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help me find a holiday quick quick sad circumstances

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 14:12

my sister lost her full term baby 2 weeks ago. the funeral is next thursday and they have decided they want to go away anywhere preferably the day after. she cant fly yet. any ideas please...budget fairly big.

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hazygirl · 15/12/2007 14:14

im so sorry ,no ideas ,just look after each otherx

PTA · 15/12/2007 14:17

So sorry to hear that. Trying to find link that might help but try this first. Let me know if it might be of interest and I'll see what other info I can dig up.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/5202076.stm

NotEvenHopingForAWhiteXmas · 15/12/2007 14:19

So sorry. Cruises go from Southampton so you don't have to fly. here

chocolateshoes · 15/12/2007 14:24

So sad - am sorry for you all. Cruise sounds brilliant idea.

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 14:24

thankyou all. ive had a look at the cruises and is a good idea but i dont seem able to turn anything up. i was thinking maybe northern lights might be a good plan but cant find anything. they are not really that fussed but quite understandably just want to get hte hell away.

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paddingtonbear1 · 15/12/2007 14:24

so sorry. You could always try lastminute.com, they have late xmas deals on?

francagoestohollywood · 15/12/2007 14:28

How awful .
It's less than 3 hrs train from Paris...

hazygirl · 15/12/2007 14:53

this months which mag slates lastminute the menzies hotel did cheaper dont know how to link sorryx

ExDhsNutsRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 15/12/2007 15:01

I'd suggest Paris as not going to be full of kids which would be awful. They can go by train as others suggest and either stay in holed up in a nice hotel or go out for some fresh air and a walk when they need to or be distracted when they need to be.
So sorry to hear about her loss.

crokky · 15/12/2007 15:26

Jersey or Isle of Wight?

GeekgirlRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 15/12/2007 15:36

how sad I'm so sorry
[[http://www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journeys/3_939.jsp Orient Express London - Paris - Venice maybe? It's pretty certain to be child-free.

GeekgirlRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 15/12/2007 15:37

www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/journeys/3_939.jsp

FairyOnTopOfTheChristmasTree · 15/12/2007 15:47

So sorry to hear about your sister. This is a 16 night Cunard cruise from Southampton leaving on the 21st. Quite expensive though www.cunard.co.uk/CruiseItinerary_tab.asp?cruiseid=2788&LeftNav=Planner&Active=&Sub=&OB=&Region=&ship =&ShipID=&CruiseDate=12_2007&Duration=

Santasmissyontheside · 15/12/2007 15:53

oh so sorry

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 16:36

thanks all some great ideas. they have about 3000 tops to spend and can only take a week bil is back at work 7th jan. you are all so helpful

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 16:37

or 10 days just realised those dates dont add up

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ExDhsNutsRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 15/12/2007 17:10

I would also add to avoid anywhere that is touristy but out of season - could be quite depressing. If she can't fly then city breaks by train would be best rather than anywhere that would be very quiet.

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 20:06

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Bluestocking · 15/12/2007 20:56

Your poor, poor sis and b-i-l. How about Rio de Janeiro? They can go from Southampton (I'm assuming that's where they are)on Air France via Paris. There's almost no jet lag because it's more or less due south. It's beautiful, it's warm and sunny, and there's lots to see if they feel like distraction. Plus it's not a big tourist destination for Brits so they can keep themselves to themselves pretty easily if they don't want to talk to other people.

moondog · 15/12/2007 20:58

I'd go south for some sun.Beeing in the dark cold North won't help I'm sure.

Dubai?

Sri Lanka (my personal fave-wonderful place)

How utterly dreadful fro you all. I'm so sorry.

HabbiChristmasToBu · 15/12/2007 21:05

I'm so so sorry for your sister, and your family. I don't know if this is appropriate for the time of year, but the summer we lost our little girl we went here and it really really helped - such a lovely relaxing place. Train to Bologna or Florence and then hire a car - www.seat61.com for train info. My only concern about being on a cruise is being stuck with people when you're not in very good control of your emotions.

Don't know if your sister has used the SANDS forum www.sandsforum.org/ - it's a godsend, and family members are all most welcome.

Thinking of you all.

moondog · 15/12/2007 21:09

Oh Habbi

HabbiChristmasToBu · 15/12/2007 21:14

Thanks, moondog. The funny thing is that I remember that holiday with such peace and happiness that I wouldn't have thought possible. It was quiet, friendly, beautiful and time for us to just be together and think of our baby. I hope your sister and BIL find some peace too, moopy.

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moopymoo · 15/12/2007 21:59

thankyou so much all. they have decided tonight that they cant actually face going away at all before christmas they are just going to hole up at home i think. so sorry for your loss habbi. i am close to my sister and feel what can only be a tiny fraction of her loss and what she is feeling. and that is enough to be almost unbearable. they have been put intouch with sands but dont feel ready yet maybe in a few weeks. thanks mumsnet you all so kind.

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