Baj Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Planning on taking my boys away somewhere warm and beachlike in June (during term time... tut tut). The eldest has been to Greece before (as have I, many times) so that's kinda first choice at the moment. I would be going by myself with them (both boys, will be aged 6 and 3 at the time). Want to spend around £1k for 5 to 7 days or so. Suggestions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Magaluf. There are random trampolines dotted about for kids during the day but I'm sure you could leave your kids there at night whilst you go out on the pull. Win/win situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 14 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Magaluf. There are random trampolines dotted about for kids during the day but I'm sure you could leave your kids there at night whilst you go out on the pull. Win/win situation. I don't think you've quite appreciated the entire scope of the question, but I appreciate your enthusiasm for getting me laid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 I took my two here as a single dad a couple of years ago when they were 5 and 4. Good beach 300m away, waterpark nearby, kids club and evening entertainment. Its an apartment in a hotel, so you get the best of both. http://www.hotelsviva.com/en/hotel/viva-sunrise.html Thinking of trying this one near Palma this year http://www.hotelsviva.com/en/hotel/viva-palmanova.html Also went to Benidorm with them which was much better than I feared, really good theme park nearby which they loved and Menorca, also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Exmouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Baj, if you can rope in someone in a simlar situation who is healthy ad fit then the boys will thank you eternally if you take them on a narrowboat. We took 4 g/k's for a week last year age range 6-11, it was ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 ^^ Even as young as 3. My youngest was only 3 the first time we did a narrowboat holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 It's all about Sardinia Baj, you might have to spend a little more but you get much more bang for your buck. Plenty of great hotels in Locorotondo, near Bari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 You do know Bari isnt in Sardinia right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Seriously, have you considered the Sun holidays? Never done it myself but going to do so this year, money is tight, but it looks a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 (edited) Spain? Edited 14 January, 2011 by Deppo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Look at Stoupa. Mainland Greece southern Pelopponese. Lovely place not very commercialised at all. Have local contacts if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Look at Stoupa. Mainland Greece southern Pelopponese. Lovely place not very commercialised at all. Have local contacts if interested. Don't take the p*ss. Baj isn't daft - he can tell that you are just making up names of places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 You do know Bari isnt in Sardinia right? Meh. It's Puglia i'm thinking of, not Sardinia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Look at Stoupa. Mainland Greece southern Pelopponese. Lovely place not very commercialised at all. Have local contacts if interested. Parga's very nice for families. A few years ago we went to a tiny little place called Porto Germano (quite near Corinth) - very unspoilt but perhaps a bit too quiet for younger children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 Imo if you are single dad taking two young kids somewhere by yourself you want quite a bit of commercialisation - pools, waterparks, rides, entertainment. A week is a long time with only the beach to rely on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted 14 January, 2011 Share Posted 14 January, 2011 As buctootim says, you need somewhere with loads for kids to do. To hell with culture for a week, try somewhere like Salou where you have the huge Portaventura theme park which you can waste at least 3 days visiting, and also take them about an hour north on the train and visit Barcelona and let them look round Camp Nou (if they are into football) and all the other attractions there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Once on the canal there's not much more in the way of expenses and I promise you Baj, the kids will be absolutely whacked out, leaving you and any other grown-ups to down beer, take stock of life and be contant with your lot. I cannot put it into words. Tell 'em mrs b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 15 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions so far. The hotel buctootim mentions at the top looks great actually, and is "do-able" on budget flying from bournemouth. I aint going on no narrow boat.... Thanks for greece suggestions, especially parga, but been there before (and yeah, it is lovely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 As buctootim says, you need somewhere with loads for kids to do. To hell with culture for a week, try somewhere like Salou where you have the huge Portaventura theme park which you can waste at least 3 days visiting, and also take them about an hour north on the train and visit Barcelona and let them look round Camp Nou (if they are into football) and all the other attractions there. Our parents took us 3 there qwhen we were 19, 8 and 3 and we loved it. Portaventura wasn't built then but there was a massive water park and the beach is great, we did the Barcelona visit also, brilliant holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 We took 4 g/k's for a week last year age range 6-11, it was ace. Isn't that abit unfair on the outfield players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Isn't that abit unfair on the outfield players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions so far. The hotel buctootim mentions at the top looks great actually, and is "do-able" on budget flying from bournemouth. I aint going on no narrow boat.... Thanks for greece suggestions, especially parga, but been there before (and yeah, it is lovely) okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Isn't that abit unfair on the outfield players? please don't encourage him jb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Planning on taking my boys away somewhere warm and beachlike in June (during term time... tut tut). The eldest has been to Greece before (as have I, many times) so that's kinda first choice at the moment. I would be going by myself with them (both boys, will be aged 6 and 3 at the time). Want to spend around £1k for 5 to 7 days or so. Suggestions anyone? The Sun do a great offer for a week in a caravan at one of their selected parks dotted around the country for £9.50, just collect the vouchers. That'll give you £990.50 to spend on a razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 this thread makes me sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 this thread makes me sad Drink will cheer you up either that or Saturday night TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 15 January, 2011 Share Posted 15 January, 2011 Drink will cheer you up either that or Saturday night TV I've got both at the moment. The drink part is favourable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 16 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2011 The Sun do a great offer for a week in a caravan at one of their selected parks dotted around the country for £9.50, just collect the vouchers. That'll give you £990.50 to spend on a razor. I'd happily donate £200 towards getting you comedy lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Have you considered Sevastopol in the Ukraine? They have a beach I think. They also have the hottest women in the world there IMO. Fly with GermanWings to Kiev and get a train down there. Kids will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Did you look at Eurocamp Baj? Did that a few times when kids were young. You turn up everything is there. You decide how you want to tour around and then spend 2/3 nights in different places so lots to see & do. Fav for us was The Dordogne, simple stuff, canoeing on the river etc and Italy. We flew in & out of Venice cheap rented wheels and did Lake Como, Gerona etc then down to Chiantshire between Rome & Sienna. The campsites have Kids clubs which also gives you a few hours each day you have all the cooking for the great adventure BBQ each night. By linking their web sites with a good Lonely Planet you can plan some great day out's at each site Did France from St Malo, Loire Valley kids worn out swimming or exploring Chateau & then sipping the regions finest with a good book & Mosquito repellant As I got older & Grumpier we used their Mobile Home stuff also great. If you drive then pack a fishing rod beach gear and go. Not sure they do Greece though. But plus side always thousands of Dutch in the campsites to chat with in the evenings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 I'd happily donate £200 towards getting you comedy lessons on a serious note Boj, try Thompon Al Fresco, supposed to be great value and ideal for kids & families. http://www.thomsonalfresco.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Try Tunisia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Try Tunisia. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Tenerife is good for kids, problem is the 4 hour(ish) flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Have you considered Sevastopol in the Ukraine? They have a beach I think. They also have the hottest women in the world there IMO. Fly with GermanWings to Kiev and get a train down there. Kids will love it. or easiest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Disneyland Paris of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 16 January, 2011 Share Posted 16 January, 2011 Baj, I know that you said somewhere warm, but is there no where in this country that might do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Baj, I know that you said somewhere warm, but is there no where in this country that might do? Leciester, Baj could spend time walking the streets for a week trying to spot his idol and role model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 17 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Baj, I know that you said somewhere warm, but is there no where in this country that might do? Not really mate, mainly as I want to do it in june and the weather is a real gamble, could be lovely like last year or **** like most years. Plus my kids are perfectly happy to fly / drive all day so the continent is easy. Added to that that Ive got the money and time to get them away, and *i* sorta would prefer to be on a foreign beach somewhere too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Lake Garde in Italy. Got a theme park there, loads if sites for the Sun caravan thing and the weather will be stunning. Fly to Milan and hire a car (cheap). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Did you look at Eurocamp Baj? Did that a few times when kids were young. You turn up everything is there. You decide how you want to tour around and then spend 2/3 nights in different places so lots to see & do. Fav for us was The Dordogne, simple stuff, canoeing on the river etc and Italy. We flew in & out of Venice cheap rented wheels and did Lake Como, Gerona etc then down to Chiantshire between Rome & Sienna. The campsites have Kids clubs which also gives you a few hours each day you have all the cooking for the great adventure BBQ each night. By linking their web sites with a good Lonely Planet you can plan some great day out's at each site Did France from St Malo, Loire Valley kids worn out swimming or exploring Chateau & then sipping the regions finest with a good book & Mosquito repellant As I got older & Grumpier we used their Mobile Home stuff also great. If you drive then pack a fishing rod beach gear and go. Not sure they do Greece though. But plus side always thousands of Dutch in the campsites to chat with in the evenings The Sun holidays mentioned above, if you go to France, are actually Keycamp/Eurocamp (same company) holidays. We went to one outside Paris in the Autumn, 3 bedroom Keycamp caravan on a great site. We've just booked another one in May in the Loire. £250 for two adults, two children and return ferry crossing on the fastcat from Portsmouth to Caen for a week. Fantastic value for money. Keycamp/Eurocamp holidays are good value in the first place. We had another holiday with Keycamp earlier last year as well. I'm definitely a convert (doing 10 nights all inclusive in the Canaries this summer as well though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 17 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Lake Garde in Italy. Got a theme park there, loads if sites for the Sun caravan thing and the weather will be stunning. Fly to Milan and hire a car (cheap). Have been thinking along these lines this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 17 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Leciester, Baj could spend time walking the streets for a week trying to spot his idol and role model. You're very clever you know, why on earth do you waste your talents on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 The Sun holidays mentioned above, if you go to France, are actually Keycamp/Eurocamp (same company) holidays. We went to one outside Paris in the Autumn, 3 bedroom Keycamp caravan on a great site. We've just booked another one in May in the Loire. £250 for two adults, two children and return ferry crossing on the fastcat from Portsmouth to Caen for a week. Fantastic value for money. Keycamp/Eurocamp holidays are good value in the first place. We had another holiday with Keycamp earlier last year as well. I'm definitely a convert (doing 10 nights all inclusive in the Canaries this summer as well though). Yep and they have loads of campsites near beaches or on lakes. We went down near Biaritz and the Atlantic coast - camp site was by a lake behind the dunes had beach, canoeing & windsurfing lessons. Also went through Provence which has loads of sites and gives the chance to mix beaches with a trip to Wine Mecca - Chateau-Neuf-Du-Pape I guess they've had a zillion name changes since I last did it about 8 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 Baj, consider somewhere like this. http://www.camping-la-garangeoire.com/en/index_en.htm - lots to do (lots of it free) and quite reasonable to hire a cabin. Don't go through Eurocamp as they charge a large premium, book directly with the campsite. Despite what they say about the proximity to the beach it's only 40 minutes drive to St Jean de Monts which has a fabulous beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2011 Share Posted 17 January, 2011 You're very clever you know, why on earth do you waste your talents on this forum? thanks. No need to thank me for my suggestion of THompson Al Fresco, seriously and not taking the p*ss its very reasonable and kids love it, my old boss takes the family to one in /near Lazio every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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