Christmas warmth ideas
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Anywhere in the southern hemisphere if you fancy a long flight, Dubai, Cape Verde (not much there) Australia, Thailand
I went to gran caneria on a last minute deal last year, it was great, 3 and half hours, 25 degrees the whole time and no whiff of Christmas anywhere but the hotel. We sat outside and ate tapas and paella instead of turkey then went for a walk on the beach.
I went to gran caneria on a last minute deal last year, it was great, 3 and half hours, 25 degrees the whole time and no whiff of Christmas anywhere but the hotel. We sat outside and ate tapas and paella instead of turkey then went for a walk on the beach.
We went to Cape Verde for Christmas and it was fantastic - we didn't go AI, organised flights & accommodation ourselves - there's a thread on it here - our trip starts 1/2 way down page 4. I must admit I thought I'd posted more photos (I've added a couple back in that seemed to have vanished).
I would definitely go back
I would definitely go back
JoshSm said:
Pupp said:
Want to be away for Christmas again; went to Bali last year and enjoyed it but the world s a big place so some other ideas welcome
Are you escaping the weather or the event?Thanks for the suggestions so far; been a bit remiss in responding but will get time later hopefully.
Currently looking for a week in the sun over the Christmas/New Year week.
Looking for the cheapest AI location that is shorts and t-shirt weather, and ideally a location that is unpopular with British Tourists.
We are unlikely to leave the hotel for anything more than an after breakfast walk, while we wait for the bar to open.
Looking for the cheapest AI location that is shorts and t-shirt weather, and ideally a location that is unpopular with British Tourists.
We are unlikely to leave the hotel for anything more than an after breakfast walk, while we wait for the bar to open.
raceboy said:
Is the 'last minute' deal still a thing?
30 years ago I'd walk in the travel agent and say 'what do you have for next week', would be quite alright with booking the week before we want to go as we aren't picky on location, but not sure if it's even a thing now.....bring back Ceefax.
Sadly nto in peak season, which it is in SE Asia Nov- Feb. However..... we did fly xmas eve LHR to BKK for half price once not that long ago! Once you get there everything is booked/expensive mind you (Xmas specifically)30 years ago I'd walk in the travel agent and say 'what do you have for next week', would be quite alright with booking the week before we want to go as we aren't picky on location, but not sure if it's even a thing now.....bring back Ceefax.
Griffith4ever said:
Sadly not in peak season, which it is in SE Asia Nov- Feb.
Don't need to travel that far to get the temps we're after, North Africa is far enough, the Canaries would be ok if it wasn't a bit of an Englishcentric destination, been to Cape Verde/Boa and wasn't a fan, although wouldn't rule it out completely if we went to a different island.raceboy said:
been to Cape Verde/Boa and wasn't a fan, although wouldn't rule it out completely if we went to a different island.
I can recommend São Vicente and Santo Antão - you can fly into Cesária Évora International Airport on the former. I'll be going to Santiago and Fogo next time. No interest in Boa or Sal
raceboy said:
Is the 'last minute' deal still a thing?
30 years ago I'd walk in the travel agent and say 'what do you have for next week', would be quite alright with booking the week before we want to go as we aren't picky on location, but not sure if it's even a thing now.....bring back Ceefax.
Yes, year before last we were just going to have Christmas at home, on the 21st I was browsing TUI and found a trip to gran caneria. Booked it, flew out the 23rd and came back the 30th30 years ago I'd walk in the travel agent and say 'what do you have for next week', would be quite alright with booking the week before we want to go as we aren't picky on location, but not sure if it's even a thing now.....bring back Ceefax.
Last min cancellation, 4* bed and breakfast in a really nice hotel adults only, £1600 for 2 people
In contrast, the year before I looked at Cape Verde and jr was £5000 for 2 people, so then I looked at later dates, and booked a week from the 29th at the TUI sensimar for 2 of us for £2100 and then spent £600 on 2 nights in a spa hotel over Christmas in the u.k
Quattr04. said:
Yes, year before last we were just going to have Christmas at home, on the 21st I was browsing TUI and found a trip to gran caneria. Booked it, flew out the 23rd and came back the 30th
There will always be last minute deals with package co.s like Tui. For independent travel, not so much. They have no packages to sell.raceboy said:
Don't need to travel that far to get the temps we're after, North Africa is far enough, the Canaries would be ok if it wasn't a bit of an Englishcentric destination,
For sure - had the Thailand response in mind. For us, the TH flight isn't long. Either 11 hours premium , with sleep, or usually a 6+5 with a handy stop over in Muscat or similar. Then its cheaper when you get there (accom food and booze)Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff