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Hi guys!


I'm thinkin' about my holidays (1st week of september) but i'm quite confused about the place to go.


I have a few options (more than a few, actually) but I know what I want and what i DO NOT want.


So... Options:


Portugal, Canarian islands, southern France, Greek islands, Croatia, tour of Sicily (i'm sicilian but never really visited the whole island, so could be the right moment), Sardinia, Salento (Italy as well), Marrakech or Morocco in general, Istanbul or Turkey in general.


What I want:


My idea of holidays is all about relax, I want a nice hotel but I hate resorts and crowded places. So possibly a place where I can find locals and not too many tourists. I need a hot place with beautiful beaches, wind accepted but not too much... Mainly I have to stay all day on the beach (rocks are ok too), but I need a little nightlife (just good restaurants, nice places where to have a few drinks, maybe small parties, a walk by night...). No make up, no elegance, flip flops day and night. Possibly a place i can easily reach by plane, as I have just one week I can't spend a lot of time travelling... I'd appreciate some shopping too...


Am I asking too much? :)


If you have any advice about the places i mentioned, or any other idea on where I could go and find what I need, I would really appreciate it! 


Are you thinking about your holidays yet? Where are you going this year?


Thank you very much in advance for your answers.


Ottavia


 


 

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Hi guys!


I'm thinkin' about my holidays (1st week of september) but i'm quite confused about the place to go.


I have a few options (more than a few, actually) but I know what I want and what i DO NOT want.


So... Options:


Portugal, Canarian islands, southern France, Greek islands, Croatia, tour of Sicily (i'm sicilian but never really visited the whole island, so could be the right moment), Sardinia, Salento (Italy as well), Marrakech or Morocco in general, Istanbul or Turkey in general.


What I want:


My idea of holidays is all about relax, I want a nice hotel but I hate resorts and crowded places. So possibly a place where I can find locals and not too many tourists. I need a hot place with beautiful beaches, wind accepted but not too much... Mainly I have to stay all day on the beach (rocks are ok too), but I need a little nightlife (just good restaurants, nice places where to have a few drinks, maybe small parties, a walk by night...). No make up, no elegance, flip flops day and night. Possibly a place i can easily reach by plane, as I have just one week I can't spend a lot of time travelling... I'd appreciate some shopping too...


Am I asking too much? :)


If you have any advice about the places i mentioned, or any other idea on where I could go and find what I need, I would really appreciate it! 


Are you thinking about your holidays yet? Where are you going this year?


Thank you very much in advance for your answers.


Ottavia


 


 


Ottavia DApr 25, 2012 @ 02:16
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Hey,


southern France is really nice place where you can spend your holidaySmile

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southern France is really nice place where you can spend your holidaySmile


Zuzana S, Apr 25, 2012 @ 07:18
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Hey Zuzana,


have you ever been to southern France? Where exactly could I go?


 

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Hey Zuzana,


have you ever been to southern France? Where exactly could I go?


 


Ottavia D, Apr 25, 2012 @ 11:54
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i would go to malta :) 

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i would go to malta :) 


Adrian V, Apr 25, 2012 @ 12:16
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Thank you Adrian, but I've already been to Malta twice, I'd like to visit something new :) Thanks anyway! Any other idea maybe?

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Thank you Adrian, but I've already been to Malta twice, I'd like to visit something new :) Thanks anyway! Any other idea maybe?


Ottavia D, Apr 25, 2012 @ 12:25
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As a Portuguese one place good for what you described is Vilamoura which is a quite nice place (Vilamoura Marine, Quinta do Lobo, Golf, Beach).


And in September it should not be so crowded.


It is worthwhile to check,

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As a Portuguese one place good for what you described is Vilamoura which is a quite nice place (Vilamoura Marine, Quinta do Lobo, Golf, Beach).


And in September it should not be so crowded.


It is worthwhile to check,


Carlos Vales, Apr 25, 2012 @ 13:00
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let me think, Sardinia is very nice and poshy :) you can also try spain stay in costa brava enjoy the beaches and partying if you want in 2hrs you are in barcelona for shopping and good resturants. there are also very good bars and clubs. if need adventure you can go to portoaventure which is very good fun. if you are a group you can also rent villas with a pool near the beach  


 


enjoy your holiday :) 

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let me think, Sardinia is very nice and poshy :) you can also try spain stay in costa brava enjoy the beaches and partying if you want in 2hrs you are in barcelona for shopping and good resturants. there are also very good bars and clubs. if need adventure you can go to portoaventure which is very good fun. if you are a group you can also rent villas with a pool near the beach  


 


enjoy your holiday :) 


Adrian V, Apr 25, 2012 @ 15:03
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Hi Carlos,


Thanks a lot for the info you gave me, i'll check this out. Sounds great, and someone else told me about Vilamoura Marine too... Are this places far away from the main cities like Lisbon and Faro? I wouldn't mind a quick visit there as well.


Adrian you're great. I'd love to visit the Costa Brava. Very good idea, i'll consider it... Thanks! As for Sardinia maybe it is a bit too poshy for what i'm looking for, i need a break, even if i'm aware it's worth a visit... Sooner or later!

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Hi Carlos,


Thanks a lot for the info you gave me, i'll check this out. Sounds great, and someone else told me about Vilamoura Marine too... Are this places far away from the main cities like Lisbon and Faro? I wouldn't mind a quick visit there as well.


Adrian you're great. I'd love to visit the Costa Brava. Very good idea, i'll consider it... Thanks! As for Sardinia maybe it is a bit too poshy for what i'm looking for, i need a break, even if i'm aware it's worth a visit... Sooner or later!


Ottavia D, Apr 25, 2012 @ 18:01
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know i'm curious let me know what you decide and how it goes :) 


 

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know i'm curious let me know what you decide and how it goes :) 


 


Adrian V, Apr 25, 2012 @ 19:26
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Hi,


for a week I would go to Sicily if I were you. can tell you more if decide for it.


cheers

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Hi,


for a week I would go to Sicily if I were you. can tell you more if decide for it.


cheers


Alexandra C, Apr 25, 2012 @ 20:23
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Hi Ottavia,


I´ve been to Nice, Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez all of them are nice and there are also some small islands.


I could also recommend you a great island Formentera, you should go to Ibiza first and than take the boat, it takes about one hour.


Whatever you decide for, have a great holiday.

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Hi Ottavia,


I´ve been to Nice, Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez all of them are nice and there are also some small islands.


I could also recommend you a great island Formentera, you should go to Ibiza first and than take the boat, it takes about one hour.


Whatever you decide for, have a great holiday.


Zuzana S, Apr 25, 2012 @ 22:48
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Hey Zuzana, I often go to Ibiza and went to Formentera a couple of times for a day or two. The island is really magic, but i'm afraid i could get bored spending there an entire week. As for south france, i'm really interested in it. 


Well, i'm confused more than ever Embarassed


Thank you all guys, I'll let you know what i decided in the end! I still have some time to think about it...


Are you planning holidays somewhere too?


I'm kinda curious now...


Goodnight everybody!

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Hey Zuzana, I often go to Ibiza and went to Formentera a couple of times for a day or two. The island is really magic, but i'm afraid i could get bored spending there an entire week. As for south france, i'm really interested in it. 


Well, i'm confused more than ever Embarassed


Thank you all guys, I'll let you know what i decided in the end! I still have some time to think about it...


Are you planning holidays somewhere too?


I'm kinda curious now...


Goodnight everybody!


Ottavia D, Apr 26, 2012 @ 01:44
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One week of sun, beach, coctails, walks, nice spanish men, possibility to travel to other islands, how can you get bored in Formentera?Laughing


I plan to go to New York and then maybe to Bali

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One week of sun, beach, coctails, walks, nice spanish men, possibility to travel to other islands, how can you get bored in Formentera?Laughing


I plan to go to New York and then maybe to Bali


Zuzana S, Apr 26, 2012 @ 07:15
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Hi Ottavia, coming from Sardinia I don't know many better place for a week of relax, great sun, all day long on the beach, and of course a bit of nightlife too. But i can just offer you a flat to rent, fully equipped and garden as well, not even 1 km from the beach so that you could walk or cycle to. And it's not in a poshy place. Have a look on google. the place is called posada, tiny village, medieval tower eith lovely old town, kilometres of white sandy beach. 


if you haven't decide yet, it might be an option:-) direct fly with easyjet geneva-olbia.

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Hi Ottavia, coming from Sardinia I don't know many better place for a week of relax, great sun, all day long on the beach, and of course a bit of nightlife too. But i can just offer you a flat to rent, fully equipped and garden as well, not even 1 km from the beach so that you could walk or cycle to. And it's not in a poshy place. Have a look on google. the place is called posada, tiny village, medieval tower eith lovely old town, kilometres of white sandy beach. 


if you haven't decide yet, it might be an option:-) direct fly with easyjet geneva-olbia.


marila r, May 4, 2012 @ 14:59
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you should go to Parga! just like you want it to be. wonderful town/village good beach, nice resorts, nice restaurants, nice bars but still relaxed, sophisticated and absolutly beautiful! 

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you should go to Parga! just like you want it to be. wonderful town/village good beach, nice resorts, nice restaurants, nice bars but still relaxed, sophisticated and absolutly beautiful! 


Michaela E, May 4, 2012 @ 16:36
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Also consider Alicante in Spain. Not too big, not too touristy but still warm that time of year, relatively cheap, you can go to the city beach if you want people around you or to San Juan beach if you want to be by yourself. Easy Jet flies freom Geneva to Valencia, 1h away.

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Also consider Alicante in Spain. Not too big, not too touristy but still warm that time of year, relatively cheap, you can go to the city beach if you want people around you or to San Juan beach if you want to be by yourself. Easy Jet flies freom Geneva to Valencia, 1h away.


catalin, May 4, 2012 @ 16:43
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Cote d'Azur is very nice in September: still hot, but less people, small nice towns to visit, excellent food, you can stay in Nice with its restarants, promenade d'Anglais and restaurants, bars and travel a litlle bit around,


and it is so close!

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Cote d'Azur is very nice in September: still hot, but less people, small nice towns to visit, excellent food, you can stay in Nice with its restarants, promenade d'Anglais and restaurants, bars and travel a litlle bit around,


and it is so close!


Mikhail N, May 4, 2012 @ 19:19
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I would go to Cyprus Paphos - all the things you mentioned you can find them in Paphos - Happy Holidays Laughing

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I would go to Cyprus Paphos - all the things you mentioned you can find them in Paphos - Happy Holidays Laughing


Dorothy W, May 4, 2012 @ 22:59
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Hi guys!

I'm thinkin' about my holidays (1st week of september) but i'm quite confused about the place to go.

I have a few options (more than a few, actually) but I know what I want and what i DO NOT want.

So... Options:

Portugal, Canarian islands, southern France, Greek islands, Croatia, tour of Sicily (i'm sicilian but never really visited the whole island, so could be the right moment), Sardinia, Salento (Italy as well), Marrakech or Morocco in general, Istanbul or Turkey in general.

What I want:

My idea of holidays is all about relax, I want a nice hotel but I hate resorts and crowded places. So possibly a place where I can find locals and not too many tourists. I need a hot place with beautiful beaches, wind accepted but not too much... Mainly I have to stay all day on the beach (rocks are ok too), but I need a little nightlife (just good restaurants, nice places where to have a few drinks, maybe small parties, a walk by night...). No make up, no elegance, flip flops day and night. Possibly a place i can easily reach by plane, as I have just one week I can't spend a lot of time travelling... I'd appreciate some shopping too...

Am I asking too much? :)

If you have any advice about the places i mentioned, or any other idea on where I could go and find what I need, I would really appreciate it! 

Are you thinking about your holidays yet? Where are you going this year?

Thank you very much in advance for your answers.

Ottavia

 

 


Apr 25, 12 02:16

Hi there,


Paxos Island is an ideal proposal for all people that looking for some quality vacations.


Especially on September holidays are easier for all of us regarding August crowdy holidays has passed 


cu there


Grigoris


 

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Hi there,


Paxos Island is an ideal proposal for all people that looking for some quality vacations.


Especially on September holidays are easier for all of us regarding August crowdy holidays has passed 


cu there


Grigoris


 


Grigoris Ferefonos, May 7, 2012 @ 11:27
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South of France down from Montpellier to Spain is great, less crowdy. E.g. Collioure.

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South of France down from Montpellier to Spain is great, less crowdy. E.g. Collioure.


Ilva K, May 14, 2012 @ 20:50
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hi there


I wish I could go there, because one of my dreams is to visit Montpellier and all its fantastic Monuments


Grigoris

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I wish I could go there, because one of my dreams is to visit Montpellier and all its fantastic Monuments


Grigoris


Grigoris Ferefonos, May 16, 2012 @ 09:30
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what about a sailing trip??


hugging the croatian coast, or spain gibralter area, even the canals in france.


Thats away from tourists, relaxing and stopping in ports/marinas for good food and night life


you could learn to sail or simply have someone sail for you.

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what about a sailing trip??


hugging the croatian coast, or spain gibralter area, even the canals in france.


Thats away from tourists, relaxing and stopping in ports/marinas for good food and night life


you could learn to sail or simply have someone sail for you.


peaky, May 16, 2012 @ 12:48
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Hi Ottavia,


San Teodoro (Sardegna) is perfect for the type of holiday you are looking for.


Near San Teodoro you can find the best beaches, good restaurants, you can have a nice walk at evening after dinner, good disco/pub...


But you need a car to visit the most beautiful places near San Teodoro.


Cheers


Davide

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Hi Ottavia,


San Teodoro (Sardegna) is perfect for the type of holiday you are looking for.


Near San Teodoro you can find the best beaches, good restaurants, you can have a nice walk at evening after dinner, good disco/pub...


But you need a car to visit the most beautiful places near San Teodoro.


Cheers


Davide


davide p, May 19, 2012 @ 18:40
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Thanks to everyone for their ideas - I have the same problem as Ottavia,and the same wishes regarding the type of holiday place...but i am also looking for a holiday companion(s) who want(s) the same.


Any takers?


I'm mainly looking for another woman/women who wants to holiday in September

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Thanks to everyone for their ideas - I have the same problem as Ottavia,and the same wishes regarding the type of holiday place...but i am also looking for a holiday companion(s) who want(s) the same.


Any takers?


I'm mainly looking for another woman/women who wants to holiday in September


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