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cumbrianmackem said:
We're off to Sirmione, staying at the Eden Hotel, never been to Italy before so looking forward to it.
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You are in a great spot. If you have the time I’d definitely recommend exploring some of the other towns around the lake. You can jump on and off the boats so in a day you can see a few different spots and combine with some food, drinks etc.
It’s also well worth a day trip to Verona as it’s only 30-40mins by car although be warned Italians drive like lunatics.
 
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Magnus said:
how was krakow? i'm going later this year?
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What an amazing place to visit. The old town is a world heritage site, bustling with bars, restaurants and cafes.
We did the Wielechka salt mines ( a must see!) Oscar Schindler's factory and of course we had to do Auschwitz and Auschwitz Birkenau. Absolutely horrific what went on there.

If I could give some advice....

Make sure you have good walking footwear and definitely use the tour guides when booking the excursions.

If I could sum it up in three words, it was fascinating, interesting and relaxing.

Auschwitz was very emotional, so be prepared.
 
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Dorset said:
What an amazing place to visit. The old town is a world heritage site, bustling with bars, restaurants and cafes.
We did the Wielechka salt mines ( a must see!) Oscar Schindler's factory and of course we had to do Auschwitz and Auschwitz Birkenau. Absolutely horrific what went on there.

If I could give some advice....

Make sure you have good walking footwear and definitely use the tour guides when booking the excursions.

If I could sum it up in three words, it was fascinating, interesting and relaxing.

Auschwitz was very emotional, so be prepared.
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My sister has been a few times and she has said it's a beautiful place and she has done the Auschwitz tour. I've never fancied it myself but I may give it a shot for a long weekend. Sounds an interesting place with lots of history.
 
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Mags must have ryanair at home today, barcode tops absolutely all over the airport
 
Dorset said:
What an amazing place to visit. The old town is a world heritage site, bustling with bars, restaurants and cafes.
We did the Wielechka salt mines ( a must see!) Oscar Schindler's factory and of course we had to do Auschwitz and Auschwitz Birkenau. Absolutely horrific what went on there.

If I could give some advice....

Make sure you have good walking footwear and definitely use the tour guides when booking the excursions.

If I could sum it up in three words, it was fascinating, interesting and relaxing.

Auschwitz was very emotional, so be prepared.
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think we are going to book a day trip for both camps then the salt mine in one go

my mate goes a couple of weeks before me and he's doing that so going to see how it goes before i book it, really looking forward to it,
heard the salt mines are excellent
 
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Dorset said:
What an amazing place to visit. The old town is a world heritage site, bustling with bars, restaurants and cafes.
We did the Wielechka salt mines ( a must see!) Oscar Schindler's factory and of course we had to do Auschwitz and Auschwitz Birkenau. Absolutely horrific what went on there.

If I could give some advice....

Make sure you have good walking footwear and definitely use the tour guides when booking the excursions.

If I could sum it up in three words, it was fascinating, interesting and relaxing.

Auschwitz was very emotional, so be prepared.
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It maybe a decade since I was there the lift down in the salt mine was an experience
 
Decided to see what Cape Verde is like and maybe return in November, its either that or Tenerife as the wife has decided she wants warm weather not freezing her arse off in the lakes or Scotland ! I have never been to Tenerife for years so I suppose if Cape Verde isnt what we hope it wont be such a bad thing having a week in the sun mid November.
 
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LBW said:
Decided to see what Cape Verde is like and maybe return in November, its either that or Tenerife as the wife has decided she wants warm weather not freezing her arse off in the lakes or Scotland ! I have never been to Tenerife for years so I suppose if Cape Verde isnt what we hope it wont be such a bad thing having a week in the sun mid November.
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Post reviews of Cape Verde please
We stay close to home in winter we go to tenerife playa las americas for a bit heat
The carrabean is not accessible any more
 
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Nads said:
Always fancied Cape Verde.
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I never even knew you could holiday there until the wife started coming in from work with her mates holiday tales.
Could be trouble ahead if we tip up and its crap because somehow it will be my fault <cheers>
 
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LBW said:
I never even knew you could holiday there until the wife started coming in from work with her mates holiday tales.
Could be trouble ahead if we tip up and its crap because somehow it will be my fault <cheers>
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Only heard good things mind, parents are big on their holidays and they loved it.

I’ll also await your report cos don’t know many who have been.
 
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LBW said:
Decided to see what Cape Verde is like and maybe return in November, its either that or Tenerife as the wife has decided she wants warm weather not freezing her arse off in the lakes or Scotland ! I have never been to Tenerife for years so I suppose if Cape Verde isnt what we hope it wont be such a bad thing having a week in the sun mid November.
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We're at Los Cristianos in September, nice area mind so if you do look at Tenerife I would recommend it
 
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Mexico at the end of August for our 25th anniversary. Looks far too posh for someone like me.
 
Essayyeffcee said:
We're at Los Cristianos in September, nice area mind so if you do look at Tenerife I would recommend it
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Its been a long time since I was there and we stayed in the Sir Antony in Las Americas, I always said I would go back as it was a cracking hotel, missus wants to try another resort so I may give that a look. Cheers
 
LBW said:
Its been a long time since I was there and we stayed in the Sir Antony in Las Americas, I always said I would go back as it was a cracking hotel, missus wants to try another resort so I may give that a look. Cheers
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The hotel we're staying at is Paradise Park, decent hotel and food was really good. There's a bar right next door and the front with all the bars and restaurants is about a 10 minute walk
 
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