Holidays

pride in battle said:
Anyone been to Amsterdam ? Would you recommend it ?
Also thinking of going via the ferry, any tips ?
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Done ferry from Hull 5 or 6 times (wife has a fear of flying). We upgrade cabin on board and treat it like first night of holiday. We park at the port and go on foot. Coach transfer into Amsterdam all bookable when you book ferry with P & O. We stay in Amsterdam and just use it as a base. Amsterdam is what it is, bit expensive plenty to see just depends what you're looking for. We've done all that. We get a 3 or 4 day regional travel pass and travel about. Recently we've done Marken then ferry to Volendam which we love. Haarlem and Edam are both worth a trip out. Going in 3 weeks and looking to do Naarden (which looks stunning) and Muiden with its castle. Go for it.
 
bluesteve1964 said:
Done ferry from Hull 5 or 6 times (wife has a fear of flying). We upgrade cabin on board and treat it like first night of holiday. We park at the port and go on foot. Coach transfer into Amsterdam all bookable when you book ferry with P & O. We stay in Amsterdam and just use it as a base. Amsterdam is what it is, bit expensive plenty to see just depends what you're looking for. We've done all that. We get a 3 or 4 day regional travel pass and travel about. Recently we've done Marken then ferry to Volendam which we love. Haarlem and Edam are both worth a trip out. Going in 3 weeks and looking to do Naarden (which looks stunning) and Muiden with its castle. Go for it.
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Thank you :)
 
Advice needed from you travel experts.
What’s the weather like first week of November in Majorca generally.
 
denislawsbackheel said:
Advice needed from you travel experts.
What’s the weather like first week of November in Majorca generally.
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I think you can normally search for historic weather data to get a decent idea, but i wouldnt expect it to be sunbathing weather

Likely to get some days of sun ~16 degrees, some cloud and a bit of rain

At least you're prepared for that though; weve just got back from Palma and had 4 glorious days of ~23 degrees, and since then its had a few days of rain, probably not what you'd expect at the end of April!
 
No holidays for us this year it's a little on the expensive side now that the countries we used to holiday in have now become as expensive as our own., we'll have to make do with a couple of day trips maybe an overnight stay somewhere cheap and cheerful.
 
Currently in Vienna, like it a lot. Not too touristy, amazing buildings, £5/pint in most places and very easy to get around on the trams. Pleasant weather too.

Went to the Albertina gallery yesterday and saw works by a huge amount of great artists, all under one roof. Did a couple of bars (well quie a few actually) and went to the Hundertwasser gallery/museum today which was excellent.

Walked through the fairground, went on the tallest ride for a great view of the city.

The place is in full Eurovision mode too, and I love the promotional signs/banners which read "Vienna, 12 points".

Going to Bratislava tomorrow, which I know is nothing like VIenna, but it's another country, another city, and under £40 on the train for the two of us.

Asked for a table at a cafe earlier, and the chap thought I was German. I only speak a very small amount, but I was well impressed :-)

Prague on Tuesday for three nights (that's only £60 on the train for two of us).

We don't do beaches, but we do like seeing a few cities, relaxed drinkins and dining, and just wandering around.
 
SCEtoAUX said:
Currently in Vienna, like it a lot. Not too touristy, amazing buildings, £5/pint in most places and very easy to get around on the trams. Pleasant weather too.

Went to the Albertina gallery yesterday and saw works by a huge amount of great artists, all under one roof. Did a couple of bars (well quie a few actually) and went to the Hundertwasser gallery/museum today which was excellent.

Walked through the fairground, went on the tallest ride for a great view of the city.

The place is in full Eurovision mode too, and I love the promotional signs/banners which read "Vienna, 12 points".

Going to Bratislava tomorrow, which I know is nothing like VIenna, but it's another country, another city, and under £40 on the train for the two of us.

Asked for a table at a cafe earlier, and the chap thought I was German. I only speak a very small amount, but I was well impressed :-)

Prague on Tuesday for three nights (that's only £60 on the train for two of us).

We don't do beaches, but we do like seeing a few cities, relaxed drinkins and dining, and just wandering around.
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I see that you're saving the best until last ;-)

Enjoy!
 
GazM said:
We booked train & hotel as a package - iro £650
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thats a great deal! Holiday planning is exciting but also strangely stressful sometimes. Prices, flights, hotels — there’s always something to organize. I recently had to deal with the Interval International phone number while sorting travel details and honestly it took longer than expected. Still, getting away for a while is always worth it in the end. Even short trips help recharge mentally. Hope everyone here has some good travel plans coming up.
 
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