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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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Flying for a one night getaway staying in a nice hotel?

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moumoute · 22/12/2019 22:29

Should I go to London on a one night two days getaway? It's a 2h30 flight to go to London. i want to stay in a decent comfy hotel and walk around London. My toddler will be with daddy. Is it strange?

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WakeyShakey · 23/12/2019 06:22

Go for it OP.
I fly home often just for a night out with friends who still live in my home city.

onioncrumble · 23/12/2019 06:44

Wow, angry eco warriors are the funniest thing ever

halocompanach · 23/12/2019 06:48

Wow, angry eco warriors are the funniest thing evergrin

Climate change is hilarious isn't it?

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moumoute · 23/12/2019 08:43

@MyKingdomForBrie of course, I should accept all opinions. I probably want to hear "do it" but I struggle to take the decision and the reason for that is not ecology related but time, money, leaving baby.
This said, I am a pretty eco conscious person and would probably lecture someone who takes that trip only for pleasure, one night. But...I never go on holidays, I live abroad and never get to travel to see my family...I pretty much get no fun. And also, I take care of my baby every single morning since dad never offers me to do breakfast, preschool run and so on. I thought that I deserve one night on my own in a place I like. I don't like where I live and it's not home. I'd happily not take planes if I lived somewhere I like....

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moumoute · 23/12/2019 08:45

Also, Edinburgh was a good idea! But 2h30 from where I live anyway....I live far from the fun countries and it's boring af here

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onioncrumble · 23/12/2019 08:48

I don't care about it at all

Sciurus83 · 23/12/2019 08:53

Threads like this make me realise there really is no hope of humanity saving itself from the impending. You crack on though pal

Sciurus83 · 23/12/2019 08:53

*crisis

museumum · 23/12/2019 08:54

I have to work in London quite often and fly there and back in a day (I do train when I can but that takes another day so overnight). Heathrow is fine without luggage and city is easiest/quickest. Go for it if you’ll come back revitalised (not if it will just depress your more).

TheNinkiestNonk · 23/12/2019 08:57

Yes you should and have a fab time!

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moumoute · 23/12/2019 09:21

@Sciurus83 honestly if I could live in my homeland again and take trains only I would. I'm planning on that for the future as soon as I can.
Never leaving Scandinavia at all is limiting unless someone likes cold, organised countries only. I like culture (London choice for my one night trip) and sun and chatty people! I miss it dearly...

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bigbubbles · 23/12/2019 09:41

I fly to London for the day, Amsterdam, Dublin etc.
Flying is part of the trip for me, I love it.

Have fun

BarbaraofSeville · 23/12/2019 10:06

I remember reading about this sort of thing a few years ago, they called it microbreaks.

Trick is to fly out early as possible on the first day - you can always sleep on the plane to help mitigate against the early start, and then fly back in the evening on the second day so you get nearly 2 full days and only have to pay for one night in a hotel.

Also think about travelling light so you can just take the bare essentials in a small backpack so you don't have to lug a big bag around.

Lippy1234 · 23/12/2019 12:52

I think it sounds a fun plan. I’ve been in lots of little breaks abroad for 2 nights and didn’t find them short. I know your break will. I know your flight will be just one night but with some planning it’s still worth it. I suggest really thinking about your flight times and also your luggage in case you have to check out your hotel hours before your flight. You could probably get all your belongings in a backpack. Happy mini holiday.

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moumoute · 23/12/2019 15:14

Thank you @Lippy1234☺️

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maggiecate · 23/12/2019 15:21

Go! London is fabulous for a very short break, because it’s so walkable. The first time I went (age 11) we traveled from Edinburgh on the train, were there for 5 hours, and then went home again and we saw loads! An overnight gives you tons of time.
If you need to dump a bag somewhere use Stasher - you can leave your bags at most Premier Inns and lots of small shops/newsagents etc.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 23/12/2019 15:26

DH and I flew 5hrs back to the UK for weekend trips. He flew for an overnight once as well.

I think it's reasonably common for those living abroad from their homeland.

Butterflyflower1234 · 23/12/2019 15:29

Go and have a wonderful time. I often fly out from work on a Friday and return Sunday evening. By the time I arrive on Friday it's straight to bed but I still have full days Saturday and Sunday.

My suggestion for such a short time though would be to fly into London City if possible as it's the closest to the city.

SecretWitch · 23/12/2019 15:31

My friends and I flew from Boston to New York for one night. We saw a play, had nice meals and walked around enjoying the Christmas decs.
I would do it again in a heartbeat

halocompanach · 23/12/2019 15:45

I don't care about it at all

@onioncrumblei Are you selfish, stupid or both? climate change is a big deal.

roses2 · 23/12/2019 18:19

Definitely do it. One night of uninterrupted sleep and no one waking you in the morning sounds divine! London is also amazing although I would check the weather forecast before you book- the amount of rain this year is insane.

speakout · 23/12/2019 18:21

Cheaper for me to fly to London than the train.

onioncrumble · 25/12/2019 10:24

Selfish and rich I guess. But I care deeply about other things and do a huge amount. I also don't have 4 children under 5 like most of the eco warriors (armchair) on here. Until the hypocrites on here stop having babies just because they want to, I will not be lectured by a 16 year old, a British mum or anyone else who does far less than I do for humanity. Do, rather than read the Guardian and retype it on a parenting forum.

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