July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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.
Thanks.
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.
Thanks.
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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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.
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.
Last edited by Patsy Stoned; Aug 1st 2013 at 2:12 pm.
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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
OK - max 10 hours flying time, if you wish.
say, 350 pounds per week all in.
Just seeking ideas.
say, 350 pounds per week all in.
Just seeking ideas.
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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
You could probably find somewhere in Morocco for the price. Friendly and safe place. Coastal towns have great climate.
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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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
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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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
Thanks for the suggestions.
Guess apparthotels might be worth a try also.
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.
Have it!
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.
Have it!
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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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
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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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
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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Re: July/August - where to stay that is affordable please??
Istanbul has crap food ? Now I have heard everything !