Ben G
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was all set for going to zante this summer until it fell through and the hotel put their prices up and i was just going to stay here during my 3 week shutdown. but i really need a holidy so going to book something last minute.
can anybody suggest decent places to go in greece? thinking about kos at the moment as my mum and dad went there last year but not sure where abouts to go 
don't fancy the canaries or spain as i've already been there.
egypt is a no no after jade an colins experience  and it's just too hot in the summer.
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Nath
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Cyprus is the best Greek island there is.
FACT.
Not really very cheap though. Seems to command a premium because of this.
[Edited on 14-06-2009 by Nath]
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Ben G
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cyprus is a good shout, is it a nice reaxing holiday or are there some clubbing towns? not really into that so woud rather avoid places where you get drunken idiots.
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Nath
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Paphos is a very nice family resort. The noise is in Ayia Napa, which is on the East coast. Paphos is on the West.
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bigboykarl
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malia in crete
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Ben G
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been looking at mallorca just because it looks nice and it's pretty cheap.
isn't malia a partying place? heard loads of people talking about going clubbing there.
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mwg
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Majorca is decent enough. Had some good holidays there. Just stay away from Magaluf, its awful.
Croatia and Bulgaria are meant to be good and somewhere a bit different? Lots of new hotels in Bulgaria as its one of these up and coming places
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Liam B
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Go with Lawrah
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Ben G
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i'm sure my girlfriend wouldn't mind
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Ben G
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been looking at sharm el sheik just now, some reviews are good, others are bad depending on whether you fall ill or not
why do people get ill over there? is it through drinking their water?
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Lawrah
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har har har
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Nath
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Yes, something to do with the minerals, our bodies are not used to the concentration. Or something like that.
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Ben G
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so how do you get aound that? just buy evian labelled water? 
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Nath
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I guess so, and say no to ice in your drinks. Incase its their water, just frozen.
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Ben G
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good point, just need to find a decent hotel out of the hundreds there now
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mwg
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Bottled water is very well and good but how do you plan on getting around the fact that the kitchens will be using the local water to prepare your meals...
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Nath
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You have to be realistic, and do what you can do. Anything after that is out of your hands. Thousands of people go and don't get sick. Cosmo didnt IIRC.
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mwg
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My Aunty and Uncle went and were fine too.
Just seems to be a high percentage do end up with the shits. I know you could be ill anywhere if the food was bad but you would have less chance going elsewhere. I wanted to go but I'd be fucking fuming if I ended being ill
[Edited on 14-06-2009 by Matty G]
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Ryan
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Ive been, and i was fine.
the rep did say dont have ice in your drinks etc...
its an awesome place and i want to go back next year.
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Daniel_Corsa
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Just looking at Sharm El Sheikh now for later in year.
Was going to go back to Marmaris in Turkey but been to many times now, need to try some where else.
Some bargains for Sharm at min all inclusive for £450+
Cyprus (Paphos) was very quiet when I went be good few years ago now, but somewhere I've never been tempted to go back to!
You after a beach holiday nice and relaxed or bit of a lively one too?
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Nath
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Where did you stay in Paphos? It's a great resort. Was really pleasant when I went.
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J da Silva
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Speaking medically, you probably catch the 'shits' at home before you go.
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
Where did you stay in Paphos? It's a great resort. Was really pleasant when I went.
Was on Tomb of the kings road, near the beach (Dad's mate has an appartment over there)
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Kano
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We went to Egypt a year ago and we were just really anal about not using their water. Brushed teeth with bottled water etc.. We kept to mainstream bars and restaurants aswell in the hope standards might be higher. I was ill when we got there but that was because I dont fly well and I either have the shits or feel god awful for the first night of any holiday.. lol
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mattk
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Magal...
no seriously I went to Paphos last year for 2 weeks and jeeeeesus was it boring, and expensive! wouldnt go back there
Malia is for partaaaying although Im not sure if there is a quiet bit
Not gave turkey a thought?
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