General Chat

We had our break in butlins Accommodation was great, soft sofas/beds, wine chocs, patio doors, kitchenette, toiletries in bathroom...fab ! Entertainment very orientated on the under fives, too much billy bear, Mr men and Bob the builder....and lots of entertainment time focused on character photos...which cost ! Low spot was when comedian David Copperfield told condom jokes (Darth Vader glow in the dark light sabre ones) all with actions. In a family venue, it wasn't nice even though it was 9.30pm. Kyle smirked (hes 12) but luckily Connie diddnt understand. D/C seemed to be overwhelmed by his own importance but his whole act was really stale. At least the weather was on our side ! Elaine x

Hi We are doing a family holiday to Bali the end of August can't wait it will be great to have the kids with us Regards Sue

3 months 2 weeks Six days To our holiday in mallorca ! Anyone else going on their hols ? Elaine x

that was good Elaine. I have fond memories of Butlins in the 60s/70s. Minehead mostly although did spend a week at Clacton. Bet it has changed somewhat now. I remember OH disconnecting the loudspeaker in our chalet so we would not be woken at 0730 by teh wakey wakey campers shout!! We are off to Florida on 4th April, sharing a villa with son and his wife and two children (private pool). Ann Glos

Oh well ........we have only 4 Months.......Two weeks....and....6 days to our holiday in Mallorca ! Hasn't time flown ! And next monday were off to Butlins, half board, Deluxe room Cost us only £8....the other £700 was paid in clubcard vouchers ! whoo hooo Elaine x

We're going to Santorini for a fortnight at the end of May - have wanted to go since a day trip there from Crete many moons ago. If you like Greece, I can highly recommend Parga - will be going back there one day! Would like to be able to afford to go back to the Maldives or Mauritius but not for a long while yet! Debby

Hi Fee Our airport fee was included in the price we paid today. Elaine x

We are going to Menorca in August. Been to Majorca 3 times, Alcudia.Great place. This time we trying the quieter island, maybe our boys will take the hint.....lol. Hubby works at the airport,he said Ryannair will email all travellers prior to them flying. The tax has to be paid before you fly. Hope everyone has a good holiday wherever you are going.

Oh gawd ! We've only gorn and booked a £2806 holiday ! Were going mid August to the Hotel America in Calas de Mallorca ( the same resort as we went before right next to that luvverly beach ! )...all inclusive though ! brilliant price for 2 adults and 2 kids ! Booked via First choice who matched the online discount price Elaine x :o))))))))))))

We fly with Ryanair on Feb 1st!!! Will have to get in touch with partner and see if he's heard anything from them. Jay

Sue like Lil I stayed in Kissimmee private villa. Pass wise we had a 3 day over 5. As mum worked for a travel agent (once) we had business cards as travel consultants (reduced price entry ......shhhhh) You really do need lots of time for it but try not doing the days back to back otherwise you will need a hol to recover LOL. have a good time. Jac

We're off't to New York,Denver and California in about 3 weeks time. We booked with Expedia, not heard anything from them as yet but will take alook at the site and possibly ring them. The last thing we want is to arrive at the airport nad have agro!!!! jude sarf wales :o)

It looks a nightmare for choice really lol And the type of pass to buy for the attractions. What pass did you buy? Sue xx

Sue ive been but we stayed just out side Kissimmee, FL in a private Villa. it was Brill very busy on international Drive but loved the shopping there, theres lots of hotels etc along there, but was happy with the Villa, Queen Lilxx

Going back to Belek in Turkey this year - Club Asteria Kids 12 and 16 and they love it - all in a family room and it's all inclusive with loads for the kids to do.......... Bit isolated but that is the way we like it and everything we need it there in the club

Has anyone been to Orlando? Want to book somewhere that is really central to everything. I've had anywhere on International Drive recommended...what does anyone think. Sue xx PS Holiday is for me, hubby and 2 teenagers.

Hi Elaine If the wind is blowing the right direction We're going to Jamaica in October Will have a look at the web site you put on

Anyone thinking of going to China then I can recommend The Red House Hotel in Beijing. It is about 20mins from the airport. It is also within walking distance of the underground. Maybe not a 5 star hotel but very comfortable. Bit like an English bar downstairs, you can get bar meals etc. We went to all the touristy bits, Great Wall, Summer Palace etc. Also went to Xian to see the Terracotta Army. This is a must. We went on an overnight sleeper there & back. Interesting as we were the only Westerners in our carriage. Although lots of people everywhere, we never felt threatened at all. Taxies are everywhere & very cheap. Well worth a visit. Hilary.

Jill in France, lucky you to have family on Isle of Man, been there a few times for the TT races. It is a wonderful island. Hilary.

Elaine--- I know you dont want to do cooking,,,,,,,,,but reports that Spain is cheap on food,,,,,,,,,,,,,have you looked into an apartment or Villa, to rent, with that extra bed space,,,,,,,,,then come and go as you please,,,,,,,,,,,,,,some have pool access,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,