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Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by alf_resco » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:18 pm

Consulting the font of all wisdom on here.
Me plus Mrs Alf looking for a warm, sunny week away in November.
Decent hotel, quiet (for an old couple but not totally decrepit !) within a 2 or 3 hour flight.
Looking for half-board or b n b.
Suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Alf.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by ClaretLoup » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:22 pm

Burnley was like the Mediterranean today, so maybe Barrowford or Barnoldswick.
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by beddie » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:57 pm

Bit longer flight but definitely the Canaries, Tenerife ( avoid the north it can be windy) is nice in November, Costa Adeje perhaps.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Guller Bull » Sun Oct 27, 2024 5:52 am

Morocco- Marrakesh for culture or Agadir/Tagazhiut for more relaxed beachy type. Slightly longer but under 4hrs.

We will probably end up going again in January when it will average 20-25 degrees. Plenty of bargains to be had on travel zoo/secret escapes/tripadvisor etc

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:32 am

Riadh Palms hotel Sousse, Tunisia

Riviera Hotel Port El Kantaoui, Port el Kantaoui, Tunisia

El Mouradi Palm Marina, Port el Kantaoui, Tunisia

Ramada Resort Lara Lara Beach, Antalya, Turkey

Parrotel Beach Resort, Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt

Regency Plaza Aqua Park And Spa, Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt

Caribbean Village Agador, Agadir, Morocco

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by ElectroClaret » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:06 am

beddie wrote:
Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:57 pm
Bit longer flight but definitely the Canaries, Tenerife ( avoid the north it can be windy) is nice in November, Costa Adeje perhaps.
Weather wise, it's pot luck in the Canaries this time of year.
Just back from Tenerife, had ten days there and it was cloudy
half the time.
That said, if you hit it right, it can be boiling hot.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by the_great_orange_one » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:30 am

In paphos Cyprus now and 26 degrees

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:48 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:32 am
Riadh Palms hotel Sousse, Tunisia

Riviera Hotel Port El Kantaoui, Port el Kantaoui, Tunisia

El Mouradi Palm Marina, Port el Kantaoui, Tunisia

Ramada Resort Lara Lara Beach, Antalya, Turkey

Parrotel Beach Resort, Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt

Regency Plaza Aqua Park And Spa, Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt

Caribbean Village Agador, Agadir, Morocco
Egypt certainly isn't a 2/3 hour flight

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:00 am

Row x wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:48 am
Egypt certainly isn't a 2/3 hour flight
Where did I say it was

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Guller Bull » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:07 am

Bargains to be had but do the research on the hotels and the deal.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Loyalclaret » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:23 am

Also in Paphos, been 26/27 for a week with no clouds at all. Not sure how long it stays like this, feels like the last weeks of the season bar/tourism wise though.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by mkmel » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:26 am

Without a doubt I recommend Los Cristianos in Tenerife.

I have been there six times over the years and loved every time.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Burnley1989 » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:40 am

Loyalclaret wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:23 am
Also in Paphos, been 26/27 for a week with no clouds at all. Not sure how long it stays like this, feels like the last weeks of the season bar/tourism wise though.
Me and the Mrs went about 15 years ago at this time of year and it was about 12 degrees all week, hated every minute of the trip, I should give it another chance now I've grown up a bit

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:52 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:00 am
Where did I say it was
But that was the criteria given in the original question
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:56 am

Row x wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:52 am
But that was the criteria given in the original question
And ?????

Also many others have mentioned places further than 2hrs away did you dig them out or just me ???

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by taio » Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:59 am

Row x wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:52 am
But that was the criteria given in the original question
People are suggesting going further than a 2/3 hr flight, which seems a good idea in November. I think the suggestions made are good ones.
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:14 am

taio wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:59 am
People are suggesting going further than a 2/3 hr flight, which seems a good idea in November. I think the suggestions made are good ones.
They would be good ones, had the request not been for a 2 or 3 hour flight, for which there might be a valid reason for requesting.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:14 am

Albufeira is normally OK first week in Nov (been twice in 21 and 23)

20 odd degrees, some rain maybe but generally sunny and nice

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by taio » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:22 am

Row x wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:14 am
They would be good ones, had the request not been for a 2 or 3 hour flight, for which there might be a valid reason for requesting.
Feel free to make your own suggestions - better than pendantically trying to pick holes in the suggestions of others who are trying to offer good advice.
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:40 am

taio wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:22 am
Feel free to make your own suggestions - better than pendantically trying to pick holes in the suggestions of others who are trying to offer good advice.
I would if I knew anywhere within the requested flight time, but the only place I have knowledge of in November is tenerife, which can be a 4 and a half hour flight.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Stockbrokerbelt » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:47 am

Live in southern Spain near Estepona, desperate for rain & will get some this week but still will be low 20’s in November & sunny, need a jumper at night.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:21 am

Recently back from a week in Seville. We had an apartment through bookings.com but I had nothing to do with that. Wonderful city and we also took a train ride to Cordoba for a day. Fills all your criteria.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by alf_resco » Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:31 am

Thanks to those who have posted helpful advice.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Loyalclaret » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:27 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:40 am
Me and the Mrs went about 15 years ago at this time of year and it was about 12 degrees all week, hated every minute of the trip, I should give it another chance now I've grown up a bit
Always a bummer when the weather is poor in places 'build' for sun! To be fair the appeal of walking on the coatal path to the harbour or town, boat trips and walking around the outdoor archaeological site* wouldnt be as interesting in the rain!

*this probably wont sound interesting to everyone 😁

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Casper2 » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:34 pm

Always had good weather in Gran Canaria in November and going back again next week

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Funkydrummer » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:38 pm

Row x wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:48 am
Egypt certainly isn't a 2/3 hour flight
Also, it's crap !!!!!! 8-)

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by ArmchairDetective » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:39 pm

Marrakesh (or somewhere else in Morocco)
Seville
Olu deniz (Turkey) - I visited in September not November but should still be in the early 20's by all accounts, but you're looking at a 4 hour flight time there from UK.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by blatherwickstattoos » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:31 pm

Madeira. Went last year. 25 degrees 13th November

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by IanMcL » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:35 pm

Cyprus is a super choice in the winter. Further than the requested flight time though.

My partner is sunning it in Costa Brava at present, where she used to live. Short flight.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by JMU81 » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:06 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:06 am
Weather wise, it's pot luck in the Canaries this time of year.
Just back from Tenerife, had ten days there and it was cloudy
half the time.
That said, if you hit it right, it can be boiling hot.
I'm on my last day in Las Americas it's cloudy today but has been great for the last 6 days 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Hendrickxz » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:15 pm

Consider Malta. About 25 degrees and the Maltese people actually seem to like us. A bit longer flight time but nay too bad. No language problems at all.
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by mkmel » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:22 pm

For anyone that doesn't know Playa de las Americas is right next door to my suggestion of Los Cristianos.

And IMO for those of an older persuasion Los Cristianos would maybe be a better place to go to than las Americas.

Just my opinion of course.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:26 pm

mkmel wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:22 pm
For anyone that doesn't know Playa de las Americas is right next door to my suggestion of Los Cristianos.

And IMO for those of an older persuasion Los Cristianos would maybe be a better place to go to than las Americas.

Just my opinion of course.
To be fair there's probably only a 100yd stretch that us oldies don't venture to in Las americas, the rest of it is very senior friendly.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by ElectroClaret » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:37 pm

Los Cristianos is brilliant, some great bars like Taylor's, Chicagos and a good seafront.

Top resort.
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by mkmel » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:38 pm

You mean Veronica's and Linekers etc?

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by mkmel » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:39 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:37 pm
Los Cristianos is brilliant, some great bars like Taylor's, Chicagos and a good seafront.

Top resort.
Taylor's sports bar is excellent

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:45 pm

mkmel wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:38 pm
You mean Veronica's and Linekers etc?
If that's for me, yes
The rest has family friendly bars and restaurants both inland and all along the front, we're up to about 30 visits now, and split our days between Las Americas and Los christ, both fantastic resorts at this time of year, though the flights of over 4hrs can be a pain

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Post by alf_resco » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:16 pm

Many thanks again for the helpful suggestions.
Yes, we'll prob have to have a longer flight time than 2/3 hrs to get a decent chance of sun.
Currentlly researching Malta.
Thanks again.
UTC NNN COYC

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Post by Row x » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:22 pm

alf_resco wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:16 pm
Many thanks again for the helpful suggestions.
Yes, we'll prob have to have a longer flight time than 2/3 hrs to get a decent chance of sun.
Currentlly researching Malta.
Thanks again.
UTC NNN COYC
Malta is great, but check the weather that time of year, it's not a year round destination for sun. We've been in October,and had days of rain and wind. We always go for a fortnight, so a few days rain, I can put up with, but if only going for a week or less those rain days could spoil the trip

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Commy » Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:43 pm

I've lost count of how many times I have been to Malta. We used to go every New Year and we have only ever had rain once. They said it hadn't been like that since 1956 :lol: . Sitting outside the bars in the sun on New Years Day was lovely. It did get a bit chilly at night. If you choose Malta depending what you want, check the resorts. We liked the night life so always stayed in St. Julians/Pacheville. Mellieha Bay is the quietest place which is usually a beach holiday. A lot of people go to Qawra/Bugibba which is quite busy. There is quite a lot to do so we hired a car (same side of the road as us) but you can get round on the buses. In winter, on a Sunday, they have the trotters in Valletta so it was market first then the racing. Also Mosta Dome, Silent City (Mdina), Popeye Village and Gozo.

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Lambo » Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:25 pm

Another shout here for Los Cristianos, every chance of decent weather this time of year (certainly more so than the North of the Island) and not full of the summer season idiots who frequent the Veronica’s strip…Taylor’s Lounge for the footy and The Vault if you fancy live music…plenty of decent bars along the front…I’m off there for my pre Xmas sun injection in a few weeks 🌞
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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by Bowclaret » Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:57 pm

Madeira, Tenerife, Lanzarote - That’s where we will be from this coming Saturday on a cruise. We went the same time last year and the weather was awesome

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Re: Warm, sunny, November hol suggestions

Post by mkmel » Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:05 pm

Commy wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2024 10:43 pm
I've lost count of how many times I have been to Malta. We used to go every New Year and we have only ever had rain once. They said it hadn't been like that since 1956 :lol: . Sitting outside the bars in the sun on New Years Day was lovely. It did get a bit chilly at night. If you choose Malta depending what you want, check the resorts. We liked the night life so always stayed in St. Julians/Pacheville. Mellieha Bay is the quietest place which is usually a beach holiday. A lot of people go to Qawra/Bugibba which is quite busy. There is quite a lot to do so we hired a car (same side of the road as us) but you can get round on the buses. In winter, on a Sunday, they have the trotters in Valletta so it was market first then the racing. Also Mosta Dome, Silent City (Mdina), Popeye Village and Gozo.
I've only been to Malta once in the year Italy won the World Cup and I think it was 1982.

Stayed in Bugibba and it was one of the hottest temperatures on record. Hotel swimming pool had sea water in it. Jump in the pool and it was too warm.

The people especially the older ones were lovely and welcoming.
I had to laugh after asking one of the locals what side of the road they drive on?

His reply was "Wherever the shade is"

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