Vacation V Staycation Costs

Posted on 15/03/2021 13:24 by MikeyA

It seems far better than sitting on a floating petri dish for 7 days.  

As a slight change of topic, what would be staycationers views of a coach holiday to Scotland - less dangerous, the same or more dangerous?

 

Posted on 15/03/2021 13:40 by Rufs

"It seems far better than sitting on a floating petri dish for 7 days"

having had myself a long association with HM's Royal Navy, and proud to say, we still have ongoing interests with HM's Royal Navy, the thought of doing what you allude to fills me with horror, even more than sitting in a metal box with 200 or so others, which i have also done on more occasions than i care to remember 

Posted on 15/03/2021 15:28 by MikeyA

Don't worry you will probably never see me on a cruise liner again, once was enough. I think I would hate a coach holiday even more - all that waiting around for the last old fogie to appear and get back on the coach, at least the liner wouldn't wait!  

Posted on 15/03/2021 17:40 by Takethedogalong

Funnily enough Mikey, much to my surprise I found myself on a coach tour holiday some ten years ago. It was a tour of NT properties around Kent and Sussex, and I really enjoyed it. Very relaxing being driven around, plenty of time to look around some beautiful places, we did two venues a day, with lunch bought at one of them. Hotel was very nice overnight, had lovely swimming pool, spa, food was lovely. And while my Sister and I were definitely the youngest on the coach (“are the Girls on yet😂”) we had a really nice time. It wasn’t cheap though, could have done a month overseas for same price as the five days we had. But I’d do a coach tour again like that one. But not in a pandemic, and not the Turkey and Tinsel stuff😂

Posted on 15/03/2021 10:11 by

Oh dear here we go again. Looks as though  I am being told to put my life on hold until I get permission here from those who wont, cant or dont understand the attraction. 

Posted on 15/03/2021 19:14 by nelliethehooker

Nobody has any objection from you going, it's what you could well be bring back with you when you return. So go and just stay over there, as you are so keen of the continental countries. Simple.

Posted on 13/03/2021 10:50 by DavidKlyne

I am sure the camping/holiday world is split between those that need an exact itinerary and those who are more free spirits. I suppose the thought of touring ad hoc for a couple of months just wouldn'd suit some people. Probably a hangover from the British way of doing things where you book everything a year ahead which leaves little room for improvisation. It is wrong to suggest that people who "tour" don't have a plan but more often than not they have a loose plan which allows a lot of freedom along the way. So bad weather in the Loire means it's only a day away from sunshine in the Dordogne and if that turns wet you are only a day away from the Med. No need to worry about booking out of season. 

David

Posted on 15/03/2021 20:21 by

Oh dear.  How long did it take you to spot the chance to join in the unpleasantness