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To book Tenerife?

58 replies

kcchiefette · 21/07/2024 11:51

Fancied a cheap short break in November with my boyfriend. We looked and found a great deal for Tenerife. So we booked it.

Family are not happy given recent events with Jay Slater there.

I have been to Tenerife 3 times before, we are staying in a quieter resort in Puerto de la Cruz and I have tried to ease their minds by saying there is no need to worry as we won't be up any mountains, getting involved in drugs or staying in the party resort.

We plan to chill out most of the time and maybe go to the zoo.

AIBU to book a holiday here?

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WonderingWanda · 21/07/2024 11:55

Your family are being quite ott. There is no more danger than anywhere in Tenerife. What happened to Jay Slater was tragic and we don't know the full circumstances but it certainly doesn't look like being in Tererife was the deciding factor, more being alone with unsuitable clothing and equipment in a mountain environment at night....possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.....that is an very specific and unusual set of hazards. Are your family normally so anxious about you?

kcchiefette · 21/07/2024 11:54

FrenchandSaunders · 21/07/2024 11:53

Very odd behaviour from your family. Ignore. Unless you’re both 16

No, I am 31 😂

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FrenchandSaunders · 21/07/2024 11:53

Very odd behaviour from your family. Ignore. Unless you’re both 16

crackofdoom · 21/07/2024 11:53

Would they rule out Scotland because hill walkers die there?

Would they rule out Cornwall because people get swept out to sea and drown?

NewUser1111 · 21/07/2024 11:53

ReframeFeelings · 21/07/2024 11:52

Yes YABU. You will obviously fall into a ravine.

😂

NewUser1111 · 21/07/2024 11:52

Obviously it’s fine and your family need to calm down!

ReframeFeelings · 21/07/2024 11:52

Yes YABU. You will obviously fall into a ravine.

OneTC · 21/07/2024 11:52

Your family are weird