Summer Holidays 2022

depechedingle · Post by **depechedingle** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:18 pm

Where's everyone of to this summer, if indeed you are getting away.

I am going back to Turkey

and Icmeler, familiar with the resort and got fortunate with flight prices if not flight times but at the time of booking they were half the price of the daytime flights.

Downside travel out on the 30th July and back on the 14th August, which means missing 3 Saturdays at the start of the season. Having to take school holidays and changing jobs left a limited window to travel.

Carport · Post by **Carport** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:21 pm

Currently in Roda Corfu. Back Monday. Albufeira in September followed by cruise on the QE Barcelona to Singapore in Oct. Partially retired so enjoying the proceeds of over 40 years hard work.

depechedingle · Post by **depechedingle** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:22 pm

Carport wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 2:21 pm
Currently in Roda Corfu. Back Monday. Albufeira in September followed by cruise on the QE Barcelona to Singapore in Oct. Partially retired so enjoying the proceeds of over 40 years hard work.

Wishing you many happy holidays following your retirement.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:23 pm

Spain once... Canary Islands twice.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:26 pm

We have booked a week in August but really can’t get excited by it given all the challenges people are having at airports.

Thankfully we are going later in the summer holidays so hoping it will be a bit quieter and after all the rush at end of July/start of august.

Once I’m there, it’s all inclusive and I’m hoping for a week of pure downtime and just being able to have a few drinks and nice food and to forget about the world for for a while whilst getting a bit of colour

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Sat May 28, 2022 2:59 pm

Orlando - Universal and Disney World. Third time lucky hopefully.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat May 28, 2022 3:29 pm

Just back from Croatia & Slovenia. Fantastic.
Enjoy your jollies everybody.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:07 pm

Xante on Friday. Can’t wait to get OFF the plane, everything up to then will be a nightmare.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:12 pm

Carport wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 2:21 pm
Currently in Roda Corfu. Back Monday. Albufeira in September followed by cruise on the QE Barcelona to Singapore in Oct. Partially retired so enjoying the proceeds of over 40 years hard work.

Barcelona to Singapore? Thats some cruise if I may say.

Both places I have worked in. Both great places in their way, particularly Barcelona.

I'm scheduled to go to Japan via Shanghai. Just waiting for Shanghai to re-open. Another of my favourite cities. Spent a lot of time there.

turbo5 · Post by **turbo5** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:32 pm

Start of the school holidays a week in Trecco Bay with the Mrs 2 x kids and 2x big dogs. Then mid August just my 14 old lad and I are going Hurgarda 4 star all inclusive but booked a 5 day diving package 2 x boat dives per day . worked out a lot cheaper than a live aboard

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:44 pm

Currently got a week in Romania to visit the Mrs family then hoping for a last minute deal somewhere in August.

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:50 pm

We are having two weeks in a Tyrolean spa hotel in July. Had it booked in 2020, and obviously we couldn't go. Same in 2021. Can't wait.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:53 pm

Two weeks in Costa Rica at the end of June then 2 weeks in Mexico in November!

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Sat May 28, 2022 4:56 pm

ClaretDiver - slightly off topic but did you see the sky docu on Koh Tao and if so what are your views on the inference of foreigners going missing and dying in mysterious circumstances ?

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sat May 28, 2022 5:00 pm

bodge wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 4:56 pm
ClaretDiver - slightly off topic but did you see the sky docu on Koh Tao and if so what are your views on the inference of foreigners going missing and dying in mysterious circumstances ?

I was living there when Hannah and David were murdered, it was at the bottom of my pathway....I watched the doco and there are probably some truths in it but, hand on heart, in 5 years of actually living on Koh Tao I never experienced any problems with the locals. There were rumours at the time about who did that particular murder but the others.....I think relatives were clutching at straws to find blame rather than admit their relatives were responsible for their own demise....just my opinion though!

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Sat May 28, 2022 5:10 pm

It was a really interesting programme, didn't get to Koh Tao but went to Koh Phan Gan and Samui, great places.

Cornwallclaret · Post by **Cornwallclaret** » Sat May 28, 2022 6:03 pm

Torrevieja on the 11th June for 2 weeks,haven’t been back since before covid so very excited, 2 weeks in Dominican Republic in February,the rest of the time here in sunny Devon

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat May 28, 2022 7:19 pm

I’ve dived Sail Rock there, and HTMS Mataphon. Last time I’ve dived, ever, was Christmas Eve 2004 at koh-doc-mai. I was due to dive again Boxing Day, but I got a call about a death in the family Christmas day and took a flight to Bangkok that evening….

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Sat May 28, 2022 7:49 pm

British Columbia to photograph bears and whales at the end of august, and then Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic for Penguins in Late September. A week in Scotland before that for Ospreys, Badgers, Dolphins etc

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Sat May 28, 2022 7:56 pm

NRC wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 7:19 pm
I’ve dived Sail Rock there, and HTMS Mataphon. Last time I’ve dived, ever, was Christmas Eve 2004 at koh-doc-mai. I was due to dive again Boxing Day, but I got a call about a death in the family Christmas day and took a flight to Bangkok that evening….

The Mataphon is out of Pattaya and Sail Rock out of Samui/Tao....2 great dives! Koh Doc Mai.....cracker!! Shame you have never dived again mate!

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat May 28, 2022 8:28 pm

burnmark wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 2:59 pm
Orlando - Universal and Disney World. Third time lucky hopefully.

US as well but can’t get excited until we have the clear Covid entry tests the day before…

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Sat May 28, 2022 10:43 pm

Been to Gran Canaria in march and off to Protaras in Cyprus in a few weeks time.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat May 28, 2022 10:48 pm

Is Pushpinpussy off to Malaga (or just staying at home in Rossy and saying he is on holiday

)

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sun May 29, 2022 8:26 am

Camping in the Vendée region of France for two weeks...get some decent weather hopefully and chill out!

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Sun May 29, 2022 8:36 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑
Sat May 28, 2022 8:28 pm
US as well but can’t get excited until we have the clear Covid entry tests the day before…

Tell me about it. Me and my wife have escaped the virus so far………

There’s also my daughter’s passport to arrive yet!

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sun May 29, 2022 8:53 am

Had planned to take my youngest up to Scotland to see my mum, but mum can't be arsed to confirm anything so I'll go somewhere else instead, maybe North Wales or Lincolnshire

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Sun May 29, 2022 10:30 am

Touring cycling in France. Four old blokes on old steel bicycles, plenty of nice food and Cotes du Rhône with a bit of cycling to boot. Then on my return straight off again, taking my wife to Paphos for two weeks. Apprehensive about Manchester airport delays though.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sun May 29, 2022 11:05 am

Off to Lotz in Poland for the Irish game in a couple of weeks time then spending two weeks in Poland .

Leyland Claret · Post by **Leyland Claret** » Sun May 29, 2022 3:04 pm

Dubai and Maldives for mine and Mrs Leyland Claret delayed 50th birthday celebrations. Not going in summer though because that would be madness

but waiting until October when it cools down a little

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun May 29, 2022 3:29 pm

2 weeks in Spain visiting partner's son and friends then Week cruise of Greek Islands and kusadasi in Turkey, for a visit to Ephesus. Then off to Scotland near end July.
Upside of getting old!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sun May 29, 2022 3:39 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:29 pm
2 weeks in Spain visiting partner's son and friends then Week cruise of Greek Islands and kusadasi in Turkey, for a visit to Ephesus. Then off to Scotland near end July.
Upside of getting old!

Been to Kusadasi and did the trip to Ephesus twice Ian

enjoyed it immensely.

Kusadsi a typical resort town for cruise ships with the usual bars etc (the Markets great if you are in town when its on) but if you are off a cruse ship then its probably a choice between Ephesus or Pammukale/Hieropololis (another great day out visit)

enduroclaret · Post by **enduroclaret** » Sun May 29, 2022 3:39 pm

Two weeks escorted motorcycle tour of Himalayan foothills. Up to 16,000 feet. Departing for New Delhi on 18th June……I hope my Visa gets sorted before I go!
India Tourist Visa applications are a pain in the ass!

enduroclaret · Post by **enduroclaret** » Sun May 29, 2022 3:44 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:29 pm
2 weeks in Spain visiting partner's son and friends then Week cruise of Greek Islands and kusadasi in Turkey, for a visit to Ephesus. Then off to Scotland near end July.
Upside of getting old!

Ephesus is great. Check out the Roman’s secret tunnel between the library and brothel. I don’t think it was for blokes sneaking out of the brothel to go for a visit to the library. Also the oldest advertisement ever discovered…….again for a brothel!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun May 29, 2022 11:17 pm

enduroclaret wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:44 pm
Ephesus is great. Check out the Roman’s secret tunnel between the library and brothel. I don’t think it was for blokes sneaking out of the brothel to go for a visit to the library. Also the oldest advertisement ever discovered…….again for a brothel!

I first went to Ephesus in 1973!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun May 29, 2022 11:19 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:39 pm
Been to Kusadasi and did the trip to Ephesus twice Ian enjoyed it immensely.

Kusadsi a typical resort town for cruise ships with the usual bars etc (the Markets great if you are in town when its on) but if you are off a cruse ship then its probably a choice between Ephesus or Pammukale/Hieropololis (another great day out visit)

On my first trip in 1973, I went on a ferry to Samos, which was totally untouched by tourism. I got 6 stamps in my passport! 3 out and 3 back! They don't like each other!

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 10:41 am

A week taking a look around Montenegro next week. Can't wait.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Mon May 30, 2022 4:48 pm

enduroclaret wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:39 pm
Two weeks escorted motorcycle tour of Himalayan foothills. Up to 16,000 feet. Departing for New Delhi on 18th June……I hope my Visa gets sorted before I go!
India Tourist Visa applications are a pain in the ass!

That sounds like a good trip that, as long as you don’t get the Delhi Belly.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon May 30, 2022 5:21 pm

enduroclaret wrote: ↑
Sun May 29, 2022 3:39 pm
Two weeks escorted motorcycle tour of Himalayan foothills. Up to 16,000 feet. Departing for New Delhi on 18th June……I hope my Visa gets sorted before I go!
India Tourist Visa applications are a pain in the ass!

Motorcycle saddles can be too

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 5:30 pm

Pembrokeshire again (3rd year running)

Got spooked a bit by the COVID resurgence in the winter so we just rebooked the airbnb we've stayed in the last two summers

Five minutes from a great body boarding beach for the kids, and loads of walking and cycling

Could be worse

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 5:49 pm

Off to Croatia and Montenegro on Sunday for a couple of weeks, 2 trips to local islands july september golf trip tp Portugal end of September and November Lanzarote for 2 weeks, woohoo

Middle-agedClaret · Post by **Middle-agedClaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 5:58 pm

Seeing al the plans so many other posters have makes me feel very unadventurous ( oh go on then - boring).
Like Lancasterclaret I’m still a bit anxious about COVID - two years of shielding has become ingrained in my psyche. So, not foreign trips for me. Mind you - living in a beautiful village on the Cornish coast, literally a 20 minute dog-walk from Maenporth beach makes any “staycation “ very enjoyable!
Happy Hols, all.

KlyBfc · Post by **KlyBfc** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:03 pm

First ever time to Majorca for me, a place called Cala Bona. After going to Cornwall last year (and being underwhelmed) i’m really looking forward to going abroad. Going to miss the first two weeks of the season though.

Middle-agedClaret · Post by **Middle-agedClaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:06 pm

After going to Cornwall last year (and being underwhelmed) i’m really looking forward to going abroad.

Cornwall is bereft.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:07 pm

Currently in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Beautiful location but strangely not popular with Brits possibly because it requires driving considerable distances to reach.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:30 pm

Middle-agedClaret wrote: ↑
Mon May 30, 2022 5:58 pm
Seeing al the plans so many other posters have makes me feel very unadventurous ( oh go on then - boring).
Like Lancasterclaret I’m still a bit anxious about COVID - two years of shielding has become ingrained in my psyche. So, not foreign trips for me. Mind you - living in a beautiful village on the Cornish coast, literally a 20 minute dog-walk from Maenporth beach makes any “staycation “ very enjoyable!
Happy Hols, all.

Not anxious about catching COVID, just got a bit concerned about places closing and not being able to go anywhere

Bit silly with hindsight

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:41 pm

I live two minutes from a beautiful Mediterranean beach here on the Costa del Sol and I am not looking forward to all the bloody tourists from Madrid, UK, Germany, Scandinavia etc coming down here taking up all the parking spots, clogging up the beaches and restaurants etc.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:45 pm

Vino blanco wrote: ↑
Mon May 30, 2022 6:41 pm
I live two minutes from a beautiful Mediterranean beach here on the Costa del Sol and I am not looking forward to all the bloody tourists from Madrid, UK, Germany, Scandinavia etc coming down here taking up all the parking spots, clogging up the beaches and restaurants etc.

…says the expat living in a tourist resort.

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:51 pm

Went to Lanzarote two weeks ago to see some friends.

New York in a couple of weeks never been before - looking forward to it

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Mon May 30, 2022 6:55 pm

CaptJohn wrote: ↑
Mon May 30, 2022 6:07 pm
Currently in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Beautiful location but strangely not popular with Brits possibly because it requires driving considerable distances to reach.

I lived on Hilton Head for a year. As you say it's a beautiful place, but found it a bit strange. Felt really remote and isolated.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Mon May 30, 2022 7:06 pm

Struggle to justify trips in Summer with living here, although im going to Milan to see The Stones in mid June.

Weekend by the lake this weekend and again in July but otherwise my sun lounger and pool will have to do lol

Did a week's AI on Costa del Sol in Feb, and doing the same in Croatia in September then Costa del Sol in October.

The perks of being a single bloke working in tech ha