Holidays

Milltown Row2 · January 23, 2024, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 23, 2024, 10:24:20 AMAny good websites for booking 2-3 night breaks in Europe. Open to inspiration so not tied to a location. Can't be bothered trying to arrange all separately. City or beach.

For city breaks recently I've been using Easy jet city breaks, each time I look at whatever city I want to go to and try and price it independently Easy jet come in cheaper and give you bag allowance also, plus transfers if airport is far from the destination.

Taylor · January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PM

Going to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this

Milltown Row2 · January 30, 2024, 08:48:15 AM

Quote from: Taylor on January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PMGoing to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this

A friend of mine is currently partying in Dubai, and going by her social media she's nonstop

My wife wouldn't be fussed on that stuff but it looks great

Taylor · January 30, 2024, 10:46:44 AM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2024, 08:48:15 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PMGoing to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this

A friend of mine is currently partying in Dubai, and going by her social media she's nonstop

My wife wouldn't be fussed on that stuff but it looks great

Had looked at that but the Instagram crowd wouldnt be our scene. Would look out of place anyway without Turkey teeth

God14 · January 30, 2024, 10:53:54 AM

probably belongs in the WTF thread but just when we are discussing dubai...

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-01-24/scottish-grandfather-faces-jail-after-asking-dubai-neighbours-to-turn-music-down

manfromdelmonte · January 30, 2024, 08:31:07 PM

Quote from: Taylor on January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PMGoing to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this

Thailand

Harold Disgracey · January 30, 2024, 09:40:18 PM

Thinking of trying Sicily again, hopefully no forest fires this year! I see Aer Linus fly into Catania so I might try Taormina in May/June. Anyone been? Hotel recommendations?

Tony Baloney · January 30, 2024, 10:42:19 PM

Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 30, 2024, 09:40:18 PMThinking of trying Sicily again, hopefully no forest fires this year! I see Aer Linus fly into Catania so I might try Taormina in May/June. Anyone been? Hotel recommendations?

San Domenico Palace comes highly rated 👀

Harold Disgracey · January 30, 2024, 11:30:10 PM

Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2024, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 30, 2024, 09:40:18 PMThinking of trying Sicily again, hopefully no forest fires this year! I see Aer Linus fly into Catania so I might try Taormina in May/June. Anyone been? Hotel recommendations?
San Domenico Palace comes highly rated 👀

Bargain!

armaghniac · January 31, 2024, 12:01:08 AM

Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 30, 2024, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2024, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on January 30, 2024, 09:40:18 PMThinking of trying Sicily again, hopefully no forest fires this year! I see Aer Linus fly into Catania so I might try Taormina in May/June. Anyone been? Hotel recommendations?
San Domenico Palace comes highly rated 👀

Bargain!

I'd say that it would have wise to go there before The White Lotus Season 2 made it famous!

gallsman · January 31, 2024, 07:22:55 AM

Think that was the joke...

Taylor · January 31, 2024, 08:27:39 AM

Quote from: manfromdelmonte on January 30, 2024, 08:31:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PMGoing to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this
Thailand

Never considered travelling East.

Any regions/areas best for adults?

CitySlicker11 · January 31, 2024, 09:27:49 AM

Palermo or Catania, would anyone recommend one over the other?

NAG1 · January 31, 2024, 09:29:17 AM

Quote from: Taylor on January 31, 2024, 08:27:39 AM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on January 30, 2024, 08:31:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 29, 2024, 02:15:56 PMGoing to combine a belated honeymoon with a big birthday for the other half.

Any ideas for a high end place that isnt boring?

Thinking Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean etc but not tied to them

All ideas appreciated as I am at a loss with this
Thailand

Never considered travelling East.

Any regions/areas best for adults?

I would have thought going East would increase the chances of going to the higher end, from some of the offers I have seen.

armaghniac · January 31, 2024, 02:51:40 PM

Quote from: CitySlicker11 on January 31, 2024, 09:27:49 AMPalermo or Catania, would anyone recommend one over the other?

As a flight or as a city?
Catania is small enough and relatively quiet, you can get days trips to Mt Etna, only approved guides can bring you up to the volcanic areas. Taormina is also a feasible day trip.
The old city in Othigia, in Syracuse is lovely and much featured in films. You could go there from Catania for the day, it is a big hour in the train, or stay there.

Palermo is a bigger busier place, not always "pretty" but a definite buzz about the place and plenty of restaurants etc.