Holidays 2019 where are you all going (3 Viewers)

[Tommo1993]

love the place, doubt I'll ever go again though, too many other places I've never visited and not enough time or cash to do everything.

That’s my worry. I’m not all for the idea of visiting the same place twice, initially. But the smile on my mrs face about it is priceless, so I won’t complain too much. I think NYC is worth it

 

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[skyblueinBaku]

Has anybody been to Mexico? Me and the Mrs planning to go next year. We’re a quiet couple, partial to the odd drink once in a while but not big on the partying scene. Any recommendations?

We've been to Mexico several times staying at Excellence Playa Mujeres. It's a great hotel, but not cheap. Look it up on Trip Advisor to check it out. It's north of Cancun and certainly not a "partying" hotel. Next door is the Beloved, a very quiet and laid back place.

 

[Gazolba]

I've never wanted to go to the US. It's just never appealed to me. Same as Australia. It holds absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather go to Canada or New Zealand. Never fancied anywhere in Africa either. Always a couple of countries at war with each other or facing some sort of political upheaval. Sod that!

The US is a very big place. From where I am New York is almost 3000 miles away, Florida is over 2000.
There is everything here anyone could ever want. Each state is like a different country except everyone speaks the same language (with different accents and Spanish is becoming more common in some places). Whether you like big cities, small towns and villages, beaches, lakes, forests, mountains, rivers, it's all here ... somewhere.
Many of the best places are known only to locals but you can discover them on the internet.
There's a series of guidebooks that are excellent, the titles all begin with 'Hidden' as in 'Hidden California', 'Hidden Arizona' etc.

If you think you would like Canada and New Zealand, you'd probably like the New England states, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.

 

[Gazolba]

I hated it. Went in July many years ago now. Far too hot which was exacerbated by the concrete jungle nature of it.

July is a very bad time of the year to go. It can get very hot and very humid in New York in the summer.
Most New Yorkers escape the summer heat by going to the beaches on Long Island.

 

[Houchens Head]

The US is a very big place. From where I am New York is almost 3000 miles away, Florida is over 2000.
There is everything here anyone could ever want. Each state is like a different country except everyone speaks the same language (with different accents and Spanish is becoming more common in some places). Whether you like big cities, small towns and villages, beaches, lakes, forests, mountains, rivers, it's all here ... somewhere.
Many of the best places are known only to locals but you can discover them on the internet.
There's a series of guidebooks that are excellent, the titles all begin with 'Hidden' as in 'Hidden California', 'Hidden Arizona' etc.

If you think you would like Canada and New Zealand, you'd probably like the New England states, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.

I suppose the only areas I would even slightly consider would be places like Yosemite, Yellowstone etc. I wouldn't go anywhere near the cities. We almost went in early 2002, paid for a flight to Florida then a cruise around the gulf of Mexico, but 911 happened and we cancelled. I must say, the company we booked through was based in Florida and had no hesitation refunding me. I didn't expect that. We ended up going to Kephalonia for a fortnight!

 

[Sick Boy]

Singapore is a great place for a few days. Especially on expenses

Thailand will be mega hot and humid at this time of year. Is it Bangkok?

Have you had experience of visiting either of these on business before? Are we likely to run into issues enter Bangkok on the Tourism visa even if we're having a few meetings? cheers

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Unfortunately posting this message will ruin it but scrolling down the threads this is what I saw

Holidays 2019 where are you all going
Chernobyl

 

[Grendel]

Have you had experience of visiting either of these on business before? Are we likely to run into issues enter Bangkok on the Tourism visa even if we're having a few meetings? cheers

Yes went to Bangkok about 18 months ago - no we just filled the thing out on the plane and just said event hosting and conferences

 

[chiefdave]

I'm either seriously underpaid or people on this forum are racking up the debt. My last holiday was a long weekend in Devon in 2013!

 

[Marty]

I'm looking at an extended trip to Australia over the Christmas period. 6-8 weeks. The plan is to fly into Perth, then visit Uluru, then work my way up the west coast, finishing up diving the Great Barrier reef.

I'm budgeting for 56 days at £150 a day. :dead:

 

[Covstu]

Apart from the fortnightly trip to Birmingham this year, off to Mallorca in August and might try and get a camping trip somewhere

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Weymouth for a week in July for the harbour festival

 

[fellatio_Martinez]

I hated it. Went in July many years ago now. Far too hot which was exacerbated by the concrete jungle nature of it.

Fuck that. Hotter the better. I like it so hot that my cock and balls need a sweat band.

Perfect excuse for plenty of ice cold beer too.

 

[Gazolba]

Fuck that. Hotter the better. I like it so hot that my cock and balls need a sweat band.

Perfect excuse for plenty of ice cold beer too.

Come to Phoenix. In July and August it will be around 40-50 degrees Celsius every day, and not much cooler at night.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

I've never wanted to go to the US. It's just never appealed to me. Same as Australia. It holds absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather go to Canada or New Zealand. Never fancied anywhere in Africa either. Always a couple of countries at war with each other or facing some sort of political upheaval. Sod that!

Couldn't agree more Seen enough of New York on the telly (including Starsky and Hutch !) and it has absolutely no appeal. Any big ,sweaty skyscraped city does absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather explore tucked away parts of Wales, Ireland and Scotland than some big modern concrete metropolis in china or wherever. Mind you the weather will be crap.

 

[Si80]

Has anybody been to Mexico? Me and the Mrs planning to go next year. We’re a quiet couple, partial to the odd drink once in a while but not big on the partying scene. Any recommendations?

Have stayed at the TUI Sensatori Riviera Cancun in Riviera Maya. The hotel is lovely with an adult area and family area. Food was ok, standard AI fayre really. Mojito bar was excellent.

Have also stayed (twice) at the RIU Tequila in Playa Del Carmen. Was lovely too, but the recent trip advisor reviews made it seem like it’d become a bit of a party hotel so we booked the Sensatori instead.

Love Mexico.

 

[SBAndy]

Have stayed at the TUI Sensatori Riviera Cancun in Riviera Maya. The hotel is lovely with an adult area and family area. Food was ok, standard AI fayre really. Mojito bar was excellent.

Have also stayed (twice) at the RIU Tequila in Playa Del Carmen. Was lovely too, but the recent trip advisor reviews made it seem like it’d become a bit of a party hotel so we booked the Sensatori instead.

Love Mexico.

I went to a Sensatori in Turkey (I understand they’re all built in the same model) and thought it was brilliant. Definitely the type of hotel if you don’t want to leave the resort the whole time.

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Off to Marmaris in two weeks time, cannot wait!

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[Mcbean]

I'm looking at an extended trip to Australia over the Christmas period. 6-8 weeks. The plan is to fly into Perth, then visit Uluru, then work my way up the west coast, finishing up diving the Great Barrier reef.

I'm budgeting for 56 days at £150 a day. :dead:

Went the GBR - very disappointed as the weather was too rough for diving so just snorkelled - its a long way out and i got seasick - Maldives far better (imo) with bigger fish and no things that are going to kill you - Uluru was very much worth the travel - Hanging rock also interesting !

 

[Astute]

No holidays for me this year. But going to France at least once every 2 months for 18 days to visit wife and kids. First house completes at about the 15th this month. Family moving in at end of month. Then wife will be looking for a home for us to spend the rest of our days in. Will have a few gites for income. Staying in England for just under 4 years then retiring. Then will come to England for our holidays.

33 degrees today where we are moving to. And cheap flights to Birmingham unless schools are on holiday. Can get them for £10 And £12 If booked early. Normally £22 is easy to get. So will be cheaper to get to games than it is where I live. So happy with that.

 

[rondog1973]

Couldn't agree more Seen enough of New York on the telly (including Starsky and Hutch !) and it has absolutely no appeal. Any big ,sweaty skyscraped city does absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather explore tucked away parts of Wales, Ireland and Scotland than some big modern concrete metropolis in china or wherever. Mind you the weather will be crap.

Starsky and Hutch is set in California.

 

[xcraigx]

I've not been on holiday since 2014 and with finances tight and the wife being pregnant this will be another year where a day out to Barmouth will have to do.

 

[SBAndy]

Starsky and Hutch is set in California.

Think he was on about Miami Vice.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

Starsky and Hutch is set in California.

Haha. I did wonder. Then I thought who cares, they all look the same.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

I'm either seriously underpaid or people on this forum are racking up the debt. My last holiday was a long weekend in Devon in 2013!

They're all absolutely loaded. North Wales for me . When the Sun is out the llyn peninsular is as good as anywhere.

 

[greys4life]

I'm looking at an extended trip to Australia over the Christmas period. 6-8 weeks. The plan is to fly into Perth, then visit Uluru, then work my way up the west coast, finishing up diving the Great Barrier reef.

I'm budgeting for 56 days at £150 a day. :dead:

Went the GBR - very disappointed as the weather was too rough for diving so just snorkelled - its a long way out and i got seasick - Maldives far better (imo) with bigger fish and no things that are going to kill you - Uluru was very much worth the travel - Hanging rock also interesting !

Just wondering how many divers are on here?

 

[Gazolba]

Couldn't agree more Seen enough of New York on the telly (including Starsky and Hutch !) and it has absolutely no appeal. Any big ,sweaty skyscraped city does absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather explore tucked away parts of Wales, Ireland and Scotland than some big modern concrete metropolis in china or wherever. Mind you the weather will be crap.

Starsky and Hutch was filmed in Los Angeles! That's about 3000 miles from New York and a completely different world.
In any case, there is a lot more to New York than just skyscrapers.
For instance there are incredible museums and art galleries, and the theatre is as good as if not better than London.
Out on Long Island, there are even beautiful beaches.

 

[Houchens Head]

Me and the missus just got back from the Isle of Wight. Spent a long weekend staying with an old friend and seeing other friends. Bloody miss it now!

 

[Mcbean]

Just wondering how many divers are on here?

Me for one and Marty and you so far - bubbling up !

 

[CJ_covblaze]

One of my best mates is out in New York atm for the fight. Flys back Monday night before flying out to Portugal with us the next morning. I hate him right now.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

Starsky and Hutch was filmed in Los Angeles! That's about 3000 miles from New York and a completely different world.
In any case, there is a lot more to New York than just skyscrapers.
For instance there are incredible museums and art galleries, and the theatre is as good as if not better than London.
Out on Long Island, there are even beautiful beaches.

Thanks, but it's not my bag.

 

[greys4life]

Me for one and Marty and you so far - bubbling up !

and OSB58 I believe!

Off to the pool tonight for another ruddy dry suit weight test.

 

[Mcbean]

and OSB58 I believe!

Off to the pool tonight for another ruddy dry suit weight test.

i am a warm water diving pussy only i'm afraid - like to see the surface from 30m and lights on overhead

 

[greys4life]

i am a warm water diving pussy only i'm afraid - like to see the surface from 30m and lights on overhead

Yep so was I but I'm having to get qualified all over again so right now its the local pool and Stoney Cove and I aint doing that in a wet suit even though i hate dry suit diving. So hanging in there till it's done then off to warmer waters again.

Where the best diving for you?

 

[Mcbean]

For big fish Mantas etc the Maldives was verygood but lots of current - Red Sea has much life and lovely clear water but Egypt and Eilat are godforsaken places - very much enjoyed St Lucia - good wrecks - did Bianca C off Grenada which was pretty technical but an achievement even if it was a short time at 30m - sort of lost my mojo for it now but would go again - as you know you can see as much at 10 - 18 m in some places - what about you ?