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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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FootbalIslife · 24/10/2024 09:55

Egypt is getting increasingly dangerous on the Sinai peninsula (where all the tourist resorts are).

I’ve travelled around Egypt fairly extensively and I wouldn’t go there now. The security at the resorts now is insane.

I am also a David LLoyd member and would 100% pick the enjoyment of week in week out classes, socialising, spa, swim, I work from there too… my kids are members and use the clubs while DH is away so I can still go to the gym.

I feel DL has more of a positive impact on your life 52 weeks of the year vs 2 weeks of a holiday.

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Rnh · 24/10/2024 09:52

I’ve been to Egypt a couple of times went to the Hilton in hurghada couple of years ago beautiful resort the snorkelling was amazing food wasn’t incredible but there was always things to eat that I quite enjoyed the restaurants within the hotel was nice a nice Mongolian dish my son loved. but we stayed in the resort as our children were younger and I’m not one for exploring as I prefer to relax and be by the pool and enjoy the sun. the people were nice on the resort friendly but off the resort I can imagine it being not as nice.

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Clearinguptheclutter · 24/10/2024 09:40

Egypt really isn’t worth getting very excited over sadly. It’s a bit of a dive.

I’d choose a nice gym membership but hopefully it’s possible to choose a slightly cheaper gym (DL is horrendous) and have a holiday?

Tapthisscreen · 24/10/2024 09:39

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 24/10/2024 08:34

It doesn't really sound like you can afford David Lloyd on your income.

So if you can’t do both you can’t afford either? Odd take.

Is it just you and the kids or OH too? They might get a say but my initial thoughts are stick with the gym if you’re using it. Holidays are mostly lovely but are over so quickly and can be disappointing and stressful.

TheBeesKnee · 24/10/2024 09:38

I would not personally choose Egypt over a DL membership. The place looks like a dive and I've heard almost exclusively negative stories about people being harassed, followed, etc. you seen to basically need to hire a "guide" to shield you from the hawkers etc.

I want my holidays to be relaxing, not an exercise in constant vigilance.

It would be a tougher choice if it was idk the Bahamas or something.

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Rnh · 24/10/2024 09:37

my closest one is 20 minutes drive will have a look in to that thanks

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Rnh · 24/10/2024 09:34

Well that’s the thing I can afford one or the other.

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FeelinTwentySixPointTwo · 24/10/2024 08:50

I'd go to Egypt but then do running and yoga in my spare time, while also joining a cheaper gym.

But then I never really liked DL. Too posey for my tastes. I preferred the Virgin gym I switched to after that, but cancelled that when the prices got silly. I'm now at a gym that's less than £30 a month and I go more often than I ever did to DL or Virgin, mainly because the location is more convenient but also because it's cleaner and quieter (I can actually get in a squat rack without queing, and the classes aren't booked up the second they're released!)
The down side is that the gym I'm at now hasn't got kids' activities, but my kids are happier doing climbing/biking/running etc anyway.

Butterflyfern · 24/10/2024 08:37

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 24/10/2024 08:34

It doesn't really sound like you can afford David Lloyd on your income.

Well she can, but like most luxuries, it's a case of choosing which luxury she'd prefer. A gym membership is hardly an essential.

Personally, I'd go to Egypt and take up running/ move gyms

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 24/10/2024 08:34

It doesn't really sound like you can afford David Lloyd on your income.

Billybagpuss · 24/10/2024 08:30

Rumplestiltz · 24/10/2024 08:28

Have you looked at Nuffield memberships if you have one near you. Much cheaper for comparable facilities. Who knows maybe you can have both a nice gym and a nice holiday!

I switched to Nuffield, hated it and was back to dl within the year.

personally if you are using and benefiting from the membership I’d stick with dl and hopefully try and plan Egypt for the following year. You can’t usually cancel within the year anyway and it’s 3 months notice period.

FrenchandSaunders · 24/10/2024 08:29

I ageee with pp. David Lloyd is so expensive and there are other gyms much cheaper.

Rumplestiltz · 24/10/2024 08:28

Have you looked at Nuffield memberships if you have one near you. Much cheaper for comparable facilities. Who knows maybe you can have both a nice gym and a nice holiday!