Tamworthram Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 2 hours ago, sage said: If going to Pisa/Lucca I'd recommend a day tip to Cinque Terre on the train and walk between the villages Went to Tuscany a couple of years ago and planning to go there again next year. Will definitely go back to both Lucca and Pisa. I may be in the minority but I'm not sure I'll bother going back to Florence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: Went to Tuscany a couple of years ago and planning to go there again next year. Will definitely go back to both Lucca and Pisa. I may be in the minority but I'm not sure I'll bother going back to Florence. I haven't been to Florence but next time I may stay in Lucca and do Florence and Cinque Terre as day trips on the train. Not a fan of Pisa Tamworthram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, sage said: I haven't been to Florence but next time I may stay in Lucca and do Florence and Cinque Terre as day trips on the train. Not a fan of Pisa Not much at Pisa but worth a short visit. We did the sights between leaving the airport and heading off to our accommodation. Florence just seemed really busy (and the river was muddy brown 😀). I don't generally mind busy cities (love Rome, Paris, Venice and Verona) but I couldn't warm to Florence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Wouldn't bother with Pisa - overhyped and the drive into the town from the east was through a rough-looking industrial estate. If near Lake Garda then Verona is well worth a visit, similar to Rome but on a smaller scale and less busy. Sienna also warrants a day out. A great country for a touring holiday. Grumpy Git and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Alas, no plans this year. The car (65 reg Fiesta, 92,000) needs replacing. Already spent £3,000 0n timing belt, catalytic converter and numerous other jobs since Sept 2022. Ideally? Cornwall or Scotland followed by a Sept. break in Tenerife!! Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 All these exotic destinations but we just had a great week in Devon. Based in Preston Sands with a lovely sea view to wake up to each morning, we visited Bristol, Paignton, Dawlish, Exeter, Buckfastleigh, Brixham and Dartmouth. Weather was kind, sea was broiling! Brought back 4 points, 6 would have been better but otherwise a perfect week. Zag zig, Boycie, I know nothing and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyram59 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, angieram said: All these exotic destinations but we just had a great week in Devon. Based in Preston Sands with a lovely sea view to wake up to each morning, we visited Bristol, Paignton, Dawlish, Exeter, Buckfastleigh, Brixham and Dartmouth. Weather was kind, sea was broiling! Brought back 4 points, 6 would have been better but otherwise a perfect week. Your so lucky to go to such a gorgeous part of the country love Dawlish been there a few times and Exeter is a lovely city to visit. cstand and Miggins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 hours ago, ziggyram59 said: Your so lucky to go to such a gorgeous part of the country love Dawlish been there a few times and Exeter is a lovely city to visit. I could have sworn several hundred people were singing it's a s***hole Tuesday evening.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: I could have sworn several hundred people were singing it's a s***hole Tuesday evening.😀 If we played Dubai away they’d sing the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Anag Ram said: If we played Dubai away they’d sing the same Happen they'd be rite. Zag zig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 @admira here duck admira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Yesterday, Mrs Admira and I had our final screen test to appear on the A Place in the Sun TV show. Should hear if we were successful in a week or two and if so, they fly us over to France for a week in mid June. First things first though, off to Hawaii Friday morning then LA, San Francisco and Vegas. Belfast in June, South of France again in August, Dublin September, Benidorm also September and Tallinn for Christmas. Lyon and Bali booked for next year so far. If anyone has any 'must see or do's in that lot, let me know please. What's everyone else up to? Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, admira said: Yesterday, Mrs Admira and I had our final screen test to appear on the A Place in the Sun TV show. Should hear if we were successful in a week or two and if so, they fly us over to France for a week in mid June. First things first though, off to Hawaii Friday morning then LA, San Francisco and Vegas. Belfast in June, South of France again in August, Dublin September, Benidorm also September and Tallinn for Christmas. Lyon and Bali booked for next year so far. If anyone has any 'must see or do's in that lot, let me know please. What's everyone else up to? I just tried to book something but you had already used up all the available holidays 😂 Tamworthram, Grumpy Git, admira and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, admira said: Yesterday, Mrs Admira and I had our final screen test to appear on the A Place in the Sun TV show. Should hear if we were successful in a week or two and if so, they fly us over to France for a week in mid June. what's your budget? I can help. If you get Laura Hamilton, I might come along with you.😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 59 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: what's your budget? I can help. If you get Laura Hamilton, I might come along with you.😍 I was going to request her on the call but was worried it might look a bit pervy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 20:13, admira said: Yesterday, Mrs Admira and I had our final screen test to appear on the A Place in the Sun TV show. Should hear if we were successful in a week or two and if so, they fly us over to France for a week in mid June. First things first though, off to Hawaii Friday morning then LA, San Francisco and Vegas. Belfast in June, South of France again in August, Dublin September, Benidorm also September and Tallinn for Christmas. Lyon and Bali booked for next year so far. If anyone has any 'must see or do's in that lot, let me know please. What's everyone else up to? If you are into cycling, I would recommend the bike tour from Kintamani Volcano to Ubud. It’s virtually all downhill and you go through traditional Bali villages. We’ve stayed at Kuta, Nusa Dua and Ubud but our preference is Ubud as it’s more relaxed. Nusa Dua is more of your big resorts and Kuta is backpacker central. admira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Stagtime said: If you are into cycling, I would recommend the bike tour from Kintamani Volcano to Ubud. It’s virtually all downhill and you go through traditional Bali villages. We’ve stayed at Kuta, Nusa Dua and Ubud but our preference is Ubud as it’s more relaxed. Nusa Dua is more of your big resorts and Kuta is backpacker central. We are staying in Sanur Stagtime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poynton ram Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Taking the missus to Barcelona next month for a few days. Camp Nou is closed so that’s one trip off the itinerary. She wants to see Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. Anyone been recently that has any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Poynton ram said: Taking the missus to Barcelona next month for a few days. Camp Nou is closed so that’s one trip off the itinerary. She wants to see Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. Anyone been recently that has any suggestions? Both worth a look. The open top hop on hop off bus is good for getting an overview too. Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 1 hour ago, admira said: Both worth a look. The open top hop on hop off bus is good for getting an overview too. Is it open-top... like they have in Nottingham? 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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