Anyone heading off on holidays this year?

MadYaker · 27-04-2014 11:54pm

I don't have real job since I'm student so I don't know if this counts but I'm going to Africa for 2 months. Africa is greatly overlooked as a holiday destination imo. Its expensive to get there, but once you're there its dirt cheap so you can stay for ages! I'll be in Uganda for most of it.

czechlin · 27-04-2014 11:54pm

mauzo! wrote: »

Honeymoon in Croatia in June. Looking forward to it

Are you planning on visiting the Plitvice lakes?

Penny Tration · 27-04-2014 11:55pm

Came home from the Seychelles 5 months ago. Came home from a trio to France earlier this month. Possibly going to Florida next spring, and if myself and the bf can save enough, we'll probably feck off somewhere hot for a week later on this year.

Smidge · 27-04-2014 11:56pm

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Cavan is gorgeous. All those lakes!

Wanna swap??? :P

Fred Swanson · 27-04-2014 11:56pm

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urabell · 27-04-2014 11:56pm

MadYaker wrote: »

I don't have real job since I'm student so I don't know if this counts but I'm going to Africa for 2 months. Africa is greatly overlooked as a holiday destination imo. Its expensive to get there, but once you're there its dirt cheap so you can stay for ages! I'll be in Uganda for most of it.

Sounds nice but I imagine when you get there it's more famine, dengue fever and machete wielding rebels than safari, sunshine and cultural enrichment.

Super-Rush · 27-04-2014 11:57pm

Have a hotel in Berlin booked for 4 nights in July.

Waiting to see if herself can get her holidays for that time before we book flights.

Legs.Eleven · 27-04-2014 11:58pm

Smidge wrote: »

Wanna swap??? :P

Say hello to half of my family while you're there! The whole of my dad's side is from there.

For Forks Sake · 27-04-2014 11:59pm

urabell wrote: »

Sounds nice but I imagine when you get there it's more famine, dengue fever and machete wielding rebels than safari, sunshine and cultural enrichment.

Are we back to talking about Donegal again?

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 28-04-2014 12:00am

Super-Rush wrote: »

Have a hotel in Berlin booked for 4 nights in July.

Waiting to see if herself can get her holidays for that time before we book flights.

You've a girlfriend?!?

Banjo String · 28-04-2014 12:02am

mauzo! wrote: »

Honeymoon in Croatia in June. Looking forward to it

I hear it's beautiful

Super-Rush wrote: »

Have a hotel in Berlin booked for 4 nights in July.

Waiting to see if herself can get her holidays for that time before we book flights.

I hear there is a brilliant red light district there.

Win win for you regardless :pac:

cabledude · 28-04-2014 12:06am

Lanzarote in August. Brother getting married out there. Can't wait. First time the entire family has been away on holiday like this.

jimmy180sx · 28-04-2014 12:07am

A weekend in Courtown

Stavros Murphy · 28-04-2014 12:07am

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Cavan is gorgeous. All those lakes!

Not lakes - reservoirs. They even hoard water..

MadYaker · 28-04-2014 12:09am

urabell wrote: »

Sounds nice but I imagine when you get there it's more famine, dengue fever and machete wielding rebels than safari, sunshine and cultural enrichment.

No famine in Uganda. I have vaccinations for all the fevers and there are no rebels. People do have machetes though. This will be my third time so I know what to expect, its gonna be awesome.

cassid · 28-04-2014 12:11am

Had first holiday in 7 years last summer, one of mine lads is always sick (has a long term illness) so headed down south of Ireland, managed 4 good days day before ended up in Cork hospital. Not sure if want to risk it this year, poor guy felt awful that we had to cut the holiday short, don't want him feeling guilty again like this.

Daisy03 · 28-04-2014 12:12am

I'm heading to Edinburgh for a long weekend in July. Then Orlando and New York in September and finally Stockholm and Copenhagen just after Christmas. It's nice to have them to look forward to.

urabell · 28-04-2014 12:35am

MadYaker wrote: »

No famine in Uganda. I have vaccinations for all the fevers and there are no rebels. People do have machetes though. This will be my third time so I know what to expect, its gonna be awesome.

Kony and his LRA are rebels no? Although if they're not around it's probably due to the kony action pack used to raise awareness back in 2012

You'll probably be ok as long as you're not a homosexual so

sheroman01 · 28-04-2014 12:41am

antodeco wrote: »

Only back from Gran Canaria. Off to Barcelona next week I'm quite the jetsetter

Where in Gran Canaria did you go

? How was it? I'm off there second week in June

Stained Class · 28-04-2014 12:43am

urabell wrote: »

Things that don't qualify as a holiday

Butlins
Trabolgan
anything involving a mobile home especially anything involving a mobile home in Wexford
anywhere that you could have found in a budget travel catalogue

You forgot one point.

Bringing your kids. No matter what age they are.

MadYaker · 28-04-2014 12:47am

urabell wrote: »

Kony and his LRA are rebels no? Although if they're not around it's probably due to the kony action pack used to raise awareness back in 2012

You'll probably be ok as long as you're not a homosexual so

He was gone from Uganda long before that viral campaign. He's in the Congo mostly. You're right about the homosexual thing though, thats a major no no! Although my friend did get hit on by a gay guy in a nightclub in kampala, was quite funny at the time.

WilyCoyote · 28-04-2014 1:57am

No holiday this year, we're skint. But next February - one week in Ireland, 3 days in London and 7 nights in Morocco. Jasus, about 360 more days.

Super-Rush · 28-04-2014 2:05am

Duracell Bunny wrote: »

You've a girlfriend?!?

Fcuk no.

I'm going on holidays with mammy.

cometogether · 28-04-2014 2:06am

Going to Chicago for three months

BetterThanThou · 28-04-2014 6:14am

I should be heading off on a holiday, the issue is, I'm not quite sure where. I've got the cash to go pretty much anywhere in the world I want to go. But on the other hand, I haven't been somewhere like the Canary Islands in about 4 years. So while I could go somewhere like California, I could also save a lot of money and go somewhere like Tenerife, decisions.

Daveysil15 · 28-04-2014 6:21am

I'm thinking lisbon but not sure yet. Anyone been to Lisbon?

Oranage2 · 28-04-2014 6:29am

Have spent a week in Thailand and a week in Shanghai already this year, thinking of going somewhere in Europe for a few weeks in the summer.

Legs.Eleven · 28-04-2014 6:32am

Daveysil15 wrote: »

I'm thinking lisbon but not sure yet. Anyone been to Lisbon?

Yes. It's my favourite city everrrr.

Captain Chaos · 28-04-2014 6:44am

Going nowhere this year, same as the last 3 years. My passport expired last October and I can't be bothered renewing it. Just hate the hassle of airports and flying, the thoughts alone put me off going away somewhere. Just knock me out and wake me when we get there.

strobe · 28-04-2014 7:59am

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Yes. It's my favourite city everrrr.

Good to hear. Off on a short stay in mid June. Got any tips for stuff to check out etc other than the top TripAdvisor dealies?

homemadecider · 28-04-2014 8:31am

I'm going to an adults-only beach resort in the Carribean later in the year. Can't wait.

LizzieJones · 28-04-2014 8:37am

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Going nowhere this year, same as the last 3 years. My passport expired last October and I can't be bothered renewing it. Just hate the hassle of airports and flying, the thoughts alone put me off going away somewhere. Just knock me out and wake me when we get there.

You won't get anywhere without a passport.

Teyla Emmagan · 28-04-2014 8:44am

Seville. Or roundabouts, for a week. Ryanair flights cheap!

I wanted to go to France, but was overruled.

Crumpets · 28-04-2014 8:51am

I'm going to South Africa in July

28-04-2014 9:01am

Was in ny just before xmas and vienna a month ago so taking a break now

Hoping to get over to see some friends in hannover this summer and would love to do another 2 week german course over in germany this summer as well if I save up a bit. Thinking munich this time!

keano_afc · 28-04-2014 9:43am

Canada for 3 weeks in August. Friend of mine is marrying a Canadian bird and there's not many Irish going over. Cant wait.

Micky Dolenz · 28-04-2014 9:48am

Going on holidays tomorrow. \0/

martingriff · 28-04-2014 10:11am

jbt90 wrote: »

I wouldn't really call going to the Algarve or anywhere in Portugal a holiday

A holiday is something is usually a good trip to the states/oz/dubai or multiple trips in europe at once ie amsterdam,berlin,ibiza,paris etc

So the Algarve is not a real holiday but Ibiza is

Legs.Eleven · 28-04-2014 10:12am

strobe wrote: »

Good to hear. Off on a short stay in mid June. Got any tips for stuff to check out etc other than the top TripAdvisor dealies?

Hey. Tbh it was 4 years ago now. We didn't do anything out of the ordinary though, just walked around and got the tram and stuff and ate wherever the mood took us. Didn't read up on the city at all until we got there and even then, we just played it by ear most of the time. Be sure to visit the little towns outside though (Cascais, Belem and Sintra). We rented bikes and cycled up the coast and it was gorgeous . Also try your best to get to a Fado show. We managed to stumble upon a non-touristy one but I've no clue where it was or what the place was called (useless tourist with a head like a sieve, unfortunately). Sorry I couldn't give you any more advice! The city is small though, so you'll have no problem finding the good stuff.

Edit: Oh and make sure you have the cod there! Pronounced "Backalow" in Portuguese (Bacalhau).

rainbow kirby · 28-04-2014 10:12am

Back to Ireland in early June to look at wedding venues, Cornwall for surfing and cycling in late June, probably grab a week somewhere hot in late September or early October. That's the rough plan anyway.

ibarelycare · 28-04-2014 10:22am

Heading off to Malta on Thursday for 5 nights, super excited! I haven't been abroad in over two years, and haven't been to the sun in even longer, my ex was allergic to it

Hoping to head to Portugal as well in September for a short break, as my friend's dad has a house there.

Someone mentioned Cape Clear, I did actually head there last year for "holidays" (well a long weekend!) and it was absolutely beautiful, we were really lucky we got good weather for it, felt like being abroad somewhere!

michellie · 28-04-2014 10:22am

Booked flights to Barcelona last week for a few days in August for the fiances 30th. Staying near la Ramblas, can't wait

28-04-2014 10:23am

urabell wrote: »

Sounds nice but I imagine when you get there it's more famine, dengue fever and machete wielding rebels than safari, sunshine and cultural enrichment.

Africa is more than just the hotspots, Uganda has it's problems but they're more cultural than military or security related. Very interesting place with a chequered history and a population with a story to tell. It's one of the safest destinations in Africa.

I'm heading to NY for a few days before I have to start my summer job. It's been decided that my travelling companion will be my granny, and I'm delighted with that, she's great company and I love spending time with her.:) Can't wait

sadie06 · 28-04-2014 10:31am

We are heading to Cornwall for 5 days, and then up to family in London for 4. We'll take in a week in Achill with family also, and hopefully a couple of camping weekends in Ireland.

28-04-2014 10:33am

sadie06 wrote: »

We are heading to Cornwall for 5 days, and then up to family in London for 4. We'll take in a week in Achill with family also, and hopefully a couple of camping weekends in Ireland.

I love Cornwall, it's a beautiful part of the world. Never get fed up with London either.

Achill I could live without, but that's probably more weather-related

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ibarelycare · 28-04-2014 10:33am

sadie06 wrote: »

We are heading to Cornwall for 5 days, and then up to family in London for 4. We'll take in a week in Achill with family also, and hopefully a couple of camping weekends in Ireland.

Went to Achill for the first time last year. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great when we were there but it's beautiful, I'd love to go back. Stayed in this fantastic guest house with the best food! Apparently it's a popular swingers location although we didn't test that rumour out :pac:

maguic24 · 28-04-2014 10:34am

Going to Malta for a wedding and making a holiday of it. Can't wait!!!

maguic24 · 28-04-2014 10:36am

sadie06 wrote: »

We are heading to Cornwall for 5 days, and then up to family in London for 4. We'll take in a week in Achill with family also, and hopefully a couple of camping weekends in Ireland.

I'd love to visit Cornwall. I'm half thinking of doing the east coast, wales/scotland/england, next year. We'll see. :P

sadie06 · 28-04-2014 10:42am

Candie wrote: »

I love Cornwall, it's a beautiful part of the world. Never get fed up with London either.

Achill I could live without, but that's probably more weather-related .

Oh that's so true of Achill. We were just there for Easter, and the weather was glorious. I would love to be able to charter a helicopter (must start doing the lotto) on days like that and have friends there immediately to see it, as it's such a different place when the weather is bad.

Graces7 · 28-04-2014 11:11am

not well enough to travel; the mere thought makes me...dunroamin...

sometimes i drive a longer way home, through the mountains, or sit by the sea instead and that refeshes enough.....

last holiday was early 1980s, driving across france etc

no money anyways.

love seeing all the old wans piling off the ulsterbus tours at market. revelling in ice cream and struggling with euros...same folk year after year

Anyone heading off on holidays this year?

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