oldypigeonpopper Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Hello, Surely if your retired every day is a Holiday 🤔😄, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, amateur said: If you mean the "Rocky Mountaineer", I can thoroughly recommend it. We went from Jasper to Vancouver, Gold Leaf service, and also went to Vancouver Island so that we could visit Butchart Gardens. I'm no gardener (my wife is), but even I was impressed. No, we are doing “The Canadian” from Toronto to Vancouver. We will break the journey in Jasper for a few days. I will have a search online for the gardens to check them out, thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 IF i was to go away aborad again, (I much prefer to stay in the UK), i would go back to California or Florida. Greece wasnt my cup of tea, Cyprus wasnt either. Turkey was okay, but wouldnt return in a hurry...Majorca and Minorca were decent, But Gran Canaria and Benidorm have got to be the best for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 9 hours ago, welsh1 said: We usually get the night ferry to St Malo, then the whole day to ride down to where we will stay, we then chose different places each day and ride out to them, get to see the lovely scenery, and lots of stops for food , cake and coffees. Do you spend any time in St Malo itself, or any towns in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, islandgun said: Do you spend any time in St Malo itself, or any towns in the area The ferry docks at about 8 am and we would have had breakfast on board, so by the time we get off the ferry and clear customs it's about 9 am, then we just go for it, 15 mins in town traffic and it's dual carriage way or motorway literally all the way, the motorway service stations on the toll roads are pretty good for food so we stop for lunch at one when we go for some fuel. We have had a holiday in brittany when the kids were younger and travelled all around the coast and it is very nice some lovely places to see, we think the brittany coast is very similar to the Pembrokeshire coast where we live.For the better weather we head further down France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 One place that I intend to revisit is the Himalaya's. Back in 2004 I trekked to Everest base camp, and then trekked higher to the summit of Mt Kala Pathar, where I made a cairn in memory of my late son who passed away November 2003. The plaque that I placed is still there, and a very good Sherpa friend of mine regularly informs me that 'it be okay'. I would love to take my second wife to see it, as she never got the chance to meet him. Hopefully, I will achieve this within the next 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 18 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: One place that I intend to revisit is the Himalaya's. Back in 2004 I trekked to Everest base camp, and then trekked higher to the summit of Mt Kala Pathar, where I made a cairn in memory of my late son who passed away November 2003. The plaque that I placed is still there, and a very good Sherpa friend of mine regularly informs me that 'it be okay'. I would love to take my second wife to see it, as she never got the chance to meet him. Hopefully, I will achieve this within the next 2 years. I hope you get there. Everest base camp was always on my bucket list, sadly not fit enough anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 In five months were are off to St Ives for the 46th time - we do like it. We will also be doing Devon, Dorset, Northumbria and Scotland. Eldest has a villa, with swimming pool, in Spain, but my wife has suddenly become averse to flying, so that is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Sussexboy said: I hope you get there. Everest base camp was always on my bucket list, sadly not fit enough anymore. Thank you. To be honest, Everest base camp was nothing spectacular, but good that you can say you've been there. The trek itself from Lukla (fly there from Kathmandu) was something else. Edited January 27 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 7 minutes ago, Gordon R said: In five months were are off to St Ives for the 46th time - we do like it. We will also be doing Devon, Dorset, Northumbria and Scotland. Eldest has a villa, with swimming pool, in Spain, but my wife has suddenly become averse to flying, so that is out. Drive to Spain is easy and enjoyable as part of the holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Skiing in Feb - France Easter - Amsterdam summer - Florida Orlando. last summer we travelled around Italy, places that were part of the grand tour by train (defno out of our comfort zone). Really enjoyed it, although it was far too hot in early August. Venice - Sorrento - Tuscany - Rome - Amalfi Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 We are going to Menton, Côte d'Azur for our 25th time - we missed a couple of years during lockdown. I used to drive down, mooching along for 3 days, and enjoy what was effectively a second holiday experience, but now we fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Costs rica in September for Me been twice before and love the wildlife I have had some lovely holidays in my life Borneo twice mainland Malaysia and lankawi and penang islands I love thr wildlife in all of these 4 places I have been lucky enough to spend time in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Quote Drive to Spain is easy and enjoyable as part of the holiday. Sadly, if I go via the tunnel - my wife thinks it's too far to drive. She won't set foot on a cross channel ferry - she gets seasick on a lake. It's UK mainland from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, welsh1 said: The ferry docks at about 8 am and we would have had breakfast on board, so by the time we get off the ferry and clear customs it's about 9 am, then we just go for it, 15 mins in town traffic and it's dual carriage way or motorway literally all the way, the motorway service stations on the toll roads are pretty good for food so we stop for lunch at one when we go for some fuel. We have had a holiday in brittany when the kids were younger and travelled all around the coast and it is very nice some lovely places to see, we think the brittany coast is very similar to the Pembrokeshire coast where we live.For the better weather we head further down France. That sounds like a plan, how is the ferry ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, islandgun said: That sounds like a plan, how is the ferry ? Ferry is good, on the way over which is a nght sailing we get a cabin, they are small but funtional allows you to get a nights sleep, we also charge the helmet intercoms and the camera, they have a posh restaurant and a normal one, very much like motorway services, food is reasonable price in the normal restaurant and tastes ok, there is a cinema if you want to watch a film. On the way back we book a reclining seat as it is a day crossing, big comfy seat, grab some food, ear plugs in and play music while napping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Zante in August. Third time at the same all inclusive hotel. Baking hot and beer on tap all day lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 North Wales sea fishing and supping round PWHELLIE & Clynn Pennisular if weathers good no where better. If undesirable weather plan b & c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, hushpower said: North Wales sea fishing and supping round PWHELLIE & Clynn Pennisular if weathers good no where better. If undesirable weather plan b & c Is that plan beer & chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Where's Red Carp.? Has he fallen down a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, Minky said: Where's Red Carp.? Has he fallen down a hole. He went on holiday 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red carp Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) Don’t worry I am still here & taking in all the fantastic ideas 👍👍👍 Edited January 28 by Red carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I'm not really worried about where you end up but in your original starting post you stated ...Don’t bother with UK destinations I need sun 🌞 So most of the replies have suggested somewhere in the UK. SO what have you gleaned from the replies.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Been to St Ives 45 times and had rain on two days. The odd overcast days, but mainly sunshine - sometimes too hot for me. That said - we do chose the warmer months - May to September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Top right hand side of Australia next month in a campervan. 30° day, 20° night. Gone all posh this time and van has AC. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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