I understand that holidays abroad are mainly to allow us to return to our Soveriegn Nation... to realise what we have been foolish to leave... even for such a short period... stands tall... hand on heart... Gawd save us!
dunno really... never tried it myself either
lp
I used to get stuck with organising it, packing and unpacking both ends... carrying the passports etc.. and I had to go where he wanted...
I much prefer staying in England...
On the other paw, it can be an experience, I have had a couple of brilliant holidays in Tunisia, it honestly depends on where you stay... the internet is a good place to get ideas on what you want..
I wish you the best and hope you have a great time!
I'm guessing they'll be eating egg and chips every night too?
If not, then that's something to look forward to. I love eating new stuff in other countries!
We go abroad probably 3 out of every 4 years mainly for my hubby and daughter as they are quite happy to spend 6 hrs a day in and out of the pool or sea. I on the other hand take 3 or 4 good books and just sit back and relax with the odd dip in the pool to cool down every hour or so, then a leisurely stroll round the shops for a little retail therapy.
In the evening we have a good meal and a stroll around a couple of drinks and then time for bed.
As for costing loads you can get some really good deals if you shop around sometimes cheaper than in this country. We have just had a week in a caravan in Weymouth cost £600 for van(booked 8 months ago got £250 OFF) diesel cost £80 and then food on top of day after we came back hubby looked for a holiday for the same time next year abroad found a hotel in resort we like 3star h/board for £400 so looks like that is the option for next year.
After all is said and done ony you can decide wether to go or not but you may find you enjoy it.
Sara
I thinking of hijacking a little something on the Regents Canal... and riding the Freedom Narrow-Boat to Peru!!!!
Who's coming?
lp
cabin boys rags
one thing I dont like about holidays.... tourists... and I dont want to be one.
I'd like to book Ankor Wat (sp?) for a fortnight... all to myself.
lp
The last holiday I had was probably one of the best.
I didn't go on a package tour, I didn't go on a chartered flight and I didn't stay in a hotel.
I spent a month living with a friend from Northern California whom I met on the Internet. Basically I lived like a resident and it was brill.
No tourist spots, no bullshit tours. I saw the country as the country's residents saw it... apart from perhaps the day in the house and pool of my friend's friend who happened to be a multi-millionaire.
I still reckon that if you go abroad then you should eat the local food, you live by the local customs and you do as they do.
I cannot see the point in taking your own country's customs and food with you after spending a fortune to go abroad. Why not just stay at home if that's what you want?
Oh the bliss of no longer having to take the missus and kids on a package tour (cattle train?).
I can see your point about not wanting to go abroad, just for the sun, relaxed lazy atmosphere, different foods to try. Wines that you never see in UK no cctv cameras following you every where. :haha:
Its all about personal choice and if you feel happy in the UK then great, personally i love to travel and if im honest probable seen more overseas than i have of UK.
I'm hopefully going to Ibiza in August for my birthday and yes there will be a bit of drinking but there is a fantastic nudist beach over there which you would be hard pushed to find as chilled as over here.
My mother also lives in Spain and things are a bit funny over there at the moment, pm me if you need any advice.
For us travel is to see/do something not possible at home. Simple, like me.
If in your heart you dont want to go then its doubtfull you will enjoy yourself...
I have no real interest in lounging by the pool for a week or a fortnight and much prefer to go out every day and explore...
Pretty much what we have just done for a week in Bude....
Did 1000 miles in a week including travelling round and seeing the sights...