Vacation V Staycation Costs

allanandjean replied on 12/03/2021 14:42

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Posted on 12/03/2021 14:42

We sadly accepted a while back that our hoped for trip abroad, in May/June, would not be happening and have booked on a two week rally in June-which we are very much looking forward to.

Over the last couple of days I have been looking at options for July/August and wondered how prices compare.

Normally we would go abroad at the times I mention so never look to see how over there compares with here.

Anyway, just looked at the price for a 10 day stay at sites of similar levels of quality and facilities, one in Cornwall and one in the Vendee.

The price for Cornwall, at Pentewan Sands, is £498.10.

The price for France at La Yole via the club and including a BF overnight crossing with cabin is £488.36

We don't go 'over there' to save money but its another example to show that considering 'going' as opposed to 'staying' need not cost a lot more.

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Takethedogalong replied on 15/03/2021 20:37

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Posted on 15/03/2021 20:37

That was a fast Edit AD😂

Wise move👍

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moulesy replied on 15/03/2021 20:40

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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

Posted on 15/03/2021 20:40

And just where did the "unpleasantness" start? Accusations of "hijacking the thread"? Telling other posters you have "absolutely no interest" in their plans? Have you ever stopped to think why folk respond to you in the way they do?

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replied on 15/03/2021 20:49

Posted on 15/03/2021 20:40 by moulesy

And just where did the "unpleasantness" start? Accusations of "hijacking the thread"? Telling other posters you have "absolutely no interest" in their plans? Have you ever stopped to think why folk respond to you in the way they do?

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moulesy replied on 15/03/2021 20:53

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Posted on 15/03/2021 20:49 by

So you are admitting the malice.

Posted on 15/03/2021 20:53

A curious response - the (malicious) comments I quoted were yours!

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Takethedogalong replied on 15/03/2021 20:54

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Posted on 15/03/2021 20:54

There are obviously two main reasons for choosing Europe over UK for most folks, both blindingly obvious, but hardly comparable. “Europe” is big, very big. Hence you have a huge number of sites to choose from, lots of choice to suit all budgets, tastes, preferences. Certain areas of it have almost guaranteed good weather, so if that’s what you prefer, it’s a good choice.

UK is tiny in comparison, and the whole World accepts that from the Dawn of Time, UK weather can be very unpredictable. Both have their merits, both have their drawbacks. Individual preference is human nature, that’s all🤷‍♀️ Millions choose both options every year. One isn’t right, one isn’t wrong.

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DavidKlyne replied on 15/03/2021 21:00

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Posted on 15/03/2021 21:00

DK, I hope your cruise cost quote was only for 1 person, either that or its been a long time since you did a cruise😂 the cruises we have been looking at are more like £3500 pp for a 14 night cruise.

I think I mentioned £2000 for a cruise for two of us. Just checked P&O for next year for a similar 7 day cruise to the Fjords which was the last one we did and they are quoting £1100 each for a balcony cabin. Previously (10 years ago) we did a 10 day cruise and I think that was obviously more expensive, I think about £2500? The point of the quote was not so much to do with cruises but the comparison between that type of holiday cost associated with being in Europe with the van.

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Cornersteady replied on 15/03/2021 21:06

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Posted on 15/03/2021 20:54 by Takethedogalong

There are obviously two main reasons for choosing Europe over UK for most folks, both blindingly obvious, but hardly comparable. “Europe” is big, very big. Hence you have a huge number of sites to choose from, lots of choice to suit all budgets, tastes, preferences. Certain areas of it have almost guaranteed good weather, so if that’s what you prefer, it’s a good choice.

UK is tiny in comparison, and the whole World accepts that from the Dawn of Time, UK weather can be very unpredictable. Both have their merits, both have their drawbacks. Individual preference is human nature, that’s all🤷‍♀️ Millions choose both options every year. One isn’t right, one isn’t wrong.

Posted on 15/03/2021 21:06

Yes fully agree, had holidays in both and both equally enjoyable. One is not superior to the other.

But I just love being away on holiday, doesn't matter where and location doesn't affect the enjoyment factor one little bit.

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Takethedogalong replied on 15/03/2021 21:18

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Posted on 15/03/2021 21:18

Nor for us either Corners. We happily survived two weeks of torrential rain in South Wales a few years ago, but never got bored, didn’t stop us doing much, still had a great time. It’s a mind set for us, we just take what is thrown at us, rain or shine, come what may. 😁

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