[Travel] Your holiday advice please

exKT17 said:

Just got back from a five day break in Madeira/Porto Santo, a surprise holiday for Mrs ExKT17.

Really good, feels like we've been away for a fortnight.

Problem is, she now expects another surprise holiday in spring half term and, having set the bar quite high, I'm scraping for ideas for a left field, high quality holiday that isn't bonkersly expensive.

Any suggestions for a destination? I'm thinking about Casablanca but it's such a long time since I was last there that I can't remember if it's nice or not...

Thanks in advance

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exKT17 said:

Just got back from a five day break in Madeira/Porto Santo, a surprise holiday for Mrs ExKT17.

Really good, feels like we've been away for a fortnight.

Problem is, she now expects another surprise holiday in spring half term and, having set the bar quite high, I'm scraping for ideas for a left field, high quality holiday that isn't bonkersly expensive.

Any suggestions for a destination? I'm thinking about Casablanca but it's such a long time since I was last there that I can't remember if it's nice or not...

Thanks in advance

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Bigtomfu said:

Are Avios/miles an option? If so then you might be able to venture further than you think.

What sort of budget are we talking and how long do you have?

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exKT17 said:

No. Less than a week and a couple of grand max... in half term too so needs to be unpopular!

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Deanbha said:

Menorca, some of the best beaches in the world

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exKT17 said:

Just got back from a five day break in Madeira/Porto Santo, a surprise holiday for Mrs ExKT17.

Really good, feels like we've been away for a fortnight.

Problem is, she now expects another surprise holiday in spring half term and, having set the bar quite high, I'm scraping for ideas for a left field, high quality holiday that isn't bonkersly expensive.

Any suggestions for a destination? I'm thinking about Casablanca but it's such a long time since I was last there that I can't remember if it's nice or not...

Thanks in advance

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AmexRuislip said:

Did you do the Funchal basket ride?

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exKT17 said:

No. Less than a week and a couple of grand max... in half term too so needs to be unpopular!

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Colonel Angus said:

Margate.

She won't be expecting Margate and if that isn't the definition of a surprise holiday, then I don't know what is.

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exKT17 said:

Getting her to go on the new cable car in Calhau was an achievement, as was getting her on a quad bike on Porto Santo... the wicker sled would have been a step too far!

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Dale Jasper said:

Doesn’t the spring half term coincide with the business end of the season? Just tell her it can’t be done.

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Bigtomfu said:

Hmm... makes it tougher but what about Marrakech? (If you haven't been already)

Excellent scope for multi activity type holiday - time in the sun, pool, shopping, trips to the Atlas mountains for a day, spa/massage etc and amazing food and some brilliant places to stay.

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Return of the Rev said:

Went to this hotel with the wife great break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqlNweitgIY

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Notters said:

If you haven't been before, go to Granada. Remarkable place.

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