Holidays

[armaghniac]

So PadraicHenryPearse is going to split with his wife and manfromdelmonte finds an affinity with cretans.

[muppet]

When do easyjet & Ryanair normally release Summer 2017 schedules?

Most airlines' websites will take bookings from the previous Autumn. Usually before the end of October. As for the schedule, they might announce it before that.

[Nigel White]

Was pricing another Eurocamp holiday for next year and very surprised to see that prices seem static or even a bit down on this year (with Brexit & slump of the ££ etc..) Isis threat acting as a counterbalance or maybe just some very good early bird deals?

From what I remember if you book next years holiday before a certain date you get it at this years price. Well at least that's what Keycamp used to do. Try Venue Holidays, small company operating out of Ashford in Kent. They used to offer much better value for money

[bennydorano]

Booked already with Eurocamp again, giving France a miss next year & heading Barcelona direction. Cost slightly less than this Summer's for similar standards. The flights & car hire probably going to be significantly dearer because of the exchange rate. Easyjet do Belfast to Barca tho - if we get in very early doors it mightn't be too bad.

Easyjet release Summer 2017 in 'Autumn',  up to late June 2017 available shortly, late June to August 2017 available from November looking at their schedule - http://www.easyjet.com/en/schedule-release

[Milltown Row2]

Booked already with Eurocamp again, giving France a miss next year & heading Barcelona direction. Cost slightly less than this Summer's for similar standards. The flights & car hire probably going to be significantly dearer because of the exchange rate. Easyjet do Belfast to Barca tho - if we get in very early doors it mightn't be too bad.

Easyjet release Summer 2017 in 'Autumn',  up to late June 2017 available shortly, late June to August 2017 available from November looking at their schedule - http://www.easyjet.com/en/schedule-release

Cambrils?

[gallsman]

Ryanair also announced last January that they were opening Belfast-Barcelona but no fecking sign of it so far.

[bennydorano]

Booked already with Eurocamp again, giving France a miss next year & heading Barcelona direction. Cost slightly less than this Summer's for similar standards. The flights & car hire probably going to be significantly dearer because of the exchange rate. Easyjet do Belfast to Barca tho - if we get in very early doors it mightn't be too bad.

Easyjet release Summer 2017 in 'Autumn',  up to late June 2017 available shortly, late June to August 2017 available from November looking at their schedule - http://www.easyjet.com/en/schedule-release

Cambrils?

Villanova

[Tony Baloney]

Booked already with Eurocamp again, giving France a miss next year & heading Barcelona direction. Cost slightly less than this Summer's for similar standards. The flights & car hire probably going to be significantly dearer because of the exchange rate. Easyjet do Belfast to Barca tho - if we get in very early doors it mightn't be too bad.

Easyjet release Summer 2017 in 'Autumn',  up to late June 2017 available shortly, late June to August 2017 available from November looking at their schedule - http://www.easyjet.com/en/schedule-release

easyJet release for next summer will be October. Like their Facebook page for early warning of ticket releases.

[bennydorano]

Been told there's not much value to be had with easyjet on the BF - Barca route in Summer, no matter how early you get in. 3 options with Ryanair - Girona,  Barcelona & Reus.

[Don Johnson]

Would you recommend the Eurocamps? Thinking about booking one for next summer with the fiancee and the child.

Where are the best ones going from ireland, thinking about a short enough transfer from the airport to the camp. There is so much choice on the site it's hard to know where to start.

Just back from El Paso in Salou for the week. The child had a bug start of the week, passed it to me, then on to the woman. It was a nightmare. So that's why I am already looking to get something to look forward to for next year. I was going to try one of the Eurocamps for September of this year but they all seem to close early enough in September.

[bennydorano]

I love them, i'm sure there's plenty of people who've went and thought it's not for them though. There's a great atmosphere in the camps, they are safe and have great facilities, my kids love them, night time entertainment can vary greatly, from woeful to excellent.  If the Mrs likes a bit of luxury it's probably not for you.

I've only used Eurocamp as a provider, there are numerous companies who do it and you can book directly onto most sites.  I think you'll meet Irish in pretty much any camp you go to. Check out Kelair / Campotel for an Irish perspective.

[Corner Forward]

Folks, thinking doing a bit of travelling around Japan and maybe into South Korea, anyone been to that part of the world? Any advice on what to see or useful links to help plan it. Was planning to book it myself and make my own arrangements as opposed to getting a packaged deal.

[Milltown Row2]

Would you recommend the Eurocamps? Thinking about booking one for next summer with the fiancee and the child.

Where are the best ones going from ireland, thinking about a short enough transfer from the airport to the camp. There is so much choice on the site it's hard to know where to start.

Just back from El Paso in Salou for the week. The child had a bug start of the week, passed it to me, then on to the woman. It was a nightmare. So that's why I am already looking to get something to look forward to for next year. I was going to try one of the Eurocamps for September of this year but they all seem to close early enough in September.

As Benny says they are a great holiday, can be expensive and that depends on a few factors, size of van, air con, easy for transfers from airport (I've always hired a car, more expense though) but the size of these things with the facilities they have within the camp make for an enjoyable experience.... been to France mainly but have done Spain and Italy.. the best one I thought was Italy, flew to Pisa and it was 40 minutes from airport .... fantastic site and little town nearby, and the beach was across the road... also a nudist beach which was interesting !!

initially did it through the Keycamps/eurocamps and another one (cant remember name) but bit more research we booked directly to the camp, saving a couple hundred quid...

Trying to do another one but hols booked next year already and kids are getting older now so those sites are not probably going to be what they are looking for, which is a shame because I personally love the relaxed nature of the camps

[Brick Tamlin]

Can anyone recommend the best spots to stay and grab a few days in Donegal, last minute before the kids go back to school?
Somewhere that has a pool and is close to a beach would be great.

[BenDover]

Ballyliffin Lodge - nice hotel and handy to the bach and Malin Head area.