went there in the 90’s and also saw a shuttle launch. Incredible.NASA Kennedy Space Center
I went to Budapest in October, loved it!A few Budapest mentions in here. Went just before Xmas. Incredible city. Jealous of those with upcoming trips.
The kids have decided that they want to go to the seaside once a month this year. Just got back from a weekend in Blackpool, kids loved it. I tolerated it.
Couple of days in Bude next month. Last time I was there it was full of City fans!
Need to plan March next
Our company had a factory in Brasov so visited many times with customers. You’re not far from Vlad’s castle, worth a visit. As is the Black Church. Years ago stayed in Poina Brasov and it was lovely just like the Austrian Alps. This was when Causescu was still around so you could get 4x the official exchange rates for £s and $s. Romanians could only get luxury goods at Dollar shops.Not too exotic but off to London next weekend for my birthday. Going to see Inside No 9 and Stranger Things and probably add in a couple of museums.
Then off to Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania at the end of April to support GB in the ice hockey world championships. Properly in the middle of nowhere so will probably end up staying in Brasov.
Got an absolute ton of Virgin airmiles so maybe something further afield later in the year. Would like to visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center so maybe use the airmiles for that and get a cheap hotel or air bnb. Although I find once I've taken a week off in April then random days off to deal with life stuff there's not likely to be enough leave left for an week in Florida and going for anything shorter seems a waste of a trip.
Bratislava 2 nights, Vienna 1 night end of the month although at the minute somewhere hotter is more appealing
Hadn't heard of the Black Church, will pay that a visit.Our company had a factory in Brasov so visited many times with customers. You’re not far from Vlad’s castle, worth a visit. As is the Black Church.
My favourite place on Earth, you'll love it.Got Madeira booked in May. Been wanting to visit for a couple of years so looking forward to that!
My favourite place on Earth, you'll love it.
Great to hear! Any recommendations beside the usual hiking spots etc would be appreciated.
Definitely all my type of thing, thank you very much. Going on the listThe Botanical Gardens are a must see. Even if you've no real interest in that kind of thing it's just visually spectacular. One of the best places in the world for Dolphin and Whale watching so try and get on a trip if you can. Nuns Valley has spectacular views and plenty of local history if that's your thing.
Blandys Wine Lodge tour is well worth doing. The museum is interesting and the tasting is very generous.
Was disappointed at Kennedy Space Center of all the places we went in Florida, Kennedy just didn't cut it for me, mainly because you view a lot of it from a tour bus and don't get close enough to appreciate how immense the vehicle assembly building/launch pad are(to me it was similar to viewing a vast Amazon warehouse from the motorway). Walking under Saturn 5,up close to a space capsule and shuttle were the best bits for me.Not too exotic but off to London next weekend for my birthday. Going to see Inside No 9 and Stranger Things and probably add in a couple of museums.
Then off to Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania at the end of April to support GB in the ice hockey world championships. Properly in the middle of nowhere so will probably end up staying in Brasov.
Got an absolute ton of Virgin airmiles so maybe something further afield later in the year. Would like to visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center so maybe use the airmiles for that and get a cheap hotel or air bnb. Although I find once I've taken a week off in April then random days off to deal with life stuff there's not likely to be enough leave left for an week in Florida and going for anything shorter seems a waste of a trip.
Been to a few of the Makadi hotels in Hurgharda and found it ok leaving complex but its not for the faint hearted you will get hassled into buying stuff you don't want. Its not a bad idea at to befriend someone working at the hotel and get them to show you the way outside, we've done a few times without problems, also trips from hotels are plentiful (buggy's over sand dunes,Boat trips, hot air balloons there's loads).Where you all off to this year? Any trips booked or planned? Usually most of you have far more exotic vacations than my sun, sea and relaxation trips.
As always we're limited to school holidays and from what I've found so far, we can go 5 star all-inclusive to places like Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, for not much more than we'd spend on European self-catering and then adding spends.
Found a few nice ones in Hurghada (Egypt) but not sure what else is round that way or how safe off-complex some of these places are. Not that we're massively into sight-seeing, but don't want it to feel like a prison camp either, so if anyone has been or has other recommendations, please share.
Definitely all my type of thing, thank you very much. Going on the list
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