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MIL paying for us to go on holiday. Where to go?

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Titania · 04/06/2005 17:07

She hasnt specified how much she will pay though. We have never been on holiday and I think the break might do us all good. We would probably be better self catering?? Probably best to stay in UK? We want to go the last week in August. I wont be too fat to travel then either lol. Any ideas anyone? I am very new to this!!!

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Chandra · 04/06/2005 17:13

I think it all depends in the budget. with children I think self cattering is easier. What sort of trip would you preffer? beach? camping? what about a romantic trip with DH without the children? (I would die for one of those...)

fairydust · 04/06/2005 17:14

BUTLIINS AT SKEGNESS NOW HAS A SPA AS WELL SO YOU CAN HAVE A COUPLE OF HRS OFF WHILST YOUR DH TAKES THE KIDS SWIMMING OR TO THE FUN FAIR THERE - AL THE ENTERTAINMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE AS WELL

REMIND ME THE AGES OF YOUR LITTLE ONES AND I'LL GET YA PRICE

starlover · 04/06/2005 17:15

There are some LOVELY beaches in Wales if you want a beachy type place.

ALso Dorset is fab... Studland has a gorgeous beach (or used to when we went there when i was a kid)
New Forest is nice... specially for camping.

ambrosia · 04/06/2005 17:19

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noddyholder · 04/06/2005 17:23

centre parcs?

jessicasmummy · 04/06/2005 17:24

BUTLINS!!!

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Titania · 04/06/2005 17:24

im on the welsh borders anyway! lol

they are 5, 3 and 15 months.

would love a break without the kids but for the price we could all go away as a family for a week!

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jessicasmummy · 04/06/2005 17:24

if u go the week of 21st-28th august (skegness) ill be there!!!!

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Titania · 04/06/2005 17:37

OMG.......just looked JM and it would be £642.60 for all of us to go then!!! AARGH!!

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jessicasmummy · 04/06/2005 17:38

OMG!

Its only me and dh going for a week half board and it was only £280!

I did book it in feb though.... maybe why?!

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Titania · 04/06/2005 17:40

that was self catering too!!!

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jessicasmummy · 04/06/2005 17:44

jesus!!! That is expensive! I just checked it out myself for you because we found it was cheaper on Silver accomodation than it was Standard, but it is more expensive for you.... its a shame - could have been a MN holiday meet-up!

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Titania · 04/06/2005 17:59

yes we could have!.....

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jessicasmummy · 04/06/2005 18:00

but then if MIL is paying.... LOL!

starlover · 04/06/2005 18:17

I don't think that's TOO bad for 5 of you tbh. Although, i guess you then have food on top...

See how much MIL is prepared to pay!

misdee · 04/06/2005 18:19

are you pregnant again?

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Titania · 04/06/2005 21:40

yes thats the thing starlover.

yes misdee i am

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lapsedrunner · 05/06/2005 09:00

Went to www.gwynfrynfarm.co.uk for 3 nights in April and ds (2.8) loved it. It's on Lleyn Penninsula so not too far for you. Children get to see the milking, pigs, chickens etc. Lovely indoor swimming pool, games room plus soft play area for the 15 month old. Playground, trampolines & toy tractors to ride around. Lovely beaches nearby and good standard of accommodation.

misdee · 05/06/2005 09:01

i missed that one!!!

if your ds school will allow it, it'll be cheaper from the 3rd sept onwards.

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