Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 455329)

I came back from Malta yesterday. It was over 100' and far too hot. I don't usually go in July but I took my granddaughter so it had to be school holidays.

In October Malta is lovely and warm but not oppresively hot. The sea is still warm too. In the North of the island, where I always stay, there are lovely beaches with sea that's shallow for a long way out, while deep enough to swim. The food is lovely and the natives are very friendly. Maltese teenagers are well behaved and polite and there's virtually no crime.

I go twice a year - and I wouldn't go if it wasn't ideal.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 455456)

as its yer first time ya got many great places to choose from, its half the fun sussing out i think.;)

Originally Posted by slinky (Post 455398)

Malta does look lovely, I have looked at malta in the brochures. Where abouts did you stay west ender?? just so i can get a rough idea of places.


Thanks again everyone!! it is helpful to know some of the good places. Sometimes when people suggest something, you haven't even thought about that place and it gives you a better picture. :D

Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 455227)

Dominican rep is pretty constant weather all year, mid-upper 30s generally. All inclusive drink as much as you like is the way to go.

You didn't mention budget, teh above are uusually available ~£600-700 each. Remember you won't spend very much at all when you are there as you don't need to buy ale unless you go out the hotel and its quite cheap anyway.

I didn't like Tunisia, you get hassled to buy at every corner and teh souks are a pickpockets dream.

I believe Ibiza is open pretty much all year round if you want disco/party atmosphere.

Croatia is nice but you are going at the end of the season so stick to major towns like Split or Dubrovnick

I guess you need to tell us what you want out of it. Do you want to come back all relaxed or all partied out?

Originally Posted by Liam (Post 456675)

i've always wanted to go turkey, everything over there is super cheap, but theres everything there. beaches, good nite club, good quiet areas. i know some of my family have been and loved it.

Originally Posted by slinky (Post 456696)

ONE bad thing about Turkey!!!!!!!!!!! It's closed in october :D

But I know what you mean Liam..... by bro - in - law goes every year and swears by it!!!

Originally Posted by Liam (Post 456698)

my mum's boyfriends brother went there, and while he was there he got a big tattoo on his back, over here it would of cost like 80quid a letter over there it cost him 1/10 of the price. its cheap for anything!