OddJob Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I am looking for some ideas for a holiday this summer and wanted some new ideas. Not looking for something too expensive, nor chavy. Wondering if anyone knew of any little places tucked away from the unclean masses that gives a bit of an experience of that country. Looking £500-600 per person max. (flight/accommodation). Do not want anywhere in North Africa nor all inclusive as this tends to pull down quality. Have you got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) greek islands all the way for me mate always self catering and get some transport then head for the hills ....i love it :good: have been in loads of little villages and eaten all the local dish's ...cheap as chips too as most make their own wine going back to crete in september 950 for two and out of the way with all facilities Edited June 25, 2012 by bi9johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 North of mallorca - stay away from magaluf/Palma - the rest of the island in lovely and rustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Whilst it is just down the road from Marbella Ronda is a really nice, tucked away town in the Spanish mountains. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Whilst it is just down the road from Marbella Ronda is a really nice, tucked away town in the Spanish mountains. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronda Agreed, Ronda is lovely, in fact as soon as you stray a few hundred yards inland from the main beach resorts the world starts to look a little different. A few miles, you might as well be in a different place. I'd like to explore the Basque country, places like San Sebastian. Definitely on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 If your not fussed on the beach you could try the Loire valley in France around Chablis it's stunning the river bank has some great restaurants small towns and more vineyards than you can shake a baguette at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Another vote for France. As Jeezza Clarkson said it has the best of everything, Best wines,cognac, beaches, food,countryside to suite every need,nearly forgot nice looking locals,not to far to travel.Probably the only time I agree with J.C Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazsl Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 have a look at turkey like lara beach belek and side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 any greek island is a good bet personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Another vote for France, drive , ferry , camp, eat wonderful food and look at the stylish sexy women, that is what I do, well apart from look at the women as I take the misses, though sunglasses are a wonderful invention ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 istanbul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Another vote for France. As Jeezza Clarkson said it has the best of everything, Best wines,cognac, beaches, food,countryside to suite every need,nearly forgot nice looking locals,not to far to travel.Probably the only time I agree with J.C Figgy It has everything going for it. Apart from the French of course. Totally spoils the country imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 It has everything going for it. Apart from the French of course. Totally spoils the country imo. Having been around France a fair bit I reckon the southerners are the most chilled out and funny. The best laugh I've had with locals is definitely in the Provençal towns and villages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 We did France last year and with the cost of fuel and the tolls it was not a cheap option. The euro is kinder now but it's still money for nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Not sure if your budget covers but Italy is fantastic. We are not long back from the Amalfi Coast. We had never been before but would go back tomorrow. We had great food and drank fantastic wine. The people are friendly, the weather is good and there is plenty of culture if you want it. I didn't see any "football shirted" tourists, any signs for "Full English Breakfast" and no "Irish Pubs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I didn't see any "football shirted" tourists, any signs for "Full English Breakfast" and no "Irish Pubs". My kind of holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Crete, great place, great people, great food, They love the English, the older generation of the Island will tell you tales of how they fought the Germans whilst in the resistance!!. We even got invited to a wedding after talking to a bloke for half hour!!!. What a fantastic day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky96 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 +1 For the Greek Islands, went to Kos last summer, had a fantastic holiday at a small boutique hotel called the Diamond Deluxe Hotel, has its own beach and was away from all the major resorts and hubub, although it was still close enough to not feel isolated. It was about a 20min walk or cycle to Kos Town and there were regular buses into the town. Another option could be the Canary Islands, but be careful to choose a villa as some of the hotels are very much "Benidorm" style, Lanzarote is a great island with lots to do and explore. You could also try the Channel Islands, close to home but with weather you would expect to find in the south of France. My personal favorite is Jersey but you have to explore all of them to decide which is your favorite. Hope this helps, Sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) we did istanbul for a weekend 2 air tickets £120 and 2 in a hotel room 2 nights and it was a nice hotel £100 food was quite cheap and its a very different place only 3.5 hours from london beautiful city we went twice Edited June 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'd love to visit Istanbul too. That whole contrast of Europe meeting Asia must be amazing. Another one for the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) i recommend it fantastic city very friendly place, flights from easy jet Edited June 25, 2012 by storme37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 heres a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Scotland. Simple as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Scotland. Simple as that I thought you were gonna lend him your 'van for a week Mart! EDIT: Oddjob, Marts caravan is the one covered in Martine Mccutheon posters Edited June 25, 2012 by ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Well I'm not going to lie, Ibiza last week was worth every penny of my current and savings accounts However I'm doubting that San Antonio is going to be your cup of tea. I did hear the north of the island is good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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