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Blue Maverick said:
I k ow Tenerife isn’t in the Balearics I was giving an example and yep TUI are been twats so next holiday won’t be with them
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Ok, didn't realise you were giving an example as it wasn't very clear at all.
As an example, it's quite a poor one, given that almost all the Balearic Island resorts aren't subject to this 6 drink maximum rule.

You also moan about some drinks falling outside of the 'all inclusive' at your Tenerife hotel.
This day and age it's fairly common practise for that to happen; not just the premium label stuff but also certain other drinks are often at charge, or sometimes certain bars on a hotel complex are at charge from that venue (not too dissimilar to 'a la carte' dining venues falling outside of the food all inclusive concept)

I'm far from a big fan of TUI, but I'm struggling to see how they could be at fault here.
 
feedthegoat27 said:
Ok, didn't realise you were giving an example as it wasn't very clear at all.
As an example, it's quite a poor one, given that almost all the Balearic Island resorts aren't subject to this 6 drink maximum rule.

You also moan about some drinks falling outside of the 'all inclusive' at your Tenerife hotel.
This day and age it's fairly common practise for that to happen; not just the premium label stuff but also certain other drinks are often at charge, or sometimes certain bars on a hotel complex are at charge from that venue (not too dissimilar to 'a la carte' dining venues falling outside of the food all inclusive concept)

I'm far from a big fan of TUI, but I'm struggling to see how they could be at fault here.
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We have used TUI on a fairly regular occurrence since 1979 and have to say that they've never done us a bad turn. That's not to say that others have been less than impressed, but speak as you find.

I think the A.I that provide premium liquor tend to be on the higher echelons of quality and therefore much more expensive. The first thing we do before booking A.I is to check the hotel website and TripAdvisor for heads-up of what's available. The most generous re 24 hr A.I premium that we've found have tended to be Mexico bound.

We did however do A.I last Xmas in the Dorm where we upgraded for premium A.I which we thought was well worth the extra investment. You had a separate lounge and sunbathing areas were you served yourself from anything from Baileys to Tanqueray to single malts. It was veritably a piss cans Heaven and we had a jolly good festive slurp for utter pennies. We also were provided with extra food, canopies and Nobbys Nuts and no extra cost : /
 
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Two Gun Bob said:
We have used TUI on a fairly regular occurrence since 1979 and have to say that they've never done us a bad turn. That's not to say that others have been less than impressed, but speak as you find.

I think the A.I that provide premium liquor tend to be on the higher echelons of quality and therefore much more expensive. The first thing we do before booking A.I is to check the hotel website and TripAdvisor for heads-up of what's available. The most generous re 24 hr A.I premium that we've found have tended to be Mexico bound.

We did however do A.I last Xmas in the Dorm where we upgraded for premium A.I which we thought was well worth the extra investment. You had a separate lounge and sunbathing areas were you served yourself from anything from Baileys to Tanqueray to single malts. It was veritably a piss cans Heaven and we had a jolly good festive slurp for utter pennies. We also were provided with extra food, canopies and Nobbys Nuts and no extra cost : /
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Canopies!
LOL
 
A week in Whitby at the start of the school holidays

9 nights in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria at the end of the school holidays

A weekend camping trip at Skipsea, Bridlington during the international break at the start of September

Can’t wait.. i’m ready for it
 
Two Gun Bob said:
We have used TUI on a fairly regular occurrence since 1979 and have to say that they've never done us a bad turn. That's not to say that others have been less than impressed, but speak as you find.

I think the A.I that provide premium liquor tend to be on the higher echelons of quality and therefore much more expensive. The first thing we do before booking A.I is to check the hotel website and TripAdvisor for heads-up of what's available. The most generous re 24 hr A.I premium that we've found have tended to be Mexico bound.

We did however do A.I last Xmas in the Dorm where we upgraded for premium A.I which we thought was well worth the extra investment. You had a separate lounge and sunbathing areas were you served yourself from anything from Baileys to Tanqueray to single malts. It was veritably a piss cans Heaven and we had a jolly good festive slurp for utter pennies. We also were provided with extra food, canopies and Nobbys Nuts and no extra cost : /
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You know you are in a Top End establishment when Nobbys Nuts are there for unlimited consumption. Some gaffs in Turkey don't get the decent booze out until April 1st which they class as the first day of the season. I had to take my own in to one place as It was late March.
 
chaddblue said:
A week in Whitby at the start of the school holidays

9 nights in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria at the end of the school holidays

A weekend camping trip at Skipsea, Bridlington during the international break at the start of September

"Can’t wait.. I'm ready for it"
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I can't think of anything else that can describe the joy de vivre metered out to errant souls that have given of their all to industry, and now await ablutions in the blessed sun. It's so important to our psyche and well being, that at least once yearly, we get to .. .

"Roll up and spend our last dime"


Smash it!
 
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Stephen Ireland's pants said:
You know you are in a Top End establishment when Nobbys Nuts are there for unlimited consumption. Some gaffs in Turkey don't get the decent booze out until April 1st which they class as the first day of the season. I had to take my own in to one place as It was late March.
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It's not nuts if it ain't Nobbys.
 
chaddblue said:
A week in Whitby at the start of the school holidays

9 nights in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria at the end of the school holidays

A weekend camping trip at Skipsea, Bridlington during the international break at the start of September

Can’t wait.. i’m ready for it
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I’ll be in PR late August too. Look out for the pissed up bloke in City shirt
 
KnaresboroughBlue said:
Excellent site for rail travel throughout Europe. I don't fly and have used that site to sort out all my European adventures for quite a few years now. Heading off to Prague tomorrow by train.

www.seat61.com

The Man in Seat 61 | The train travel guide

How to travel by train in Europe & worldwide: Schedules, fares & how to buy tickets.
www.seat61.com
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Thanks very much for sharing this, I'll check it out.

I normally use Rome2Rio to get an understanding of public transport routes abroad. Then sort tickets once there at the respective stations. Gopili and the Flixbus website are also good options for train and coach travel abroad.
 
willipp said:
Arrived in newquay for the week and it’s blowing a gale and absolutely pissing it down. Oh the joys oh holidaying in the Uk.
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It's just not worth it mate. Spend the extra cash getting to somewhere sunny and enjoy the weather and better quality food and drink.

I love England, I'm so proud and grateful to be from here but the weather is so unpredictable, all nice places are overcrowded as soon as the weather is nice, and we overpay for very poor quality produce and cuisine.

The Mrs mithered me to go camping as she'd never been, so we went to Sennen Cove in summer 2018 when we got back from Athens. We were in a tent, it pissed down every day and the sea was freezing cold. Couldn't get a parking spot for love nor money in St Ives so never saw it, managed to see Newquay and Penzance. She wanted to go home so we packed up a night early, never again. I don't mind getting out into the hills or middle of nowhere whatever the weather, but pointless with the Mrs.
 
feedthegoat27 said:
Ok, didn't realise you were giving an example as it wasn't very clear at all.
As an example, it's quite a poor one, given that almost all the Balearic Island resorts aren't subject to this 6 drink maximum rule.

You also moan about some drinks falling outside of the 'all inclusive' at your Tenerife hotel.
This day and age it's fairly common practise for that to happen; not just the premium label stuff but also certain other drinks are often at charge, or sometimes certain bars on a hotel complex are at charge from that venue (not too dissimilar to 'a la carte' dining venues falling outside of the food all inclusive concept)

I'm far from a big fan of TUI, but I'm struggling to see how they could be at fault here.
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I think he's got a valid point, I certainly would be pissed off if I had to pay for an iced cocktail.
 
CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor said:
The Mrs mithered me to go camping as she'd never been, so we went to Sennen Cove in summer 2018 when we got back from Athens. We were in a tent, it pissed down every day and the sea was freezing cold. Couldn't get a parking spot for love nor money in St Ives so never saw it, managed to see Newquay and Penzance. She wanted to go home so we packed up a night early, never again. I don't mind getting out into the hills or middle of nowhere whatever the weather, but pointless with the Mrs.
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I don't understand why anyone would travel to Cornwall with all the hordes of tourists, when you can go to Pembrokeshire with very similar scenery and it's far more beautiful as there are less people around
 
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