It's actually pretty easy, Daz. When you are doing the long distances on the highways, there is much less traffic than in UK. the only thing i had to worry about was my positioning on the road (i tended to stray a bit too close to the edge of the road for my wife's liking). Hiring a LHD car in France and driving the autoroutes is good practice!Sounds fantastic, a trip like that will be on the bucket list. Just have to get used to driving over there
We did that yesterday, very humbling and whilst you think you know about it, nothing quite prepares you for it really and especially the scale and size of BirkenauYou doing the Auschwitz thing or just the pleasant stuff? Love just standing around in the main square. Great city
You probably won't have the time or desire this holiday, but to anyone reading, i heartily recommend taking a bus or tram out to a site called Plaszow (pronounced PWASH-OOF). it is the site of the actual concentration camp where Amon Goeth (as portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List) was Kommandant and all-round bastard.We did that yesterday, very humbling and whilst you think you know about it, nothing quite prepares you for it really and especially the scale and size of Birkenau
Surely you'll still be partying in Broadgate at 6.00AM Sunday?Fly to Lanzarote at 6am Sunday. Staying in Playa Blanca. Doing Rancho Texas and the Volcano.
I've been once it was really decent and would go back - it's not expensive but not as cheap as you'd expect.Anyone been to Prague?
Looks like that’s where GB will be based for next years ice hockey world championships
tempted to make the trip as it doesn’t strike me as somewhere mega expensive
Seems to be quite a few flights from Brum. Might see if there's any reasonably priced hotels going before they realise there's a big event on and hike the prices upI've been once it was really decent and would go back - it's not expensive but not as cheap as you'd expect.
We got a very nice apartment on either Airbnb or booking.com that was cheap as chips. Fantastic city.Seems to be quite a few flights from Brum. Might see if there's any reasonably priced hotels going before they realise there's a big event on and hike the prices up
If you fancy him then I say go for it m8Anyone ever visited Izmir in Turkey? friend of mine is having the teeth done and he wants me to go out with him.
I’ve been a couple of times, once with the Missus and once for a stag, and I’m going to go against the grain and say it’s OK.Anyone been to Prague?
Looks like that’s where GB will be based for next years ice hockey world championships
tempted to make the trip as it doesn’t strike me as somewhere mega expensive
They've got a C&A in Wenceslas Square tooI’ve been a couple of times, once with the Missus and once for a stag, and I’m going to go against the grain and say it’s OK.
The Old Town, seeing the clock, walking across the Charles Bridge and the castle are great, however, it is overpriced (which is to be expected I suppose) in the centre and for an ‘Old Town’ I was a little disappointed walking past Marks and Spencer’s, Starbucks etc.
It’s definitely worth doing once but I do feel it has been built up a little too much and, in my opinion, wasn’t as great as people had built it up to be.
We found a couple of great underground bars but if I went back I’d certainly do my research on other areas of Prague rather than just the old town.
We got one right in the centre off booking.com - it’s worth looking on there as you’ll find decent one bed large studio flats to rent bang in the centre.We got a very nice apartment on either Airbnb or booking.com that was cheap as chips. Fantastic city.
we went to an underground as well, it was the highlight of the trip!I’ve been a couple of times, once with the Missus and once for a stag, and I’m going to go against the grain and say it’s OK.
The Old Town, seeing the clock, walking across the Charles Bridge and the castle are great, however, it is overpriced (which is to be expected I suppose) in the centre and for an ‘Old Town’ I was a little disappointed walking past Marks and Spencer’s, Starbucks etc.
It’s definitely worth doing once but I do feel it has been built up a little too much and, in my opinion, wasn’t as great as people had built it up to be.
We found a couple of great underground bars but if I went back I’d certainly do my research on other areas of Prague rather than just the old town.
Does it have a Chicago Town pizza place? Deep pan, crisp and even.They've got a C&A in Wenceslas Square too
Depends beach or cityOur holidays changed as soon as our children arrived. Everyone is different, but for me the thought of an overseas family holiday while they’re so young doesn’t appeal - it just wouldn’t be relaxing.
So instead we’re doing UK holidays with the kids and short trips abroad together as a couple. Any longer and we’d miss the kids / it’ll push the boundaries of Grandparent babysitting generosity!
So far this year we’ve been to; Barcelona, Dublin, South Downs, North York Moors, Newcastle and Centre Parcs (Woburn).
Looking for somewhere abroad to go for a few days in late June/early July (pre school hols). Ideally from airports local to Cov, but don’t mind traveling a little further to an airport if logistics aren’t too bad/parking isn’t a rip off!
Suggestions most welcome please?!
Mondello - you’ll be guaranteed good weather and be able to swim - taxi from Palermo airport shouldn’t cost too much.Our holidays changed as soon as our children arrived. Everyone is different, but for me the thought of an overseas family holiday while they’re so young doesn’t appeal - it just wouldn’t be relaxing.
So instead we’re doing UK holidays with the kids and short trips abroad together as a couple. Any longer and we’d miss the kids / it’ll push the boundaries of Grandparent babysitting generosity!
So far this year we’ve been to; Barcelona, Dublin, South Downs, North York Moors, Newcastle and Centre Parcs (Woburn).
Looking for somewhere abroad to go for a few days in late June/early July (pre school hols). Ideally from airports local to Cov, but don’t mind traveling a little further to an airport if logistics aren’t too bad/parking isn’t a rip off!
Suggestions most welcome please?!
If we got a cabbie like this on holiday my dad would request him from the taxi company for every excursion out from the hotel. Big George with his big Greek moustache, appalling odour and use of horn in substitute for breaks on mountainous roads is a memory.Got lost in Milan and banned from the Cathedral. Got a taxi in Valencia with a driver who'd take his hands off the wheel and then around too talk to you while driving down the motorway. He also took us to his house to meet his family.
Thanks Both.
Other options I’ve identified so far based on logistics, costs and dates are:
Marseille
Bordeux
Bratislava
Milan
Pisa
Valencia
Bologna
Perpignan
My opinion on Marseille is pretty tarred, but I was last there for the Russia/England game so I’m sure it isn’t a true reflection. I’ve been to Milan but 15 years ago so it’s probably changed. Bratislava has always been on the list, the others are there as they fit criteria and I don’t know much about them (other than random ex players).
Anyone been to any of the above / have a view on any?
GE, have you thought about a cruise??Our holidays changed as soon as our children arrived. Everyone is different, but for me the thought of an overseas family holiday while they’re so young doesn’t appeal - it just wouldn’t be relaxing.
GE, have you thought about a cruise??
We did it from Southampton about 6 years ago (with a six month old) and have never looked back. We now have two little ones and have cruised from Southampton a fair few times! (Tried one trip with a 1 year old and 3 year old to Lanzarote and flights/airport was a bit of a nightmare)
You dump your cases, park the car, get on, cases appear outside your room a little later!
Ships are/can be amazing and if you do a bit of research, have so much to do for kids.
Also, you can get the opportunity to see a few different countries/cities as part of your holiday.
Couldn't reccomend cruising from Southampton enough!
I think Portugal is very hospitable to families, more so than its neighbour. Had a great holiday there last yearJust booked a last minute trip to the Algarve in a couple of weeks for me, the wife and kids. Can't wait
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