Winter Sun - and a choice to make!

Winter Sun - and a choice to make!

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mattyn1

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155 months

Sunday 3rd November 2019
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Having always been one to do Christmas at home we are seriously thinking of disappearing for the fortnight to somewhere warm. Me, the wife and 12yo daughter.
Initial thought was Cape Verde, but for the money it seems feasible to go further.

Our options are therefore in no particular order:
1. All Inclusive to the Caribbean.
2. 2/3 nights Bangkok followed by ten nights Koh Samui or similar. Not AI but somewhere to go out evenings etc..... night markets, street food etc.
3. 2/3 nights Kuala Lumpur followed by ten nights Penang. Ditto for eating out!

I have done Thailand but Mrs and daughter have not (I did Bangkok and Phuket 25 years ago).

So ...... we are probably leaning to Far East.... chance to see some wildlife, relax, eat well. I guess I am looking for recommendations, experiences, watch out fors etc. For instance you tube seems to say Penang is quite misty.

Will be building it myself..... have had quotes for package deals but am shocked at the mark up. I will be having some luxury. Max budget 7-8k. Less would be nice.

TIA.

mattyn1

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5,758 posts

155 months

Saturday 9th November 2019
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Going to investigate Cape Town today but KL and Penang are favourites.
Any more thoughts on Bali? Borneo?

mattyn1

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Sunday 8th December 2019
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Work has chucked its stick in the spokes of this planning which means I am not looking later - Easter in fact which ties in with Mrs birthday - so same choices but happy to consider others.

Looking leaving 31 March to first couple days in April for two weeks.

Really need suggestions/recommendations if they differ form above due to the time of year change.

mattyn1

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Wednesday 11th December 2019
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RickRolled said:
Wouldn't waste 2/3 days in BKK, dirty smelly place.
Only in those special bars!!

mattyn1

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Thursday 12th December 2019
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carreauchompeur said:
I’ve gone for SA myself, stacks up very nicely. 2 of us for a fortnight in late Jan. £1200 return direct on BA to Cape Town for both of us including a hire car.

AirBnB looks good value too, first 4 nights in nice apartment with pool on good area for £200.

Fingers crossed it lives up to expectations!
Thank you all for the suggestions.

My Mrs is not impressed by SA - i might work on her over the next few days - she thinks its dangerous etc from what she has read over the last 20 years!

clarky92 said:
Costa Rica
However Costa Rica looks a good bet - any specific suggestions here?