Christmas in the Sun - Ideas?
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We are thinking of going away over Christmas this year.
Never done it before and fancy some winter sun.
It will be me, wife and 3 kids aged 6, 10 and 12.
Not long haul, 3-4 hrs max., would like all inclusive and nothing that will break the bank.
Just a decent resort with plenty to do and decent weather.
Any recommendations?
Never done it before and fancy some winter sun.
It will be me, wife and 3 kids aged 6, 10 and 12.
Not long haul, 3-4 hrs max., would like all inclusive and nothing that will break the bank.
Just a decent resort with plenty to do and decent weather.
Any recommendations?
Thanks everyone.
Canaries is the favourite atm.
I would love to go to India someday but its too far for a week we have planned, will be too expensive to get there and wife hates the idea of India.
We want to go over Christmas, just fancied a change to the cold, wet weather over here. Only going for a week (22-29th ish).
Not too bothered about really hot weather (we go to Wales every year so ANY sun is a bonus), just warm enough to swim in a pool and go out wearing shorts, T shirts etc...
Useful to have ideas of where on the island would be best. After a week in Malta it was surprising how much the weather changed from one side of the island to the other.
Canaries is the favourite atm.
I would love to go to India someday but its too far for a week we have planned, will be too expensive to get there and wife hates the idea of India.
We want to go over Christmas, just fancied a change to the cold, wet weather over here. Only going for a week (22-29th ish).
Not too bothered about really hot weather (we go to Wales every year so ANY sun is a bonus), just warm enough to swim in a pool and go out wearing shorts, T shirts etc...
Useful to have ideas of where on the island would be best. After a week in Malta it was surprising how much the weather changed from one side of the island to the other.
el stovey said:
Doesn't sound promising.
I know 
Everytime it comes up on a travel programme or the Top Gear challenge for example and I say "I would love to visit India" she comes back with some comment about either the heat, toilets, food, traffic or all of the above.
I try to tell her its not all like Dehli. That there is lovely coastal areas with fantastic beaches and stunning views etc.. but she's not convinced!
audidoody said:
If you're not bothered about heat and just want sun, the South of France is less than two hours away on Sleazyjet.
Went to the S of F for a 2 weeks holiday before kids and had a wonderful time. Always wanted to go back so will have a look. Maybe the average temps are a little too cool.ETA - Lookng at the average temps they are around 14-15!
ALawson said:
Whats the consensus on 7 hrs flight maximum, say budget £1.5-2k? Wife wants minimum of 25 Deg, I have looked at Cape Verde, reviews seem to be a little variable on the quality or accomodation and food. Its seems to be generally hot but can be very windy, hence kite surfers loving it.
Dubai is a possibility.
Egypt seems to be a little to cold with the same issues as Cape Verde, shame I cannot now get another 2 hours on the plane, to be honest our 2 year old will only last 7 hours.
We are going mid december before xmas.
2 year old and you want to go on a 7 hour flight? Blimey you're brave!Dubai is a possibility.
Egypt seems to be a little to cold with the same issues as Cape Verde, shame I cannot now get another 2 hours on the plane, to be honest our 2 year old will only last 7 hours.
We are going mid december before xmas.
Mine are 5, 10 and 12 hence why I only want 4 hour max. We went to Guernsey when our youngest was 18 months and even that short flight seemed to last forever
Its a bloody minefield out there with just too much choice unless you decide on a specific resort.
I'm concentrating on Fuerteventura at the moment.
The other alternative is go the easy route and book Center Parcs which is only 1 hour drive.
But it £1200 for 5 nights over Christmas!
LuS1fer said:
Think of the nappy disposal aspect. What are you going to do with a smelly one?
Double bagged at minimum.That Hilton hotel linked above in Egypt looks nice. Went on their website and 6 of us (think M in L is coming now) it will be about £1100 all inclusive which isn't bad. Looked at flights and they are pretty expensive (£350 each) so thats out.
tyrewrecker said:
What sort of extra cost we looking at for these places? (compared to normal)
As I mentioned above i went on the Hilton website and the Egypt one linked above came out at about £1100 for 6 people in 2 rooms all inclusive for a week over Christmas. This was their "saver" rate and non refundable and only available for a limited period. I think thats pretty good. It was for a GF room overlooking the pool.Obviously flights will be on top of this.
ALawson said:
Yes sorry sounded a bit rude. Cheers 
ALawson said:
Big doh! Forgotten about that!
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