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    Minorca
    Atlantic coast of Portugal
    Jersey
    Scilly Isles

    Places I've not holidayed to and was wondering what they are like for a summer holiday?

    Can't travel far have a toddler now.

    #2
    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    Minorca
    Atlantic coast of Portugal
    Jersey
    Scilly Isles

    Places I've not holidayed to and was wondering what they are like for a summer holiday?

    Can't travel far have a toddler now.
    Been to all of them. Atlantic coast of Portugal is by far the best.

    Jesey/Scilly Isles are only recommended if you are over 70.

    You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.

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      #3
      Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
      Atlantic coast of Portugal
      Yes; get yourself north of Lisbon. Don't go to the Algarve as it's full of chavs. Once you drive north out of Cascais the coastline gets rougher, the villages get less touristy and life just seems to be perfect. Fish on your plate so fresh it’s eyes are still shining, copious amounts of wine, fresh fruit picked from a tree in the restaurant garden, no chavs, very laid back but quietly competent waiters, and it just keep getting better until you reach Porto, which is stunning. It’s not expensive compared to the rest of Europe and it definitely an option if you feel like spending a few weeks/months away from the world.
      And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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        #4
        Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
        Minorca
        Atlantic coast of Portugal
        Jersey
        Scilly Isles

        Places I've not holidayed to and was wondering what they are like for a summer holiday?

        Can't travel far have a toddler now.
        Minorca is ultra family friendly. atleast in the bits I've been to. A bit boring and samey especially on the food front but if you are saddled with young kids not a bad option.

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          #5
          Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
          Minorca
          Atlantic coast of Portugal
          Jersey
          Scilly Isles

          Places I've not holidayed to and was wondering what they are like for a summer holiday?

          Can't travel far have a toddler now.

          Minorca if you want to avoid rain. I've been to Atlantic coast of Spain / Portugal a couple of times where it has pissed down for most of the holiday.

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            #6
            Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
            Minorca
            Atlantic coast of Portugal
            Jersey
            Scilly Isles

            Places I've not holidayed to and was wondering what they are like for a summer holiday?

            Can't travel far have a toddler now.
            Minorca....... soooo sooooo boring.

            I hated it
            Bazza gets caught
            Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

            CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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              #7
              Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
              Can't travel far have a toddler now.
              You're breeding? Lor 'elp us.
              Hard Brexit now!
              #prayfornodeal

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                #8
                Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                Can't travel far have a toddler now.
                And me, I've told my family we're going to 'The Jurassic Coast' this year.
                Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave Johnson

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
                  Minorca....... soooo sooooo boring.

                  I hated it
                  OK, on reflaction forget my earlier post, it's tulip even if you have kids.

                  The worst part is the grub, the same bland menu at every single place, they haven't worked out that some Brits atleast don't want everything to taste of nothing whatsoever !

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
                    Can't travel far have a toddler now.
                    I'm just debating taking a 3.5 and a 1.5 year old to Oz for a month or so

                    It was my idea and I've now backtracked but the Mrs thinks it will be fun

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