Holiday thread

just an idea - a thread for members to post their holiday plans, get advice from members who have 'been there' and feedback when they return??

To start Mrs Gaz & myself recently visited Barcelona for 3 nights - all booked online by Mrs Gaz

There are some pics I took in this link

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk./gazfa...elonamycamera/

We found the 'bus turistic' a fantastic option, €23 for 2 days unlimited touring on an open top bus, get on & off as you like

Air quality isn't too good, loads of traffic & loads of smokers make it a bit fuggy

We found a great restaurant right next to the hotel which averaged €30 for a meal & soft drinks, for both of us.

We bought stuff from local supermarkets, whenever we could, - litre of wine in a box €1 , for example - we got some nice prawns & fresh bread on the last day & sat in the 'Industrial Park' to eat them

Still can't get used to everything closing in the afternoon, in Spain

[Chris W]

I'm thinking about where to go this year, possibly going back to Thailand in the summer, but this time to go island hopping... have to save up my pennies for that though Hard to find a flight for under £500 for when i want to go

Also thinking about planning a weekend in Europe sometime soon but haven't thought about the details yet. Perhaps Holland or Italy as they are the only countries (excluding the scandanavian and new EU countries) that i haven't been to.

Originally Posted by Chris W

I'm thinking about where to go this year, possibly going back to Thailand in the summer, but this time to go island hopping... have to save up my pennies for that though Hard to find a flight for under £500 for when i want to go

Also thinking about planning a weekend in Europe sometime soon but haven't thought about the details yet. Perhaps Holland or Italy as they are the only countries (excluding the scandanavian and new EU countries) that i haven't been to.

Mrs Gaz mentioned Prague 'next', it looks like it is worth looking into

[Fingy]

Going to Orlando for 3 weeks and I can't wait to get away! Don't really need much advise as I've been out there quite a few times but if anyone needs any advise, especially Disney related feel free to give me a shout.

[Chris W]

Been there

Went 5 years ago and it is indeed a very nice city. Stayed outside prague and it is recommended- it was very cheap (food, beer, cigarettes etc) but i hear that prices have increased recently as it has become a more popular destination.

Bulgaria is supposed to be a good place to go as well

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Originally Posted by Fingy

Going to Orlando for 3 weeks and I can't wait to get away! Don't really need much advise as I've been out there quite a few times but if anyone needs any advise, especially Disney related feel free to give me a shout.

you going there again?! don't forget to bring Tigger back with you

[danielf]

Originally Posted by homealone

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We found a great restaurant right next to the hotel which averaged €30 for a meal & soft drinks, for both of us.

Sounds a bit out of character

Originally Posted by homealone

We bought stuff from local supermarkets, whenever we could, - litre of wine in a box €1

Ah, there you go. Not showing great style though

Our last vacation: Two weeks in Laos. Very similar to Thailand in terms of the friendliness of the people, but with the pace several gears down. The capital, Vientiane has a whopping 200,000 inhabitants. Travelling up the country things get even more relaxed (and the scenery is stunning), though some places (Vang Vieng in particular) suffer from backpacker abundance.

R&R notes: Beer Lao is exceptionally good. Right up there with Carlsberg, Heineken (both of the export variety). Readily available and cheap.

Originally Posted by danielf

Sounds a bit out of character



Ah, there you go. Not showing great style though

Our last vacation: Two weeks in Laos. Very similar to Thailand in terms of the friendliness of the people, but with the pace several gears down. The capital, Vientiane has a whopping 200,000 inhabitants. Travelling up the country things get even more relaxed (and the scenery is stunning), though some places (Vang Vieng in particular) suffer from backpacker abundance.

R&R notes: Beer Lao is exceptionally good. Right up there with Carlsberg, Heineken (both of the export variety). Readily available and cheap.

the wine was surprisingly palatable, Dan

- we found it in another shop at €0.76 per litre, but I didn't start this as a cheapest wine thread, so your Laos comments are more than welcome

Hopefully (if I get a job to pay for the flights) going to Northern Cyprus, near Kyrenia, in July/August; some friends are having a villa built there, and we are (hopefully) going out with them to stay for a fortnight.

Can anyon recommend any good bars/restaurants/beaches around there?

[AntiSilence]

Not had a holiday since about 1989

[lauzjp]

Originally Posted by homealone

Mrs Gaz mentioned Prague 'next', it looks like it is worth looking into

ooh my future in laws - especially Anton's mum loves Prague. they've been there a few times. it does sound nice... they booked flight and hotel with british airways I believe.

[Halcyon]

I would reccomend that anyone that is thinking of booking hotels / guest houses / bed & Breakfasts check out the following website www.tripadvisor.co.uk
you can find reviews of many hotels from people that have stayed there and see user's photos that give a more realistic look of the hotel compared to a hotel's marketing shots.

I'm often in France due to having family there so if anyone ever needs any help with looking into places in France, just let me know.


Other places I have been to that are quite nice...... Austria.....More specifically the little town of Zell Am see.
More info here:

http://www.europasportregion.info/en...ll_am_see.html

http://www.zellamsee.at/pinzgauerisch/winter.html

Venice is also worth going to. Lot's of lovely historical buildings, cathedral, opera, etc.

Originally Posted by AntiSilence

Not had a holiday since about 1989

then you should treat yourself - go and have fish & chips in Whitby

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I would reccomend that anyone that is thinking of booking hotels / guest houses / bed & Breakfasts check out the following website www.tripadvisor.co.uk
you can find reviews of many hotels from people that have stayed there and see user's photos that give a more realistic look of the hotel compared to a hotel's marketing shots.

I'm often in France due to having family there so if anyone ever needs any help with looking into places in France, just let me know.


Other places I have been to that are quite nice...... Austria.....More specifically the little town of Zell Am see.
More info here:

http://www.europasportregion.info/en...ll_am_see.html

http://www.zellamsee.at/pinzgauerisch/winter.html

Venice is also worth going to. Lot's of lovely historical buildings, cathedral, opera, etc.

nice offer and good links, thanks Halcyon

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by homealone

Mrs Gaz mentioned Prague 'next', it looks like it is worth looking into

Prague is well worth a visit, lots to see, cheap beer and food, i have an address for an excellent Czech restaurant if your interested.

Budapest is good too

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Anyone been to the Canadian Rockies + Seattle? starting to plan a trip for this summer

Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

Prague is well worth a visit, lots to see, cheap beer and food, i have an address for an excellent Czech restaurant if your interested.

Budapest is good too

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Anyone been to the Canadian Rockies + Seattle? starting to plan a trip for this summer

Thanks - I'm interested

We spent a short time in Seattle prior to our Alaska Cruise, a couple of years ago, - allocate a whole day for 'Pike Place' market, if you can, you won't regret it Having a meal in a restaurant that was sending staff into the market to get the freshest stuff available was one highlight

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by homealone

Thanks - I'm interested

Jachymka
Jachymova 4
Praha 1

Tel 224 819 621

its a pub, VERY good czech beers but also very good Czech food

http://www.praguepubs.co.uk/pubs_details.php?id=54

Go for the Pork Knuckle, so so tender and about a foot long! comes to the table on a spit instead of a plate.


We stayed at the Arcotel Teatrino

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...e_Bohemia.html