Where should i go on holiday??

[jb190281]

Im looking for suggestions of where to go on holiday this summer. Im open to ideas in spain, canaries, greece & islands, turkey, egypt, but i want help with the different resorts. We're looking for somewhere that isnt too crazy, but will have plenty to see and do if we want to. Any ideas??

[chookie pie]

we go to los biloches fuengirola the beaches are good and there is plenty to do i would recommend it

[chookie pie]

sorry forgot to say southern spain

[Coppertop84]

Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria is great. Went there a few years back and it is not all crazy but there are good bars and shops should you want them. The hotels/apartments are all built into the cliffs/hills there so beautiful views.

[Coppertop84]

Forgot to say though there are lots of cockroaches in Gran Canaria so if you go there watch out for them.

[dot.hawkes]

we were in Gran Canaria in November last and never saw one cockroach! we were in Playa Des Ingles and it was ok, not special, wouldn't go again.

[jb190281]

anyone been to turkey?

[manga]

Try Sitges, Spain. Just 30mins. south of Barcelona, easy access, quaint and not to big and touristy.Still maintains the traditional way of life, with beautiful beaches, lovely people and good restaurants.I'am biased though as my daughter lives there, but it has no neon lights, no fish & chip shops or loads of english pubs, just enough to do and very relaxing. Hotels and apartments are all within reach of good beaches.However it is known for it's " GAY" friendliness, but each to thier own and everybody is very tolerant.

[kuotone]

Greek Islands-try Santorini/Paros/Naxos. Incredibly hot ie blistering in July/August. Beautiful beaches(black sand in Santorini tho')-not overcrowded when compared to Spain, but enough to do/see etc.

[pinktwink]

the world is your oyster a nile cruise or luxor in Egypt , bodrum in turkey. Have you thought of marrakesh in morocco, dubai, Tunisia, carribean, kenya

[dot.hawkes]

we went to Alanya Turlkey in 2007, it is a 2.5 hour coach drive from Antalya airport but a very interesting town with old and new parts and amazing mountain backdrop.
I would have preferred to go to a resort neater Antalya like Side as the hotels there seemed alot bigger and there were more all inclusive. The food was brilliant and cheap too and it is a very civilised and technologically advanced country IMO.

[chicho,bird2]

i went to turkey

i hated it
they charge �10 00 to get in country if the note is ripped or crinkeled they dont accept

also if there is 2 of you make sure you take 2 � 10 notes
as they dont acceptr a � 20 for one persona and no change

and the shoe shine boys chase you round to clean ya shoes even tho you are wearing sandels
apart from that its a great place to visit lots of old
charm xxxxx

[slinkycat]

Have a look at Olu Deniz in Turkey. Went last year and the coast is stunning. Its not what you would call traditional Turkey, as it is more or less a purpose built resort, but there are no high rise hotels, but plenty of bars and restaurants. There are loads of tours on offer, go to the local agents rather than your rep as they are better value. The boats that moor off the beach are great,we had a full day on one, including lunch and the chance to swim off the boat at several stop-offs for about �10 each.
If you're adventurous you can tandem paraglide from the mountain behind the beach.
Would say though that we went in May, it was very hot then, so check the summer temperatures!
Btw if you've never been to Turkey, try the Turkish baths:-)

[Sofilia]

Have you thought of Cyprus, it has wonderful beaches, lots of sun, pleanty of history and many different restuarants plus much more. We always go to Paphos, as it's only a 15 min transfer from the airport and there's something for everyone, couples, famileys and groups. There are 3 championship standard golf courses within a half hour drive as well. Flights can be expensive we've found with Cyprus airways, Monarch and thomsons you should pay no more than �250 return flight peak session. We like it that much we brought a holiday apartment, which we also rent out please take a look at www.sofilia.co.uk.
Happy Holidays.

[jb190281]

thanks for all the great tips!

[sitges]

I agree with Manga. Try Sitges. Not to big but lots to do and see. Reasonable hotels, lots of resturants and bars and easy to get around it. You can walk from one end to the other in 20 min. Most things are 10 min from the train station and its only 20 min into Barcelona if you want to spend the day there when you are not on the beach. Try the Hotel Romantique. Reasonable with breakfast included. Ask for one of the rooms with the patio that overlooks the
garden.

[jb190281]

Just to inform everyone who contributed to my question, i have booked my holiday - to Cyprus! thank you all again

[Tisashwani]

I would recommend you to go Spain for a holiday. It is a beautiful place with lots of glorious beaches all around. We had our trip to Spain last month and it was a wonderful trip completely organized by Holidayclick.co.uk
You can also have cheap tour packages for spain. Such tour packages are affordable as well as comfortable. You just need to relax and enjoy, every thing else will be looked after by tour operators.