Holidays #5 2025 onwards

[CallaLily]

Has anyone got recommendations for travel insurance if your waiting for a hospital referral?
I can wait till as I want to get a yearly cover closer to the time I travel. I'm hoping by then I'd have been seen by the hospital. I'm tempted to just cancel my referral anyway but unsure if that would affect insurance if they see in my history I cancelled it. It's a long standing issue and I think I've learnt how to manage it, I just didn't go to the doctor's for years about it, I did mention it years ago to a doctor and she wasn't bothered. Mentioned it again this year and the doctor did a few tests all were fine so he asked me if I still wanted to be referred and I said might as well just to make sure and so I wouldn't have to restart the process but not I wish I just said doesn't matter

We're with StaySure, they had no issue when MrLily was waiting on a referral. Obviously, it depends on the reason. Somethings may require specialist cover.

 

[Youonlyliveonce]

Thinking about thailand for the first time and going in fairly blind. Just from some brief research - Krabi is looking appealing. Some vloggers have said there are nicer areas along the coast to stay than Ao Nang?

Also debating between December and March. They both seem to avoid the rainy season? Any advice welcome. Looking to do a mix of beaches but also sight seeing and quite fancy going to some of the islands, may even look to stay for up to a couple of weeks as there so much to do

We went in Jan last year. Krabi-Ao Nang is the perfect base for loads of Islands and Railay. Wouldnt actually stay on Railay though personally you'd be bored after a day or two. Do the view point on Hong Island its breathtaking!!! We flew to Bangkok and then down to Krabi and the connecting flights were so smooth it was great we flew Eva Air

 

[LouSV]

Thinking about thailand for the first time and going in fairly blind. Just from some brief research - Krabi is looking appealing. Some vloggers have said there are nicer areas along the coast to stay than Ao Nang?

Also debating between December and March. They both seem to avoid the rainy season? Any advice welcome. Looking to do a mix of beaches but also sight seeing and quite fancy going to some of the islands, may even look to stay for up to a couple of weeks as there so much to do

I loved Krabi . we stayed in Aonang for 5 nights, mega busy but what a place ! Lots and lots of shops, restaurants, massage places. Love it there, we then moved on to Railay beach , not my cup of tea, no roads therefore no real 'thai life' , I found 3 nights were enough , although stunning I much prefer Aonang.

Khao Lak is a couple of hours away and more chilled than Aonang , has a great balance of sights, eating and beach. definitely recommend.

 

[LouSV]

I haven't booked the flights yet, I normally leave them until about August/September time to see what deals come out. Have just the hotel booked for now. You will be there for New Year! That will be amazing.

Yes we were in Thailand this new year and it was fabulous
We were in Krabi , had flown out to surprise our grandkids who were on hols with our son & daughter in law, they had no idea we were flying out there ! It was amazing

 

[Warpaint]

I'm visiting Glasgow in March to see off the last of my annual leave. Any recommendations? Not been to Scotland itself for like 13 years.

 

[MissJoT]

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

Marrakech is upper 20s at the moment. 3.5 hr flight and no time difference. I love it there out of season and a lot of hotels are geared towards families.

 

[Notorious PIG]

I'm visiting Glasgow in March to see off the last of my annual leave. Any recommendations? Not been to Scotland itself for like 13 years.

Went to Glasgow in June 2024 just to see a concert really, but to make the most of it also went on a lovely day trip to the Highlands, booked with Rabbie’s tours. I definitely recommend them. Was very easy, pick up and drop off from the central bus station in Glasgow. We were lucky with the weather, it’s always a gamble (even in summer!)

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[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Just finished booking a month+ in Florida. East Caribbean Cruise from Ft Lauderdale, then a few days in Key West, then a few days in Miami, then a western Carribean cruise from ft Lauderdale, then Orlando for a week, then fly home.

Just gotta book plane tickets, rental car, and Disney/Universal entry. Booked hotel a few miles from theme parks, as the ones inside or just outside are (unsurprisingly) pricey.

Key West accommodation is very expensive but it was either pay it or don’t ever go, and we really wanna go, cos YOLO an’ all that.

I’ve never been to Florida nor Carribean, so I’m excited!

This is my dream. Share your itenirary and what companies you booked etc after. This is on my list to do in the next couple of years

 

[Dublin18]

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are so different so it’s worth doing both while you’re flying all that way. The history of Vietnam, especially the last hundred years, is so interesting x

 

[Warpaint]

Has anyone gone through passport control with the new EES system? Does it take ages?
I have an hour connection soon in Zurich and I’m so nervous about it
Apparently airlines aren’t responsible if you miss connections due to passport control

It didn't work for me in Spain (Alicante) because people kept walking past when it was trying to take the photo. So they sent me to a desk where the guy just stamped my passport and let me through anyway.

 

[Shinythings]

This isn't a holiday question, but more a question regarding cabin crew. Do any of you know how long cabin crew get to spend in the country they travel to? It varies when i google it. It seems that 24 hours is common for medium length travel, such as to the Caribbean or USA.

It's completely airline dependent. Some will only do 3 flights a week so a layover could be up to a few days, if daily flights, it will just be an overnight.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Thinking about thailand for the first time and going in fairly blind. Just from some brief research - Krabi is looking appealing. Some vloggers have said there are nicer areas along the coast to stay than Ao Nang?

Also debating between December and March. They both seem to avoid the rainy season? Any advice welcome. Looking to do a mix of beaches but also sight seeing and quite fancy going to some of the islands, may even look to stay for up to a couple of weeks as there so much to do

I went March last year and the weather was perfect. Previously years ago we went to multiple places but last year just to Phuket which is recommend avoiding

 

[Shinythings]

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

Afandou is quite well located in that it's quite central so about half an hour to the old town and half an hour to Lindos so you aren't having to do a huge slog to get there. There's not a whole lot around it so you will have to hire a car, catch a bus or go on excursions to see the sights which is a downside but driving is lovely there. The roads are good and not at all busy and it's an island where there's lots of cool little places to visit. I can give you more detail if you have specific questions.

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

On the fence about booking my flights to Thailand, we want to go in January , we would usually book with Qatar Airways and change in Doha, this is making me a bit hesitant at the moment, I suppose nobody knows how long the war will last and how it will affect travel, I could go direct from London or change in Paris , Istanbul or other places that don't involve the middle east.
Is anyone else debating UK to Far East flights at the moment?

Im going to Thailand in January, we always go then to visit family. Obviously we don’t know what could happen between now and then but we still plan to go all being well. We’ve just the hotel booked atm but that’s more because we wait a while until we book flights as aren’t sure if we will go from Dublin or London yet.

we are due to fly to male in 4 weeks time. Hopeful it still goes ahead. Seems to be atm but ya never know what could happen so just keeping an eye on things at the moment

 

[epl000]

I'm visiting Glasgow in March to see off the last of my annual leave. Any recommendations? Not been to Scotland itself for like 13 years.

Glasgow is lovely! Recommend a visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - even if art isn't your thing the building is gorgeous. There's some nice bars and cafes around that part of the city too and the park is nice if its a nice day. Champagne Central is beautiful and just above the Central Station, and Alston Bar & Beef is underneath the station and the food was great. We had a good meal at Topolobomba mexican too. Shilling Brewing was a nice taproom. We've mostly been to Glasgow for specific things so not really done much other than food/drink but it is a nice city to wander round and enjoy the architecture.

 

[CallaLily]

A long weekend in the Cotswolds, I'd forgotten how pretty it is.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I'm in Indonesia now and theres just trash everywhere. Still beautiful places but still trash all over the place

 

[Former_Antelopee]

My planned holiday in May has been postponed as one of the group can’t make it. I’m tempted to use my annual leave to go away for some sun anyway any suggestions for where to go for a few days sub and relaxation solo? I’ve only done city breaks on my own and don’t really want to stick out like a sore thumb on a beach holiday

I went to Greece all inclusive solo and felt fine. I mostly just relaxed at the pool, went into the town once

 

[Melier]

I’ve booked 2 weeks in India in feb, flying into Delhi and out of Mumbai. Anyone been and have tips?

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I need some inspiration. I'll be going solo (female) and want to do a group tour. I prefer beachy/island holidays so I can swim and relax. Somewhere with good/unusual wildlife. Budget around £2000 maybe a bit more for 13 nights although this would have to include the time for flights. I've been looking at cheap Galapagos tours which maybe I'd just be able to afford it's just I don't know if the flights would work. San Blas Islands is also top choice but just wondering if anyone else has any ideas. Amazon rainforest was something that looked good too