Confused.. Never done all inclusive & don't know where t

Elliek68

2005-06-07 11:45:20

I am a single parent and want to take my 2 children (10 + 16yrs) on holiday anytime from the 19th Aug 2005 but don't know where to go..
Never done all inclusive but I think this would be a cheaper option.
I think we are more swayed towards Turkey as I went there last yr, Bodrum infact.. It was nice but I wasn't that impressed, however, a lot of my friends and family loved it so am willing to give it another go besides the fact the shopping is so cheap, but would consider anywhere within reason.
This may be our last holiday in a long time and its our 1st since 2001 so I want somewhere warm, gorgeous beach and something for all of us.. would like to try watersports as we all love the sea, pools and also a few excursions.
I would be soooooo grateful if anyone can help.
Oh and I guess I should add that we will have a small budget of around £1300 inclusive of spending.

Forgot to add previously if ppl can give me an idea of costs for the accommodation for myself and 2 children, that would help immensly..

Edited by Elliek68 2005-06-12 13:32:29

Wizard

2005-06-07 14:49:55

hi turky or Bulgaria will proberbly be the cheapest canaries and Cyprus or crete the warmest watch the small print as each hotel can differ on what is or not included drink the local brands or wine imports will cost both arms and a leg

we went all in crete last october not to a main resrt but a nice hotel (but onlt 3 english families) mainly dutch/german/french and greeks the other halfs a fussy eater but found plenty to her tast

brian

Elliek68

2005-06-08 13:43:05

Thanks Brian, much appreciated.
Just want as many ideas or warnings about as many places as possible.
I have been to a lot of places but never did all inclusive.

Anyone else's ideas/opinions would also be greatly appreciated...

Thanks..

bnira

2005-06-10 22:10:52

hotel kervansary marmaris is superb give this a try as ive posted before there is nothing i would change in this hotel

Becky67

2005-06-11 21:13:27

You might want to have a look at Club Letoonia at Fethiye Turkey - excellent 5*AI with a good range of watersports included in the package. Myself and another HT member have been in May and posted reviews.
Good Luck!!!

Elliek68

2005-06-11 23:37:33

Thanks to both of you.. again, much appreciated.

I would love as many recommendations as possible as I will look up on as many possibilities and reviews as I can. Just want to avoid bad choices where possible.. :shock:

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jmiller

2005-06-12 10:13:06

we would go back to the kaya belek in turkey like a shot!!
have booked to go the the iberostar chich khan in tunisia this year for a change though but might go back to kaya next year!!
we went with thomas cook
I could'nt fault it! ( and i have been to various all incs ranging from jamaica to benidorm)!!
hope this helps
jmiller

Elliek68

2005-06-12 13:24:21

I did think about going to Tunisia but had heard that you get pestered a lot by street sellers/beggars!!
Mind you i have come across that in a few places and although it can get annoying, you just have to be firm.

would you say it is quite cheap there and what about the shopping and food? recommended?

Thanks for your advice.. x

jmiller

2005-06-12 14:06:58

the shopping in tunisia is great! watches, leather goods and shoes etc........ the weather is wonderful and (depending on your chosen hotel) the food is good too!!
I have been to quite a few countries and turkey and tunisia are rated as my top two. I just love the culture!!

jmiller

2005-06-12 14:14:53

oh, i forgot to add...........you could try the saadia hotel in skanes on a half board basis. it's not a really large hotel but it is cheaper than a lot of others. there is a wonderful family atmosphere and the tunisian theme night is absolutely great with belly dancers etc.
you could see if panorama do this hotel and maybe even get it cheaper!

Yes, you can get a bit harrassed sometime in the markets but this is to be expected really, and nothing to much to worry about,although i would be a little nervous myself going alone with my 2 kiddies (who are the same age as yours)! Then again, you may meet up with likeminded travellers who are going to the medina at the same time?!

Elliek68

2005-06-13 20:58:01

Thanks jmiller..Shame, I was so keen on going till today when I was told i could be spat at if I didn't keep my shoulders covered or if my knees were showing.. :shock:

Could you imagine going around in that heat mostly covered up? :roll:

Thats kind of put a dampner on Tunisia..

melell66

2005-06-15 12:58:58

Sahara beach in skanes, tunisia, went there last oct, going on the 19th June... Only 4 days to go! Great place for kids! I booked with my personal travel advisor and paid £720 for the 2 of us for a week

jmiller

2005-06-15 18:05:25

no, you don't get spat at at all in tunisia! I tend to cover up a little more only when i go to the markets but this is only a couple of times a week, and then i only take a little lightweight sarong and wrap it around my shoulders for a short while..
you would love tunisia!!

Yvonne

2005-06-16 10:47:55

I have been to the Sahara Beach in Tunisia, twice with two young children. It is fantastic. I have never been spat at either.

Yvonne

Elliek68

2005-06-16 20:44:43

I feel a bit annoyed now, went and booked somewhere else because of what I had read etc..
oh well, maybe one for next yr..

Thanks to all for your replies though.. :wink:

paul kavanagh

2005-08-08 22:29:45

hi there I stayed in the sahara beach hotel in sousse tunisia it was one of the nicest hotels very clean with good service etc but you did get pestered by hawkers & beggars outside on the streets but this happens in every thirdworld country you are on holiday and must have money !
try the dom rep for a last minute A/I bargain my mate went at a cost of 600 quid for 2 in july :wink:

welshoney

2005-08-11 14:50:52

we didn't get spat at in Tunisia, yes the market sellers to try and pester you to buy things, just say no.
All incluisive works out cheaper I think, when you've got kids, especially for drinks and ice creams and that.

Llindy

2005-08-19 09:03:04

Sorry to put a dampener on things, but your daughters age of 16 you will probably have to pay adult prices , in saying that you might get a free child place or a reduction for the younger child which could still go over your budget .

Good luck , and have a great holiday .

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