The People's Hero Posted 6 January 2009 Author Posted 6 January 2009 I haven't snapped anything up yet. I need: a) to think about it. b) my brother to read this thread. Thanks for all the suggestions... keep them coming!
Monk Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 keep them coming! Don't tempt me, I have far too much free time on my hands....
Ultra Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 A mate of mine went to Cuba last year. It's a bit run-down, for obvious reasons, but apparently well worth the experience. I'll probably be going there myself in the summer.
James. Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 A mate of mine went to Cuba last year.It's a bit run-down, for obvious reasons, but apparently well worth the experience. I'll probably be going there myself in the summer. It's amazing. Read this: Great article on Cuba. Fantastic summary of the current situaion and ties back very well with what my girlfriend and I were thinking as we travelled across the central and western parts of the island. If you want any tips on where to go and what to do let me know. I went last October for 2 weeks.
Ultra Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 Cheers. The article was pretty grim, though. It seems like the combined effect of sanctions and recent hurricanes are taking their toll.
James. Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 Cheers. The article was pretty grim, though. It seems like the combined effect of sanctions and recent hurricanes are taking their toll. They are indeed, and that's the feeling you get from speaking to the Cuban people. Don't let that put you off though. Luckily my girlfriend speaks quite good Spanish which made the trip a lot more fulfilling and interesting. It's a complicated, fascinating, difficult, contradictory place, we felt we'd had a 2 week adventure in culture and history as opposed to just a holiday.
Teeno Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 Looks like Laganas in Zante for us this year. Went Malia last year and it's awesome there, and still very much in love with Magaluf. What a place!
Head Honcho Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 I am currently on the first day of a five day holiday in........Leicester! The next four days are going to be awesome!
Guest Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 Same in Playa del Carmen (40 minutes away from Cancun) and imo far far better than Cancun! Can't wait until I'm back there in May. Came here simply to post Playa Del Carmen, much nicer than Cancun. It's nice. If you stay in one of the Riu hotels, you get optics in your room. Ours had They also had Corona on tap. And it was the World Cup. Fantastic.
Ultra Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 They are indeed, and that's the feeling you get from speaking to the Cuban people. Don't let that put you off though. Luckily my girlfriend speaks quite good Spanish which made the trip a lot more fulfilling and interesting. It's a complicated, fascinating, difficult, contradictory place, we felt we'd had a 2 week adventure in culture and history as opposed to just a holiday. That's pretty much what my mate told me. He also warned about the mosquitoes though.. This year, he and his wife are going to somewhere more relaxing - the Middle East...
Corky Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 That's pretty much what my mate told me. He also warned about the mosquitoes though..This year, he and his wife are going to somewhere more relaxing - the Middle East... He certainly chooses quiet, relaxing destinations
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 Monk is my idol he has been to places i would never ever have the balls of going to.
James. Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 That's pretty much what my mate told me. He also warned about the mosquitoes though..This year, he and his wife are going to somewhere more relaxing - the Middle East... This mate... are you sure it's not me?! This year my girlfriend and I are planning on doing a 2 week trip to Jordan, Syria and Israel... EDIT: re the mosquitos, I was bitten over 70 times on just my ELBOWS on one trip to the beach where we strayed slightly off the beaten track. Paid a heavy price, that was nasty.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 This mate... are you sure it's not me?! This year my girlfriend and I are planning on doing a 2 week trip to Jordan, Syria and Israel... EDIT: re the mosquitos, I was bitten over 70 times on just my ELBOWS on one trip to the beach where we strayed slightly off the beaten track. Paid a heavy price, that was nasty. I heard if you take Vitamin B tablets the Mossie wont touch ya. Or just just drink plenty of that warm fruity beer get enough of that thru ya body and the mossies wont touch you cos there not stupid
Guest Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 I heard if you take Vitamin B tablets the Mossie wont touch ya.Or just just drink plenty of that warm fruity beer get enough of that thru ya body and the mossies wont touch you cos there not stupid Don't knock it until you've tried it.
The People's Hero Posted 7 January 2009 Author Posted 7 January 2009 I heard if you take Vitamin B tablets the Mossie wont touch ya.Or just just drink plenty of that warm fruity beer get enough of that thru ya body and the mossies wont touch you cos there not stupid The things you youngfolk do for a bit of outdoor nookie.
surrifox Posted 7 January 2009 Posted 7 January 2009 I've been looking at the Cape Verde Islands (ex Portuguese colony off west africa ) further south than Madeira and Canaries and hence quite a bit warmer even in january/february
Ultra Posted 8 January 2009 Posted 8 January 2009 This mate... are you sure it's not me?! This year my girlfriend and I are planning on doing a 2 week trip to Jordan, Syria and Israel... Naah, they're doing Egypt, Israel and Jordan. At least they're not likely to be caught up in any tourist stampede..
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