Palfrem
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That's the place to goa ........
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That's the place to goa ........
Alternatively, Zanzibar is on my list of places to go.
That sounds like Dar.I went to Zanzibar back in 2002 (year of the Bali bombs anyway) and I would hope things have improved a little since then.
Stonetown, the "capital" consists of a small market, a church, a couple of hotels and a school. Freddie Mercury's house is there along with Mercury's bar, and the prisoners statues in stone are impressive.
Really very little to do and a long way to relax by the pool. The beaches, as with many in the Indian Ocean leave much to be desired and you need to wade out at least 400 yds to get your knees wet.
The museums have had many artifacts stolen and they now reside in various hotels around the island. The "House of Wonders" is worth a visit, likewise down at the main harbour after dark for bbq "meat" What the hell the meat was I don't know, but I had the Italian two step for a couple of days afterwards.
Food? nothing special, try to visit the Africa Hotel at sundown for Killi' beer or two and Le Serena hotel is recommended for food.
The spice fields are interesting along with a trip to Prison Island where there are giant tortoises.
Travelled to Dubai and onwards with Kenya Airways to Nairobi, change planes and onto Zanzibar. Don't be tempted to go walkabout in Nairobi if you have a long layover.
The airport is a laugh, about as most 3rd world you can imagine, but as I say, it may have changed considerably.
That sounds like Dar.
Dar-es-Salam? Only 30miles from Zanzibar. You could have swum it
Thanks for that will look a bit deeper at Goa
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If you are after a quick few days and aren't too bothered about the culture just nip over to Florida. It's not your main holiday of the year. The sun is there. Americans are rather interesting and you can hire a V8.
Zanzibar. S**t
South Goa. Wonderful
North Goa. Even better.
Thailand. Dangerous and the locals hate tourists.
Cuba. Very kool
Dom Rep. Full of tight wad all inclusive types
Barbados. Not cool anymore but we are in our 50's so we think it's cool and a bit different
Dubai. Forget it
Maldives. Lovely if it's you and the wife
Jamaica. Same as Barbados
If you are after a quick few days and aren't too bothered about the culture just nip over to Florida. It's not your main holiday of the year. The sun is there. Americans are rather interesting and you can hire a V8.
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are cheap for a reason.
I get to do the life experiences when I'm away with work and the boys. SWMBO And JSWMBO idea of a holiday is beach, pool, 30+ degrees, relaxation . I can do that a few weeks a year to give them what they likeDieselman said:We probably want different things from our holidays... I prefer "Life experience" type travel to sitting on a beach in a tacky resort.
Funny you should say that we just talking now and instead of going at Easter we thinking of going Spring bank instead and Florida looks the favourite
Anyone been to Clearwater or Clearwater beach ?
We probably want different things from our holidays...
I prefer "Life experience" type travel to sitting on a beach in a tacky resort.
We have 52 weeks a year to choose a destination.
Really. I have about a week normally and then the destination changes depending on what happens in that week.
It's not unusual for me to book a hotel and flight within a day of travel.
Darrell said:Spring bank in Florida is a bit.....ahem! crazy. Deffo my cup of Earl Grey but Mum and Dad with a 22 yo daughter might see it differently.
LTD said:I'd consider Cuba and take your daughter to see it before it becomes even more Americanised.
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