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Mallorca or Croatia?

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Piggywaspushed · 17/01/2018 07:18

I can be terribly indecisive and am stuck in a more of procrastination over booking a holiday in August. Plus, DH and I do have different ideas about what constitutes a holiday.

I spent ages looking for 10 day holidays but really would rather go to a villa which tends to cancel out 10 days : we have done 10 days before with 4 days caravan, 4 days villa but I have found the whole thing stressful.

Anyway, I think we have eventually found a nice looking villa near Puerto Pollnesa versus a nice looking villa near Rovinj (although it appears to be just off the main road in : does anyone know what that is like?)

We have been to Mallorca before, many years ago and know It is nice. Croatia looks lovely but the beaches bother me and I wonder what there is to do and see and what the roads are like.

DH likes to go somewhere new and likes to drive around. He quite likes the idea of a hotel and not being stuck in a villa every night (I like to just sit in shorts and a t shirt and drink a few glasses of wine on the patio and maybe go out one night) If I could find a villa walking distance to a nice resort I'd be very happy but these are like hen's teeth. We got stung last year with Owners Direct so have stuck to James/ Villa Plus.

Two DCs surly 17 year old and a 14 year old. Neither are into making friends, clubs etc so like a villa. DS1 does A level Spanish but didn't speak a word of it last summer!
Flight times to both are acceptable, rather than great.

Any thoughts on pros and cons of each??

Any help in making a decision, or joining in the havering welcome!

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Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 12:51

Thank you!

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Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 15:36

Aaaaaaaaarghhhhh

Just been messaged to be told that villa is 'not available'

Bloody hellfire.

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AnyFucker · 21/01/2018 15:55

Oh no !

AnyFucker · 21/01/2018 15:56

Although did you not check availability first ? When I was having a nosy by putting my June dates in just to see the price it looked booked up all through the summer

Roystonv · 21/01/2018 16:05

Have you had a look at airbnb again and narrowing down options?

ForalltheSaints · 21/01/2018 16:12

I'd pick Spain because I can speak a few words of Spanish and in your shoes, one of your family does. Though I can understand if you wish to avoid Brits abroad and chose Croatia.

Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 16:29

I did anyfucker . They have this instant book thing and it said available!

Anyway, it looks like am man called Steve has come to my rescue!

www.stevesmallorca.com/property/villa-190-bon-aire

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AnyFucker · 21/01/2018 16:36

Steves are generally good sorts Smile

That Owners Direct thingy seems a pain. I prefer direct online booking.

Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 16:38

Yes, Owners Direct is cheaper but Oh So Stressful.

Steve must think I am mad as I have just sent him four emails.

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AnyFucker · 21/01/2018 16:40

Nice (again)

Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 16:44
Grin
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Sidge · 21/01/2018 16:47

We went to Majorca last summer, had a most beautiful villa near Pollenca and stayed for 10 days. The owner is very accommodating and incredibly helpful.

Let me know if you want me to PM you the details!

AnyFucker · 21/01/2018 16:55

I am curiously invested in you getting your hols sorted Piggy Grin

Appraiser · 21/01/2018 17:07

Me too! Let us know Piggy

Piggywaspushed · 21/01/2018 17:40

Go for it Sidge. Haven't heard back from Steve yet so may need it !

I do love the moral support on Mumsnet!

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Piggywaspushed · 22/01/2018 08:22

If anyone is still following this and has been to Mallorca in the last few years, what car hire company did you use/ would your recommend?

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LadyIsabellaWrotham · 22/01/2018 08:35

Place marking because DH and I quite fancy Croatia this summer and have no idea where to start.

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