weres the best place to spend christmas

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 10:05

please include other destinations around europe/ the world.. looking for something different .. got a 9 year old so must cater for children.. thanks

stevie-d



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Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 10:12

Hi Ricky, Orlando at Chritmas is fantastic,



stevie-d

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 10:14

at home with all the family around you, Christmas dinner games and singing just like it should be

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 10:23

i agree with the family bit . but im after something different.. maybe with christmas markets snow. log fires, mulled wine for the 9 year old....

Hippo


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Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 10:40

mulled wine for the 9 year old....



Yes good idea get the kid p......d and you can have a nice quiet Christmas

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 11:26

We spent Christmas in Orlando, with our son who was then about 10 or 12. Had a fabulous time, definately recommend it...

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 11:50

It depends on individuals what you want from Xmas as some Countries might not do it so well.

Personally not bothered about Xmas dinner, so we been in the past to Poland, Hungary where theres Xmas markets, Mulled wine, very cold but different. Done Philadelphia and Las Vegas, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Istanbul Xmas just gone, weather damp , but lots to see and do. I just love being away at Xmas, but when its for children its a different thing to keep them occupied. I would recommend Las Vegas so much to do and we were very lucky with the weather 2009.



I've known people go to UK holiday camps at Xmas and have a great time, its about how you want to celebrate it and the budget you want to spend.

cyprus-dodger


Joined: 24/04/2011
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 12:05

Personally I am going to Beirut only a 40 min flight from Larnaca, not sure it's good for 9 year old but just across the water.



dodger

spangles


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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 12:25

Hippo - message 5. xxx

kittyfun


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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 12:53

Seem to recall u asked the same last christmass ricky ;)

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 13:22

Hippo msg 5.... love it..... but its usually nanny p---ed not the kids ...

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 13:26

i did kitty.i didnt get much response last year and there are bound to be new ideas a year on..darlartokat? the america idea appeals to me .are there hotels that cater the =traditional christmas fare.. or did you rent a villa and cater for yourselves? and poland ?

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 13:38

Hi Ricky, Disneyland at Xmas is fantastic, have a look at http://www.orlando.com http://www.florida.com

Ref. Accommodation we went with the kids 4 times always over Xmas, New Year. Magical



stevie-d

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 14:22

thanks . stevie-d

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
09/10/2011 14:27

Go skiing in France or Switzerland - you'll get all you want there.

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 16:36

Go to Florida and stay in one of the themed hotels in Disney, my family going you can book Christmas lunch with the characters, they have been four years on the run and say it is fantastic.

Yel2011


Joined: 27/04/2011
Posts: 377

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 16:44

Disney World would be the best!

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 16:46

what i would give for a family christmas!!

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
09/10/2011 18:20

Racoonchic, we went into a Hotel at Las Vegas and in Krakow Poland we went into a Hotel and on both occasions we did our own thing. If you can do Las Vegas at Xmas time it was brilliant, many families about and lots to see and do, it does not have to be gambling. Went to Hoover Dam, Stratosphere Tower, lots to see. As I said before we didn't do Xmas lunch we had a nice meal in the evening in the Hotel and went out afterwards just to look around at all the Xmas decorations in the Hotels. Depends upon what you want at Xmas time.



In Poland it was Xmas markets etc. but our Hotel did not cater for food so we ate out all the time. Was very cold though.

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 07:56

thanks dalar x

simbas



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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 08:05

You could try lapland , taking our granddaughter there for w/e before christmas , magical for the kids .

Simbas



Ps , how's that puppy of yours getting on ?

racoonchic



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Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
10/10/2011 08:08

hes great simbas ..x my plants arnt doing so well since i got him.x

decanddyl


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Posts: 792

Message Posted:
10/10/2011 10:48

Try Lake Bled in Slovenia, friendly people, good food and the skiing is not bad either. We spent a great Christmas and New Year there and had a great time. Believe yoiu can fly from Laranca direct.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
10/10/2011 11:05

We had a great Christmas break here.... http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/Details.asp?dlc=11814&WS=1&pid=285&sMnem=AIRHOLS&gMnem=FESTIVE&pCat=COP&fNPC=NMP

millwallmik


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Posts: 153

Message Posted:
10/10/2011 12:00

come to beckenham and get pissed with me,you won't remember a thing,i never have

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 12:06

We have often visited Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo at Christmas time, everywhere is beautifully decorated and at Monaco there is a Christmas village in the harbour complete with Santa Ski slope, Ice Skating rink. A little further on is Menton which is also very pretty at Christmas time and has many different activities for family holidays.

Tango1


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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 14:25

Abroad = New York

UK = East Anglia in General

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 16:36

good idea micky.. we can leave the kids with your misses.. she will love that.

Glasbury


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Message Posted:
10/10/2011 20:33

I'll second msg 23 - Lake Bled is absolutely idyllic and the food is excellent. Hotels are of a high standard as well.

racoonchic



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Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
13/10/2011 09:17

lake bled looks nice but sounds like somethin from a horror flick.... keep em comin