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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Looking at paces to go next year...
Europe, beach & culture nice bars and food or all inclusive
Or do I go all out and book
New York with plenty of shops and sightseeing (daughter wants to go)
Just a quick 7 day trip with a 14 year old.
Ideas and advise appreciated. Thanks in advance |
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over a year ago
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"Looking at paces to go next year...
Europe, beach & culture nice bars and food or all inclusive
Or do I go all out and book
New York with plenty of shops and sightseeing (daughter wants to go)
Just a quick 7 day trip with a 14 year old.
Ideas and advise appreciated. Thanks in advance"
new york my ex wife and daughter went at christmas they loved it |
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Boston is great too. Plenty of shopping, more historic than New York, but also has the advantage of great places to visit from there Salem (very easy journey), cape cod, Harvard .... And they certainly know how to through a party for St Patrick's day for those traveling in March time
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over a year ago
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"prauge is quite nice but it depends on wat your looking for
Like i say open to ideas"
for shoping main land europe sand sea and relaxation id say go to the kos islands |
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over a year ago
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"I've looked for next summer & for all inclusive for me, a 15 yr old & 10 yr old to Turkey or Greece will be over £2k. It took me 4 yrs to save £2,100 for this year!!! "
I know it's very expensive but after the last couple of years in our personal family life this will be just what we need |
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"I've looked for next summer & for all inclusive for me, a 15 yr old & 10 yr old to Turkey or Greece will be over £2k. It took me 4 yrs to save £2,100 for this year!!!
I know it's very expensive but after the last couple of years in our personal family life this will be just what we need "
That was my reasoning just wish I'd done it sooner xx If I could I love to go New York - so many of my friends have been with their teenagers & they loved it.
JG xx |
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Ibiza and stay away from usual hot spots a lovely place St Elulia and ES Cana on East side
Have a look at the Panorama hotel in Es Cana its Thompson gold and everything you will want as mum and so will 14 year old
Like NY but very very busy and brash a week there is too long unless you up state to the coast |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ibiza and stay away from usual hot spots a lovely place St Elulia and ES Cana on East side
Have a look at the Panorama hotel in Es Cana its Thompson gold and everything you will want as mum and so will 14 year old
Like NY but very very busy and brash a week there is too long unless you up state to the coast"
Just looked and it's sold out when I want to go. So I will bear it in mind for another time. Looks nice  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've looked for next summer & for all inclusive for me, a 15 yr old & 10 yr old to Turkey or Greece will be over £2k. It took me 4 yrs to save £2,100 for this year!!!
I know it's very expensive but after the last couple of years in our personal family life this will be just what we need
That was my reasoning just wish I'd done it sooner xx If I could I love to go New York - so many of my friends have been with their teenagers & they loved it.
JG xx "
I'm looking at Kalithea in Greece looks gorgeous |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Burma
On my bucket list for 2019 with daughter for a few months along with Cambodia Laos Vietnam and Thailand
Now that's a holiday  "
We have family in thailand so making the most of it. It will be a once in a lifetime trip for her after her studying at school/college. If its going to be done its going to be done properly |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year. "
Oh how Id love to go to Japan |
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"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year. "
Cuba is amazing!!! I desperately want to go back before the Anericans ruin it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Cuba is amazing!!! I desperately want to go back before the Anericans ruin it "
I'll do that one day I can imagine. I'd like to go to Antigua |
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By *GHertsCouple
over a year ago
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Paphos, Cyprus would be our recommendation, great mix of sandy beaches, good hotels, reasonably priced restaurants. Very family friendly, both cultural and fun day trips on offer - we've been several times and really can't fault it for a relaxing break that won't break the bank. Think it's costing us around £1600 for three of us (2 adults and a 12 year old) this year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ibiza and stay away from usual hot spots a lovely place St Elulia and ES Cana on East side
Have a look at the Panorama hotel in Es Cana its Thompson gold and everything you will want as mum and so will 14 year old
Like NY but very very busy and brash a week there is too long unless you up state to the coast
Just looked and it's sold out when I want to go. So I will bear it in mind for another time. Looks nice "
Try First Choice... |
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By *lovisMan
over a year ago
Twickenham |
"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Oh how Id love to go to Japan"
Japan isn't as expensive as you'd think. I've seen flights via Istanbul for £400 and hotels we stayed in were £40 a might. It's a mind blowing experience as it takes you out of your comfort zone.
As for New York being sold out - we didn't want to get fleeced with Manhattan hotels so stayed at a VRBO place in Brooklyn which was about 20 mins on the subway into Manhattan.
I'd tell you about San Antonio Texas but I'm keeping it all to myself... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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O Porto. Portugal. Visit port wine cellars and experience the unique melancholic sound of live Fado with a few glasses of Port Wine. Take a cruise down the Duro with lunch included. Or just visit the many traditional Portuguese restaurants on the river banks and ride the 'electico' (tram) around the hillside city.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Oh how Id love to go to Japan
Japan isn't as expensive as you'd think. I've seen flights via Istanbul for £400 and hotels we stayed in were £40 a might. It's a mind blowing experience as it takes you out of your comfort zone.
As for New York being sold out - we didn't want to get fleeced with Manhattan hotels so stayed at a VRBO place in Brooklyn which was about 20 mins on the subway into Manhattan.
I'd tell you about San Antonio Texas but I'm keeping it all to myself... "
Texas looks amazing. My friend and I are wanting to go on a ranch holiday riding horses |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ibiza and stay away from usual hot spots a lovely place St Elulia and ES Cana on East side
Have a look at the Panorama hotel in Es Cana its Thompson gold and everything you will want as mum and so will 14 year old
Like NY but very very busy and brash a week there is too long unless you up state to the coast
Just looked and it's sold out when I want to go. So I will bear it in mind for another time. Looks nice
Try First Choice..."
Thank you I will |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Paphos, Cyprus would be our recommendation, great mix of sandy beaches, good hotels, reasonably priced restaurants. Very family friendly, both cultural and fun day trips on offer - we've been several times and really can't fault it for a relaxing break that won't break the bank. Think it's costing us around £1600 for three of us (2 adults and a 12 year old) this year."
I always imagined Cyprus as the expensive part of Europe. I'll have to do some research. That price seems very reasonable |
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By *GHertsCouple
over a year ago
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"Paphos, Cyprus would be our recommendation, great mix of sandy beaches, good hotels, reasonably priced restaurants. Very family friendly, both cultural and fun day trips on offer - we've been several times and really can't fault it for a relaxing break that won't break the bank. Think it's costing us around £1600 for three of us (2 adults and a 12 year old) this year.
I always imagined Cyprus as the expensive part of Europe. I'll have to do some research. That price seems very reasonable "
No it's not at all - think last year the hotel/flights etc was a little bit more than we've paid this year (which is above) and then we got through around £1800 in spends, which included all meals, trips out etc etc, which between three of us for 14 nights isn't bad and we definitely didn't skimp on anything.
Mr G |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Paphos, Cyprus would be our recommendation, great mix of sandy beaches, good hotels, reasonably priced restaurants. Very family friendly, both cultural and fun day trips on offer - we've been several times and really can't fault it for a relaxing break that won't break the bank. Think it's costing us around £1600 for three of us (2 adults and a 12 year old) this year.
I always imagined Cyprus as the expensive part of Europe. I'll have to do some research. That price seems very reasonable
No it's not at all - think last year the hotel/flights etc was a little bit more than we've paid this year (which is above) and then we got through around £1800 in spends, which included all meals, trips out etc etc, which between three of us for 14 nights isn't bad and we definitely didn't skimp on anything.
Mr G"
Thank you for your help. I may inbox you in near future for a bit more advice |
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By *ittie4UCouple
over a year ago
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"Burma
On my bucket list for 2019 with daughter for a few months along with Cambodia Laos Vietnam and Thailand"
Did that with my daughter a couple of years ago. Mail if you ever want advice or recommendations |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Burma
On my bucket list for 2019 with daughter for a few months along with Cambodia Laos Vietnam and Thailand
Did that with my daughter a couple of years ago. Mail if you ever want advice or recommendations"
Really...I will thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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New York is a great place to visit. It will be interestung for a teenager as most of the iconic landmarks are easily recognisable from films etc.
I was originally going to Dubai this year but have decided to go to Hong Kong where I've always wanted to go. People can give ideas but only you know what you like. Cambodia and Vietnam are popular and have beautiful beaches etc
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Oh how Id love to go to Japan
Japan isn't as expensive as you'd think. I've seen flights via Istanbul for £400 and hotels we stayed in were £40 a might. It's a mind blowing experience as it takes you out of your comfort zone.
As for New York being sold out - we didn't want to get fleeced with Manhattan hotels so stayed at a VRBO place in Brooklyn which was about 20 mins on the subway into Manhattan.
I'd tell you about San Antonio Texas but I'm keeping it all to myself... "
I looked at Japan but it was just out of my price range for this year. I'm not good at finding cheap flights though but BA were well over £1000.
What would be your recommendations for flights and hotels etc in Japan |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Washington is also nice and quite a lot to see. It's only a short flight down from New York if you're already there."
Never thought of Washington as a tourist destination. I'll have to have a nosey. Wouldn't mind Seattle one day |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Looking at paces to go next year...
Europe, beach & culture nice bars and food or all inclusive
Or do I go all out and book
New York with plenty of shops and sightseeing (daughter wants to go)
Just a quick 7 day trip with a 14 year old.
Ideas and advise appreciated. Thanks in advance"
New York is great but not at all relaxing, you'll need a holiday to get over it.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Looking at paces to go next year...
Europe, beach & culture nice bars and food or all inclusive
Or do I go all out and book
New York with plenty of shops and sightseeing (daughter wants to go)
Just a quick 7 day trip with a 14 year old.
Ideas and advise appreciated. Thanks in advance
New York is great but not at all relaxing, you'll need a holiday to get over it.
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Not to bothered about relaxing. more bothered about daughter being entertained and happy |
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settle very nice but not much for a 14yr old and gent was right in that as great as ny is a week is too much if it's shopping your after you cannot beat florida outlet malls or the mall of the Emirates in dubai |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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settle very nice but not much for a 14yr old and gent was right in that as great as ny is a week is too much if it's shopping your after you cannot beat florida outlet malls or the mall of the Emirates in dubai "
Yeah done florida. And will go back however daughter has mentioned she wants to go to New York and has written a list of things she wants to do so I think a week is long enough. Was looking into beach holidays in Europe but noticed it's roughly the same give or take a few hundred quid |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hong Kong it's buzzing ....really don't see the attraction new York I was there for a week couldn't wait to get out the place ..."
We second that...shit hole of the highest order  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Looking at paces to go next year...
Europe, beach & culture nice bars and food or all inclusive
Or do I go all out and book
New York with plenty of shops and sightseeing (daughter wants to go)
Just a quick 7 day trip with a 14 year old.
Ideas and advise appreciated. Thanks in advance
New York is great but not at all relaxing, you'll need a holiday to get over it.
Not to bothered about relaxing. more bothered about daughter being entertained and happy "
What about LA; I paid a little more for the flights than NY but made the saving on the hotel. You got shops, Venice beach, the studios, the star houses tours and the walk of fame |
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By *lovisMan
over a year ago
Twickenham |
"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Oh how Id love to go to Japan
Japan isn't as expensive as you'd think. I've seen flights via Istanbul for £400 and hotels we stayed in were £40 a might. It's a mind blowing experience as it takes you out of your comfort zone.
As for New York being sold out - we didn't want to get fleeced with Manhattan hotels so stayed at a VRBO place in Brooklyn which was about 20 mins on the subway into Manhattan.
I'd tell you about San Antonio Texas but I'm keeping it all to myself...
Texas looks amazing. My friend and I are wanting to go on a ranch holiday riding horses "
It is amazing. Several dude ranches in the Hill Country just north of San Antonio offering a proper ranch experience. A friend of mine did it a couple of years ago and loved it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Price wise i'm swayed towards New York but I'm going to hold back and see what others think"
Absolutely
and if you can hire a car for 2 or 3 days head out on the road, some fantastic places to visit outside NY
GO WEST; Never travel east |
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By *lovisMan
over a year ago
Twickenham |
"Santorini is lovely. Though might not be lively enough for a teenager.
I'm just going up north to the highlands of Scotland this year. But Cuba is on the cards for next year. Then hopefully Japan the following year.
Oh how Id love to go to Japan
Japan isn't as expensive as you'd think. I've seen flights via Istanbul for £400 and hotels we stayed in were £40 a might. It's a mind blowing experience as it takes you out of your comfort zone.
As for New York being sold out - we didn't want to get fleeced with Manhattan hotels so stayed at a VRBO place in Brooklyn which was about 20 mins on the subway into Manhattan.
I'd tell you about San Antonio Texas but I'm keeping it all to myself...
I looked at Japan but it was just out of my price range for this year. I'm not good at finding cheap flights though but BA were well over £1000.
What would be your recommendations for flights and hotels etc in Japan "
I flew BA direct but recently I had a look on Skyscanner and Turkish Airlines had an offer of £420 -change of planes in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines are building a good reputation. We got a JR rail pass for a week that gave us unlimited travel on almost all the bullet trains which we used to get to Kyoto and Hiroshima amongst other places.
Look for business hotels which are inexpensive and often near stations. They're better quality than the best budget chains in the UK. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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14 day road trip
fly to Denver
drive to
Cheyenne - Wyoming
Rapid City - South Dakota (enjoy the black hills)
back to Sheridan - Wyoming (enjoying Montana at same time)
onto Yellowstone national park
Down to Jackson Hole (best cowboy town in USA)
onto Rock Springs
then Vernal - Utah
stop in at steamboat springs Colorado
then onto Estes Park where the film "the shinning" was written
back to Denver for flight home
done this many times, same route and others similar |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
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"Burma
On my bucket list for 2019 with daughter for a few months along with Cambodia Laos Vietnam and Thailand"
Very humbling places like Vietnam and Cambodia, the fun is in Thailand spotting ladyboys... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Burma
On my bucket list for 2019 with daughter for a few months along with Cambodia Laos Vietnam and Thailand
Very humbling places like Vietnam and Cambodia, the fun is in Thailand spotting ladyboys..."
We'll be visiting our family when we go |
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