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Holiday.
Where are you off to this summer?
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A week in Borocay living here in the Philippines as it's a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the beaches...
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We booked Majorca yesterday. First beach/pool type Mediterranean escape for years. Right looking forward to it. You?
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Canaries x 2
Malta
Spain
Malta
Spain
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No holidays this year , just living in different European counties .
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Came back from Protaras, Cyprus last week.
Going Los Cristianos Tenerife in September.
Thinking about a cheeky week in either Majorca or Ibiza in August.
And any other I can pick up cheap
Going Los Cristianos Tenerife in September.
Thinking about a cheeky week in either Majorca or Ibiza in August.
And any other I can pick up cheap

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Florida in 25 days, not that I am counting...
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When I was a lad we'd be heading to Squires Gate holiday camp and be chuffed about it. I remember queuing for the train at Burnley Central carrying my bucket and spade.
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Burnley Wakes weeks, was it first 2 weeks in July? Everyone went to Blackpool on the train when we were kids, if you were lucky your family got one of those compartments to yourself. Other passengers would walk past in the corridor casting envious eyes!

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Currently in Alanya, Turkey 

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Currently sat on my sun lounger in Camp de Mar, Majorca. Absolutely scorching hot.
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Colombia, but not until September.
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Same here used to wait outside paper shop (Dobbies ) on Oxford road bottom of Burnley Wood for the coach to take us to Blackpool...
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Already done a long weekend in Wexford, Ireland and two short breaks in Abersoch, Wales.
Off for a weekend in York for the races on the 25th.
Then Vegas for nine nights at the end of August.
Hopefully get a week in Morocco or the Canaries before the end of the year
Off for a weekend in York for the races on the 25th.
Then Vegas for nine nights at the end of August.
Hopefully get a week in Morocco or the Canaries before the end of the year
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Hi fidelcastro.....would be really interested in the route you are taking to get to Colombia. We are looking for cost efficient options.
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I do my Sunny holidays in April-May, October or over Xmas and New Year these days. Peak summer months are far too warm for me, plus, being in Prague in summer aint bad.
Got a few trips coming up mind, Pulp a week on Friday in Sheffield, a week at Edinburgh festival with an Oasis gig in the middle, then Deadmeet festival in Manchester end of August
Got a few trips coming up mind, Pulp a week on Friday in Sheffield, a week at Edinburgh festival with an Oasis gig in the middle, then Deadmeet festival in Manchester end of August
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Just bought a campervan, going to take it around Ireland for 18 days. Starting in Belfast, through NI, Donegal, Galway, Killarney and finally a week with family down South before heading for Dublin.
Including a climb up Carrauntoohil with Tricky Trevor.
Including a climb up Carrauntoohil with Tricky Trevor.
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Heathrow to Bogota, then internal flights to Cali and Medellin.StuffyClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:55 amHi fidelcastro.....would be really interested in the route you are taking to get to Colombia. We are looking for cost efficient options.
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Already done 2 weeks in Thailand and a week in Corfu, got another 2 weeks in Thailand in November!!!!
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Did a week in Portugal in monchique( in land) then we’ve booked a villa in Lanzarote in November ( spoiling ourselves) then a bucket list trip to Iceland
in early January
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Oh and making use of the Motorhome at weekends, done Cornwall twice already , Dorset and local in Devon and the new forest in September
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My niece did Colombia last year and came back with rave reviews. Enjoy.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:59 amHeathrow to Bogota, then internal flights to Cali and Medellin.
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Already done Panama, stayed with relatives, and Lisbon, Mrs Ts birthday treat from the girls.
Few days in Belfast at end of month, Carcasonne in September and last one of the year hasn’t been named yet.
Neither of us are beach or bar bums. We just like visiting different cities.
Few days in Belfast at end of month, Carcasonne in September and last one of the year hasn’t been named yet.
Neither of us are beach or bar bums. We just like visiting different cities.
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Alas France wasn't on our list , I would say Rowls would be the person to ask on that one.ArmchairDetective wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:18 amAny particular recommendations so far Tribesmen? Always fancied spending a bit of time living in France.
We left on the 1st Feb and doing Spain , Italy and Greece for 3 months each ( tax reasons as the wife is working ) .
We picked a base and rented , still have the car so we can get around . You have to go all in as we never talk about Ireland to people we meet only live for the time where we are . People make or break where you are and so far we have found the locals outstanding , just wish I could have more of the language , but I do really try .
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TT , please do the Black taxi tour when you are in Belfast , if you like recent history from both sides of the devide you will find it and more .Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:00 amAlready done Panama, stayed with relatives, and Lisbon, Mrs Ts birthday treat from the girls.
Few days in Belfast at end of month, Carcasonne in September and last one of the year hasn’t been named yet.
Neither of us are beach or bar bums. We just like visiting different cities.
Do not bother with the Titanic museum to be honest .
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Reading the posts we have seriously minted fans
We've had 2 days in Keswick using our bus passes and off to Canterbury to stay with mates in August.We hoped for weekend breaks to Bournemouth and Brighton but the fixtures came
out wrong
We've had 2 days in Keswick using our bus passes and off to Canterbury to stay with mates in August.We hoped for weekend breaks to Bournemouth and Brighton but the fixtures came
out wrong
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Belfast is a great city break.Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:00 amAlready done Panama, stayed with relatives, and Lisbon, Mrs Ts birthday treat from the girls.
Few days in Belfast at end of month, Carcasonne in September and last one of the year hasn’t been named yet.
Neither of us are beach or bar bums. We just like visiting different cities.
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Just back from two weeks on a cruise ship and still pondering Australia for a month or two over the winter... I have a source for test match tickets.
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Stayed in Duće in Croatia next to the seafront for 10 nights, about 40 mins south of split. Absolute paradise.
Will definitely be going back to Croatia.
Did a walking trip in the Cairngorms when I got back. Stayed in a chalet in Aviemore for 2 nights and did the Ben Macdui, Cairn Gorm route. Definitely recommend Aviemore
Will definitely be going back to Croatia.
Did a walking trip in the Cairngorms when I got back. Stayed in a chalet in Aviemore for 2 nights and did the Ben Macdui, Cairn Gorm route. Definitely recommend Aviemore
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Zadar is a great place on the Croatian coast. You can get ferries from there to elsewhere in Croatia or Italy, or even do small cruises down towards Dubrovnik etcClaret86 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 12:56 pmStayed in Duće in Croatia next to the seafront for 10 nights, about 40 mins south of split. Absolute paradise.
Will definitely be going back to Croatia.
Did a walking trip in the Cairngorms when I got back. Stayed in a chalet in Aviemore for 2 nights and did the Ben Macdui, Cairn Gorm route. Definitely recommend Aviemore
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I'm off to Olu Deniz in a couple of weeks. Been to Antalya but never Olu.
I have also got Thailand booked for October
I have also got Thailand booked for October
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Singapore tomorrow (although I have to work so not technically a holiday)
Then Sicily for a proper holiday in August.

Then Sicily for a proper holiday in August.
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Parga mainland Greece for a week at beginning of August back for a week then off the Canada / Toronto for 4 x nights to see Oasis.
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I live in a house overlooking the Med on the Costa del Sol between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. I hate the holiday period in July and August, too many bloody tourists, no parking anywhere, can get a bit too hot to go out walking, can't wait for September to get back to normal.
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As someone mentioned above I prefer winter/spring trips and stay home in summer when it’s warm & light.
3 trips to the canaries so far this year. Somewhere unconfirmed for September (can’t decide!) and then Tenerife for the usual November trip once it starts to get a bit grim in Burnley.
3 trips to the canaries so far this year. Somewhere unconfirmed for September (can’t decide!) and then Tenerife for the usual November trip once it starts to get a bit grim in Burnley.
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I'm already on it: Lagos, southwest Portugal, seeing I have a condo here.
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Very lucky this year, Kos next Friday, golf trip to Marbella in November with the lads, then Malta for Christmas as is tradition for us now..
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Protaras is very nice.ElectroClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:30 amCame back from Protaras, Cyprus last week.
Going Los Cristianos Tenerife in September.
Thinking about a cheeky week in either Majorca or Ibiza in August.
And any other I can pick up cheap![]()
Greek island for me in September, just not sure which yet. I’ll book nearer the time and hopefully get a decent half board deal somewhere.
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Recently retired so going to New Zealand in January. Originally had it planned for 2021 and had booked time off work but then COVID happened. It’s always been on my bucket list.
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We live in Dawlish warren and like you hate the holiday season ( 6 weeks of hell with the grocklesVino blanco wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:13 pmI live in a house overlooking the Med on the Costa del Sol between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. I hate the holiday period in July and August, too many bloody tourists, no parking anywhere, can get a bit too hot to go out walking, can't wait for September to get back to normal.
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Aye only visited once in July and it was too bloody hot for owt not involving shade and a pool!Vino blanco wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:13 pmI live in a house overlooking the Med on the Costa del Sol between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. I hate the holiday period in July and August, too many bloody tourists, no parking anywhere, can get a bit too hot to go out walking, can't wait for September to get back to normal.
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Got a few days in Poland lined up for September to see what's remaining of Sobibor and Treblinka camps. War history and all that.
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So no cold Mahou for you then, Ziskov?ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:17 pmAye only visited once in July and it was too bloody hot for owt not involving shade and a pool!
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Next Spanish jaunt for me is Christmas in Bendorm

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Zadar is an absolutely beautiful place, Highly recommend sitting drinking Pan watching the best sunsets you will ever seeŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 1:00 pmZadar is a great place on the Croatian coast. You can get ferries from there to elsewhere in Croatia or Italy, or even do small cruises down towards Dubrovnik etc
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Some of my friends down here go up to Benidorm for Christmas. Much livelier than down here, but they normally need a week to get over it.
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