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David Lloyd or Egypt??

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Rnh · 24/10/2024 08:24

Hi everyone
I’ve been a member of David Lloyd for the last 6 months really enjoy it, spa is lovely I enjoy the swimming pools the classes the gym all the facilities I take the kids every now and then on guest pass there at full time school. gets me out of the home and keeps me fit however if I continue with the membership it means we can’t afford the 10 day trip to Egypt next year so 10 days in the sun? Or lifestyle daily at the gym what’s your thoughts?

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kindertoPTS · 27/10/2024 19:25

DL definitely. I go most days, it makes me happy, sleep well, healthy and fit.

Vs 10 days holiday. No contest for me!

fdwthuj · 25/10/2024 22:44

I left David Lloyd and joined council run gym at less than a 10th of the price.

Granted it's not as nice but it represents value for money and we can spend the savings on holidays

KatherineParrIII · 25/10/2024 21:21

I prioritised having nice things to do all year round above holidays for a long time. I’d keep the club membership.

LoveSandbanks · 25/10/2024 19:39

I love my DL membership. My children are 16-23. Frankly, I’m done giving stuff up for them. I work ft and 2 of my children have SEND. I get there 1-2 a week and sometimes I just sit in the spa for three hours

Time40 · 25/10/2024 19:34

I'd stick with the gym. You've got that for the whole year, rather than just for ten days - absolutely no contest, in my opinion (especially if they have a lovely outdoor pool).

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Rnh · 25/10/2024 19:22

we wouldn’t be going to Sinai peninsula we would be going to hurghada we have been to Egypt a couple of times found food wasn’t the greatest but did really enjoy it some of there resorts are beautiful but each to there own I guess! was thinking of turkey love it there and food is lovely but it’s so expensive to go in July and not as hot in may hence why we chose Egypt as the kids are off in may!

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ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 25/10/2024 19:09

I don't fancy Egypt - but I do love my holidays. I was originally going to say go for the holiday as exercise can be free - you tube and a run - but the club as described does sound like a year long holiday venue. Difficult decision. I don't know what your holiday cost would be but I think I'd be looking for a bit of compromise - eg a cheaper holiday and a 6 month DL membership, or do they offer an off peak one?

TheKneesOfTheBees · 25/10/2024 18:32

I would go for David Lloyd too, I love my membership, I've started to play tennis again, I actually relax going to the spa instead of being on the go all the time, and I've made friends there. It's what you do every day that make much more of a difference to your life than the things you do once in a while. Are you able to afford an alternative family holiday than Egypt?

TheChosenTwo · 25/10/2024 18:31

i wouldn’t sacrifice my dl membership for one 10 day holiday.
I don’t use it loads but I spin and use the spa just about enough to justify the membership.
I don’t go in for any of the other classes and rarely bother with the gym but the spa and outside pool are lovely, more so when it’s winter cold.
Holidays are short, I’d rather live a better life all year round than make sacrifices for 2 weeks in the sun.

SquatWeightaMinute · 25/10/2024 18:25

I wouldn’t put something just for me ahead of a family holiday that benefits us all. I would switch gym and go on a cheaper holiday.

CitrusPocket · 25/10/2024 18:22

How much is Egypt compared to Europe? If you just go for the resort there must be nice ones in Italy/Greece/Turkey/somewhere hot that are cheaper?

Lovetoread123 · 25/10/2024 18:18

Egypt!

Switcher · 25/10/2024 18:10

I won't pay what David Lloyd asks for. Joined the Kensington one years ago and thought it was very poor value. However, so is Egypt.

Northoftheterritory · 25/10/2024 17:03

Stick with the gym if I were you. I agree Nuffield lovely but no outdoor pool.

Wouldn't go to Egypt now if you paid me and I've been twice but a long time ago.

FootbalIslife · 25/10/2024 16:58

spiggydit · 24/10/2024 10:59

When people do the shocked face at the price I pay for DL membership I explain I sacrifice big holidays for the membership. I like having an outdoor pool option, classes, weights, decent showers and all the added extras I can access year round. Plus Im determined to get maximum value so that in itself makes me go regularly!

I find this, as it’s so expensive I make sure I go a lot! Sometimes it’s as much as 6/7 times a week to get my money’s worth. I’ve done 2 classes in a day before as well.

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Rnh · 25/10/2024 16:56

I know it’s pricey but you’re paying for a lifestyle all year round and I agree that the spa and pool is lovely in the summer! I absolutely love it!

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FortunataTagnips · 25/10/2024 16:29

MrSeptember · 25/10/2024 15:29

Assuming that's just you, that must be a Tier 1 club? It's crazy though, isn't it!?

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Yup, just me. I think it is a Tier 1 club - in London, with shiny new-ish spa. But completely mad. If you sign up for 12 months it’s £270-ish pcm.

unsync · 25/10/2024 16:15

Stay with DL. I've tried lots of gyms over the years. None ever stuck for me. I love DL. The class mix works well for me, the staff are lovely and friendly, outdoor pool year round and the spa. If you do enough classes, it's really good value. I wouldn't sacrifice that for ten days in the sun in Egypt. If you are happy, that has a bug impact on your kids. Don't underestimate that.

MrSeptember · 25/10/2024 15:29

FortunataTagnips · 25/10/2024 14:35

Fark me. Inspired by this thread, I checked how much a 3-month membership is at my local DL these days. It’s over £300 a month!

Assuming that's just you, that must be a Tier 1 club? It's crazy though, isn't it!?

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 25/10/2024 15:14

I’d stick with David Lloyd tbh. Sitting outside at their pool in the summer is like a holiday anyway, plus spa and all the facilities every day for a year v 10 days you’ll have forgotten about within a week. Egypt isn’t all that, especially if you’ve been before. The snorkelling was amazing but I could take or leave the rest tbh!

FortunataTagnips · 25/10/2024 14:35

Fark me. Inspired by this thread, I checked how much a 3-month membership is at my local DL these days. It’s over £300 a month!

MrSeptember · 24/10/2024 11:04

While I am someone who thinks DL is very expensive, it's obvious you're really using it and getting a lot of enjoyment out of it. In which case, I would NOT cancel it. Rather look at a cheaper holiday or finding something else to cut.

FortunataTagnips · 24/10/2024 11:02

I’d go DL. As you say, it’s a year-round benefit, rather than 10 days.

spiggydit · 24/10/2024 10:59

When people do the shocked face at the price I pay for DL membership I explain I sacrifice big holidays for the membership. I like having an outdoor pool option, classes, weights, decent showers and all the added extras I can access year round. Plus Im determined to get maximum value so that in itself makes me go regularly!

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Rnh · 24/10/2024 10:58

This is what I was thinking it’s also good for mental well being and holiday is just 10 days out of the year it really helps that the dl gym is on my door step 2 minute walk but also feel bad that kids will miss out on holiday but maybe I could take them on a holiday over here

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