Has Anyone Booked a Holiday Yet?

[Joe90]

15 hours ago, NJFox said:

London (Marylebone) next week. Got tickets for Interstellar with live orchestra at Royal Albert Hall. Plenty of pubs, got a nice dinner booked. One or two touristy items for the missus. 

 

Not the most exciting itinerary on paper, but after a bumpy couple of years for her, it's a destination she likes, with a favored hotel and lots of familiarity. Very much looking forward to it.

 

Maybe check out the Stag's Head for next Friday's match, if that's still the preferred destination?

 

 

Hans zimmer? I’d love to go and see them live, I might go to Leeds back end of the year, 

[Harry96]

Dubrovnik in 2 weeks for a few days any recommendations much appreciated thanks 

[Officer Doofy]

1 hour ago, Harry96 said:

Dubrovnik in 2 weeks for a few days any recommendations much appreciated thanks 

Don't miss the flight

[RowlattsFox]

4 hours ago, Harry96 said:

Dubrovnik in 2 weeks for a few days any recommendations much appreciated thanks 

Came back from Dubrovnik a week ago. I think they class 1st April as start of the season so probably be a few more options for you in terms of what's open, boat trips and the cable car should be open too.

 

I'd say walking the walls is over-priced on its own, but if you get a Dubrovnik Pass it covers the walls and all local transport, so we found it decent value. 

 

I'm rubbish at reviewing restaurants, but we ate at Taj Mahal (bosnian food) expensive but was a nice meal. 

Went in a few bars for single drinks really. Dubrovnik beer factory in Old Town looked decent but was only half stocked and had no draft, Irish Pub at Gaffe had TVs for any football watching but not very big, Buza bar was a stunning location if weather is nice but again was only half open for me, and expensive (cash only and only sold bottled beer), Cave Bar in Lapad was pretty cool.

 

Went to Cavtat (Bus not included in Dubrovnik pass), looked great but very few things open  

 

Beautiful place though. 

 

 

[CosbehFox]

RE: Belfast

 

Anyone got a Taxi tour operator they recommend?

[Tommy G]

Weekend in Lisbon, anyone been?

[1972 Fox]

2 hours ago, Tommy G said:

Weekend in Lisbon, anyone been?

Gary Rowett apparently 

[SemperEadem]

Prices for next summer for a week in Sheringham are already looking crazy high.

[Stadt]

Eurostar sale on atm

[BKLFox]

Well what an absolute shambles the EU are making of the EES rollout.

 

Q the “well out is out etc…” but that doesn’t account for the way this is being handled.

[Jattdogg]

Looked at direct flights to the UK, anywhere from 6k to over 7k (canadian $) for your basic flight with carryon and 1 checked bag (for a family of 4) in August. 

 

Of course time of day matters hence looking for flights and how far out etc.

 

I can fly to the Caribbean for that for a week of doing **** all with unlimited food and drink essentially.  

 

I would have to rent a car in England and my spend would be a lot higher with buying food, petrol, shopping etc. Some of it would be offset staying at my brothers place but I dont want to spend 2 weeks in freaking Chesterfield lol.

 

 

[HighPeakFox]

37 minutes ago, Jattdogg said:

Looked at direct flights to the UK, anywhere from 6k to over 7k (canadian $) for your basic flight with carryon and 1 checked bag (for a family of 4) in August. 

 

Of course time of day matters hence looking for flights and how far out etc.

 

I can fly to the Caribbean for that for a week of doing **** all with unlimited food and drink essentially.  

 

I would have to rent a car in England and my spend would be a lot higher with buying food, petrol, shopping etc. Some of it would be offset staying at my brothers place but I dont want to spend 2 weeks in freaking Chesterfield lol.

Don't diss Chesterfield 

[JonnyBoy]

On 30/03/2026 at 11:58, Harry96 said:

Dubrovnik in 2 weeks for a few days any recommendations much appreciated thanks 

take a trip to Mostar in Bosnia and stop off at the waterfalls, we did a semi private tour and well worth it. Incredibly cheap over there (1 euro for ice cream) but Mostar is a beautiful place. I picked up a repicia Mostar FC shirt! 

[Jattdogg]

5 hours ago, HighPeakFox said:

Don't diss Chesterfield 

Its not bad, just not where I wanna be around for 2 weeks straight

[ajthefox]

6 hours ago, Jattdogg said:

Looked at direct flights to the UK, anywhere from 6k to over 7k (canadian $) for your basic flight with carryon and 1 checked bag (for a family of 4) in August. 

 

Of course time of day matters hence looking for flights and how far out etc.

 

I can fly to the Caribbean for that for a week of doing **** all with unlimited food and drink essentially.  

 

I would have to rent a car in England and my spend would be a lot higher with buying food, petrol, shopping etc. Some of it would be offset staying at my brothers place but I dont want to spend 2 weeks in freaking Chesterfield lol.

 

 

Yikes.

 

Me and a few mates went over to Toronto for a wedding early last September and we all paid less than £500 for a return with a checked bag.

[Jattdogg]

Summer to Europe is $$$$$. September in Canada is likely cheaper because kids are back to school etc.

[CWC1983]

On 26/03/2026 at 05:59, deejdeej said:

Have you been to Trastavere before? Just outside of the centre of Rome and if you go in the evening its brilliant. 

Took your advice and booked a hotel just over the river from Trastavere.

 

My only nervousness was that I've booked through Stayforlong because it came up £100 cheaper and some of their reviews have bookings going missing.......

 

[deejdeej]

On 14/04/2026 at 18:54, CWC1983 said:

Took your advice and booked a hotel just over the river from Trastavere.

 

My only nervousness was that I've booked through Stayforlong because it came up £100 cheaper and some of their reviews have bookings going missing.......

 

Can't say I've heard of Stayforlong but im sure it'll be fine. Enjoy it! When do you go? There's plenty of bars etc along the river too if I remember rightly

[SemperEadem]

On 26/08/2024 at 17:49, CosbehFox said:

4-5 days be a stretch. But it’s definitely worth visiting as you have the old town, the beach and the aquarium areas and that’s three distinct areas. Good food. Not too expensive. I don’t think it’s far off ideal city break category 

 

stayed near the Mestalla, so can’t speak for city centre hotels 

Taking the family there next month, just booked the stadium tour with my eldest.

 

Any food or drink spots you recommend?

[CosbehFox]

36 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Taking the family there next month, just booked the stadium tour with my eldest.

 

Any food or drink spots you recommend?

I'll have a look. Most of my drink spots will be craft beer though. 

The market in the centre is superb. One of the best meals we had was just a random lunch deal. 

 

Planning on ticking off the Mestalla whilst I can myself. 

[Unabomber]

Flying to Florence tomorrow. Does anyone have any recommendations or good day trips? Cheers 

[CWC1983]

29 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Flying to Florence tomorrow. Does anyone have any recommendations or good day trips? Cheers 

Great views from over the river, up the hill. You can walk it. 

 

Go early and go up the Duomo,  its a narrow staircase, wouldn't fancy it mid day and busy. 

 

Basically, walk everywhere, soak in the culture, try the Bistecca and wine. 

 

[CWC1983]

On 15/04/2026 at 20:32, deejdeej said:

Can't say I've heard of Stayforlong but im sure it'll be fine. Enjoy it! When do you go? There's plenty of bars etc along the river too if I remember rightly

Unfortunately Im having to cancel the holiday. 

 

My fragile neck and shoulder have decided to give up on me and I'm out of action for 6 weeks minimum. 

The joys of sitting in front of a computer screen for 35 years taking it's toll on my posture. 

 

[bovril]

1 hour ago, Unabomber said:

Flying to Florence tomorrow. Does anyone have any recommendations or good day trips? Cheers 

This is repeating a lot I've posted on this thread but:

 

See - museo di san Marco, especially early in the morning.

 

Eat - il pizzaiolo is the best pizza in the city. Covered market used to have great food but it's probably very touristy now. I used to go loads to Benvenuto, not sure if it's still good.

 

Drink - around Piazza santo spirito and the quieter parts over the arno have some good bars. Some good places to eat round Santo spirito too.

 

Day trips - Siena is absolutely full but still a beautiful city. Lucca is quite nice. Fiesole and Settignano two nice villages with great views of Florence. 

[deejdeej]

2 hours ago, CWC1983 said:

Unfortunately Im having to cancel the holiday. 

 

My fragile neck and shoulder have decided to give up on me and I'm out of action for 6 weeks minimum. 

The joys of sitting in front of a computer screen for 35 years taking it's toll on my posture. 

 

Sorry to hear that, speedy recovery fella