Monica+Ellie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 We have just come back from holiday around the country this year. We are hoping to go somewhere hot, not too expensive and with good food. We need help picking where to go. Where is the best place you've ever been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 For somewhere not too expensive but good weather, I would recommend Lanzarote. We have been there about 7 or 8 times I think and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The Greek Islands for me,every time The food is amazing & if you go to a larger one like Corfu,you can keep it reasonable price wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I LOVED Portugal, only been there once but it was just lovely. Fab food, friendly people, only two hours by plane and not hugely expensive. My Dad is thinking of treating us (me, the kids and him) to a holiday there next year!!! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My family go to Turkey - the Dalaman area. Beautiful, hot and inexpensive. Gtreat for children as well. We used to go with them but not since we moved to the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thailand! It's hot! Look for cheap flights, once you get there it isn't expensive to stay in guest houses and the food is reasonably priced. If you are thinking European style food, Italy would be my favourite. The food is amazing, but I've mostly been to Livigno in the Italian Alps in the winter. There are lots of restaurants to choose from, and lots of self catering accommodation, as well as some reasonably priced half board hotels. It is a popular walking spot in the summer, also cycling, horse riding, there is a lake, it has duty free status, lots of shops. I don't know how hot it would be though, or whether all of the restaurants, hotels, shops etc would be open in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Cheap children holiday All inclusive first choice was excellent to Corfu, book around christmas time to get good deals. No children agree despite its recent problems Thailand too so cheap and we felt safer their than in London..land of the smiles brilliant holiday cheaper than going to some med coutries. Or Gite in France but make sure you book the Ferry early to coincide or fly to the south I have used UK holiday lettings and they were great. indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 thailand again! i love it out there and have been about 8 times in my 12 years of life and if you go there you can get a short flight to koh samui where you can stay but it is quite busy and loud at night or if you go to koh samui you can get a nice cheap ferry[with choice of dvd to watch!] and go to koh tao where i can highly recommend this place http://www.simplelifedivers.com/ my brother actually owns this place and i dive there every time i go there but if you dont like diving you can go snorkeling too you also get a pick-up from the pier and you can go to local resturaunt and the rooms there are lovely and so clean.if you would like anymore information please fell free to contact me by pm josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 We love corfu, went for our honeymoon 24 yrs ago and went back last year for 1st time since. great food , lovely people. Where we went was lovely and quiet with lots of tavernas Oct 28C last year £400 for 2 c same this Oct but i did book as soon as i could after coming back last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The best holiday destination for us was Finland, we have been back several times in winter, we have been in the summer too but I wouldnt recommend that as the heat is stifling and the mozzies are as big as horses! We have also been here a couple of times and loved it http://www.inn-france-chateaux.com/AlsaceLorraine/Obernai/LeParcHotelRestaurantandSPA.html And also here which was super amazing and glamorous but we will never have the money to do that again! http://www.abbaye-talloires.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Another one for Thailand here. Go to Patong & stay at the Seaview patong hotel. Costs a bit to get there & stay at that hotel, but well worth it. Dirt cheap once you are there. Fly with Ethihad as the are marvellous. YOu will then need a Thai airways flight from Bangkok to Phuket. The most lovely place I have been with the most genuine people ever! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 As complete grecophiles the Greek mainland is our favourite. Despite Kosmar going down with Excel last year there are some companies who do allow you to visit the less touristy areas. Food is ALWAYS good. We drink the water out of the standpipes at the roadsides in the villages with no ill effect (straight from the mountains ) and there's a huge cultural history. We spent a year learning Greek a few years back (bit rusty at present) and even if you can only say a few words the greek people love it. They are so friendly and generous we could spend hours telling stories of how well we have been treated. Just avoid July & August, when the peak period is. You'll find you'll be given treats before & after meals and they are only too glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica+Ellie Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Alot for Corfu and Thailand.... A few questions; Thailand- has anyone had tummy bugs when in Thailand? Corfu- what kind of food do they have there? Thank-you for your posts; keep on going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 We have also been here a couple of times and loved it http://www.inn-france-chateaux.com/AlsaceLorraine/Obernai/LeParcHotelRestaurantandSPA.html And also here which was super amazing and glamorous but we will never have the money to do that again! http://www.abbaye-talloires.com/ Gosh they both look lovely Redwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Greek food is amazing. Heaps of fresh seafood,grilled or barbequed. And the most wonderful meaty,tomatoey casseroles Great Greek salads,& herby grilled lamb too They do like their meat over there, but I am sure the veggie options must be good too (Gigantes beans in tomato sauce comes to mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If you do choose Corfu i can recommend this hotel. We stayed here in a luxury room in October last year and it was amazing. http://www.pantokratorhotel.com/index.php Can also recommend this car hire. Was one of the cheapest we found and excellent service. http://www.corfucarrentals.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica+Ellie Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Don't worry; I'm a really meaty person So'd my whole family Fishy + Meaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 South of France for me, to keep it cheap,we drive there and camp(pretty much on the beach) for two weeks - it's a bargain if you have a large family! The supermarkets are fantastic as well! We usually have a one night stop over on a farm near Lyon which is stunning and has the most amazing cocks and hens I have ever seen!! They are huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 http://www.mitsishotels.com/Hotels/rodos-maris-resort-and-spa/hotel-facilities_215.htm My sister, her 2 teenage children and my mum and dad stayed at the above all inclusive and they loved it. As for your question re tummy upsets in Thailand...I have spent 11 weeks in South East Asia in 4 separate visits and picked up a stomach upset once in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, and a much lesser stomach upset in Bangkok, Thailand. Each time I had eaten in what looked like perfectly clean and popular places. My traveling companion was ill at the same time as me only in Bangkok. The irony is we had just finished a trip around what would I would have considered a higher risk area of SE Asia, (throughout Myanmar) with no tummy problems at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I would suggest the Far East also, - Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia. You get a lot for your money, fabulous hotels for little money and lovely friendly people. Long haul I know but well worth it for the colours, culture, scenery and food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica+Ellie Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 When in thailand; has anyone found that things are really cheap over there? Or is it an over exageration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It wasn't as cheap this time, due to a poor exchange rate. 50 Baht to a pound instead of for example 70 Baht to a pound. A big difference! Some examples from my notes: Taxi from airport to Bangkok 370 Baht (it was 390 on the way back) Small clean double room with en suite 850 Baht Gin Fizz 110 Baht Large Beer 100 Baht Chicken Massaman (120 Baht) Soft shelled crab curry (180 Baht) large beer, rice, water - including service charge 500 Baht (so essentially a lovely meal for two for £10 - that was in a good restaurant by the river (Phra Arthit Pier?) Get the non tourist ferry to the end of the line for 13 baht each. Takes about an hour. Get off and eat at the cafe near the temple. It looked fab but we were still full from breakfast so we just had a large beer and a water, which in this out of the way place was only 60 Baht Sky train from Saphan Taksin (by the ferry) to National Stadium (shopping centres!) 30 Baht each, single fare. Avoiding the posh food court on the fifth floor at MBK head up to the sixth floor food centre. "braised pork limb" with fried rice and veg 40 Baht, small beer 50 baht, Duck noodle soup 40 baht. loads of choice and you can see it and point! Apple sherbert sorbet (from franchise at sky train station) 40 baht Cool corner cafe on Kho San Road, large beer 60 Baht, water 15 baht, Mai Tai 95 Baht Back at the hotel (New Siam 2) the food was cheap and good and Spy Classic (a wine based alco pop 5% strength) was only 40 Baht. I don't shop for souvenirs or clothing but I'm sure you could pick up some bargains at MBK. We just go to the shopping Malls for the Air conditioning and the excellent food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 What about ITALY is you like pizza and pasta. Pretty resonably priced friendly people if you dont mind tryin out some lingo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
