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To think south of France beach clubs have ruined DH

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TeddyBearCottage · 18/04/2026 14:42

Now he’s acting like a spoilt baby
Saying he won’t go to a normal beach and sit on a towel on the sand and he will only go somewhere he has a sunbed, a proper one

so now I’m trying to find places with beach clubs that are reasonable for this summer

any ideas ? don’t want to go to south of France again

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Oldglasses · 19/04/2026 07:25

Loads of beaches have sun beds for hire, some hotels have their own bit of beach w their own beds. I’ve never been to a beach club though , it’s not my type of place.
At 50+ I wouldn’t want to sit in a towel on the beach all day either. Those days have passed…

FancyBiscuitsLevel · 19/04/2026 07:22

HaveCreditWillShop · 18/04/2026 22:41

That’s not the same as a beach club.

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Why yes, but when I posted that, the op had only said his requirement was to not be on a towel on the beach. Needing a sun lounger is an easier fix than wanting full beach club experience, particularly if budget constraints mean the beach club requirement will mean the rest of the holiday needs to be significantly cheaper/less luxurious.

YouHaveAnArse · 19/04/2026 07:07

Aluna · 18/04/2026 18:17

There are far nicer beaches on the med coast and the Adriatic, Livorno and Rimini are entry level.

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God forbid our holidays are 'entry level'

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 19/04/2026 07:06

Look at all inclusive resorts, most will come with sun loungers and the more expensive ones will serve you drinks.

try looking at turkey (I recommend letoonia but lots of others look amazing too)

LIZS · 19/04/2026 07:05

Italy often has private beaches, depending what you are looking for other than sunbeds.

YouHaveAnArse · 19/04/2026 07:04

Linenspots · 18/04/2026 16:04

I thought that's what the sea was for? And surely you don't mean a poo? If a beach day is on the cards and you think there's any possibility at all that you might need to drop the kids off at the pool, you either force it out before leaving or plan the beach for a different day.

I mean, nobody goes to the beach knowing there's a chance something's cooking up. Do they?

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Do you only poo on certain days of the week???

bumblingbovine49 · 19/04/2026 06:50

Marylou2 · 18/04/2026 14:58

All reasonable requirements. Can't blame him OP. Sorry.

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To be fair, I gave just come back from a holiday where 4 of the 12 days were spent on a wonderful palm tree covered beach with sun loungers and food/drink delivery.

It has been 30+ years since my holidays have included something like this as I do tend to find the beach a little boring after a while but it was absolutely fantastic for those few days.. I really dont like spending all my holiday on beach in the sun but i dont mind a few days and when I do spend some time there, I definitely want comfort, access to shade and easy availability to cold drinks, ices and snacks etc

DobbyTheHouseElk · 19/04/2026 06:41

TeddyBearCottage · 18/04/2026 14:54

He says he like it with a proper sunbed ideally with padding

and he likes getting his drink in a proper glass with ice and also being able to go to nice toilets without queueing

and having food brought over and music

To be fair, that’s quite normal on a holiday. Don’t think that’s exclusive to the South of France.

Woodfiresareamazing · 19/04/2026 06:39

TeddyBearCottage · 18/04/2026 16:00

Don't you think it's nicer to swim in the sea ?

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Ironically the sea might be dirtier than a pool, especially if it's the Med...

Empress13 · 19/04/2026 06:24

TeddyBearCottage · 18/04/2026 14:54

He says he like it with a proper sunbed ideally with padding

and he likes getting his drink in a proper glass with ice and also being able to go to nice toilets without queueing

and having food brought over and music

He doesn’t want much flamin eck ! Let him do the research then

Betterbyfar · 19/04/2026 06:21

What is your total budget? Without that info… it’s all a bit silly

SummertoAutumntoWinter · 19/04/2026 06:19

Sicily has what you need. Marina di Ragusa. There were quite a few. I can't remember the name of the one we went to for a day but it was attached to a restaurant. They would bring you drinks and food or you could go up and eat at the restaurant for a proper meal. It was lovely.

Dollymylove · 19/04/2026 06:17

What actually is a beach club?

RedToothBrush · 19/04/2026 06:17

LTB and go on an interesting holiday which won't give you skin cancer.

Blessedbethefruitloopss · 19/04/2026 06:13

The sea where sewage, is dumped is better than a pool with chemicals that kill germs?

piscofrisco · 19/04/2026 06:10

Sapphireandsteel2 · 18/04/2026 15:12

Parga Beach Resort in Parga, mainland Greece, is on the beach with its own private sun loungers, plus pools too. We've been twice and I don't usually like luxury hotels but this is different as it's on the beach with views, hilly walk or water taxi into small pretty town with more restaurants.

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We have also been there and it would fit the bill for OP perfectly.

exLtEveDallas · 19/04/2026 05:54

Bloody love this beach club
https://www.gammarus.es/en

ByHardyCat · 19/04/2026 00:55

Cyprus - Lasmari Beach

Pyjamatimenow · 19/04/2026 00:26

I mean on the surface of it he sounds a bit spoilt but it’s a holiday. The whole idea is to kind of indulge yourself. I refuse to rough it in any way on holiday. I’d rather stay home. Lots of places do have beach clubs. There’s a few in Corfu. Heard good things about this one https://www.aragostacorfu.com/gallery/ and this one malibucorfu.com/the-beach/

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https://www.aragostacorfu.com/gallery/

Franjipanl8r · 18/04/2026 23:47

Sounds like the kind of holiday he should go on by himself rather than a family holiday.

HaveCreditWillShop · 18/04/2026 23:35

You can still piss in the sea somewhere really posh. Ask me how I know 😆😆😆

PeloMom · 18/04/2026 23:24

TeddyBearCottage · 18/04/2026 14:54

He says he like it with a proper sunbed ideally with padding

and he likes getting his drink in a proper glass with ice and also being able to go to nice toilets without queueing

and having food brought over and music

Nothing wrong with that. After certain age I felt the same way. When I’m on holiday i want to be waited on and being comfortable 🤷🏻‍♀️

hahabahbag · 18/04/2026 23:24

They have them most coastal areas now, even in the U.K. thankfully the people that set the one up in my town put extra large waterproof parasols up as weather is a lot less reliable and there’s a large indoor area for obvious reasons. Went to a great one in Portugal last year

BellaEllaWella · 18/04/2026 23:21

I’d have a nice holiday with your husband - I detest lying on a towel on the sand. Give me a nice comfy lounger, cold rosé and a lovely lunch venue and it’s a proper day at the beach. Most touristy beach areas now have decent beach clubs