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Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:44 pm

Thinking going away for Christmas,anyone been away for Christmas and would recommend any where?,cheers

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:15 pm

Playa de las americas in Tenerife at christmas is really worth a look with the way they decorate the strip and weather of around 26/28 degrees , they also have huge firework displays and christmas parades through the streets throughout christmas and new year .
Lisbon in portugal is also worth a look , very big into there religion and the festivals through the narrow streets is something you have to see ;)

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:21 pm

We always take our annual holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

One tip is that you could save a good amount if you didn't mind flying on christmas day and another one is to go outside of Europe for the better weather.

Florida is a good shout at that time and year and of course Sydney

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:36 pm

thomasblue wrote:Playa de las americas in Tenerife at christmas is really worth a look with the way they decorate the strip and weather of around 26/28 degrees , they also have huge firework displays and christmas parades through the streets throughout christmas and new year .
Lisbon in portugal is also worth a look , very big into there religion and the festivals through the narrow streets is something you have to see ;)

Cheers,was thinking of some where in the canaries,better chance of sunshine,is it normal times over there you know,or do certain bars and restaraunts shut down?

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:37 pm

Military Junta wrote:We always take our annual holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

One tip is that you could save a good amount if you didn't mind flying on christmas day and another one is to go outside of Europe for the better weather.

Florida is a good shout at that time and year and of course Sydney

Ok cheers,Florida and Australia a bit to far,wanted somewhere closer considering only going for a week

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:43 pm

caerblue wrote:
Military Junta wrote:We always take our annual holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

One tip is that you could save a good amount if you didn't mind flying on christmas day and another one is to go outside of Europe for the better weather.

Florida is a good shout at that time and year and of course Sydney

Ok cheers,Florida and Australia a bit to far,wanted somewhere closer considering only going for a week


Been to Sicliy a couple of times during the same period because we love Italy but am also that Cyprus is agood shout too. I think it all depends on what you are looking for. If its British chavs aboard then I suppose Spain (which includes the Canaries by the way) is the place for you.

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:44 pm

caerblue wrote:
thomasblue wrote:Playa de las americas in Tenerife at christmas is really worth a look with the way they decorate the strip and weather of around 26/28 degrees , they also have huge firework displays and christmas parades through the streets throughout christmas and new year .
Lisbon in portugal is also worth a look , very big into there religion and the festivals through the narrow streets is something you have to see ;)

Cheers,was thinking of some where in the canaries,better chance of sunshine,is it normal times over there you know,or do certain bars and restaraunts shut down?


most of the big clubs are shut but loads of bars and restaurants stay open and there is a nicer atmosphere than in the summer months . also slightly cheaper for food and drink i found as there is not so many people and they have to compete more for trade .

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:46 pm

I go away most Christmas's /New Year to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote - my wife and I thoroughly enjoy it weather is reasonable - good quality restaurants - excellent New Years Party on the sea front and in the old town

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:50 pm

gazzag1927 wrote:I go away most Christmas's /New Year to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote - my wife and I thoroughly enjoy it weather is reasonable - good quality restaurants - excellent New Years Party on the sea front and in the old town

Love this place,wife's parents own a apartment and visit regular,only just got back,if you want to watch city when over there,try the inn plaice,its a west ham bar but they show all the games

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:54 pm

thomasblue wrote:
caerblue wrote:
thomasblue wrote:Playa de las americas in Tenerife at christmas is really worth a look with the way they decorate the strip and weather of around 26/28 degrees , they also have huge firework displays and christmas parades through the streets throughout christmas and new year .
Lisbon in portugal is also worth a look , very big into there religion and the festivals through the narrow streets is something you have to see ;)

Cheers,was thinking of some where in the canaries,better chance of sunshine,is it normal times over there you know,or do certain bars and restaraunts shut down?


most of the big clubs are shut but loads of bars and restaurants stay open and there is a nicer atmosphere than in the summer months . also slightly cheaper for food and drink i found as there is not so many people and they have to compete more for trade .

everything is open during the Christmas and new year period, and i found it quite busy down veronicas, not been since 2008 though so it may have changed. it's a lovely time to visit great weather and it won't break the bank

Re: Going abroad over Christmas

Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:59 pm

Military Junta wrote:
caerblue wrote:
Military Junta wrote:We always take our annual holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

One tip is that you could save a good amount if you didn't mind flying on christmas day and another one is to go outside of Europe for the better weather.

Florida is a good shout at that time and year and of course Sydney

Ok cheers,Florida and Australia a bit to far,wanted somewhere closer considering only going for a week


Been to Sicliy a couple of times during the same period because we love Italy but am also that Cyprus is agood shout too. I think it all depends on what you are looking for. If its British chavs aboard then I suppose Spain (which includes the Canaries by the way) is the place for you.

Got nothing set,just wanted a short flight considering only going for a week,was thinking of canaries because weather is normally good