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  • Justus2
    Justus2 Forum Participant Posts: 897
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    edited July 2016 #32

    We have neighbours who do not think we go on "holidays", because to them a holiday means staying in a hotel and being waited on hand and foot.

    We hate hotels, sleeping in a bed that a 1000 others have been in. Your only private space is your bedroom. Formal eating and having to dress more formally,  Much prefer a campsite.
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  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2016 #33

    I'm abroad at the moment - Wales. Wink. Perhaps abroad, given our island mind-set, is defined as crossing a bit of water. On that basis continentals probably never go 'abroad' or is 'abroad' defined by experiencing a different culture rather than geography?

  • Tammygirl
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    edited July 2016 #34

    Possibly the trip is not far enough. You could try Cornwall or Scotland might soon be a foreign country.

    ooh does that mean as an englishwoman living in Scotland I will be able to claim I live abroadWink

    We have all sorts of time away, some in timeshare apartments, some cruises and lots of time in the van. They are all enjoyed by us. Its how others judge what your doing that gets me. If we are cruising we are considered snobs, yet in the van we are considered
    by some as the poor relative. Even the timeshare can cause some green eyed monsters comments. For some its package holidays and anything else is just not normal.

  • bandgirl
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    edited July 2016 #35

    I'm just glad I haven't gone on a "proper holiday" abroad via Dover this week. Last year's trip to the Netherlands, with all the strike disruption & ensuing worry, was bad enough. It must have been a nightmare with the queues last weekend. At least those
    with caravans & motorhomes had a toilet they could use, but the poor souls stuck in their cars for up to 12 hours Sad It's Dorset, Exmoor and
    the Cotswolds for us this year.

  • IanH
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    edited July 2016 #36

    I do agree that a lot of people wouldn't see a caravanning / motorhoming holiday as a 'proper' holiday. They must go in a hotel and have someone preparing their meals to call it a proper holiday.

    Trouble is, they only get a week or two of 'proper' holiday each year.....whereas we rarely have a month in the year that we don't go away on holiday.

    As for cooking being a chore - those nice gents called Marks and Spencer do most of that for us Wink

  • Tammygirl
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    edited July 2016 #37

    The things we like most about our hobby is that we can please ourselves where we go, how long we stay, what time, we go to bed, get up, eat. I don't mind cooking even on holiday at least I know I will enjoy it and it will be done the way I like it, not the
    way some chef says I should have it.  There are times after a hard day sunbathingCool I just can't be bothered getting all dressed up to go out for
    a meal. Hotels are something we haven't spent a holiday in for about 15 years now, 1 night before/after a flight is about it these days. Cruising is good as there is usually plenty of things to do and new places to see, a bit like going away with the motor
    home/caravan, only OH doesnt have to driveLaughing

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2016 #38

    I think ones perception of what makes a proper "holiday" probably changes when children leave home and/or you retire doesn't it? When we were both working full time, "holidays" were precious time and we'd do a lot of planning beforehand. We rarely went abroad,
    but probably had 2 or 3 camping/caravanning trips and maybe a week in a cottage in the lakes. Most days we'd have activities planned out to cope with whatever the weather might bring!

    Nowadays, both retired, we still have plenty of commitments but find it easier to plan around them. So we're away, either in the tourer or in the static for maybe 100 days a year - hard to really call all that time away holidays. We also go abroad for hotel
    holidays twice a year and tend to treat those as what one might call "proper" holidays where we can be fully relaxed and looked after by others doing all the work for us!

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2016 #39

    Hope you have a nice proper holiday away HD. Difficult when you have your own business I suspect. Enjoy your new MH, and Dorset is a lovely choice!Happy

  • IanH
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    edited July 2016 #40

    Have a good holiday, HD.

    Where you staying in Dorset?

  • huskydog
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    edited July 2016 #41

    Have a good holiday, HD.

    Where you staying in Dorset?

    Thanks Ian, staying at Crossways....

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2016 #42

    Plenty to see and do in Dorset, HD. Enjoy your holiday!!

  • IanH
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    edited July 2016 #43

    I was talking to someone recently who stayed near Dorchester and he said it was very nice.

    We like Dorset.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2016 #44

    Me too. My favourite part is the Isle of Purbeck. The bonus is that it's only about an hour and a half from home so good for short breaks.

  • cody
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    edited July 2016 #45

    I wish we had booked the tunnel again this year i,m currently having an un proper holiday on a cl in cornwall sat in the awning with the rain and wind sweeping in,  oh well only five weeks to go Wink must
    be some chance of getting a tan ?  Isnt they Surprised

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2016 #46

    Cody, 'go North young Man' it's currently 21c here, without the earlier humidity. Glorious weather. After saying that a good dollop of the wet stuff wouldn't go amiss, the garden is sufferingSad

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2016 #47

    Not much wind, Cody, but rain - yep, I'll give you that one. Try a pasty to brighten the day.

  • mjh2014
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    edited July 2016 #48

    For me, a 'proper' holiday is one that allows me to relax, unwind and switch off. We are currently on leg one of our four-week summer tour, the longest holiday I've ever been on, thanks to having a caravan. Happy

  • N1805
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    edited July 2016 #49

    Enjoy your hols. You'll be able to tell all your customers about the ' different loos' at Crossways when you get back. 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2016 #50

    Me too. My favourite part is the Isle of Purbeck. The bonus is that it's only about an hour and a half from home so good for short breaks.

    Can you recommend any CLs in that area? We've never stayed round there and keep intending to do so.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2016 #51

    We generally stay on a commercial - Ridge Farm near Stoborough, for its proximity to Wareham via the towpath.

  • triky auto
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    edited July 2016 #52

    Cool Isle of Wight !! thats where you can REALLY chill Tongue Out.SO
    laid back !!

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2016 #53

    We generally stay on a commercial - Ridge Farm near Stoborough, for its proximity to Wareham via the towpath.

    Thanks, CY. Bit dearer than what we would normally pay but I guess that's the going rate for the area.

  • huskydog
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    edited August 2016 #54

    Acording to the BBC news a " proper" holiday is a visit to Scarborough Surprised

    cant do the linkYell

  • KjellNN
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    edited August 2016 #55

    That's us sorted then......off to Scarborough (amongst other places) next month!  Already booked.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2016 #56

    KJ, south side, Italian gardens, down to the beach & a ride up on the funicular tram. Excellent for all ages & fitness levels. Part of the grand tourHappy

  • Goldie146
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    edited August 2016 #57

    And the sun always shines in Scarborough (even at silly o'clock when my grandson was ready for the beach). 16 years later he's dead to the world at that time.

  • mjh2014
    mjh2014 Forum Participant Posts: 130
    edited August 2016 #58

    Love Scarborough. Harbour Bar and Tunney Club, mmmm. Happy

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