Sorry but it comes across that you're being a snob. If you can afford to pay then do it, but in this day and age with last minute deals, don't be surprised to find people from all walks of life in your holiday destination. Focus more on enjoying yourself and having a good time with the people you're with rather than worrying about 'bucket and spade' families.

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"What the bloody hell are bucket and spade families? Anyone with kids under 11 are bucket and spade families.

If you don't like it go out of season or to resorts that don't cater for families.

What I mean is a family all dressed the same kicking footballs everywhere with no regard for other families that worked all year round to go away

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"do you agree paying that bit more ie sandles/Beeches gets rid of most bucket and spade type families?

I'm not a snob , but omg some families lol you know !

Well what you guys think ? "

Christ! There's nothing so snobbish, unsubtle and downright emotionally inept as the nouvea riche.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm cringing... Coz if I don't I might let rip

I've taken my kid around the world and Ben congratilated on their behaviour , while around us ... F..ing trash with cash have been a nightmare

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"I'm cringing... Coz if I don't I might let rip

I've taken my kid around the world and Ben congratilated on their behaviour , while around us ... F..ing trash with cash have been a nightmare "
Thank you this is what I mean just get you kids to fuckin behave

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By *-4pleasureCouple over a year ago

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"I'm cringing... Coz if I don't I might let rip

I've taken my kid around the world and Ben congratilated on their behaviour , while around us ... F..ing trash with cash have been a nightmare Thank you this is what I mean just get you kids to fuckin behave

That's not what you meant at all and you know it.

You were being a snob.

And you were called out for being so.

Deal with it.

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"I'm cringing... Coz if I don't I might let rip

That's not what you meant at all and you know it.

You were being a snob.

And you were called out for being so.

Deal with it."
You opened a can of whoop ass on me I'm so sorry

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What the bloody hell are bucket and spade families? Anyone with kids under 11 are bucket and spade families.

If you don't like it go out of season or to resorts that don't cater for families.

What I mean is a family all dressed the same kicking footballs everywhere with no regard for other families that worked all year round to go away "

Then why are you going to the same places as these people? Doesn't Watneys Red Barrel, The Sun, Bingo, Karaoke and drinking games hold the same appeal to you? Do you actually research the place your going to, or just take the travel companies word for it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have you thought of a Saga holiday? Much more your thing I'd imagine. Don't forget your pipe, slippers and bowls.

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"What the bloody hell are bucket and spade families? Anyone with kids under 11 are bucket and spade families.

If you don't like it go out of season or to resorts that don't cater for families.

What I mean is a family all dressed the same kicking footballs everywhere with no regard for other families that worked all year round to go away

"
I asked options because I no longer pay under for holidays just wanted to know if it was right ......, know I know it is

I just find the more money you pay less prats go like the ones who "try"wear shorts and flip flops to restaurant

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"Have you thought of a Saga holiday? Much more your thing I'd imagine. Don't forget your pipe, slippers and bowls."
your way to clever for me oh don't forget to pack your wife beater vest and your fake football kit

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't drink lager, I know how its made.

Football is for muddied oafs.

As for restaurants, I usually wear a shirt, linen suit and shoes. And I don't use wipe clean menus that have pictures you can point at instead of mispronouncing! If the manager hasnt got a tie on, I'm not going in!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wouldn't dream of going away without my phillipe flops , got to be careful what you might tread on

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What the bloody hell are bucket and spade families? Anyone with kids under 11 are bucket and spade families.

If you don't like it go out of season or to resorts that don't cater for families.

i agree

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm cringing... Coz if I don't I might let rip

I've taken my kid around the world and Ben congratilated on their behaviour , while around us ... F..ing trash with cash have been a nightmare "

agree!!!my kids are angels and im.complimented on this too!! stuck up snobs are often the worst behaved people around!!x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not to be pedantic but you can't take kids to sandals as it's couples only...

Also have to say that on my one trip to sandals in Jamaica I've never met such a Jeremy Kyle societal underbelly ...

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"Not to be pedantic but you can't take kids to sandals as it's couples only...

Also have to say that on my one trip to sandals in Jamaica I've never met such a Jeremy Kyle societal underbelly ...

"
read OP Did I mention there sister chain ???? Again you would know if you had been

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They're not for me I'm afraid ... Paying extra doesn't guarantee the type of clientele you get

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"do you agree paying that bit more ie sandles/Beeches gets rid of most bucket and spade type families?

I'm not a snob , but omg some families lol you know !

Well what you guys think ? "

You come across as being a snob !

Can you let me know where and when you go away on holiday so i can avoid you please as i cant stand people like you who seem to think they are better than others

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"do you agree paying that bit more ie sandles/Beeches gets rid of most bucket and spade type families?

I'm not a snob , but omg some families lol you know !

Well what you guys think ? "

Try benidorm, sounds right up your street

Tbh, it really doesn't matter how much you spend on your holiday.

There is always going to be some arseholes who ruin it.

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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On a flip side how many times have you been to nice restaurant with family and it's been calm ----- then to a harvester or similar and it's been madness much the same or not ?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

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"On a flip side how many times have you been to nice restaurant with family and it's been calm ----- then to a harvester or similar and it's been madness much the same or not ? "

But surely you expect harvester to be bedlam. Anyway, people take kids to 'nice' restaurants. I know - I worked in one for 10 years.

To be honest I am not sure why all the young child hate. they've got to go somewhere, they learn how to behave when put in certain situations (if their parents have a clue), and we all have the choice to avoid the more kid-friendly places if we so desire.

I actually don't notice them. Or I put my headphones in.

I wonder if the OP was a model of childhood behaviour.

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

My kids behave because my wife and I have good parenting skills, we go to the beach with buckets and spades and we do alright. What I can do is sneer at snobby people because they have to show their lack of confidence by putting down others. Real class don't have to. Having money doesn't make you a better person. It's a sign of ignorance if you think it does.

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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"My kids behave because my wife and I have good parenting skills, we go to the beach with buckets and spades and we do alright. What I can do is sneer at snobby people because they have to show their lack of confidence by putting down others. Real class don't have to. Having money doesn't make you a better person. It's a sign of ignorance if you think it does. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Agreed , as I said earlier .... Trash with cash... I've known people who struggle all year to save to take their families on holiday to make memories.

Those people who fob their children off with gadgets all year round and expect the, to have social skills are or ally the ones who think they have social standing because of that money.

Doesn't mean a damn thing..... It doesn't impress me

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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Having money is not the the question ! What I asked is it worth it better etc ..... My grievance is with parents who can't wont control there kids and to a certain extent themselves on holiday ! And I found the more money you paid 80% of the time stopped this Jeremy Kyle type

So probably a straight yes no answer really

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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I know people are probably to worried about being pounced on this subject now to say they feel the same..... I have broad shoulders and I can take it I just know what I mean so do others

Anyway kids play nice lol

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By *radleyandRavenCouple over a year ago

Herts

It depends on what can actually be promised. Sometimes I do think it's worth paying a little extra if you want peace and quiet, but that's if it can be guaranteed...

I've paid rediculous prices to go to 5* hotels abroad in the past that were advertised as "kid-free".

Upon arrival, it became clear that it was BRITISH-kid-free but still had Spanish, German and other nationalities' rugrats, running about causing mischief and generally being annoying.

I put in a massive complaint and got over half the cost back to be fair...

- Amy. x

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By *radleyandRavenCouple over a year ago

Herts

Oh, hang on, you were talking about paying more for REGULAR holidays to try and out the families rather than actual adult only breaks, weren't you?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Having money is not the the question ! What I asked is it worth it better etc ..... My grievance is with parents who can't wont control there kids and to a certain extent themselves on holiday ! And I found the more money you paid 80% of the time stopped this Jeremy Kyle type

So probably a straight yes no answer really "

Having money is obviously your point, you claim the more expensive the holiday, the nicer the kids. That's just not true. Your just setting yourself up for an expensive disappointment rather than a mid priced one. Some people (the ones I think you mean) will do without all year, to pay top whack to go where they want. They will be determined to enjoy themselves (even if it upsets those around them).

I've had holidays marred by hooray Henry's. Your on holiday. Chill your beans.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's a holiday?

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By *aneandpaulCouple over a year ago

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Do like we do go on holiday when children are at school nothing worse than screaming kids round you all day. But it,s ok when it,s our kids screaming. Don,t wish children any harm so we go when it,s not school holidays. And don,t for get these bucket and spade families have got to pay top dollar because it,s school holidays as well

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"do you agree paying that bit more ie sandles/Beeches gets rid of most bucket and spade type families?

I'm not a snob , but omg some families lol you know !

Well what you guys think ? "

Im assuming you have no children, so like others have said go to places where there are no or very few children. My kids are now grownup but for years we did bucket and spade holidays, ie holiday camp accommodation until they were both in secondary school. Now we find places to go where there are very few kids. Warners do adult holiday accommodation, no kids. Try that

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

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So probably a straight yes no answer really "

I knew exactly what you were getting at, OP.

It can be embarrassing at times being abroad when Brits behave badly.

I'll also try and avoid 'the masses', who venture to the following places;

Benidorm, Torremolinos, Lloret De Mar, Magaluf... you get the idea.

Hard escaping the chavs though. They seem to get everywhere, nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"do you agree paying that bit more ie sandles/Beeches gets rid of most bucket and spade type families?

I'm not a snob , but omg some families lol you know !

Well what you guys think ? "

Firstly your a snob, secondly I like the bucket and spade brigade especially the hot dads in speedos

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You can't buy class. Manners and good parenting would negate these issues.

Or as others have said choose adults only resorts out of term time.

This isn't necessarily about money either because you need a few quid for a foreign holiday as a family.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

He's not a snob because he knows his preferences? I'm fine with the bucket &spade concept, but some people seek quieter natural spaces with no disruption. Doesn't make them a snob....elements of reverse snobbery more like.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" He's not a snob because he knows his preferences? I'm fine with the bucket &spade concept, but some people seek quieter natural spaces with no disruption. Doesn't make them a snob....elements of reverse snobbery more like. "

So why go to places where he knows there will be kids? He's actively seeking out people to moan about!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So probably a straight yes no answer really

I knew exactly what you were getting at, OP.

It can be embarrassing at times being abroad when Brits behave badly.

I'll also try and avoid 'the masses', who venture to the following places;

Benidorm, Torremolinos, Lloret De Mar, Magaluf... you get the idea.

Hard escaping the chavs though. They seem to get everywhere, nowadays. "

I went to Torremelinos in 1990, and there was hardly any British there. Canadians, Scandinavians and I don't remember seeing kids. I think it got a reputation of beer, bingo and chips but its not like that now.

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

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So probably a straight yes no answer really

I knew exactly what you were getting at, OP.

It can be embarrassing at times being abroad when Brits behave badly.

I'll also try and avoid 'the masses', who venture to the following places;

Benidorm, Torremolinos, Lloret De Mar, Magaluf... you get the idea.

Hard escaping the chavs though. They seem to get everywhere, nowadays.

Steady... you'll be selling me it, next

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By *ethepeopleMan over a year ago

Near you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pretentious snob!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So probably a straight yes no answer really

I knew exactly what you were getting at, OP.

It can be embarrassing at times being abroad when Brits behave badly.

I'll also try and avoid 'the masses', who venture to the following places;

Benidorm, Torremolinos, Lloret De Mar, Magaluf... you get the idea.

Hard escaping the chavs though. They seem to get everywhere, nowadays.

Steady... you'll be selling me it, next

They are tourists, you sir, are a traveller. Me? I'm a vagabond!

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

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So probably a straight yes no answer really

I knew exactly what you were getting at, OP.

It can be embarrassing at times being abroad when Brits behave badly.

I'll also try and avoid 'the masses', who venture to the following places;

Benidorm, Torremolinos, Lloret De Mar, Magaluf... you get the idea.

Hard escaping the chavs though. They seem to get everywhere, nowadays.

Steady... you'll be selling me it, next

They are tourists, you sir, are a traveller. Me? I'm a vagabond!"

great word...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love building sand castles, bet the Queen did when she was a kid.

Bloody common as muck those royals!

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By *he900 OP Man over a year ago

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Been thinking I need to go back in time and do some soul searching

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Been thinking I need to go back in time and do some soul searching

I wouldn't worry about it, sometimes you just wanna relax without the hassle of any kids being about. I'm the same sometimes. I don't hate kids, i'm not a snob about kids and definitely love the ones that belong to people i care about, and often enjoy the ones i don't even know and are just there, but just by being there it can sometimes spoil time you wanted away from kids. And the people with kids will talk about their kids when you're not interested and that can spoil time off too.

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