Benidorm Networking trip 26-29 April 2010

[Spirits High]

Thought I'd start a new thread as the old one is getting a bit too long ;)

Just to confirm things there is an "Open" trip (anyone can come) to Benidorm on the 26- 29April 2010.

Those confirmed are below but there's still time to join the fun.

Paul Spirits High - Apartment booked- Flights booked Rtn to E Mids

Danno - Apartment booked- Flights booked

Jeff W - Apartment booked - flights booked

Barry - (orange forum) Apartment booked (in with Jeff W) Flight booked

Ben - Apartment booked (well, staying with Dan) Flights booked

Neil Deckstardeluxe - Apartment booked (in with Paul :eek: ) Flights booked

Jon Minns - Accom tbc Flight booked

Adam F - Apartment booked- Flights booked

If anyone can update any of the above then please do

And like I said anyone else that wants to come along then please do. Flight out is the 0900hrs from Bristol to Alicante on the Monday

Apartments are these ones

http://www.apartamentosturisticoslevante.com/tourist-apartments-benidorm/apartment-levante-club.html

Just a quick thought.....transport from the airport??

I used these last time I went to Benidorm.

http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/php/airport_shuttle_direct.php

Works out at approx £8 pp each way for a shuttle bus or £11 each way to do a private bus.

Thoughts please ;)

[Leicester Ben]

I'm surprised that there arent a few more people on here that want to come! It's a cheap as chips 3 days away in the sun!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

thing is last time we had plenty more of people saying they were coming but it never turns out that way.

In all fairness the group size we had last time wasnt too bad any more and it tends to spilt into two groups.

[jeff wood]

I dont remember splitting into two groups ???

And yeah, we'll have at least 10 on this trip which isnt too bad..

+ agree with Ben,, its cheaper than staying at home !!!

what you all waiting for :)

[Spirits High]

In all fairness the group size we had last time wasnt too bad any more and it tends to spilt into two groups.


I dont remember splitting into two groups ???


It didn't , come on now Jeff read the post properly :D

[jeff wood]

sorry im a bit lisdexic :)

and just to add,, that even if anyone doesnt know any of the people who are going all that well,

dont worry, just come along, everyone will soon get to know everyone,

or just bring a mate, doesnt matter if they're on the forum or not..


personally I think its gonna be great !

I love the way most of us will be at the NADJ show,, then out in Gloucester or Bristol,, and then the next morning off to the Costa Blanca !!!

It doesnt get much better than that,,,

( Unsure smilie that you dont seem to have on this forum :) )

[Spirits High]

personally I think its gonna be great !

I love the way most of us will be at the NADJ show,, then out in Gloucester or Bristol,, and then the next morning off to the Costa Blanca !!!





We still need to finalise the NADJ night. I'm thinking Bristol as it's that much closer to the airport.

Jeff, Did you manage to book the apartment direct in the end?

[jeff wood]

yes, no problem,,

£105 for the apartment for 3 nights !!

what a good deal :)


and yeah, my preferred option for the night before would be Bristol, and stay in the Future Inn

[Adam_F]

I'm thinking Bristol as it's that much closer to the airport.




and yeah, my preferred option for the night before would be Bristol, and stay in the Future Inn


Don't know whether I'll be able to get up for a 9am flight if we're out in Bristol for the night :wine: :D

If we do stay in Bristol, I reckon it'll just be everyone thats going away, and none of the others who are going to the show, as they'll want to stay closer to the NADJ venue I'd have thought.

[jeff wood]

well this it.

as i said before, two basic options

bristol and the Future Inn ( £59 per two bedded room )


or Gloucester and the Travellodge ( £19 a room, at the moment )


I honestly dont mind,, theres advantages and disadvantes of both.


I suppose if im honest.,,the sensible option would be Gloucester..

might not be the best party town, but as long as theres a few bars thats all need.

and of course, there will be people who arnt going on the benidorm trip,,so would be nice to be able to drink and chat with them.

and I think we'd be fine to get up in time and drive to the airport.


the big problem with bristol is not just the fact the non benidormers probably wont be up for it..

its the fact that theres a good chance we'll get carried away and end up getting back to the hotel at 5am totally plastered,,,and missing the flight.

whereas in gloucester, will probably be a more reasonable midnight or something..

and finally...if you check on a map,,,it seems to be a nice straight motorway blast to the airport from gloucester, and as we'll be leaving fairly early, the traffic should be OK....

[Adam_F]

I suppose if im honest.,,the sensible option would be Gloucester..

and of course, there will be people who arnt going on the benidorm trip,,so would be nice to be able to drink and chat with them.


I'm in agreement here.



the big problem with bristol is not just the fact the non benidormers probably wont be up for it..

its the fact that theres a good chance we'll get carried away and end up getting back to the hotel at 5am totally plastered,,,and missing the flight.


Yeah, thats what I'm fearing too.

[Danno13]

Thing is, the show is still a good 15 miles from Gloucester and just over 20 to Bristol, so neither are on the doorstep - it's likely they'll be a split between the two, or people opting to stay closer in Thornbury or Cam & Dursley perhaps - both would be good for a quieter night.

[jeff wood]

thing is Dan.. its the location of the travellodges etc..

although saying that, doesnt really matter because say if we go out in thornbury or cam & dursely, then we can always get taxis back to the travellodge,,

i just thought it would be handy to go out somewhere right near where we are staying.

so if gloucester is also a bit of distance, where do you think the best place to stay would be

i know theres the Days Inn in michelswood,,

or theres another travelodge in stonebridge or stonehouse or something..

what do you think ???



only other thing i worry about,,is that ok we dont want a crazy night,, but on the hand, we dont want a village where every pub shuts at 10.30, remember its a sunday...

[Adam_F]

If we can stay in a Travelodge, all the better, as they're only £19, with gives us more ££££ for Benidorm :beer1:

[jeff wood]

well we're in a bit of a predictament really,,

because the nearest travellodge to cam and dursey is Stonehouse,

but thats about 5 miles away.

so how what that work ?

We'd all have to drive to the travelodge from the show

then get a taxi to cam

then at the end of the night, get another taxi back to the travellodge


also, that travellodge is £29 at the moment


the one in gloucester town centre is £19..

plus, we wouldnt need any taxi's


but surely also, that would be also be the preferred choice of the non benidormers, as gloucester must be on most peoples way back ??

so they wont going out of their way...

[Spirits High]

well we're in a bit of a predictament really,,

because the nearest travellodge to cam and dursey is Stonehouse,

but thats about 5 miles away.

so how what that work ?

We'd all have to drive to the travelodge from the show

then get a taxi to cam

then at the end of the night, get another taxi back to the travellodge


also, that travellodge is £29 at the moment


the one in gloucester town centre is £19..

plus, we wouldnt need any taxi's


but surely also, that would be also be the preferred choice of the non benidormers, as gloucester must be on most peoples way back ??

so they wont going out of their way...

I've just put a post in the "where are you staying after NADJ " thread to get an indication of how many people we're talking about.

If there's not any forthcoming then we may be aswell to go off and do our own thing.

[jeff wood]

I dont think that any "non benidormers" have expressed any interest at all so far,

maybe its just too early ?

only thing is, that £19 price wont last for long..

[DeckstarDeluxe]

thing is Dan.. its the location of the travellodges etc..

although saying that, doesnt really matter because say if we go out in thornbury or cam & dursely, then we can always get taxis back to the travellodge,,

i just thought it would be handy to go out somewhere right near where we are staying.

so if gloucester is also a bit of distance, where do you think the best place to stay would be

i know theres the Days Inn in michelswood,,

or theres another travelodge in stonebridge or stonehouse or something..

what do you think ???



only other thing i worry about,,is that ok we dont want a crazy night,, but on the hand, we dont want a village where every pub shuts at 10.30, remember its a sunday...


stonehouse is a dead town Jeff!

I personally think bristol is the better choice. the traffic around bristol can get mental at the best of times so we have a better chance of missing that. In all fairness I dont think we'll get crazy and only one of us has to get up in time because they can just wake everyone else? thats my two pence worth anyway.

[jeff wood]

yeah, well I know im gonna start to sound like that bloke on the Fast Show,,the one who keeps changing his mind every minute lol

but,, yeah, the traffic in the morning perhaps is something to consider.

and also, when you think about it, theres gonna be at least 10 or more benidormers..

plus,,any non benidormers,,theres nothing stopping them driving to bristol after the show,, I think its only 20 miles from the show to that Future Inn hotel.

because what else are they gonna do ?

apart from gloucester, theres no other travellodges near the venue ( that are near a half decent town I mean )

with Bristol, we can stay in that Future Inn which is a brand new hotel,, looks really fantastic,, and theres Bars and Restaurants on the doorstep,,

and then only 8 miles to the airport in the morning...

I think its 45 miles to the airport from Gloucester..


We've also got to factor in the time it takes to get the cars parked up at the airport.

So we need to be at the airport for at least 7.30am

[Spirits High]

Time to play Dad and make a decision :D


Bristol it is then and the Future Inn. Checked their website and it's coming out at £59 for a room with 2 double beds ;)

It's no cheaper on late rooms so might aswell book direct ;)

Here's the link:
http://www.futureinns.co.uk/bristol.htm

[jeff wood]

well OK Dad !

I'm cool with that, it really does look like a nice hotel !!

and because you can get a room with two double beds, its no problem to share with someone, so the price is a very reasonable £29.50 each.

[Spirits High]

well OK Dad !

I'm cool with that, it really does look like a nice hotel !!

and because you can get a room with two double beds, its no problem to share with someone, so the price is a very reasonable £29.50 each.


HOLD FIRE!!!!!!

Just spoke to the hotel and they do a 21 day advance rate (no cancellations etc) room only for ..............£40 for a superior room with the 2 double beds :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Phone them direct and just say you want to book it on the 21 day advance rate!
Number is 0845 094 5588

:D :D :D :D

[jeff wood]

Hey you're not wrong !!!!!

Just phoned and booked a Superior room with two double beds for £40 !

[Spirits High]

Hey you're not wrong !!!!!

Just phoned and booked a Superior room with two double beds for £40 !

Oh yee of little faith :p :D

[Leicester Ben]

room is booked so me and Jon are sorted!

[jeff wood]

you get the £40 superior room deal Ben ???

[Leicester Ben]

oh yeah :)

[yourdj]

This looks good :)

How much is all of this in total (exluding beer)?

I would assume flights are peanuts? My dad lives in Alicante but your not all going there LOL

Jeff your posts are a bit tricky to read as you do not quote so i dont know what your replying too.

:beer1:

[jeff wood]

well I'm normally replying to the previous post if that's any help :wub:


Its not expensive,, My flight ( return ) was £108, but I think theyve gone up to about £125 now.

The transfer to the resort wont be much, maybe £10 each ??

And that Apartment we are staying in cost £105 for the three nights,

But thats for up to 5 people.

So if you can share with someone, then of course it will be much cheaper.


We are flying to Alicante, so if you went, you could always go to your dads first and meet up with the rest of us later,,as we get there fairly early, about 11am I think,,,

[yourdj]

well I'm normally replying to the previous post if that's any help :wub:


Its not expensive,, My flight ( return ) was £108, but I think theyve gone up to about £125 now.

The transfer to the resort wont be much, maybe £10 each ??

And that Apartment we are staying in cost £105 for the three nights,

But thats for up to 5 people.

So if you can share with someone, then of course it will be much cheaper.


We are flying to Alicante, so if you went, you could always go to your dads first and meet up with the rest of us later,,as we get there fairly early, about 11am I think,,,

:)

That is really cheap even for one person! Would be interested in that. I may be able to get one other? :) The best thing would be to travel from Bournemouth - Alicante. we could get a flight for peanuts probably?

prob best to go straight to Benidorm as my dad lives in the other direction. My girlfriends sister lives in Alicante but i will give that one a miss :cool:

[jeff wood]

Go for it..

you know the reason we are all flying from bristol is because we're all going to the NADJ show in Gloucester first,, then staying over that night in Bristol.

But of course, you dont have to do that, just meet us there !

[jeff wood]

Just to let you all know that Jeff Wall ( Other forum ) is now coming,

He's booked an apartment aswell,,,

So I think we are into double figures now...

[Spirits High]

Just to let you all know that Jeff Wall ( Other forum ) is now coming,

He's booked an apartment aswell,,,

So I think we are into double figures now...


That's good news.

That'll be all last years lot going plus a couple of others then, couldn't have been all that bad last time :D

[jeff wood]

this will be the forth one for me,,

Danno and barry have also made all four,

anyway,, theres still time to get a few more recruits,,,

would be nice to have about 20 of us going ....

[yourdj]

Go for it..

you know the reason we are all flying from bristol is because we're all going to the NADJ show in Gloucester first,, then staying over that night in Bristol.

But of course, you dont have to do that, just meet us there !

I have a gig on Sunday so cant make the show.

Just talked to my girlfriend and she is in Alicante (at her sisters) on the same week :eek: Nice of her to tell me :p
Is there anything your going to in alicante dj wise or is it just a holiday?

if so is there anyway i could meet up with you guys on one night as i could stay at my dads :) the train is about 40 mins away from his house.

I will get tickets now as they are only £14 one way!!!

:beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :beer1:

[jeff wood]

yeah no worries,, just make sure you get one of our phone numbers and we'll tell you where we are..

[Leicester Ben]

well thats easy, mine is 07736320803, I'll have my phone with me the whole time (unless I'm in the pool) :)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

which reminds me ben remember to keep the noise down this time poolside lol

[Leicester Ben]

I'll make sure that I bring a pen and paper so that we can communicate that way as to not disturb the grannies :)

[Spirits High]

I'll make sure that I bring a pen and paper so that we can communicate that way as to not disturb the grannies :)

Disturb them??

I'm hoping this year we'll get invited to take part in "horse she tossing" :D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

"horse she tossing" :D :DThat conjures up some strange pictures! :eek:

[Penfold42]

That conjures up some strange pictures! :eek:

Above the gutter....above the gutter, please.....:D :D :D :D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

Well that says a lot more about you than it does me, because I wasn't in the gutter.... I had pictures of people throwing mares... swinging them round by the tail like throwing the hammer! So there!

[Spirits High]

That conjures up some strange pictures! :eek:


Above the gutter....above the gutter, please.....:D :D :D :D :D


and so it should :D

Watching the over 60's throw rubber horse shoes over a plastic pole was indeed amusing. One throw they had to do was through their legs facing away from it :eek: :eek: Think there was a couple of them that got stuck :D :D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

Ermm... not sure you realised what I was getting at:
Watching the over 60's throw rubber horse shoes Fine, but.....
"horse she tossing" :D :D:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Spirits High]

Ermm... not sure you realised what I was getting at: Fine, but.....:eek: :eek: :eek:


Ahhh, sussed it ;)

It does sound a bit weird when you miss a vital letter out :D :D

I won't edit it otherwise the thread will be even harder to understand

[jeff wood]

It's funny..

One minute the waiter comes round asking us all if we want to order a beer...

Next minute we are being told off for being noisy and playing football etc

Well.....they cant have it both ways !



lmao:)

[jeff wood]

Just to add that weve got another recruit,

Steven Waugh ( Baron on the orange forum )

He's not doing the bristol thing though, he's flying to and from leeds..

He's flying "Yorkshire Air" I think....:)

[Spirits High]

Just to add that weve got another recruit,

Steven Waugh ( Baron on the orange forum )

He's not doing the bristol thing though, he's flying to and from leeds..

He's flying "Yorkshire Air" I think....:)

Is that the same Baron that nearly made an appearance last year?

[jeff wood]

yep...

but he likes benidorm,,,,

[Spirits High]

yep...

but he likes benidorm,,,,


ok,

Quite a crowd going now then ;)

[jeff wood]

oh yeah...

and still time to get a few more,,,

[Spirits High]

Just to give this a little bump.

Still time to come along and join the us.

Having just checked the easyjet website still plenty of seats on the 0900hrs flight available and for some reason that probably only easyjet can explain they're now priced at £31.99 :eek:

[jeff wood]

Its actually cheaper than staying at home :)

PS> anyone fancy staying a bit longer, perhaps come home on the Sunday???

[Leicester Ben]

If I didnt have a big floor booking out on the Saturday I would have loved to have stayed a bit longer and topped up the tan!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

yep looking forward to this!

Paul you want me to send over my half for the rooms etc.... before?

[Spirits High]

yep looking forward to this!

Paul you want me to send over my half for the rooms etc.... before?

Nah, just bring it with you as it's my beer tokens :D :D

[jamesh]

I can also reveal funds permitting (or unless any big jobs come in!!!) i shall be attending :O) Athough please don't let that put you off!!! :D

[Danno13]

For anyone who left it too late to get the advance rate on the Future Inn, Bristol Central Travellodge is doing £29 rooms :D

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/rooms_rates.php?hotel_id=78&from=list

[Spirits High]

Just to add something that'll be a good idea seeing as we're going out on sunday night for a couple of Sherbets :D


Check in within 60 days of departure
You can now check in for your flight online up to 60 days before you travel. Simply log back in to My easyJet.com any time from up to 60 days before you travel and check in online.

If you're taking hold baggage you can just drop at a designated desk , that way we do away with the queues and get boarding group A ;)

Thus getting to the bar, Oops I mean begin to Network earlier :D

[jeff wood]

exellent !!!!

and also everyone,,,dont forget to make sure youve done the advanced information thing,,,where you have to give your passport number etc etc

otherwise you wont be able to fly...

[Adam_F]

exellent !!!!

and also everyone,,,dont forget to make sure youve done the advanced information thing,,,where you have to give your passport number etc etc

otherwise you wont be able to fly...

Its not letting me log in, to see my flight :eek: Need to call them, see whats going on!

[Alex]

Ok... after reading all the posts, I'm now extremely tempted to try and book and come along!

My partner has said he would have to come too cos apparently I'm naughty when I'm drunk.... and something to do with trust... blah blah blah... I wasn't really listening to him!

But he doesn't know anything about the DJ and mobile disco industry.... he's an accountant! And thinks he would be bored the whole time!

Fingers crossed I can convince him otherwise! :)

[Danno13]

Good stuff.. the more the merrier! Plus, we can now get some free tax saving advice :D

[Alex]

Just looked at the apartments.... and it's £82 for 3 nights.... Not bad! :)

Now looking at flights, preferably from southampton!

Out of interest... if he doesn't come along and he lets me go alone (i'll keep you posted)... If there is anyone looking for a room mate, let me know!

Oh and danno... He's really strict... so he might not save ya any money! LOL

[Alex]

Flight Update : Apparently Alicante Airport doesn't have any flights on Thursday.... or at least none to Southampton or Bournemouth :(

[Danno13]

How about Bristol? If you're going to the NADJ show on Sunday then get a £29 travel lodge and get the 9am flight with us lot :)

I'm not sure how the rooms are filled at the moment, I think I have Ben and Jon sharing mine - they're supposedly for 5 people, but it's two bedrooms and a sofa bed, so 3 will be most comfortable.

[jeff wood]

oh yeah, theres tons of room

in our apartment they'll be me, barry and paul (tech)

two bedrooms and a lounge area with beds.


and Dans right, better to do the NADJ show,,then a bit of a night out in Bristol, then Travelodge or Future Inn,, and then 9am flight out of Bristol...



PS> just done the online check in,,quick and easy ...

[Spirits High]

Space in my apartment aswell. Just me and Neil. But do bear in mind Neil does tend to ramble on about stuff at silly o'clock in the morning :D

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Space in my apartment aswell. Just me and Neil. But do bear in mind Neil does tend to ramble on about stuff at silly o'clock in the morning :D


I think thats a little harsh Paul as I like to spread my ramblings out across the day time too :D

[yourdj]

Just looked at the apartments.... and it's £82 for 3 nights.... Not bad! :)

Now looking at flights, preferably from southampton!

Out of interest... if he doesn't come along and he lets me go alone (i'll keep you posted)... If there is anyone looking for a room mate, let me know!

Oh and danno... He's really strict... so he might not save ya any money! LOL

im up for that :) My girlfriend is in Alicante (down the road) at that point.
I think bournemouth is a better bet?

i have a gig on Friday do we get back on time? :confused:

[jeff wood]

yeah, we are all going back on the Thursday afternoon,

we land back at Bristol at 14:35

[Spirits High]

My flight get's back to East Midlands at 4.30pm.....I know totally useless for you Alex but just thought I'd say :D


Did we come up with a plan for Alicante Airport to the apartments?

Or is just a case of railroad a rep when we get there and hijack (not literally) their coach ;)

[jeff wood]

well i think we should literally hi jack a coach :)

and no , i dont think anything has been organised yet,

cheapest way would be to book someone like resorthoppa.com

we need to get a list of who's actually on the Bristol flight, as theirs a few who are arnt

ps. i know that resorthoppa.com are usually the scum of the earth, but as theres a few of us, we'll probably get a mni bus/coach to ourselves, so shouldnt be too much waiting around,,

[Spirits High]

ps. i know that resorthoppa.com are usually the scum of the earth, but as theres a few of us, we'll probably get a mni bus/coach to ourselves, so shouldnt be too much waiting around,,

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: 1.9 out of 5 :eek: :eek: :eek:

£14.45 pp that's for 10 of us

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews173418.html

but on the good side the reviews for Alicante seem ok

there's the alternative below with Shuttle direct for a private bus it's £22 return. I've used these lot to and from Alicante before and they're good.

[jeff wood]

so how many does the private bus hold with shuttle direct ???

£22 return sounds fine if can take us all,

[Spirits High]

so how many does the private bus hold with shuttle direct ???

£22 return sounds fine if can take us all,

I just put 10 into their search to see how much, it'll take more ;)

[Alex]

My update.... On this occasion I wont be able to make it I'm afraid!

the boyf can't/won't get time off to come... and is dead against me going alone! (Again, something about drunk and trust! LOL )

Sorry guys and girls.... maybe the next one though :)

[Spirits High]

Ok folks, slight change of plan :eek:

Due to me getting the opportunity to exhibit at a very profitable Wedding fayre on the Sunday I'll now be flying out from East Midlands on the monday morning getting to Alicante about an hour or so before the Bristol flight ;)

To that end there is an Easy jet flight available if anyone wants it, it'll cost £25 to change the name and it's one way but stilll a good deal if anyone fancies it :D

There's also now a spare bed at the Future Inn Bristol on the Sunday night downside is you'll be sharing with Neil (not the bed the room) and it'll cost you £20.

Any takers then give me a shout.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Paul is the room booked in your name or whats the dealio with it??

[Penfold42]

You won't be going anywhere if this ash carries on...:p :D

[Spirits High]

Paul is the room booked in your name or whats the dealio with it??


Booked in my name and paid for :eek: :D

[Danno13]

Just coming back to airport transfers a moment. Just been doing some research and you can hire a fiesta/golf size car for under £50, or an estate size car for around £70 so would this not be a better option, assuming they'll be parking somewhere near our hotel?

I'd be happy to be one of the drivers and it could also prove useful for any daytrips?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Just coming back to airport transfers a moment. Just been doing some research and you can hire a fiesta/golf size car for under £50, or an estate size car for around £70 so would this not be a better option, assuming they'll be parking somewhere near our hotel?

I'd be happy to be one of the drivers and it could also prove useful for any daytrips?

Never mind airport transfers, you might be using that to drive there!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

yeah thats a pretty good idea Dan we could swap days whos driving etc?

Tell you what lets just drag tom along ;)

Paul any idea if they'll let me access the room or is it worth changing the name its booked in?

[Spirits High]

Paul any idea if they'll let me access the room or is it worth changing the name its booked in?

Shouldn't be a problem but I'll call them this week to make sure ;)

[jeff wood]

I heard theres a company called a2b who do cheap transfers, not had a chance to check to check it out yet ...

ive also had a bit of a change of plan, not that it affects anyone, but now im hiring a car to drive down to the show,,then i'm gonna hand it back Hertz at bristol airport,,

that way i dont have to pay for airport parking,,,and best of all i can fly back to Liverpool..

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Only just seen this thread and I would've come along to this. I guess it's a bit late now.

Have a good one!

[Spirits High]

Only just seen this thread and I would've come along to this. I guess it's a bit late now.

Have a good one!


Never too late.

There's plenty of accommodation between us and there's flight from Bristol on the monday already booked as I'm now flying from E .Mids on monday morning. Just need to pay £25 to change the name.......and book yourself a return flight :D

Give me a shout if you want it

[James]

Yup, have a good one chaps, hope all these ash clouds clear up

[DeckstarDeluxe]

anyone know what the deal is with the insurance lark? and what peoples ideas are on rearranging dates?

I hate to be a kill joy but i got a bad feeling about it being cancelled. For starters think of the back log of people stuck everywhere?

[jeff wood]

it would be a great shame if we cant make it,,,i mean there must be 14 of us going now,,

i think we're be ok,,we've got 8 days !

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Bristol Airport would like to thank Travel Rewards members for their understanding and patience during the recent disruption as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland.

Flights have already returned to normal and we are now looking forward to a busy May Bank Holiday with around 80,000 passengers expected over the weekend.

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taken from an email Ive just received from Bristol Airport

[jeff wood]

i know,,we are gonna have to leave fupping early monday morning

ive got to drop the hire car into Hertz aswell...

prob have to leave the hotel at about 6am !

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

i know,,we are gonna have to leave fupping early monday morning

ive got to drop the hire car into Hertz aswell...

prob have to leave the hotel at about 6am !

Better get a nice early night then...:D

[Alex]

In case I don't get time to post...... have a fantastic time guys!

Really Really Really wish I could be there !!

Maybe next time?? Perhaps I'll be single and not so " under the thumb " hehe!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

may as well go from nadj show to airport bar me thinks :D

[Corabar Steve]

may as well go from nadj show to airport bar me thinks :D
What! When there's a Reflex in Bristol?!?!?!?

http://www.reflexbars.co.uk/reflexbristol/

[Leicester Ben]

Oh Joy a Reflex!!!! :)

[Spirits High]

Oh Joy a Reflex!!!! :)

You think that's good, we'll get to see Sticky Vicky during the week :eek: :eek:

[DeckstarDeluxe]

i actually love reflex and the cocktails even more so!

[Spirits High]

i actually love reflex and the cocktails even more so!

Don't worry. Benidorm will more than cater for your needs ;)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Don't worry. Benidorm will more than cater for your needs ;)


could say that again! Only just recovered and boy what a week!! Shame we never really took any photos but all having a gay old time to bother with that.

Its surprising how much networking that we did do and we had some heated but educated debates on a few topics affecting our industry. Ive also got a few ideas and a rough buisness plan for the next couple of years with the goal of going full time. Spent loads but worth every single penny!

[Leicester Ben]

Yep a great holiday, so many funny stories and 3 days of partying in the sun - what else could we have asked for (apart from a few less OAP's and 50th Birthday parties)

I always learn something on these holidays and have a good laugh - bring on Septembers :)

[jeff wood]

yeah, awesome holiday (err business meeting :) )

was really a laugh a minute, and I'm still recovering now..

also I loved Benidorm, cant really fault it, brilliant place..

Cheap drinks, exellent food, exellent bars and entertainment, fantastic clientel, all party people, hardly any families with kids, No Germans whatsoever , lovely beach, sea was nice, weather was absolutely perfect everyday,

even our apartments were OK, considering the extremely cheap price of them..

so yeah, good choice going to Benidorm, absolute zillion times better than the place we went last year :))))

[Excalibur]

could say that again! Only just recovered and boy what a week!! Shame we never really took any photos but all having a gay old time to bother with that.

Its surprising how much networking that we did do and we had some heated but educated debates on a few topics affecting our industry. Ive also got a few ideas and a rough buisness plan for the next couple of years with the goal of going full time. Spent loads but worth every single penny!

Heated I can believe. Educated? Never in a million years. Especially after a couple of shandies. :beer1: :beer1:

[Twinspin]

You think that's good, we'll get to see Sticky Vicky during the week :eek: :eek:

Is that old slapper still on the go :D (Vicky Leyton)

Did anyone see her daughter Sexy Barbara...! (havent been to benidorm for a while) but saw them both in Pancho's (dunno if its still called that)

As for hotel. We stayed at Cristal Park in the old town.