Courchevel 1850, ruined by Russians.Ruined by YANKS
Courchevel 1850, ruined by Russians.Ruined by YANKS
Bit of a strange reply - There's nothing to boast about as I've got nothing booked, just looking for some suggestions on places that are awesome but maybe not as well marketed as other places.
Also, I'm English and proud but I don't think it's wrong to want to avoid going somewhere that is trying to be a hot version of England with Stella on tap and Turkey dinosaurs with chips and beans at the buffet.
If that's what you want from a holiday then more power to you and hope you have a wonderful time!
Ignore the moody snowflakes. I agree with you. Rather get away from the typical tourist destinations and visit the less travelled areas.
Thailand now going that wayCourchevel 1850, ruined by Russians.
We went in peak season this summer..near Split also and didn’t appear to be overwhelmed by Brits. So much to explore in Croatia..would love to go back there late Sept early Oct.Zadar, Croatia.
I went there a few years back. Lovely place and nice for sea swimming.Zadar, Croatia.
Likewise I went end of August last year and it was busy but not uncomfortably busy. Only thing I would add about Zadar is you don't need long to see it all as it wasn't very big. I had 3 nights there and I think that was probably about right.We went in peak season this summer..near Split also and didn’t appear to be overwhelmed by Brits. So much to explore in Croatia..would love to go back there late Sept early Oct.
Agree you don’t need many days for Zadar..rest of your trip sounds great. We stayed outside the centres of both Zadar and Split so only came across the tourist hordes when going into both old city centres. Will definitely go back..endless beautiful coastlines and islands to explore.Likewise I went end of August last year and it was busy but not uncomfortably busy. Only thing I would add about Zadar is you don't need long to see it all as it wasn't very big. I had 3 nights there and I think that was probably about right.
That whole coast is lovely though. From Zadar I went south to Pakostan which was very quiet but had a lovely little beach which again wasn't crazy busy for the time of year. Split is amazing as is Dubrovnik but both are very busy with tourists especially Dubrovnik. We found a little village a few miles away called Cavtat which was beautiful and quiet. You could get a boat round the cove from Dubrovnik. If you keep going south and can handle the border crossing Montenegro is equally as beautiful.
I ended up driving to the very north of Croatia to a place called Rijeka which was had a bit more a modern vibe to it. Only had a night there so didn't see a great deal of it because it pissed it down pretty much from the second I got there until it was time for bed. I was flying home the following day and typically the weather was amazing. Was also probably the smallest airport I think I've been in but again that added to its charm.
Courchevel 1850, ruined by Russians.
Sardinia a good shout but go to the south of the island and avoid the more touristy resorts of the north.Calabria or Sardinia.
That's on my list. My brother in law has a place and hour or so on from Bordeaux so was thinking of driving it with a couple of night with him to break the journey.San Sebastian.
Three great beaches (2 of them surf), pinxtos in the Parte Verga, more Michelin stars per capita than any other city if that’s your thing.
Nothing like southern Spain, it’s quite lush with greenery and very few English.
Fly into Bilbao (Vueling have the best flight times from Gatwick) , spend 3 nights in San Sebastián and a couple in wonderful Bilbao - less than 90 minute bus ride between the two.
This - San Sebastian is a wonderful citySan Sebastian.
Three great beaches (2 of them surf), pinxtos in the Parte Verga, more Michelin stars per capita than any other city if that’s your thing.
Nothing like southern Spain, it’s quite lush with greenery and very few English.
Fly into Bilbao (Vueling have the best flight times from Gatwick) , spend 3 nights in San Sebastián and a couple in wonderful Bilbao - less than 90 minute bus ride between the two.
The Basque Country in general is a wonderful place for a holiday. Hire a car and mooch around. Lots of art, nice food and wine.This - San Sebastian is a wonderful city