Holiday Nightmares 2007

Ianto.W. · 05-08-2007, 14:19

Where have we not to go this year, nothing stays the same except Benidorm half of of Accringtons 'Twirlies' go nowhere else, a real boring crew. Anyone had a bad experience let's be knowing.

MargaretR · 05-08-2007, 15:17

It all boils down to - 'you get what you pay for'
If you have a 7 day holiday abroad which costs the same as 7 day trips to Blackpool then you can't expect it to be wonderful.
The quality of the hotel makes or breaks the holiday experience for me, regardless of the weather. So since there are good and bad hotels in every resort, I recommend that you take fewer trips abroad but spend more on a better hotel when you do.

cashman · 05-08-2007, 15:18

not so much a bad experiance but have been to Benidorm once, when kids were in teens, and vowed never to return.

lancsdave · 05-08-2007, 16:12

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If you have a 7 day holiday abroad which costs the same as 7 day trips to Blackpool then you can't expect it to be wonderful.

If I had 7 day trips to Blackpool I would be suicidal more than concerned about value for money

grego · 05-08-2007, 17:49

The term "You get what you pay for" isn't always true, last year we paid over 2 grand for a fortnight at Haven in Perranporth for a "Gold standard chalet", it was awful, needless to say we came home a few days early. Couldn't fault Cornwall itself that was the saving grace.

MargaretR · 05-08-2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by grego

The term "You get what you pay for" isn't always true, last year we paid over 2 grand for a fortnight at Haven in Perranporth for a "Gold standard chalet", it was awful, needless to say we came home a few days early. Couldn't fault Cornwall itself that was the saving grace.

My last trip abroad cost me a grand for one week (just me)- Christmas in Madiera 5 star- best holiday I ever had

bullseyebarb · 05-08-2007, 19:56

I always book our trips online. I like to see photos of the facilities in question and read travelers' reviews. Both are very helpful. But it's the getting there that drives me crazy. Flying isn't fun any more. Too many hoops to jump through, not to mention delays.

Just returned from Rhode Island and Massachusetts, which we visit periodically. Flight delays at both ends. I felt fatigued for a week after returning home. But I appear to be a glutton for punishment, since I have already booked our next trip - England in September. Going to attend our nephew's art exhibition in Liverpool. Will spend a short time in Manchester. Unlikely to be heading Accy way. Maybe next time.

Ianto.W. · 05-08-2007, 22:21

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Originally Posted by cashman

not so much a bad experiance but have been to Benidorm once, when kids were in teens, and vowed never to return.

Do you know cashy I have only been to Benidorm once when Bernies kids were little, they didn't like it either. What prompted me to raise this thread, and by the way my apologies to all if as is usually the case 'it's been done before', was every day in the 'Brooks Club' I have to put up with listening to my so called mates who never go anywhere else. All of them go for a month in October and three months in January. The daily conversation is thus "I wish I was in the Cheap and Cheerfull, or BBs,I wonder what 'Tricky Vicky' is up to, what a boring shower. If that's Benidorm they can stew in it. Can anyone recomend a decent destination, where we will not 'bump' into anyone from accy. If I get the all clear at the end of August we are away, money no object within reason. Thank's Ian.

Lilly · 05-08-2007, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

,I wonder what 'Tricky Vicky' is up to.

Lol you mean Sticky Vicky.

Very well known in Benidorm, along with her daughter,Sexy Barbara.Never seen them myself but they are famous for firing ping pong balls and pulling bizarre objects such as Christmas trees out of their private parts

lancsdave · 05-08-2007, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Do you know cashy I have only been to Benidorm once when Bernies kids were little, they didn't like it either. What prompted me to raise this thread, and by the way my apologies to all if as is usually the case 'it's been done before', was every day in the 'Brooks Club' I have to put up with listening to my so called mates who never go anywhere else. All of them go for a month in October and three months in January. The daily conversation is thus "I wish I was in the Cheap and Cheerfull, or BBs,I wonder what 'Tricky Vicky' is up to, what a boring shower. If that's Benidorm they can stew in it. Can anyone recomend a decent destination, where we will not 'bump' into anyone from accy. If I get the all clear at the end of August we are away, money no object within reason. Thank's Ian.

One of the reasons I have always avoided the hotspots of Spain is because of the image that the Brit-Pack conjures up.

MargaretR · 05-08-2007, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Do you know cashy I have only been to Benidorm once when Bernies kids were little, they didn't like it either. What prompted me to raise this thread, and by the way my apologies to all if as is usually the case 'it's been done before', was every day in the 'Brooks Club' I have to put up with listening to my so called mates who never go anywhere else. All of them go for a month in October and three months in January. The daily conversation is thus "I wish I was in the Cheap and Cheerfull, or BBs,I wonder what 'Tricky Vicky' is up to, what a boring shower. If that's Benidorm they can stew in it. Can anyone recomend a decent destination, where we will not 'bump' into anyone from accy. If I get the all clear at the end of August we are away, money no object within reason. Thank's Ian.

The med resorts are having severe heatwaves this year so you dont want your holiday spoilt by it. I suggest the northern end of Lake Garda Italy.
Ive been 3 times and never saw a pair of union jack shorts or boozed up brits. There are no beaches as such but a weekly ticket for the boats will take you out on the lake every day/midday where it is cooler, and you can explore all the small villages on the lakeside. The scenery at the north end is often compared to nordic fiords. A calming and sedate holiday - come back feeling rested

Ianto.W. · 05-08-2007, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Lol you mean Sticky Vicky.

Very well known in Benidorm, along with her daughter,Sexy Barbara.Never seen them myself but they are famous for firing ping pong balls and pulling bizarre objects such as Christmas trees out of their private parts

And the razor blades, lightbulbs. Now that is what put's me off me beer!