Off Topic The Goodhand Arms

[- Doing The Lambert Walk]

DTLW is a principled laddie St.G. He may not have Turkey on his list. If that is so, let me recommend Crete, set in the Ionian Sea. Or you could quite non-touristy indeed and try Puglia on the Adriatic, in the heel of Italy. I won't tell you what those places are like, just have a browse. Notice that everything here [including Godders recommendation] is all just off-Med. Cradle of civilisation and wonderful for it in so many ways, holiday wise.

I have been to Turkey before. I visited Turgutreis in August 2013 (I think!) - lovely country and people.

I've also been to Greece (Laganas, Zakynthos), Spain (mainland and a few islands), France and Belgium - so looking for something new.

Crete may be worth a look!

 

[Beef]

Hmm... change my name or not?

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Hmm... change my name or not?

Susan?

 

[Number 1 Jasper]

R.I.P Richie Benaud

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

The voice of cricket

 

[fatletiss]

Hmm... change my name or not?

I'm already missing the Dripping

 

[fatletiss]

DTLW

Try Malta.

 

[fatletiss]

R.I.P Richie Benaud

Too many people from my younger days are leaving us. I don't like it.

R.I.P.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

DTLW

Try Malta.

Malta is a funny one. I loved it and had a great holiday, but have come across several people who have really disliked it. It's like marmite. Beautiful place with interesting buildings and a fascinating history having been invaded by just about everybody. They had the good sense to invite the British in to get rid of the French Not sure there is enough nightlife for a youngster, though it is possible that I wasn't looking.

 

[fatletiss]

Malta is a funny one. I loved it and had a great holiday, but have come across several people who have really disliked it. It's like marmite. Beautiful place with interesting buildings and a fascinating history having been invaded by just about everybody. They had the good sense to invite the British in to get rid of the French Not sure there is enough nightlife for a youngster, though it is possible that I wasn't looking.

Well that's why I think DTLW will like it. It is small and there are two areas with good nightlife so no matter where you stay, you can get to it or avoid it, as you like.

Agree though, it does seem to be a love it or hate it place.

I love it. Trip to Gozo. Boat trip to the blue lagoon.... And DTLW and his mates can go visit the PlayPeople factory

Best = rabbit, chips and gravy.

Got to go, flight taking off

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

Valletta Harbour has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world and you can get a decent cup of tea. Yes, Malta can provide you with a cup of TEA (gets down on knees and thanks God .) They apparently understand that water has to boil...a concept beyond other countries.

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Susan?

Actually, I'm gonna have it... (sorry!)

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32233571
Wait for it....being obese reduces the chances of dementia. Not totally surprising as fat is essential for a healthy brain and nervous system...the reason why kids should not be put on low fat diets without good cause. Obviously fat head is now a compliment

 

[Piebacca]

Okay not606 folk - time for Operation 'DTLW on Tour'.

Looking for a holiday for three, possibly four of us - group of friends.

Don't want a stereotypical holiday (Ibiza, Ayia Napa.. etc.) and we've been looking at Dubrovnik, and more widely, Croatia. Not looking for a piss-up.

Anyone with any experiences of Croatia of other suggestions?

Criteria: Nice beach, stuff to keep you busy, relaxing, some nice bars/eateries.


Fire away... (and thanks to those who reply!)

Amalfi coast.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

Amalfi coast is beautiful, but I think DTLW's initial choice of Croatia is a good one. Wonderful scenery and buildings and less crowded and developed than Italy...mind you it was called Yugoslavia when I went

 

[ChilcoSaint]

R.I.P Richie Benaud

A great player, a great captain, and one of the greatest ever commentators. RIP Richie

 

[VVD]

Okay not606 folk - time for Operation 'DTLW on Tour'.

Looking for a holiday for three, possibly four of us - group of friends.

Don't want a stereotypical holiday (Ibiza, Ayia Napa.. etc.) and we've been looking at Dubrovnik, and more widely, Croatia. Not looking for a piss-up.

Anyone with any experiences of Croatia of other suggestions?

Criteria: Nice beach, stuff to keep you busy, relaxing, some nice bars/eateries.


Fire away... (and thanks to those who reply!)

Been to Sunny Beach on a piss up twice, it is so rundown. If you manage to avoid the reps begging you into their clubs the beach is nice and there are some nice bars/restaurants. Its pretty much turned into a standard lads holiday destination now with all the reps and their **** clubs which is a shame.

 

[fatletiss]

Amalfi coast.

Friend got married there. Amazing place.

 

[fatletiss]

Valletta Harbour has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world and you can get a decent cup of tea. Yes, Malta can provide you with a cup of TEA (gets down on knees and thanks God .) They apparently understand that water has to boil...a concept beyond other countries.

First thing I do when I get home (just done it) is make a cup of tea. I love my coffee but the day he to start with tea, but not tea from foreign hotels.

 

[Puck]

Malta is a lovely place, my family used to go on holiday to Gozo loads when I was little. Most of the locals speak English, which is helpful, and now they've even got the old bendy buses from London that Boris got rid of. I've heard from friends that the touristy resort area on the north coast (around St Paul's I think) is pretty unpleasant but I've never been myself and that was 5 or 6 years ago now.