Any Recommendations? (18)
Hiya...was goin to suggest the Algarve...as its cheapish to fly from Derry(not sure about belfast though?) until u said ur son cant fly...! Good luck though
You could take the ferry to France. My friend did it last year with 4 children - including a 1 year old. They drove to a huge mobile home site and stayed there for a couple of weeks. THe kids loved it with all the space and they could come and go as they pleased.
Lizzie14: You could take the ferry to France. My friend did it last year with 4 children - including a 1 year old. They drove to a huge mobile home site and stayed there for a couple of weeks. THe kids loved it with all the space and they could come and go as they pleased.
Disneyland Paris, i took both my kids for 4 nights and we had a ball, went to the wild west show cant say anything bad about the holiday other than let the kids window shop till the last day otherwise they would fleece you.
L1977C: Disneyland Paris, i took both my kids for 4 nights and we had a ball, went to the wild west show cant say anything bad about the holiday other than let the kids window shop till the last day otherwise they would fleece you.
Absolutely agree, took my kids to Disneyland Paris a few years back,and they loved it
Data63: Absolutely agree, took my kids to Disneyland Paris a few years back,and they loved it
i agree disneyland paris brilliant for kids they even let me in and went on the dippersYou could drive to Italy and then take a ferry to Malta.
How old is your kid?
How old is your kid?
In response to: Anyone have recommendations for a family holiday
I haven't done the family holiday thing ever, just me n the Kid to a quiet villa somewhere...................so looking for suggestions, within Europe as we will have to drive due to my sons needs....he wont fly anymore for me, yet need some sunshine this year
I need somewhere that will keep in occupied yet give me a chance to relax, somewhere that will not be too noisy yet not dead either..with a pool etc
what about eurodisney off peakI haven't done the family holiday thing ever, just me n the Kid to a quiet villa somewhere...................so looking for suggestions, within Europe as we will have to drive due to my sons needs....he wont fly anymore for me, yet need some sunshine this year
I need somewhere that will keep in occupied yet give me a chance to relax, somewhere that will not be too noisy yet not dead either..with a pool etc
its class and you can drive around the fabulous french countryside while youre at it
i stayed in a great hotel called the marcello in fortaventura
its very child friendly
its not cheap though
TurkishDelight: For Wolf...the kid as achieved more than you could ever do. He has travelled exstensively over the years, but due to his AUTISM he is finding it harder and harder to deal with the rude muppets who seem to leave their manners outside the door of the airport
You didn't say he had 'AUTISM' in your initial query. You did mention that he had travelled before, so it seems whatever you have put him trough in the meantime has had an adverse effect on his development. Shouldn't you be asking experts in 'AUTISM' about suitable holidays or at least stating clearly that is is a child with 'AUTISM' that you are seeking suggestions for? And should you really be using his 'AUTISM' as a weapon to attack a comment you don't like?
howlingwolf: You didn't say he had 'AUTISM' in your initial query. You did mention that he had travelled before, so it seems whatever you have put him trough in the meantime has had an adverse effect on his development. Shouldn't you be asking experts in 'AUTISM' about suitable holidays or at least stating clearly that is is a child with 'AUTISM' that you are seeking suggestions for? And should you really be using his 'AUTISM' as a weapon to attack a comment you don't like?
"my sons needs" in the OP would have suggested that he had additional needs
Any hows....I am looking for suggestions, as I said previously I am prepared to drive anywhere. I have never been to a "resort" so, looking for suggestions to may be suitable for me to research.
howlingwolf: You didn't say he had 'AUTISM' in your initial query. You did mention that he had travelled before, so it seems whatever you have put him trough in the meantime has had an adverse effect on his development. Shouldn't you be asking experts in 'AUTISM' about suitable holidays or at least stating clearly that is is a child with 'AUTISM' that you are seeking suggestions for? And should you really be using his 'AUTISM' as a weapon to attack a comment you don't like?
youre a real sweetheartshow some compassion
blipper2000: youre a real sweetheart
show some compassion
show some compassion
No worries B..
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
TurkishDelight: No worries B..
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
no not reallyi brought my kids to my folks apartment in alicante last year or i go down the country for a long weekend with the kidsHave you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
so youre not into stayin in a hotel/resort????
TurkishDelight: No worries B..
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
I drove all over scotland in a ford fiasta with my 2 girls when they were younger. We did the highland and islands thing and enjoyed it. but id pick the time cause the weather is even worse than donegal
but it was beautiful.France might be more fun for a road trip if you have 2 drivers
Aviemore in Scotland is quite nice you can get a ferry from larne to stranraer its a lovely drive up to Aviemore and theres lovely bungalows to rent if you dont want to stay in a hotel. Its not a busy place very quiet plenty to do including a trip on a steam train and an adventure park
TurkishDelight: No worries B..
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
Have you ever done the "road trip" type holiday
Or anyone else you know
Friends of mine drove through France and Spain a few years ago to stay at a resort in Cambrils near Salou. The dad was used to driving though as he was a long distance lorry driver for a while. They said the holiday cottage where they stayed in Cambrils was lovely and not too crowded in May. Weather was terrific though and they and their two kids had a great time with a swimming pool and beach both nearby. Cambrils is a quaint town that is not TOO resorty and you can take boat trips around the bay. Salou, which is VERY resorty is not too far away and there is a theme park, Port Aventura, close by aswell.
I reckon you were driving all that way you could work out how many kilometres you could do and give yourself two or three days to drive down and book stops along the way and then two or three days to drive back as well, with a resort type week in the middle. I believe the roads all the way are pretty good motorways.
Hi Mermin and L19
Did the Scotland thing a few times..not my kind of thing..need some sunshine
Did the Scotland thing a few times..not my kind of thing..need some sunshine
LadyBlackAdder: Friends of mine drove through France and Spain a few years ago to stay at a resort in Cambrils near Salou. The dad was used to driving though as he was a long distance lorry driver for a while. They said the holiday cottage where they stayed in Cambrils was lovely and not too crowded in May. Weather was terrific though and they and their two kids had a great time with a swimming pool and beach both nearby. Cambrils is a quaint town that is not TOO resorty and you can take boat trips around the bay. Salou, which is VERY resorty is not too far away and there is a theme park, Port Aventura, close by aswell.
I reckon you were driving all that way you could work out how many kilometres you could do and give yourself two or three days to drive down and book stops along the way and then two or three days to drive back as well, with a resort type week in the middle. I believe the roads all the way are pretty good motorways.
I reckon you were driving all that way you could work out how many kilometres you could do and give yourself two or three days to drive down and book stops along the way and then two or three days to drive back as well, with a resort type week in the middle. I believe the roads all the way are pretty good motorways.
This sounds more like my cup of tea
Just had a look on Google Maps at Cambrils.. looks doable
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I haven't done the family holiday thing ever, just me n the Kid to a quiet villa somewhere...................so looking for suggestions, within Europe as we will have to drive due to my sons needs....he wont fly anymore for me, yet need some sunshine this year
I need somewhere that will keep in occupied yet give me a chance to relax, somewhere that will not be too noisy yet not dead either..with a pool etc