Holidays

SSL2 said:
I've been for football and non football. both times I found it equally one of the biggest overpriced shit holes in europe.

locals are rude as fuck too.

will never go back.
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I ordered a toasted sandwich and coffee in my best broken French and the man serving, with a stunning moustache, didn’t say a single word to me throughout.
 
KnaresboroughBlue said:
Agreed. Never quite understand the negative reaction the mention of Paris seems to elicit. I've been a few times and have always really enjoyed it. There are places that I prefer but it's certainly a fine city.
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I’m only going on the experience I had and we were treated rudely everywhere we went. Constant hassle too.

I was in London just last month and it was fine. I stayed in Newham which is hardly upmarket. Shopped in the West End too.
 
Anyone with any recommendations for any 5 star All Inclusive resorts in either Mexico, Dom Rep or Europe? Going with two kids (7 and 3) probably end of May.

Narrowed it down to about 5 choices, but then you go on trip advisor and all of them have bad reviews of some sort which put you off (I know this will be the case wherever we choose), so just seeing if anyone on here has had some great holidays?
 
smevchenko said:
Anyone with any recommendations for any 5 star All Inclusive resorts in either Mexico, Dom Rep or Europe? Going with two kids (7 and 3) probably end of May.

Narrowed it down to about 5 choices, but then you go on trip advisor and all of them have bad reviews of some sort which put you off (I know this will be the case wherever we choose), so just seeing if anyone on here has had some great holidays?
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Dom Rep, we stayed at Riu Palace Punta Carna, very good as you can use all the Riu Brand complex's and drink at them for free, all the Riu's are next to each other about 5 of them, take a load of $1 bills for tips and your sorted
 
I'm seeking recommendations for Rome, as I'll be spending a total of 4 days there. However, I'm interested in suggestions beyond the well-known, highly touristy places like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. Any off-the-beaten-path gems you can recommend? Also is it a good idea to get pantheon tickets in advance or should i buy them once i am there?
 
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diegoalv said:
I'm seeking recommendations for Rome, as I'll be spending a total of 4 days there. However, I'm interested in suggestions beyond the well-known, highly touristy places like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. Any off-the-beaten-path gems you can recommend?
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Villa Borghese is great for a stroll and for its beauty. Better in Spring and more so in the summer.

Campo dei fiori and piazza navoni are great hangouts and very close to major attractions.

Bit further is a view of the City from the top of Castel St Angelo and walk around over Bridge St Angelo.

Via del Corso is great for a long stroll and shopping. Fantastic Diesel store if you like your denim.

If you can experience walking into a fresh pastry shop when they first open around 6 am ish it’s amazing. The pastries mama mia, per amore!

Thin pizza slices a plenty and amazing. For food check out the area of trastevere. Great food and away from the busy touristy hot spots.
 
LesBleuMiserable said:
Villa Borghese is great for a stroll and for its beauty. Better in Spring and more so in the summer.

Campo dei fiori and piazza navoni are great hangouts and very close to major attractions.

Bit further is a view of the City from the top of Castel St Angelo and walk around over Bridge St Angelo.

Via del Corso is great for a long stroll and shopping. Fantastic Diesel store if you like your denim.

If you can experience walking into a fresh pastry shop when they first open around 6 am ish it’s amazing. The pastries mama mia, per amore!

Thin pizza slices a plenty and amazing. For food check out the area of trastevere. Great food and away from the busy touristy hot spots.
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I love a City break and enjoyed Rome, I don't think I could stretch to more than 3/4 days but a mate of mine went for a week with his Mrs and I think they must have visited every church in the City.

Wish I’d have had your info before I went, personal choice but I preferred Barcelona over Rome, both have some great attractions but I think the people are friendlier in Barca. Also prefer Spanish Tapas over pasta and pizza.
 
ActonBlue said:
Can anyone recommend a good destination for a family, well I say family it's just me and my 2 boys aged 7 and 9. We went on an all Inc to Kos last year, Mitsis Blue Domes resort, had an amazing time, although I think i was the only single dad in the whole bloody complex. My boys are at an age where they get bored quite easily so anywhere with plenty of on-site activities would be good. Bonus if there's plenty to see and do beyond the resort such as a town or village, historical sites, theme parks etc.
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camping holiday in France, the camping parks are top notch
 
LesBleuMiserable said:
Villa Borghese is great for a stroll and for its beauty. Better in Spring and more so in the summer.

Campo dei fiori and piazza navoni are great hangouts and very close to major attractions.

Bit further is a view of the City from the top of Castel St Angelo and walk around over Bridge St Angelo.

Via del Corso is great for a long stroll and shopping. Fantastic Diesel store if you like your denim.

If you can experience walking into a fresh pastry shop when they first open around 6 am ish it’s amazing. The pastries mama mia, per amore!

Thin pizza slices a plenty and amazing. For food check out the area of trastevere. Great food and away from the busy touristy hot spots.
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Excellent summary this in terms of off the beaten track gems. It's a wonderful city. I went just as covid was breaking out, and as a result it was very quiet. I'm sure it would be completely different with packed crowds, but it's definitely one of the best places I've been. I did the Vatican as well (not a hidden gem!) and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The museum helps reveal the historic wealth and power of the Catholic church, not that they struggle in that regard these days either.
 
smevchenko said:
Anyone with any recommendations for any 5 star All Inclusive resorts in either Mexico, Dom Rep or Europe? Going with two kids (7 and 3) probably end of May.

Narrowed it down to about 5 choices, but then you go on trip advisor and all of them have bad reviews of some sort which put you off (I know this will be the case wherever we choose), so just seeing if anyone on here has had some great holidays?
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The Iberostar in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote was good. Great food, good pool for kids to splash around in and lots of clubs and activities for them. 2 mins walk to the beach.
 
In God's country for our annual fest, and have to say this global warming malarkey is a thing of wonderment. Obviously, malice non intended if your by a riverbank and flooded, or lost your cattle due to drought.

Beni is once again unseasonable hot with highs today of 22c and yesterday kicking in at 24c, making this a viable alternative to the Canaries with a far more affordable pricing structure.

Staying in the Port Benidorm, a 4 star gaff for 12 days at less than £50 a night pp A.I. with flights transfers and a hold your hand rep included. Lots and lots of Foc's doing the rounds, but totally expected for this time of year.

Wherever we go, we seem to be bumping into famous youtubers, and here was no exception as we met Lucy from the Benidorm Enthusiast who was doing another vlog in the area.

I would probably say she has the best youtube channel on Benidorm and a really nice lady to chat with. We also met Crazy Marcus from the channel of the same name and his mother who's called Scooter Sue when we were having a tapas and a few scoops in the old town.

In Blackpool a fortnight ago we met steve from a Walk On The Wild Side aka the Moons Blackpool Tower burning thread, and also met the amazing Mcmaster who travels the world on his informative vlogs.

Mcmaster did a vlog on a Chinese in Beni that we are going to before the game. Happy Gardens Friendly Kitchen, China Gardens or something like that .etc etc.

 
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