Low cost, month long holidays

Grammaretto

The thing is Blondiescot if you are on this package tour with easyJet which GagaJo suggested, you would be stuck.
Unless you had funds to hire a car or go on tours which would defeat the purpose of the cheap package.
The idea reminds me of when cruise ships were suggested as cheaper than the cost of a care home for the elderly but you had your sheets changed more often.
Shudder.

We wouldn't be stuck - we'd just do what we normally do anyway when we're in Turkey. Public transport is very cheap and very efficient there, so we'd just hop on buses and go out and about exploring. We're not ones for organised tours in any case.

All right. I can see why you might want to. I know people who winter in the sun and always have.
It just doesn't appeal to me.

We have pre-warned our AC that we are looking to disappear mid February for a month.

Snorkelling in Egypt for 1 month and no cooking sounds amazing!

But it's too late, it is November I hate!

When I was younger (and working) I used to look longingly at the four and six week holiday stays for older people that were advertised. I used to think that I would do that when I retired.

Fast forward and I have completely changed my mind. Ive travelled a lot over the last 20 years and mostly independently to non tourist places like Syria, Iran and so on. These holidays sound ideal for people in our age group who are physically fit and like to "join in" but I am neither of these things. Never been a joiner in.

I wouldnt want to put people off going if they can afford it and think they would enjoy the lifestyle. They seem an ideal way to escape the dreary winter days. Yes some places can still be chilly but not like the UK.

I once spent December/January in Casablanca with friends so I can recommend Morocco. Not too cold in winter and an interesting country if you are prepared for a completely different culture.

Yes indeed biglouis Morocco is lovely in winter especially the south, and I’ve always wanted to spend the winter in Aswan in Southern Egypt. I believe the wealthy used to winter there as it was good for their health. Somehow it feels friendlier than other parts of Egypt.

3 weeks is my max, I start getting homesick. We used to go on extended hols over to the UK when my parents were alive and after a few weeks I would feel sad and have this absolute longing for Australia. Even after a couple of weeks I keep fantasising about being home . I never used to be like that, must be old age and dry rot .

🏝 A beach, warm ocean, hammock (with stepladder) and intravenous mojito’s for a month or two … yes please!

As soon as Christmas is over we head to Florida and rent a condo in the same gated community we’ve been staying in for the past 12 years ( since we retired ). We stay for about 12 weeks and we’ve made lots of friends there who - like us - want to escape the winter. We enjoy the weather, the beaches, the golf courses, and the relaxed easy lifestyle of being in a warm sunny climate. When we return we feeling happier and healthier for the experience.

Agree.

Dcba

As soon as Christmas is over we head to Florida and rent a condo in the same gated community we’ve been staying in for the past 12 years ( since we retired ). We stay for about 12 weeks and we’ve made lots of friends there who - like us - want to escape the winter. We enjoy the weather, the beaches, the golf courses, and the relaxed easy lifestyle of being in a warm sunny climate. When we return we feeling happier and healthier for the experience.

I believe this group is known as Snowbirds?

Fleur20

I would never go to Turkey due to its record on womens rights and human rights. They do not recognise same sex relationships.

Yes - I feel same. I wouldn't want to go and stay in a nation where my daughter and her wife would be unwelcome.

We holidayed one year in Malta, and met several people who would go there for 3 or 4 months, over the winter, each year.

I used to think I would like that, but being older, I now like to be in our home.

Paperbackwriter

Fleur20

I would never go to Turkey due to its record on womens rights and human rights. They do not recognise same sex relationships.

Yes - I feel same. I wouldn't want to go and stay in a nation where my daughter and her wife would be unwelcome.

My friend and her wife regularly holiday in Turkey and have never been made to feel in the slightest bit unwelcome. I know many same-sex couples who feel the same. The Turkish people are the most welcoming and genuinely friendly I've ever met.

Hi I’m here now in Agadir and Marrakesh Lovely. First time we really like it and it’s 30 c. X

Interesting article from the Guardian about this: www.theguardian.com/money/2022/nov/07/could-a-month-long-escape-to-the-sun-really-save-you-money

Marrakesh is a fascinating city and I know it well. Agadir is a bit touristy for me. I also like Aswan. My favorite mid Eastern city used to be Isfanan in Iran but alas that is a non starter just now with the country so unsettled.

Surely, even with our soaring energy costs, it must be more expensive to go abroad for several weeks? You still have to buy food and to pay ongoing charges at home such as council tax, insurances, water rates, TV licence, etc.

I can understand people going abroad just for the comfort of a more pleasant cllimate and thus to enjoy the outdoors without having to huddle up in heavy clothes, but is it truly cheaper?

We have had two holidays in Turkey and on both occasions I found the people there very friendly and respectful.