Has Anyone Booked a Holiday Yet?

[Unabomber]

Anyone know if I need a visa or anything special to go to vancouver? Thanks 

[VLC86]

35 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Anyone know if I need a visa or anything special to go to vancouver? Thanks 

I don’t think you do mate, they grill out at the desk when you land and stamp your passport. Or they did 5 years ago.

[CollinsLCFC]

Returned from Vegas just over 2 weeks ago and still having deep holiday blues. 

 

What an amazing place. Stayed at the Strat for 4 nights and moved on to the Venetian for the remaining 3. Loved every second and will definitely go back in the future. 

 

Now I'm looking to book a summer holiday, we are debating an all inclusive as we have never been. I'm not a stay by the pool all day type of person and like to get out and about, is an all inclusive worth it? Any recommendations? 

[Dr The Singh]

On 02/02/2019 at 18:18, Unabomber said:

Anyone know if I need a visa or anything special to go to vancouver? Thanks 

You need to fill a ETA before you go to Canada from the Uk

[VLC86]

4 hours ago, CollinsLCFC said:

Returned from Vegas just over 2 weeks ago and still having deep holiday blues. 

 

What an amazing place. Stayed at the Strat for 4 nights and moved on to the Venetian for the remaining 3. Loved every second and will definitely go back in the future. 

 

Now I'm looking to book a summer holiday, we are debating an all inclusive as we have never been. I'm not a stay by the pool all day type of person and like to get out and about, is an all inclusive worth it? Any recommendations? 

It’s worth it if you do your research and book a resort with decent food and drink otherwise you will end up eating out a bit anyway. Where abouts are you thinking?

[CollinsLCFC]

8 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

It’s worth it if you do your research and book a resort with decent food and drink otherwise you will end up eating out a bit anyway. Where abouts are you thinking?

I've not got my eyes set on any specific location. I've had a brief look at Turkey (Atylanyal) and Spain, so far. 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

13 hours ago, CollinsLCFC said:

Returned from Vegas just over 2 weeks ago and still having deep holiday blues. 

 

What an amazing place. Stayed at the Strat for 4 nights and moved on to the Venetian for the remaining 3. Loved every second and will definitely go back in the future. 

 

Now I'm looking to book a summer holiday, we are debating an all inclusive as we have never been. I'm not a stay by the pool all day type of person and like to get out and about, is an all inclusive worth it? Any recommendations? 

If you like to get out and about I’d avoid all inclusive as you’re tied into eating at the same hotel, I think all inclusives are for people who like to sit by the pool all day and drink and get their moneys worth, I prefer going out  exploring and finding different places to eat.

[sylofox]

13 hours ago, Dr The Singh said:

You need to fill a ETA before you go to Canada from the Uk

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival is that not the pilots job

[VLC86]

On 02/02/2019 at 18:54, Costock_Fox said:

I don’t think you do mate, they grill out at the desk when you land and stamp your passport. Or they did 5 years ago.

Yeah turns out I was wrong. Who knew that listening to visa advice from someone that went to check in to a flight to New York with no visa was a bad idea.

[Dr The Singh]

10 hours ago, sylofox said:

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival is that not the pilots job

I meant Estimated Time of Action, the Canadians are really interested in our sex lives

[broughtonblue]

Going on a cruise next week to Norway,  visiting the fyords and hopefully the northern lights 

[Jattdogg]

33 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

I meant Estimated Time of Action, the Canadians are really interested in our sex lives

Need to know when the fit ladies are in heat so we can shag em and send em back to england. 

 

Suppose the ladies here dont mind a few of you lads as well.

[rachhere]

On 02/02/2019 at 18:18, Unabomber said:

Anyone know if I need a visa or anything special to go to vancouver? Thanks 

Guessing you are flying straight to Canada, but just in case you are flying via USA, be aware that you will need an ESTA, even if just in transit. 

[rachhere]

11 hours ago, broughtonblue said:

Going on a cruise next week to Norway,  visiting the fyords and hopefully the northern lights 

I have done this, was just amazing! Which ports will you be visiting? Next on my bucket list is an Alaskan cruise. 

[Unabomber]

I have my eta thing for Canada sorted. Anyone been Vancouver before and can recommend any good restaurants or bars? 

[ajthefox]

36 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

I have my eta thing for Canada sorted. Anyone been Vancouver before and can recommend any good restaurants or bars? 

I'm jealous you're going mate, absolutely fantastic place and one of the best cities I've ever been to.

 

Couldn't recommend this place more https://granvilleisland.com/. Loads of really cool little food stalls selling all kinds of stuff and it's all independent. Some cool shops down there and it's all on the water too. Easy to get over there on the bus or cab it.

 

Stanley park is well worth an adventure through, loads of animals and interesting wildlife there.

 

Went to this place that does "local" (which by our standards is pretty spread out) foraged and sustainably sourced food which is really good and pretty central.

https://foragevancouver.com/

 

I didn't go to too many bars and stuff but have made a couple recommendations for stuff to do.

 

If you hire a bike out or use the local bike share you can bike all the way around the peninsular which is a really nice ride and a good way of getting your bearings a bit. I actually had my sister's bike while I was out there so I don't know much about the bike share but it's called Mobi.

 

Depending on how much time you've got, if you head over to North Vancouver and go to Capilano Suspension bridge which is very popular. I actually got the ferry from Canada Place and went to Lynn Canyon Park which has another very similar suspension bridge in the park which is a bit quieter and free. Either way there's some really nice scenic walking. https://www.capbridge.com/ https://lynncanyon.ca/

 

The art museum is also pretty cool if you're into that sort of stuff. 

 

Enjoy yourself!

Edited 17 February 2019 by ajthefox

[VLC86]

50 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

I have my eta thing for Canada sorted. Anyone been Vancouver before and can recommend any good restaurants or bars? 

How long are you there for? I only flew into Vancouver so can’t give any tips on that but I would recommend heading up to Whistler for a day.

 

I’ve spent the last week dreaming of moving over there, very jealous.

[Guest Manini]

Agadir in June for a week. Looking forward to it, I’ve been to Tangier and Casablanca before, I absolutely love Morocco. 

 

I’ve heard it’s a lot more commercial than the places I’ve been before but I think we’re going to take a trip inland to Marrakesh as well to have a wander round the Kasbah etc. Just a bit nervous about the fog, could have a week with hardly any sun 

[Dr The Singh]

Thinking about going Washington DC in summer, anybody been,?

[Unabomber]

12 hours ago, ajthefox said:

I'm jealous you're going mate, absolutely fantastic place and one of the best cities I've ever been to.

 

Couldn't recommend this place more https://granvilleisland.com/. Loads of really cool little food stalls selling all kinds of stuff and it's all independent. Some cool shops down there and it's all on the water too. Easy to get over there on the bus or cab it.

 

Stanley park is well worth an adventure through, loads of animals and interesting wildlife there.

 

Went to this place that does "local" (which by our standards is pretty spread out) foraged and sustainably sourced food which is really good and pretty central.

https://foragevancouver.com/

 

I didn't go to too many bars and stuff but have made a couple recommendations for stuff to do.

 

If you hire a bike out or use the local bike share you can bike all the way around the peninsular which is a really nice ride and a good way of getting your bearings a bit. I actually had my sister's bike while I was out there so I don't know much about the bike share but it's called Mobi.

 

Depending on how much time you've got, if you head over to North Vancouver and go to Capilano Suspension bridge which is very popular. I actually got the ferry from Canada Place and went to Lynn Canyon Park which has another very similar suspension bridge in the park which is a bit quieter and free. Either way there's some really nice scenic walking. https://www.capbridge.com/ https://lynncanyon.ca/

 

The art museum is also pretty cool if you're into that sort of stuff. 

 

Enjoy yourself!

Thanks for that we definitely want to do as much outside as we can, so will definitely do those bridges.

 

11 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

How long are you there for? I only flew into Vancouver so can’t give any tips on that but I would recommend heading up to Whistler for a day.

 

I’ve spent the last week dreaming of moving over there, very jealous.

We are going for 10 nights in April. 2 of my mates live over there.

[egg_fried_rice]

1 hour ago, Unabomber said:

Thanks for that we definitely want to do as much outside as we can, so will definitely do those bridges.

 

We are going for 10 nights in April. 2 of my mates live over there.

Please report back when you've been as I'm heading there to stay with a mate for two weeks in July 

[Kopic]

10 hours ago, Dr The Singh said:

Thinking about going Washington DC in summer, anybody been,?

Only been in winter, sorry.

 

Just booked a trip to Poznan for next month, one of few Polish cities I haven't been to. Anyone got any must-sees?

[broughtonblue]

On 17/02/2019 at 10:18, rachhere said:

I have done this, was just amazing! Which ports will you be visiting? Next on my bucket list is an Alaskan cruise. 

Andalsnes . Tromso.  Alta and stavanger  .

 

Husky sleigh ride, ice bar and couple of other excursions booked 

[Guest Kopfkino]

Am going Edinburgh for a week in August for the Fringe and currently have flights booked to Athens for September with the intention of island hopping the Cyclades for probably around 3 weeks. However I'm not good on boats so that could be fun.

 

Also hoping to get the Balkans tour in that didn't happen last year in the end but no idea when I'll fit it in or fund it.

[bovril]

2 minutes ago, Kopfkino said:

Am going Edinburgh for a week in August for the Fringe and currently have flights booked to Athens for September with the intention of island hopping the Cyclades for probably around 3 weeks. However I'm not good on boats so that could be fun.

 

Also hoping to get the Balkans tour in that didn't happen last year in the end but no idea when I'll fit it in or fund it.

I like Milos and its two little neighbours very much.

 

Do the Balkans tour.