£1000 to spend on solo trip, where would you go?

[carolfoy]

that's so funny, go on holiday, get a husband!
I do know what you mean though about the staff travel bargains - too many and too little time!
I've had good single adventures through Wildlife Worldwide, Explore, Exodus, GAP adventures etc

actually - try GAP their 8 day sailing adventure departing 26th august, trip code GVA08 price £380 plus flight and local payment.
www.gapadventures.com

 

[fizz13]

I know what you mean about single supplements, they wipe you out sometimes Italy may be the way to go, I've always wanted to see Rome and Venice, so i may investigate a train pass, accomodation is very expensive though, will keep searching, thanks again for all your wonderful ideas

 

[carolfoy]

Have you thought about the Youth Hostelling Association? cheap accom and sometimes in very beautiful buildings?

 

[fizz13]

Carol, that site is great, very affordable mini-adventures. I'm going to explore it properly, thanks so much

 

[Funniebunny]

Hi

I have found 2 med cruises for the date you mentioned:

Ocean Village - £1103.00 with flights from London

Island Cruises - £1047.85 with flights from Gatwick

www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk

www.islandcruises.com

 

[carolfoy]

I agree that the ocean village is a great ship - (I took Callum on it last year) but we spent a fortune on extras as there was so many exciting excursions to do in every port and the drinks/fine dining extras added up to. Also it was VERY much a family cruise, in the height of august I can't imagine anything worse than cruising by yourself surrounded by families with children

 

[higgy66]

I also did the train thing around italy - great holiday.

I stopped in youth hostels including one run by nuns in venice. just beware - I nicked my leg shaving in the showers and you know blood in water - looks far more than it really is - needless to say all the nuns came running in - whipped the shower curtain back to find me finishing my other leg!

They thought I was committing suicide! At least we all had a laugh about it afterwards!

fabulous holiday though - I loved Italy!

 

[fizz13]

poor you, I don't know who would have been more traumatised after that

I've had another idea I could use some of my Virgin miles and get a cheap airfare to LA ( quote is £436.90) and see Disneyland, Universal and Knotts Berry Farm. I've put in a request with Dreams Unlimited and had a look round the Disneyland board to get a feel for it. Anyway, will let you know how I get on.
I don't know, I try to stay away from Disney for a year and I just can't do it

 

[Claire L]

poor you, I don't know who would have been more traumatised after that

I've had another idea I could use some of my Virgin miles and get a cheap airfare to LA ( quote is £436.90) and see Disneyland, Universal and Knotts Berry Farm. I've put in a request with Dreams Unlimited and had a look round the Disneyland board to get a feel for it. Anyway, will let you know how I get on.
I don't know, I try to stay away from Disney for a year and I just can't do it

Now that sounds like an idea, Hollywood, the beaches and even San Diego plenty to do for 7 days

Claire

 

[angel659]

Hi

Great idea Claire. Love it. Let us know how you get on.