Vacation V Staycation Costs

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Hi David, Yes it was, and crossings are usually cheaper as you describe.

It caught my eye as last year discussing taking the van abroad, with friends who never have, he said "OK, so if i drive down to Portsmouth in the morning what would it cost me" and I then tried to explain it was not that simple!

I cannot claim to have done any in depth survey of peoples approach to costing a holiday, over there, but have had enough casual conversations to make me think a more detailed look at costs might surprise some.

For many years we did Tuesday out Sunday back,as these crossings were on the Pont Aven, and more recently we have done a Thursday night crossing, again on the Pont.

Usually this would be a more expensive crossing and you needed a cabin but recently it has been £100 less than going on a Friday morning.

ttda, -   That list is getting longer and longer, don't keep putting it off as no one knows how long one's fitness and health will last. 

 

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"Was that the return crossing Ouistreham to Portsmouth?

On that route unless its changed it was always cheaper to go   Afternoon out Portsmouth Ouistrham,  and Morning back as they are the "caravans go free"  crossings"

Not that i normally compare prices, just choose what is convenient and go, but for our April - June trip 2021 , which of course we will not be doing i paid

Portsmouth - Caen 08:15 sailing £278, includes dog, and reserved seats, no need for cabin, by the time you have had breakfast you are almost there.

used the early sailing as you could get down to Nantes for overnight stop, as we may now have to pay a visit to the supermarket, might have to stay in the Caen area  

Caen - Portsmouth 08:30 sailing £234.30 ditto as above,

used the early sailing as could then be home and caravan sorted by mid P.M., only live 30 mins from Portsmouth port

p.s. they are flexi tickets

 

 

I suspect we aren’t as old as you think😉 Good few years off Govt pension still. We did a lot of adventurous stuff, exploring, thrill seeking in our younger days, got other priorities like loved ones at the moment. Our time will come, meanwhile, we make a list, will do what we really fancy from it at some point. 

It only takes one broken leg, stroke etc to totally change your expectations of life. My detached retina last year, if not caught in time, would have meant the end of caravanning/ motorhoming for ever. British holidays can be taken in your 80s but long haul holidays etc with the associated health insurance costs could well be uneconomic in your 80s. 

 

 

Ttda,   I was timed out before I had the time to offer two Latin phrases of advice:

Tempus Fugit and Carpe Diem

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