Holidays #5 2025 onwards

[JE172]

Yes I am from Manchester, there are direct flights but only with Tui to Phuket which I can only get for 3 weeks, and Norse to Bangkok, it has rescheduled quite a few flights in recent months and also it is an 'extreme' budget airline , not sure I would want to book with them.
I do like Istanbul airport, we flew with Turkish Airlines to Mumbai a few years back and they were great..

Virgin are starting Manchester to Phuket from later this year

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I've had a hard week of nights at work last one tonight and I have one day shift next week then I'm off. I have my hair nails etc on Friday can't wait. I'm busy every day before I go so I'm glad I packed early just got a few bits to add in

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Soo , new to the thread and after funding my only child through 6 years of uni , I now have disposable income . Also Mr Munch has come into some money so we are wanting a paradise holiday . On my bucket list . We got together in our 50’s and he has experienced them with his ex before and says Maldives . I want exactly what you picture when you say paradise. Both vegetarian , not massively into being active ! So I’m not sure, Maldives or somewhere in Caribbean? Any thoughts ???

I think both will give you what you need. However you could probably get more for your money in the Carribean

 

[CallaLily]

This weather is making me want to go away next Feb half term. Where's warm that's not long haul? My children are 7 & 4 xx

Cape Verde is my friends new go to winter sun destination.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I'm looking at Sorrento for next year to visit Pompeii. Does anyone recommend a time of the year to go? Was also looking at doing a possible boat trip. Looking probably start of may or start of June. Start of may is easier with work but just wondering if it would not be hot then.

 

[NoHintOfDrama]

Fab , that's where we are off to

I remember there being a long strip of bars and restaurants. Nothing too lively, just really nice. I’d happily go back there.

 

[CherryAcid]

I always book the day off before, get my nails done and some beauty stuff. Then always head to the airport hotel. I love to be there the night before the flight so you can just relax. Grab some dinner at the airport or local pub, grab some goodies from M&S and then get into the hotel bed with snacks, a cup of tea and watch TV. Heaven. TBF, I'd happily do that even if I didn't have a flight just for a treat.

That sounds lovely! My thing is a drink in the bar and then nice shower and room service burger and glass of wine.

 

[Snippysnips]

Hope it's fine to jump in this, been quoted what seems a good price for Afandou in Rhodes Greece, at the blue sea holiday village, have never been out to Greece before so no idea what it's like

Trying to see anything on yt about it but everything seems to focus on the old town which I think is around a hour bus ride from where we'd be, so we are trying to find out what's around close by aside from the beach

If anyone's been I'd love to hear what it's like

 

[Ratherbeskiing]

We did Riga in April a few years ago, we absolutely loved it. My husband went to Cologne a few years ago and thought it was great!

 

[Shinythings]

I have booked flights to Milan in September, plan to stay at Varenna. Has anyone stayed in that area and recommend a hotel?

Lake Como is one of my favourite places ever. Varenna is gorgeous. Totally depends on your budget as to what I'd recommend.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I'd definitely be checking
I mean, if you don't ask, you won't know.
Where are you flying? Would it be less expensive to just book a second return flight and not check in for the one you currently have booked?

Indonesia I was thinking this but I wanted to go a early if possible as it was a bit of a rush before my tour starts but I guess I could stay after instead