Travel thread 3.0

[Blue peter]

Off to Japan in July on a two week cruise, visiting about 8 or 9 places inc Busan in South Korea. We wanted a slightly longer stay in Tokyo so we enquired and we go an extra 2 nights for a measly £50 for all three of us. What a result!

 

[Blue peter]

Got back from Tenerife yesterday, enjoyable break even if (according to locals) unseasonably cool and windy weather. Was a bit concerned before we went about the reported delays at the gates due to the new EEC electronic entry/exit rules. On arrival went through in a couple of minutes - no problem. Coming back a different story, basically if you delay in the terminal you miss the flight. Best advice, forget duty free and drinks or food in the airport make for the gates straight away (flight was slightly delayed whilst bags of missing passengers were removed from the plane hold).

Love Tenerife

 

[evertony]

Got 5 nights on Brac in Croatia in 3 weeks, then Donegal for 3 days, quickly followed by a long weekend in Cologne and 4 days in Port Grimaud, before taking all the family to Turkey in July. Busy period coming up with work trips to Italy, Canada and Belfast!

 

[Bkk Andy]

Have sent the wife 3 options for a long weekend over her birthday in October. Reykjavík, Copenhagen or Tallin.

Reykavik would be doing the usual touristy activities. Copenhagen would involve a day trip to Malmo and Tallin could involve a ferry to Helsinki for a night or two and fly home from their.

3 great options and I'd recommend any of them. If pushed, I'd say Tallin/Helsinki is the best. Tallin is beautiful.

 

[RufusCat]

Got 5 nights on Brac in Croatia in 3 weeks, then Donegal for 3 days, quickly followed by a long weekend in Cologne and 4 days in Port Grimaud, before taking all the family to Turkey in July. Busy period coming up with work trips to Italy, Canada and Belfast!

I am a complete Turkophile. Over the last 19 years we have visited most places on the South and West coast and many central places too. Other than the covid year when it was "red listed" by the govt haven't missed going since 2007 (that adds up to more than 6 months of my life there, in total) - but not this year , we have booked to go to Kerala, India - depending on what that Orange idiot in the USA does in the meantime.

 

[Bristol Blue]

Currently in Grenada. The father in law moved out here a couple of years ago, 1st time out here to visit. Lovely house up in the hills… bit jealous!

 

[Amokachi1995]

Currently in Grenada. The father in law moved out here a couple of years ago, 1st time out here to visit. Lovely house up in the hills… bit jealous!

Don't be. It's yours when he dies.

 

[Bristol Blue]

Don't be. It's yours when he dies.

Haha, we were saying that yesterday

 

[FCBarça]

Off to Japan in July on a two week cruise, visiting about 8 or 9 places inc Busan in South Korea. We wanted a slightly longer stay in Tokyo so we enquired and we go an extra 2 nights for a measly £50 for all three of us. What a result!

In last week of our visit to Japan, exceeded already quite lofty expectations for a trip that was a year in the planning. I read people get withdrawal after visiting and I could anticipate that even a few days into visiting - we will definitely return

 

[FCBarça]

Pro tip, consider flying through Beijing - while Air China doesn't have great meals service is top, plus economy in an A350 is actually comfortable for long haul flights

 

[Roger Milla]

A few days ago I booked Tsilivi in Zante in June for the family.

Love Greece it's my fav destination in Europe. Last time I was in Tsilivi Everton was FA Cup holders.

 

[John BCN]

Currently on a long weekend in the Costa Liguria/Pisa area. Went to the Spezia v Sudtirol (Serie B) match Saturday afternoon. Going to Pisa v Genoa later on today. Everything fantastic and reasonable prices too.

 

[John BCN]

Second leg of our weekend tour, a 2-1 home defeat (sound familiar?) for Pisa against Genoa. Great view of the Tower though.

 

[Billy Dean]

Off to Athens for the 1st May weekend. Then off to Greece again for 2 weeks in June. 1 week in Athens and 1 week in Crete. Will then be going to Athens again in October for a weekend Couple of trips to London also planned.

 

[IrishBlue2022]

Half way through our holiday in Antalya. We have had a great time, especially the kids.

My oldest, who is 3, said on our first day "We are so lucky to be on holiday".

A few drinks on the balcony while they sleep ready for another full on day.