Suggest a holiday destination for me for this saturday!
05 November 2008, 12:17 PM
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05 November 2008, 03:49 PM
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Maldives mate, if its total relaxation your after - I've never eaten so bloody well either! Small island in the middle of the Indian ocean, no distractions and great food!!! Been once before, going again next year!
05 November 2008, 04:10 PM
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Another votefor the Maldives. Don't pack any shoes/trainers etc, barefoot! I went to an island called Thudufushi
Thudufushi Hotel (South Ari Atoll, Alifu Atoll) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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05 November 2008, 04:58 PM
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If your up for the Carribean type area, I`m gonna suggest Cuba, we went last year, I can honeslty say its the most I`ve ever enjoyed a holiday for a long time!
We stayed in this place:
YouTube - Hotel Meliá Cayo Santa María
You can find it easy enough on google too, Hotel Melia, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. All inclusive, Gorgeous food, awesome rooms, minibar etc, 5 min stroll down to the beech, service to your sunbed, pool side and beach side. Big gym with plenty of sport facilities too if you want. We went this time last year and it was very quiet, most romantic for the mrs too. You could wander dwon to the pool mid-day and pick your sunbed!!
What topped it off for me was getting out on the trips around Cuba, awesome place, lots of history, really friendly people, mucho interesting. Lots of old yank motors too! Got too swim with dolphins and go out on jet skis through the mangroves too.
We stayed in this place:
YouTube - Hotel Meliá Cayo Santa María
You can find it easy enough on google too, Hotel Melia, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. All inclusive, Gorgeous food, awesome rooms, minibar etc, 5 min stroll down to the beech, service to your sunbed, pool side and beach side. Big gym with plenty of sport facilities too if you want. We went this time last year and it was very quiet, most romantic for the mrs too. You could wander dwon to the pool mid-day and pick your sunbed!!
What topped it off for me was getting out on the trips around Cuba, awesome place, lots of history, really friendly people, mucho interesting. Lots of old yank motors too! Got too swim with dolphins and go out on jet skis through the mangroves too.
05 November 2008, 09:07 PM
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Bit further than you intend, but well, well worth it.
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If you go I can provide tips galore. Cheap as chips out there.
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If you go I can provide tips galore. Cheap as chips out there.
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05 November 2008, 09:10 PM
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How about this place?
Jade Mountain St Lucia - Caribbean's Most Romantic Luxury Resort Hotel
AndyF thought it was rubbish though
Jade Mountain St Lucia - Caribbean's Most Romantic Luxury Resort Hotel
AndyF thought it was rubbish though
06 November 2008, 10:44 AM
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Hi All
Unfortunately business commitments have meant I can't now go on Saturday, and have postponed until the following weekend.
Bahamas is still looking favourite though.
Thanks again to everyone for your great ideas.. keep them coming!
Unfortunately business commitments have meant I can't now go on Saturday, and have postponed until the following weekend.
Bahamas is still looking favourite though.
Thanks again to everyone for your great ideas.. keep them coming!
07 November 2008, 03:21 PM
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Right... Update
I've smashed my pc to bits due to frustration trying to find what I want!
I've made a complete change of mind in terms of what I'm looking for and am hoping you've got some ideas for me, as I only have a laptop left!
I'm looking for :
Luxury
Ideally something like a beach villa, walking straight out the room onto the beach, and clear water, etc
Something like Maldives maybe, but ideally not £10K!
Full on relaxation, waited on hand and foot, more than one restaurante at the resort so you're not eating at the same place every day and night, etc.
Help!!
I've smashed my pc to bits due to frustration trying to find what I want!
I've made a complete change of mind in terms of what I'm looking for and am hoping you've got some ideas for me, as I only have a laptop left!
I'm looking for :
Luxury
Ideally something like a beach villa, walking straight out the room onto the beach, and clear water, etc
Something like Maldives maybe, but ideally not £10K!
Full on relaxation, waited on hand and foot, more than one restaurante at the resort so you're not eating at the same place every day and night, etc.
Help!!
07 November 2008, 03:35 PM
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You'll still get all that in the West Indies but at a premium price, likewise the Maldives/Seychelles. For less money but same criteria then it has to be South East Asia but a total pain in the ar$e of a flight/transfers?
In fact have a look here Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica | Half Moon Rose Hall | Caribbean Resort Vacations It's Jamaica, do both suites and villas on the beach front.
In fact have a look here Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica | Half Moon Rose Hall | Caribbean Resort Vacations It's Jamaica, do both suites and villas on the beach front.
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07 November 2008, 03:38 PM
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Gulf coast Florida.
Fly to TIA, BA approx £360rtn, its an 1hour from Tampa to the really nice bits, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key etc. White sand, warm water, lots of good food and wine.
Fly to TIA, BA approx £360rtn, its an 1hour from Tampa to the really nice bits, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key etc. White sand, warm water, lots of good food and wine.
07 November 2008, 03:47 PM
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Webbie, Maldives is fantastic but is way over 6 hours. Our journey was over 14hours by the time we'd got to the island.
I would strongly recommend Barbados as its only 8 hours so only marginally longer than your 6 hour requirement. It is a VERY safe island with established infrastructure. It also has THE best restaurants in the carribean.
Not sure about the villa thing there though as I've always stayed in hotels
View from my bedroom the last time we went
I would strongly recommend Barbados as its only 8 hours so only marginally longer than your 6 hour requirement. It is a VERY safe island with established infrastructure. It also has THE best restaurants in the carribean.
Not sure about the villa thing there though as I've always stayed in hotels
View from my bedroom the last time we went
07 November 2008, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE: Spec needs to include :
- Sunshine!
- Ideally a flight time of less than 6 hours - but negotiable for the right suggestion
- Romantic / Luxury / etc
- A decent sized personal private pool would be a huge plus!
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What about Wigan Pier.....
- Sunshine! ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!
- Ideally a flight time of less than 6 hours - but negotiable for the right suggestion. MUCH LESS THAN 6 HOURS.
- Romantic / Luxury / etc. CHECK.
- A decent sized personal private pool would be a huge plus! MASSIVE CANAL JUST OUTSIDE YOUR ROOM.
Bl@@dy helpful me you know.
- Sunshine!
- Ideally a flight time of less than 6 hours - but negotiable for the right suggestion
- Romantic / Luxury / etc
- A decent sized personal private pool would be a huge plus!
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What about Wigan Pier.....
- Sunshine! ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!
- Ideally a flight time of less than 6 hours - but negotiable for the right suggestion. MUCH LESS THAN 6 HOURS.
- Romantic / Luxury / etc. CHECK.
- A decent sized personal private pool would be a huge plus! MASSIVE CANAL JUST OUTSIDE YOUR ROOM.
Bl@@dy helpful me you know.