Holidays 2010 - What are your Plans ?? - Page 13

Knipples · 17-03-2010, 18:19

I flew back (actually from San Francisco funnily enough) on my own about 10 years back when I went with Marchant and his Mum (they were staying on for another week, and I came home)

Tis fine, I ended up chatting to some random for a bit and then slept, the cabin crew kept asking me if I was alright whenever they noticed I was awake.

Have a fab time. Go see the sights, its an amazing place to visit.

semi-pro waster · 17-03-2010, 19:47

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Originally Posted by BBx

Actually a bit scared that I'm going on my own... first time I have travelled so far for so long on my todd!

Scary times!

BB x

Glad you decided to go, it'll be a great time no doubt.

I don't worry about travelling on my own and don't think you need to either, you're more organised than me and I've managed to go on a few trips by myself without messing it up.

//edit and I don't think I updated since I booked it but I'm off to Finland for a few days in April.

Burble · 17-03-2010, 20:15

Travelling on your own can be more enjoyable than travelling with others, no matter how well you get on with them.

Mei will be fine in San Francisco, as long as she can remember which way to turn out of the hotel to get to Union Square

TinkerBell · 17-03-2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Burble

Travelling on your own can be more enjoyable than travelling with others, no matter how well you get on with them.

I know who that is aimed at

BBx · 17-03-2010, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Burble

Mei will be fine in San Francisco, as long as she can remember which way to turn out of the hotel to get to Union Square

Hey!

if we hadn't gone that way we would never have found that pub with the lush chowder - I might get to try it this time

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Originally Posted by Knipples

Go see the sights, its an amazing place to visit.

This will be my second time so have done the sights, but might see a few of them again

Am primarily going for my friends wedding

BB x

volospian · 18-03-2010, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Lopez

Rhodes is great (been there 4 times) make sure you hire a car or at the very least get up to Rhodes town.

I've been to Rhodes a few times now, it's really nice. The south of the Island (usually stay in Pefkos) is beautiful. The seven springs is cool, as is the butterfly valley (at the right time it is alive with butterflies, millions of them).

Lindos is impressive, and Asklipio (sp?) is quite interesting. Climb right up to the castle and you can see for miles. There are a few other ruined castles on the island, most on cliff faces or steep hills and they're worth a visit if only for the amazing views. Kamiros is also worth a visit, even if you are not into history and/or archeology.

It is, as Leon says, a must to hire a car and get around a bit. Oh, and if you find yourself short of a sponge or two, you can get a day trip out to Symi as well...

volospian · 18-03-2010, 10:05

Going to South Africa again this year. Going to do the Cape Town/Garden Route area this time. Staying around Stellenbosch for a few nights, then driving out towards Knysna and Port Elizabeth before flying back to the UK. About 2 weeks in total. Hopefully it will be as good as the last couple of times we've been.

Burble · 18-03-2010, 10:37

I love South Africa. Knysna is one of the prettiest places I've ever been - Storm River Mouth in particular.

If you've got the time maybe look at going to Addo which has expanded a lot since I was last there, I think it now goes down as far as the coast. It was peanuts to stay there, something daft like £5/night for accommodation.

Dee · 18-03-2010, 13:54

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Originally Posted by volospian

I've been to Rhodes a few times now, it's really nice. The south of the Island (usually stay in Pefkos) is beautiful. The seven springs is cool, as is the butterfly valley (at the right time it is alive with butterflies, millions of them).

Lindos is impressive, and Asklipio (sp?) is quite interesting. Climb right up to the castle and you can see for miles. There are a few other ruined castles on the island, most on cliff faces or steep hills and they're worth a visit if only for the amazing views. Kamiros is also worth a visit, even if you are not into history and/or archeology.

It is, as Leon says, a must to hire a car and get around a bit. Oh, and if you find yourself short of a sponge or two, you can get a day trip out to Symi as well...

Noted

lostkat · 19-03-2010, 17:21

Symi is lovely

If you go to Rhodes Town make sure you spend quality time walking around the old town. It's lovely! I also liked driving around the south of the island so interesting and beautiful

the resorts really don't give a
true picture of how nice Rhodes is

19-03-2010, 17:21	#130
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Symi is lovely If you go to Rhodes Town make sure you spend quality time walking around the old town. It's lovely! I also liked driving around the south of the island so interesting and beautiful the resorts really don't give a true picture of how nice Rhodes is __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

17-03-2010, 20:15	#123
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Travelling on your own can be more enjoyable than travelling with others, no matter how well you get on with them. Mei will be fine in San Francisco, as long as she can remember which way to turn out of the hotel to get to Union Square

18-03-2010, 10:05	#127
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Going to South Africa again this year. Going to do the Cape Town/Garden Route area this time. Staying around Stellenbosch for a few nights, then driving out towards Knysna and Port Elizabeth before flying back to the UK. About 2 weeks in total. Hopefully it will be as good as the last couple of times we've been.

18-03-2010, 10:37	#128
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I love South Africa. Knysna is one of the prettiest places I've ever been - Storm River Mouth in particular. If you've got the time maybe look at going to Addo which has expanded a lot since I was last there, I think it now goes down as far as the coast. It was peanuts to stay there, something daft like £5/night for accommodation.