Where to go on holiday!!
Jan 17th 2012, 10:56 pm
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Where to go on holiday!!
Just fancied hearing your thoughts on where to go on holiday in May/June from Brisbane..... 2 adults and possibly 1 16 yr old, (only if its a cool place!!!!)
I was thinking of Penang, but noticed its wet season!!!!!!
Thoughts anyone?
Angela
I was thinking of Penang, but noticed its wet season!!!!!!
Thoughts anyone?
Angela
Jan 17th 2012, 10:58 pm
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Re: Where to go on holiday!!
Port Douglas.
Jan 17th 2012, 11:04 pm
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We've just booked to go to Krabi in the middle of the dry, hot season and to be honest I'd prefer rainy season I think!
Not sure why, cos I haven't been, but I've never been that excited by Penang?
Jan 17th 2012, 11:10 pm
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Re: Where to go on holiday!!
Fiji....
Cheap, quick to get there and very relaxing. I recommend getting out to one of the proper islands though (Mana or Castaway). Denarau where the big resorts are (just down the road from Nadi ariport) is an international class overpriced hellhole. Cheaper than the islands, is the Coral coast which has some great resorts too - and not being stuck on an island means you can get away and visit some local places too.
Cheap, quick to get there and very relaxing. I recommend getting out to one of the proper islands though (Mana or Castaway). Denarau where the big resorts are (just down the road from Nadi ariport) is an international class overpriced hellhole. Cheaper than the islands, is the Coral coast which has some great resorts too - and not being stuck on an island means you can get away and visit some local places too.
Jan 17th 2012, 11:16 pm
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Fiji....
Cheap, quick to get there and very relaxing. I recommend getting out to one of the proper islands though (Mana or Castaway). Denarau where the big resorts are (just down the road from Nadi ariport) is an international class overpriced hellhole. Cheaper than the islands, is the Coral coast which has some great resorts too - and not being stuck on an island means you can get away and visit some local places too.
Cheap, quick to get there and very relaxing. I recommend getting out to one of the proper islands though (Mana or Castaway). Denarau where the big resorts are (just down the road from Nadi ariport) is an international class overpriced hellhole. Cheaper than the islands, is the Coral coast which has some great resorts too - and not being stuck on an island means you can get away and visit some local places too.
Thinking a 2 centre holiday, always fancied Bangkok, maybe a week there and a week somewhere else......really want to explore markets, culture and food!!!!
Jan 17th 2012, 11:21 pm
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Does Bangkok appeal to anyone other than sex tourists? Chatuchak market is fun for a half a day maybe.
What about Cambodia? Siam Reap and Phnom Penh are 'cool', cheap and great fun. Or Vietnam?
It depends what you are looking for. Beaches and ocean or a vibrant city scene?
What about Cambodia? Siam Reap and Phnom Penh are 'cool', cheap and great fun. Or Vietnam?
It depends what you are looking for. Beaches and ocean or a vibrant city scene?
Jan 17th 2012, 11:37 pm
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Stopover in singapore
Jan 17th 2012, 11:42 pm
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A week in Bangkok! 2-3 days should be about enough.
Jan 17th 2012, 11:53 pm
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Jan 18th 2012, 12:09 am
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I'd go to Malaysia - KL and then the coast! Love it!
Jan 18th 2012, 12:13 am
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Does Bangkok appeal to anyone other than sex tourists? Chatuchak market is fun for a half a day maybe.
What about Cambodia? Siam Reap and Phnom Penh are 'cool', cheap and great fun. Or Vietnam?
It depends what you are looking for. Beaches and ocean or a vibrant city scene?
What about Cambodia? Siam Reap and Phnom Penh are 'cool', cheap and great fun. Or Vietnam?
It depends what you are looking for. Beaches and ocean or a vibrant city scene?
But a vibrant city and a bit of a beachy thing are very appealing. Coming from somewhere that is always hot and sunny with a beach 5 mins walk from my door, im just exploring other ideas.
You have made my day by implying I am a sex tourist.
Angela
Jan 18th 2012, 12:13 am
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How about Tassie? . . . snow on Mount Wellington, getting 'rugged up', pubs with open fires and all that malarky.
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Jan 18th 2012, 12:19 am
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Ha ha ha , Love it .... I`ll have you know I am not a sex tourist lol
But a vibrant city and a bit of a beachy thing are very appealing. Coming from somewhere that is always hot and sunny with a beach 5 mins walk from my door, im just exploring other ideas.
You have made my day by implying I am a sex tourist.
Angela
But a vibrant city and a bit of a beachy thing are very appealing. Coming from somewhere that is always hot and sunny with a beach 5 mins walk from my door, im just exploring other ideas.
You have made my day by implying I am a sex tourist.
Angela
Borneo is amazing - you could fly to KL - have a city break there and then on to Sarawak for jungle trekking if you are into natural history. I stayed here and it was seriously fantastic.
http://www.nangadamai.com/
Jan 18th 2012, 12:40 am
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Spartacus..... Been to Tassy twice now, both times were amazing it really is a lovely place.
Turban Explorer, my sex tourist implier........ Borneo, thats a thought, been to Brunei and a little island just off it to get grog, cant remember the name of the island though, it was the nearest christian island that sold it believe it or not!!! Deffinately worth looking into, ta.
Turban Explorer, my sex tourist implier........ Borneo, thats a thought, been to Brunei and a little island just off it to get grog, cant remember the name of the island though, it was the nearest christian island that sold it believe it or not!!! Deffinately worth looking into, ta.
Jan 18th 2012, 12:56 am
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[QUOTE=renth;9848892]Port Douglas
Only my opinion but these Asian places mentioned are more for Singles.Depending what month you are going i would say New Zealand South Island or The Bay of Plenty in the North,The Kiwi winter starts April 31st.And the Aussie Dollar is Good value against the Kiwi.Great climate in NZ as long as you miss the rain.
Only my opinion but these Asian places mentioned are more for Singles.Depending what month you are going i would say New Zealand South Island or The Bay of Plenty in the North,The Kiwi winter starts April 31st.And the Aussie Dollar is Good value against the Kiwi.Great climate in NZ as long as you miss the rain.