PaddockLad 14638 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 11 minutes ago, Meenzer said: Just booked a trip to Germany and realised I'm going to be there for the Euro 2024 final, so that's England's chances knackered, sorry to anyone who cares Any data on your presence in any given country affecting Scotland results? 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26471 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 28 minutes ago, Meenzer said: Just booked a trip to Germany and realised I'm going to be there for the Euro 2024 final, so that's England's chances knackered, sorry to anyone who cares 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 28 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Any data on your presence in any given country affecting Scotland results? 🤨 "Me being alive" and "Scottish tournament failure" appear to correlate fairly closely, if that helps at all 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14638 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Meenzer said: "Me being alive" and "Scottish tournament failure" appear to correlate fairly closely, if that helps at all Hmmm… I think I see some signs of correlation 🤓 Edited April 10 by PaddockLad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Off to Mexico in September for “Can You Eat and Drink Yourself to Death?” All inclusive so if anyone knows of any decent excursions/excursion providers around Riviera Maya, I’m all ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17828 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Off to Mexico in September for “Can You Eat and Drink Yourself to Death?” All inclusive so if anyone knows of any decent excursions/excursion providers around Riviera Maya, I’m all ears I've been to Cancun twice. Honeymooned there in 95 (was a child bride) and again I 2010. Cancun itself had deteriorated loads by then and the city, which had been bustling, was boarded up because of the rise of all inclusives, which was a bit sad. Outside of Cancun it's much more commercial than it was previously. I'd say must go places are Tulum which is frankly ridiculously beautiful (temple by the sea), Xel Ha, and Chitzen Itza. Although sorry Mr Millenial, you won't be allowed to ascend the great pyramid any more. (I'm old enough to have been in the crown of the statue of liberty, for free). I found Mexico VERY hot and couldn't avoid sunburn no matter how hard I tried. When we were in the jungle at Chitzen Itza, I drank 15 litres of water and still couldn't piss for 3 days. Edited April 13 by Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17828 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Another wonderful place is Contoy island, but not easy to get to. Best snorkeling of my life there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34624 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I've been to Cozumel cos I'm a cut above Renton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26967 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 19 hours ago, Gemmill said: I've been to Cozumel cos I'm a cut above Renton. I've been to both. Rents is right that Cancun itself has deteriorated especially noticeable given the time involved between visits which was 2001 then 2012 I think? We're planning on going back next year if we can for our 25th anniversary but can't see us venturing up the road to Cancun for a visit this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 So, Cancun is a shit tip and head to Tulum and Xel Ha? Sounds alright to me. If anyone wants me in the first two weeks of September, I’ll be halfway through the cocktail list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3660 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I know there is some Greece experts in here, recommendations pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30458 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 10 hours ago, strawb said: I know there is some Greece experts in here, recommendations pls What sort of holiday you after, mate? Also what time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19839 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 11 hours ago, strawb said: I know there is some Greece experts in here, recommendations pls kefalonia is my favourite island. i haven't been to mainland greece other than athens, which is well worth visiting. parts of crete are also really beautiful - depends on what you're after. beach holiday? quiet family resort? island hopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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strawb 3660 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Alex said: What sort of holiday you after, mate? Also what time of year? I’ve only been to Rhodes, and had a few days in lindos too. Something similar but a different island maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26471 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I was in Crete last year which I thought was nice rather than spectacular. Though I didn't leave the Herkalion region so there may be nicer areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30458 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 You’ve got loads of options from Manchester. You could do the Peloponnese. The Greeks are slightly perplexed by the obsession with the islands. As they think the mainland is just as nice. The one thing I would say is do a bit of research. I’ve only been to Greece once post-Covid (Corfu). I would say it’s obvious a few of the smaller resorts are on the bones of their arse and haven’t recovered yet. Crete is very beautiful and massive and varied. You can also holiday in the mountains there. Not just beach resorts. Heraklion isn’t the best advert for it. It’s a bit of a sprawling mess, in large part thanks to having had the fuck bombed out of it in WW2. Rethymno is much more attractive. Thing is with Crete is there are lots of ancient sites to visit if you get a bit bored with sitting around. The Minoan sites pre-date Ancient Greece. The other thing is the size makes it too big to see all of it unless you’re going for about a month or two. If you can be arsed it’s worth going to stay in an island without an airport. But then you have to factor in the extra time, as you’ll need to catch a ferry / hydrofoil too. Maybe too much if you’re only there for a week. But with that in mind, Symi (next to Rhodes) is an option. The best place I’ve stayed is Paxos. But again - no airport. Also the ionians have a longer, wetter winter. If you’re going September, further east / south is more likely to still be dry and hot. Another place I loved was Paleokastritsa (Corfu). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Alex said: You’ve got loads of options from Manchester. You could do the Peloponnese. The Greeks are slightly perplexed by the obsession with the islands. As they think the mainland is just as nice. The one thing I would say is do a bit of research. I’ve only been to Greece once post-Covid (Corfu). I would say it’s obvious a few of the smaller resorts are on the bones of their arse and haven’t recovered yet. Crete is very beautiful and massive and varied. You can also holiday in the mountains there. Not just beach resorts. Heraklion isn’t the best advert for it. It’s a bit of a sprawling mess, in large part thanks to having had the fuck bombed out of it in WW2. Rethymno is much more attractive. Thing is with Crete is there are lots of ancient sites to visit if you get a bit bored with sitting around. The Minoan sites pre-date Ancient Greece. The other thing is the size makes it too big to see all of it unless you’re going for about a month or two. If you can be arsed it’s worth going to stay in an island without an airport. But then you have to factor in the extra time, as you’ll need to catch a ferry / hydrofoil too. Maybe too much if you’re only there for a week. But with that in mind, Symi (next to Rhodes) is an option. The best place I’ve stayed is Paxos. But again - no airport. Also the ionians have a longer, wetter winter. If you’re going September, further east / south is more likely to still be dry and hot. Another place I loved was Paleokastritsa (Corfu), & of course the Genocide. Fixed it for you 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38829 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I’ll second Paleokastritsa, and Paxos, as they’re the only places I’ve been I have the proud distinction of being handed a 3000yr old tortoiseshell hairpin in the museum on Paxos, which promptly decided to snap itself in half. Also found a church in Corfu Town that was stuffed to the gills with basil. You’ll be shocked to learn that it was St. Basil’s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19839 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 2 hours ago, ewerk said: I was in Crete last year which I thought was nice rather than spectacular. Though I didn't leave the Herkalion region so there may be nicer areas. never been to that end but chania and rethimno are both really picturesque. the area around the venetian old town in chania is beautiful. i've been to crete three times, the two best trips staying near almyrida or in kokkino chorio. the beaches are narrow and sandy, some of most beautiful crystal clear sea water i've ever swam in. the small villages are unspoilt, not too touristy and the tavernas serve great food. it's really family friendly, cheap with great hospitality. i loved it but haven't been for about a decade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19839 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 i've never been but my greek mate says naxos is his favourite of all the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30458 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Cretan hospitality is legendary even amongst Greeks. Possibly in no small part to their absolute determination to get you rat-arsed on free shots of Raki ( or Tsikoudia, to give it its proper name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19839 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 15 minutes ago, Alex said: Cretan hospitality is legendary even amongst Greeks. Possibly in no small part to their absolute determination to get you rat-arsed on free shots of Raki ( or Tsikoudia, to give it its proper name). they were great with kids too. We were made to feel welcome to enjoy a really long meal and sit in the taverna until 10-11pm with my then two year old running about the place having the time of his life while all the waiting staff played and talked to him (no one tutting or looking annoyed as you would expect elsewhere). It was so relaxed and idyllic, we would stay and end up getting shit faced long after his bedtime as the little one crashed in his buggy. Italy is a bit like this too. They expect you to come out with your young kids and will look after you until late 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 13/04/2024 at 10:15, Ayatollah Hermione said: Off to Mexico in September for “Can You Eat and Drink Yourself to Death?” All inclusive so if anyone knows of any decent excursions/excursion providers around Riviera Maya, I’m all ears We went to Xcaret theme park. Prices were fucking mental but the swimming in the cenotes was class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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