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Re: Holidays

Post by biggeordiedave » Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:06 pm

So if the tourists stop going, how long before the protests about mass unemployment?
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biggeordiedave wrote:So if the tourists stop going, how long before the protests about mass unemployment?
Mass tourism is the problem.
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Post by PTAO? » Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:42 pm

Bodacious Benny wrote:Saw something in the news yesterday about local people in certain cities / areas protesting about tourism. It can bring a lot of money to areas but also pushes up prices for locals who can often no longer afford to live in the places they grew up so are coming into direct conflict with tourism. Dubrovnik was one of the places mentioned.
It distorts the financial ecosystem, so tour operators, hotels, taxis etc see a huge increase in income, whereas the regular industries suffer. It's a major problem when Americans go to poor places and give the waiters big tips, far exceeding the standard pay.

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Colback's Orange Tufts wrote:Booked a hill walking trip around the next bank holiday, west of Barnsley and that. Place called penistone
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Post by Toondes » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:52 pm

Just back from 10 days in sa coma. Absolutely roasting the entire time I was there. Don't think it was less than 36c and a few days it was 39c.

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Post by Seagull » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:54 pm

Toondes wrote:Just back from 10 days in sa coma.
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Post by Toondes » Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:55 pm

Leonid Brezhnev wrote:
Toondes wrote:Just back from 10 days in sa coma.
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Not far from a drunken coma to be honest
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Re: Holidays

Post by Southern fairy » Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:29 am

UlversToon wrote:
Mag_Laad wrote:Overseastoon its amazing there went back in January! Get a Roma pass card when you do, saves you a bit on travel and sightseeing etc like Vatican, St Stephens Basilica (tough climb to top of tower is awful but worth it for the view), Coliseum etc.

I live in London so flights are cheap for me wherever normally, looking at maybe booking Dubrovnik soon. Anybody been?
Stayed just outside Dubrovnik a couple of times most recently in June, lovely place!
Yeah I went about a month ago. A brilliant place as long as you know what you're letting yourself in for. Summer is packed with tourists, prices are high but I wouldnt go as far to say they're London prices. And prepare yourself for a few steep walks now!
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Post by Ramone » Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:46 am

Southern fairy wrote:
UlversToon wrote:
Stayed just outside Dubrovnik a couple of times most recently in June, lovely place!
Yeah I went about a month ago. A brilliant place as long as you know what you're letting yourself in for. Summer is packed with tourists, prices are high but I wouldnt go as far to say they're London prices. And prepare yourself for a few steep walks now!
Depends where you go I suppose. There are some pubs and bars that do beers for £2ish.
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Post by UlversToon » Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:41 pm

We stayed just outside Dubrovnik - about 20mins by boat - and the prices were quite reasonable although, like anywhere, there were some that were fairly expensive. Never seen Game of Thrones but understand this has added extra tourist numbers doing the tour!

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Post by biggeordiedave » Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:24 pm

My next plan for Croatia is island hopping. Only managed to see Brac when I was in Split but would love to see Hvar and Korcula too.
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Montenegro is better <whistle>.
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Post by biggeordiedave » Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:03 am

Leonid Brezhnev wrote:Montenegro is better <whistle>.
Looked into it a few times. Where would you suggest going?
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Post by Acid Hippo » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:33 am

Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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Post by biggeordiedave » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:35 am

Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
Croatia: Split or Dubrovnik. I've also heard Pula is nice. Flights are relatively cheap, the weather will still be half decent and it's just generally an amazing place to be.
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Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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Re: Holidays

Post by PTAO? » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:07 am

Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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Post by Bodacious Benny » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:13 am

Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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Re: Holidays

Post by Bodacious Benny » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:21 am

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Acid Hippo wrote:Anyone got any suggestions on decent places to go in November? Can't get a week off in the summer so taking a late holiday this year.

Not desperate for hot weather but it certainly helps.
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