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Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:08 am  

El Barbudo wrote:

I'm guessing though, that if you're thinking of Cayo Coco, you're inclining towards a nice relaxed, all-inclusive, beach holiday?
From what I hear that's what you get there.

I agree. I passed through Cayo Guillermo a bit further along the coast and had a couple of days chilling there while back packing. I remember travelling independently to get to the resort you have to show your passport as only locals with clearance can get to the resorts. The sand and sea is amazing up there though.

I recommend getting on some trips to see the rest of the country. It's hard to do independently from a big resort as you'd have to get a taxi to a nearby town and then a bus (which are infrequent and can take ages). Havana and Santa Clara I recommend.

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:32 am  

mwildcats wrote:

Anyone ever been to Cuba.. More specifically Cayo Coco?
Thoughts on Cuba and place.. things to do etc.

Been three times, but always mixed it with a vista to Havana for 3 or 4 days, staying in the National on the sea front and had some trips down to Pina del Rio and other spots of interest before a beach stint to wind down. Fantastic country and people, will be making it four times soon.

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:43 pm  

richardviking wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good budget destination to go away at New Year? Would love to spend it in short sleeves this year as something different.

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:10 pm  

So, who's an expert on Scotland who can recommend good places for camping?

I like a bit of activity but nothing too strenuous, a bit of scenic hiking or bike riding. Also like castles and things like that! Thinking of going for a few nights in October camping then finishing with a night in a hotel in Edinburgh or Glasgow just because I have a voucher.

Thanks in advance.

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:01 pm  

Not an expert but I've enjoyed the couple of times I've spent here............ http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunkeld/dunkeld/index.html

Not an expert but I've enjoyed the couple of times I've spent here............ http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunkeld/dunkeld/index.html

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:19 pm  

Hull Kogan wrote:

So, who's an expert on Scotland who can recommend good places for camping?

I like a bit of activity but nothing too strenuous, a bit of scenic hiking or bike riding. Also like castles and things like that! Thinking of going for a few nights in October camping then finishing with a night in a hotel in Edinburgh or Glasgow just because I have a voucher.

Thanks in advance.

try the northeast coast and inland parts ie from say Inverness to Aberdeen via Elgin etc - great scenery with undulating landscape with some decent castles (ie Fyvie) and the Baxters factory/shop is a must visit - Aviemore isn't too far away

avoid Arbroath - just smells of fish !

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:33 pm  

sanjunien wrote:

avoid Arbroath - just smells of fish !

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:25 pm  

WIZEB wrote:

:NAUGHTY:

sorry, the post should have read :

'go to Arbroath the Monte Carlo of the east coast'

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:05 pm  

Lovely part of Scotland, sanjunien; quite agree. I go up a couple of times a year, my brother lives in Turriff and my niece in Banff, so I know the area well.

Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid : Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:06 pm  

sanjunien wrote:

sorry, the post should have read :

'go to Arbroath the Monte Carlo of the east coast'

It's not all bad.

Arbroath Abbey - Where Scotlands Declaration of Independence was issued.


The harbour if you fancy some fishing action?


A real golf link.


A beautiful walk along the 'Flairs'.


Rounded off with some world famous 'smokies'.