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Permalink Reply by Benidorm Dave on 21 July 2008 at 4:23pm

Try benidorm you can have it all quiet, busy, real spain, all within 30 min bus ride
the beaches are cleaned every day we usually stay in levate then you can have a laugh at night in the many bars/ clubs, you can watch comediens, singers, tribute bands you name it you can see it in Benidorm

good luck B Dave

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Permalink Reply by Paul Ogden on 21 July 2008 at 4:27pm

Three hours is very restricting. How about just a bit longer. My favourite place is also Benalmadena but last year I went to Tenerife and stayed in Los Christianos. Very similar beach walks and terrain. Loads of stuff to see, nice bars and a short taxi ride to Playa de Las Americas if you like all night stuff and you will get some sleep if you need it. A cheap coach ride will get you to the best dolphin show I've ever, ever seen (Loro Parque). Another must do is the summit of Mount Teidi, the highest peak (and volcano) in Spanish territory.

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Permalink Reply by Dorothy Cole on 21 July 2008 at 5:42pm

I absolutely adore Puerto Pollensa in Majorca,quiet but the bus service is fantastic for surrounding areas,some nice shoe shops as well...try the Sis Pines though you have to book this thru Globespan,sorry Alfie ...

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Permalink Reply by sue barraclough on 21 July 2008 at 8:10pm

ooops dorothy!
forgot to mention the places I've already been and Puerto Pollensa is one. You're right though. It is a lovely place. Thanks for your swift reply.

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Permalink Reply by Sylvia Lawder. on 22 July 2008 at 5:18pm

Have you tried Malaysia? The new city of Putrajaya is magnificent. Kuala Lumpur is, as always a wonderful place to see. The Chinese quarter is a real eyeopener with many bargains when looking for souvenirs and Susie's corner is THE place for the best steaks I have ever eaten. Plus, of course the fact that everywhere is so much cheaper than Europe. You can catch a train to Malacca, an old Chinese town and well worth a visit, also Singapore is not so far for a longer trip out of Malaysia. It has great shopping and good food on the banks of the river.
Sylvia.

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Permalink Reply by Sylvia Lawder. on 22 July 2008 at 5:20pm

Oh, sorry, I have just noticed that you don't want a long flight. My mistake - still, if you do want to venture further afield at some future date, my comments on Malaysia still hold good.
Sylvia.

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Permalink Reply by sue barraclough on 23 July 2008 at 8:30pm

a bit too far for me Sylvia, I will suggest it to my sister in law though. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Claire on 24 July 2008 at 9:03am

Hi
We have been to Lanzarote, Puerto Del Carmen and Costa Teguise. We enjoyed both resorts. Costa Teguise centre is more compact and a quieter than PDC but lovely restaurants annd nice bars. PDC is livelier and bigger.
Hope this info helps
Claire.

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Permalink Reply by MICHAEL NEWLANDS on 25 July 2008 at 4:53pm

zante in kalamaki lot of bars(not all 18-30 type) and places to eat and the food is great value that for sure and its only 3 hours away so go on go try it iam sure your like it and the beachs are good, dont just try spain

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on 25 July 2008 at 4:55pm

Hi Sue

You have to go to Santorini, it's one of the Greek Islands and about 3 and half hours flight from London. It's beautiful, plenty of tavernas and restaurants. If you stay at the Boathouse Hotel in Kamari, the owner of the hotel, Spyros, is quite likely to come and collect you from the airport. Kamari is lively, bustly without being rowdy. Checkout the reports on Boathouse Hotel I don't think there has ever been a bad review. Family run small hotel, pool bar will stay open until the last person retires. It's great.

Jenny

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Permalink Reply by sue barraclough on 28 July 2008 at 7:20pm

thanks for that advise Jenny!
I'm going to check it out.

Sue

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Permalink Reply by sarah smith on 1 August 2008 at 11:53am

maybe you could try albufeira portugal the strip is good if you like it busy,bars etc.. or there is a train to the old town, also lovely cliff top walks,beaches,shops etc..flight about 2 hours there is something for everyone no matter what you like i am sure you can find something to suit we have been about 5 times all different times of year we stay in appartments found on alpharooms solar de sao jao lovely palm tree gardens pool near to strip but far enough away to avoid any noise

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