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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 17:12:51 GMT
Thinking of treating the family, and myself, to a bit of winter sun. 4 or 5 days maybe around Christmas time or just after. Never had a hot holiday at that time of year before but kind of fancy it this year.
I guess you'd have to head quite a long way south to get any warm weather but not looking to spend fortunes, or travel too far, so not particularly thinking long haul destinations.
Culture not really required on this occasion, just a beach, some warm sea to swim in and at least pleasant surroundings.
Any suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:18:37 GMT
Agadir
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 17:20:10 GMT
Push pineapple shake the tree?
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 18:33:53 GMT
Just checked out Agadir, looks like it rains a lot at that time of year. Thanks though.
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Post by tyrednexited on Nov 9, 2016 18:52:03 GMT
Just checked out Agadir, looks like it rains a lot at that time of year. Thanks though. ...best bet is possibly the Canaries. Still around 5 hours flight from Manchester, though, and the hordes will also be heading there for sun at that time  . |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 18:53:59 GMT
Cape Verde should give you the warmth, might be a bit blowy like the Canaries though.
Dubai will be Premiership footballer free for Christmas/New Year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:26:53 GMT
Left field choice... Eilat. Great hotels and food. A few things to do (Coral reef, King Solomons Mines, 4x4 trekking in the desert or just sitting in the sun).
If you want a little bit further south; Hurghada. Egypt has just devalued the 'pound' by 50% so its very cheap apparently.
I have been to Eilat for the last three winters. If the weather is good (and it has been for the all my last visits), it is certainly warm enough to sit out by the pool between about 9:30 and 4:00. Evenings can be a bit chilly but no more required than a sweater or a fleece. Unless there is a storm, there is no wind.
Although its not for me, its a pity there are no flights to Sharm at the moment. That would be very easy.
The default option would be the Gulf - but is Dubai too far?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:34:38 GMT
Agadir rains in December? Does it? I've been there in December and I don't remember it raining Pleasantly warm and sunny is how I remember it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:37:49 GMT
Surprised me too. It rains everywhere at some point, but I'd be surprised if Agadir was 'known' for rain, such that you could wipe out a five day holiday. It's not Manchester.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:38:40 GMT
Thinking of treating the family, and myself, to a bit of winter sun. 4 or 5 days maybe around Christmas time or just after. Never had a hot holiday at that time of year before but kind of fancy it this year. I guess you'd have to head quite a long way south to get any warm weather but not looking to spend fortunes, or travel too far, so not particularly thinking long haul destinations. Culture not really required on this occasion, just a beach, some warm sea to swim in and at least pleasant surroundings. Any suggestions? When you consider how much time you spend getting to the airport and back, checking in and waiting around for the flight and then collecting luggage at each end plus unpacking and repacking, a few extras hours on a longhaul flight is peanuts if it guarantees you good weather. An extra five hours flight time gets you to the Caribbean and a 7 day all-inc package will probably work out the same overall cost as somewhere closer unless you're there over the Xmas/New Year period. Cuba is good this time of year unless you have a dodgy hip. |
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 21:16:22 GMT
Thanks all, I'll do a bit of googling around your suggestions.
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 21:27:18 GMT
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 21:39:32 GMT
Eilat - just shown "her" the Wiki entry on the place. Says there that it has a "sex museum", she says I could put myself forward as a guest exhibit.
Not quite sure what to make of that...🤔
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 21:48:11 GMT
The hotel we go to in Cuba (and will be there again first couple of weeks in December) does have bikes for hire if you feel the need to explore.
Take a look at Paradisus Rio de Oro in Guardalavaca. Direct flights from MCR with tom cook.
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Post by Humph on Nov 9, 2016 22:02:14 GMT
The hotel we go to in Cuba (and will be there again first couple of weeks in December) does have bikes for hire if you feel the need to explore. Take a look at Paradisus Rio de Oro in Guardalavaca. Direct flights from MCR with tom cook. Ok will do. Thanks ! |
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