Tempt me...where should I go for Christmas?

[Katymac]

I like warm weather
I like beaches
I like sailing
I like eating
DD likes sailing
DD likes Kids clubs
DH likes cycling
DH likes eating

I do not like culture
I do not like smoking
I can take/leave shopping

I liked mark Warner/Neilson but I can't afford it this year

So tempt me?

PLEASE?
I do not like

You do know its June dont you - next we'll be having the emoticons with the red hats and beard

Red Sea

Yes i quite like the red sea

DH had issues with the poverty we saw (I know it exists - I'm just not sure he wants to see it)

I prefered Hurguarda to the other place (name I have forgotten atm )

Hmm not sure

Liesel - when should I book my December holiday then.....in January?

caribbean

Hmm yes

DH is from Jamaica - so we can't go there

I must have a look
It might be a bit pricey tho'

don't they like him in Jamaica?

yes but it feels like High Wycombe to him

come on I want lovely hotels tempt me

thailand
goa

Cape Town, South Africa...

They sound expensive.......

what is your budget

You can always bring the children's sandpit and splashpool indoors and crank up the heat to 35 degrees.

About 1800
2 adults 1 9yo

I work form home - so I NEED to get away

Is 1800 really not enough for Mark Warner or Neilson?

Not Christmas week (at least I don't think so)

Sunsail was about £5k, MW seemed to be £3

Didn't check Neilson

Neilson is £3k too

Hadn't read the title - I thought it was December rather than christmas...£1800 seems like a lot of money but probably isn't much at christmas...Gambia is quite cheap?

Does it need to be bikini weather or just nicer than here?

Just nicer than here

Cardi/jacket in the evening

Shorts/dress in the day?

OK - I need to fly Sat/Sun/Mon (22/23/24)

I'm not finding much

Miami - not sure of resorts of wherever, as we rented an apartment, but great weather, great beaches and the kids loved it, as did we. Also could do a side trip to the Disney side of things if you're into that.

Not sure about America - I'll have a think

America would be too expensive for flights on those days I think. How about a carefully planned trip to Lanzarote, no real sailing but tons of other stuff to do.

Have you ever tried a travel counsellor? Christine, the lady that helps me has changed my life on the holiday front.

I think DD & I would miss the sailing - but it's worth a look

I wonder if you can sail off the Canaries anywhere?

I have seen a few Lanzarote forums in the past. Sorry not to have a link but you may be able to pick up some sailing help there. There is a sailing school in Playa Blanca and a shop in Puerto calero who may be able to advise. The sailing school was closed in February half term so it may just be a summer thing.