. Earlier than that and the hotels charge a premium because its cooler! The sports bar in the Movenpick on JBR was our local for a while, until it became the hub for hookers. I never noticed until the Mrs pointed them out to me! Great brunch in the Talk Restaurant,and the hotel in general is good. Many hotels on JBR to go at. Lived in the Marina for 3 years. if anyone wants any info get in touch Edited September 28, 2018 by Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 We are doing the Caribbean thanks to Mrs Meldrew. Love the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) Any recommendations for Turkey? We've never been and haven't really fancied it tbh, but been hearing some great reviews. I've been looking at Kalkan, Kas, Dalyan, Gocek. We don't want all inclusive, just B&B btw. Edited October 4, 2018 by Blondi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Currently enjoying a long weekend in Reykjavik with Mrs ST. What an incredible country, expensive but well worth visiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Off to Hua Hin & Phnom Penh on Thursday for 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 26, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Salford Trotter said: Currently enjoying a long weekend in Reykjavik with Mrs ST. What an incredible country, expensive but well worth visiting Definitely a must-see place but anything more than 3 or 4 days and you're really pushing the wallet. Avoid whale watching tours; we got out of the harbour when they announced that whale season was around May and we were unlikely to see anything more than a dolphin or porpoise (We didn't see either) Mrs D and I have just had 5 days in NYC. It cost about the same as Iceland but a shitload more things to see. If you're going, make sure you buy a New York Pass before you go. It'll cost around $200 for a three-day pass for most of the major attractions' Statue of Liberty, 9/11 museum, Empire State Building, Rockerfeller Centre, etc. Well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, MickyD said: Definitely a must-see place but anything more than 3 or 4 days and you're really pushing the wallet. Avoid whale watching tours; we got out of the harbour when they announced that whale season was around May and we were unlikely to see anything more than a dolphin or porpoise (We didn't see either) Mrs D and I have just had 5 days in NYC. It cost about the same as Iceland but a shitload more things to see. If you're going, make sure you buy a New York Pass before you go. It'll cost around $200 for a three-day pass for most of the major attractions' Statue of Liberty, 9/11 museum, Empire State Building, Rockerfeller Centre, etc. Well worth the money. We love NYC and going back in Aug/Sept next year with trips to Boston and Toronto thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted November 26, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2018 NYC is fucking brilliant, love the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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