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Old Aug 1st 2013, 1:57 pm
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Any suggestions as to places, within 15 flying hours of KSA, to stay over the July/August break for a month or two please?
For 1 adult and 1 teen child needing separate sleeping arrangements.
Affordable food or self-catering, moderate (20 - 30 C) temperatures, not too remote.
Affordable - say, 150 to 250 GBP per week all in.
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15 hours means that you can fly to almost anywhere in the world..I think you need to be a little more specific darling....
Saudi to USA 15 hours... Saudi to Canada 15 hours.... Saudi to Japan 11 hours.. Saudi to London 6 hours.

Oh..edit to add... 250 pounds a week all in for 2 rooms. Not sure you will make that.

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OK - max 10 hours flying time, if you wish.
say, 350 pounds per week all in.
Just seeking ideas.
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http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/syria
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When I worked in Saudi, Nairobi was always my preferred destination. The perfect climate with wild animals to boot. An apartment at Milimani Hotel complex costs Dhs120 per night.
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You could probably find somewhere in Morocco for the price. Friendly and safe place. Coastal towns have great climate.
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Tanzania?
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We went for a lads weekend out in Istanbul - lovely climate, cheap, crap food though (especially their version and small size of a mixed grill !!)
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I found an apartment in Florence (Italy) last year - 3 bedroom, in the outer city area (near Santa Maria Novella) that was 1200 euro for a month (think thats in your original price range) - they have other properties that you might find something cheaper:

www.inflorence.co.uk

Food and cost of living was not very expensive either and if you are there mid-week or evenings there are cheap ways to get into the art museums etc
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Guess apparthotels might be worth a try also.
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Premier inn Grimsby. I'm currently earning some real life credits at this fine establishment to offset a years worth of Middle East luxury whilst visiting the outlaws.

Two meals for a tenner at the brewers fare next door before six. Badminton set procured from sports soccer for 8 quid to keep the brats happy.

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Originally Posted by mentalist
. The perfect climate with wild animals to boot.
please don't mistreat the animals!!
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Originally Posted by dragonladyoz
I found an apartment in Florence (Italy) last year - 3 bedroom, in the outer city area (near Santa Maria Novella) that was 1200 euro for a month (think thats in your original price range) - they have other properties that you might find something cheaper:

www.inflorence.co.uk

Food and cost of living was not very expensive either and if you are there mid-week or evenings there are cheap ways to get into the art museums etc
Good shout. I rented an apartment in Florence for a week, for my family--wonderful city. But might be hot this time of year?
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Wroclaw in southern Poland. Lovely place and cheap as chips. Met a number of Brit teachers live there and work in Ksa/Iraq etc 30 days on 30 days off
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Istanbul has crap food ? Now I have heard everything !
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