Where's cheapest for a family friendly all inclusive?
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planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Of those, almost certainly Bulgaria. Turkey probably cheaper. All a rip off as you’d be able to source your own edible food and undiluted alcohol cheaper in all those countries.
I’ve looked. Gf thought it might be a good idea as we’ve never been on one. Turns out there’s a reason for that.
I’ve looked. Gf thought it might be a good idea as we’ve never been on one. Turns out there’s a reason for that.
Mrs Miggins
It’s all happening tomorrow
If I was going to go anywhere all inclusive I'd go to the closest one so Spain.
There seems very little point in going anywhere further if you plan never to leave the hotel complex. As long as the sun is shining, who gives a fuck where it is?
There seems very little point in going anywhere further if you plan never to leave the hotel complex. As long as the sun is shining, who gives a fuck where it is?
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
I cook every day, so I like a holiday where really good chefs cook for me and it's something I've never eaten before. But family want sun and familiar, so finding the balance is tricky.
I've done all inclusives in Menorca and Egypt.
Egypt was 5 star but fell well below what I'd expect at a 3 star in Europe tbh. Rooms basic and limited food choices.
The Menorca one was lovely, modern and three restaurants offering a huge range of fresh fish, stuff kids like (that they'd heard of
), well cooked, regional food that I liked etc.
Spain/Menorca/Portugal winning at the moment.
I've done all inclusives in Menorca and Egypt.
Egypt was 5 star but fell well below what I'd expect at a 3 star in Europe tbh. Rooms basic and limited food choices.
The Menorca one was lovely, modern and three restaurants offering a huge range of fresh fish, stuff kids like (that they'd heard of
), well cooked, regional food that I liked etc. Spain/Menorca/Portugal winning at the moment.
Mrs Miggins
It’s all happening tomorrow
I'd definitely stick in that area. Greece is really quite a long way to go if you're not really going to go to Greece (IYSWIM )
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Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Spain's the safe bet. I love Bulgaria. It's extremely inexpensive (beer about 60p/pint; meals out for a few quid) and you don't have to go far from the Black Sea resorts to find some incredible scenery and beaches. The downside is that the tourist areas are packed with Russians and they can be an acquired taste, and the whole country can feel a bit tired and 70s for typical western European tastes but that won't matter if you're going to stay in the resort.
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
Yep this is a beach/pool holiday, not another of Daddy the archaeologist's 'walking holidays' like when we went to RomeI'd definitely stick in that area. Greece is really quite a long way to go if you're not really going to go to Greece (IYSWIM
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ringo
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Ta, just what I wanted to know. The Egyptian hotel was mostly Russian guests, which I thought might be interesting, but nobody would let on they spoke English (if they did) and I'm sure not all Russians are like that but the national pastimes seemed to be shouting, queue jumping, fag smoking and child smacking. If I'd stayed any longer I'd have started becoming the sort of xenophobic knob I usually avoid.
Mrs Miggins
It’s all happening tomorrow
felixthecat
are we there yet?
I did my first ever all inclusive this year in Turkey. I didn't particularly want to go to Turkey but when I gave my list of criteria to the travel agent and they did a bit of research. Turkey had the best and the cheapest deals. I didn't plan on leaving the resort so I didn't really care where I was
It was great - a proper flake and bake holiday with additional eating and drinking. And I did a lot of eating and drinking...
It was great - a proper flake and bake holiday with additional eating and drinking. And I did a lot of eating and drinking...
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
Went there for Bangface this year. Great but that one not so child friendly
miss direct
misfungled
I think Bulgaria would be cheap, but having been to Sunny Beach last year, I can't recommend it at all. Thought it was horrible, although I did go at the end of September and the weather was rubbish. I'd go for Turkey, but don't expect amazing quality of food/drinks if you go for a cheap all inclusive.
miss direct
misfungled
PS I live in Turkey so if you're thinking of there, I can offer more specific recommendations.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Please offer me some. Not necessarily all inclusive, just where’s best to go in Turkey.
I’ve done a couple in Benidorm; food a bit average but acceptable so we ended up eating out a lot (which kind of defeats the object) but food on tap by the pool is useful for kids.
Did a four star one in Mexico and that was amazing. Different restaurants to choose from in two locations rather than just the one dining hall with various things to pick from.
Did a four star one in Mexico and that was amazing. Different restaurants to choose from in two locations rather than just the one dining hall with various things to pick from.
miss direct
misfungled
The Fethiye area, or Icmeler (near Marmaris, but not Marmaris itself) would be best for a family, I think.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
I'm a couple, no kids as they've grown up. Same? Looking for beach and a bit of culture. Walking long distances not so easy these days.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Sunny Beach is no more representative of Bulgaria than Magaluf is of Spain or Faliraki is of Greece. It's a purpose built resort town with all that that entails. The interesting stuff is further down, Burgas, Sozopol, Primorsko ...
miss direct
misfungled
Oh, got mixed up with ringo
Hm, yeah, I would always recommend the Fethiye area but be careful where exactly you book. Ovacik/Hisaronu are cheap, but the main strip there is a bit hell-like (full of drunk Brits
and "cheap as chips"). But the surrounding areas and number of places you can get to are fantastic, eg. abandoned Greek village, beautiful coves (easy to go to on a boat trip), valleys with freezing cold water (very refreshing), fish market where you can buy your own seafood and pay a restaurant a minimal fee to cook it for you. I could go on.
Hm, yeah, I would always recommend the Fethiye area but be careful where exactly you book. Ovacik/Hisaronu are cheap, but the main strip there is a bit hell-like (full of drunk Brits
and "cheap as chips"). But the surrounding areas and number of places you can get to are fantastic, eg. abandoned Greek village, beautiful coves (easy to go to on a boat trip), valleys with freezing cold water (very refreshing), fish market where you can buy your own seafood and pay a restaurant a minimal fee to cook it for you. I could go on.
miss direct
misfungled
I know that, and there are several places in Bulgaria I like very much, but if someone goes into a travel agent looking for a cheap all inclusive package, the chances are that it's going to be in Sunny Beach.
There's quite a few places in Europe I wouldn't visit due to their current regime and I include Turkey in that.
ringo
Macaroni cheese controller
How very dare you
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Oh, got mixed up with ringo
Hm, yeah, I would always recommend the Fethiye area but be careful where exactly you book. Ovacik/Hisaronu are cheap, but the main strip there is a bit hell-like (full of drunk Brits
Go on?
How would I avoid drink Brit hell? Definitely don't want that.
miss direct
misfungled
I get your point, but the vast majority of people working in tourism don't support the regime, and a huge percentage of them are Kurds.
miss direct
misfungled
Well, I often book a cheap hotel (just make sure air con is included) but just use it as a base to jump on public transport and visit places around the region. Give me a min and I'll dig up some photos from my holiday last month.
Fair point.
miss direct
misfungled
This is the view from the top of Babadag mountain. Down there you can see Olu Deniz lagoon. A minibus takes you up the mountain for about a pound and you can have a coffee or snack with this view.
miss direct
misfungled
If you prefer a more independent sort of holiday, the village of Gemiler is near this fantastic natural sandy beach.
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