Going Away At Christmas

[cupotee]

For the first time ever I think I fancy going away at Christmas.

Anyone else go away to a hotel perhaps and what do you think of it.

[boxtops]

I've never been to a hotel but I've been to family at Christmas - not sure that I would like a hotel atmosphere. Not quite my cup of tea!

[bookbinder]

My wife and I have done that, in the early years of our marriage (that was in 1964). Our first Christmas away was a week in Torremolinos in a hotel. We had similar hotel Christmasses for a few years, usually abroad, then we developed an interest in hill-walking. We changed from hotels to renting cottages in remote parts of the UK and climbing every mountain in sight. The hotels were good, entertainment was provided, excursions were there if we wanted. Really, we started to go away at Christmas because I was fed up of watching my wife slaving away in the kitchen to make a good Christmas dinner for a bunch of relatives who didn't appreciate it. But it was tradition, you see! I managed to persuade her to go abroad, and that was the start of our Christmasses away from home. I can recommend it, if only because you'll have everything done for you, and no washing up afterwards!

[EcclesCake]

I've gone on holiday over Christmas but never stayed at a hotel in the UK.

I like to please myself and the thought of having to follow the hotel's timetable doesn't fill me with joy.

[Tilly2]

We used to go away every year for Christmas but haven't been for a while as my Dad is not well enough to travel and I don't like to leave him on his own. We've been to Canada, America, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and various places in England.
I love going to away for Christmas. No stress.

[boxtops]

It always seems very expensive, though it IS all-in - and if you go abroad, the flight costs soar around that period!

[Gizmonster]

We've been away for for the past 4 Xmases and will hopefully be going away again this xmas.
We go to Tenerife 'cos the weather is good all year round, it's low to mid 20 deg C over xmas ....... nice, but not too hot :)
Head for the south as the north is always cloudier.

[craft1948]

Best Xmas (since the daughter grew up) and New Year was on a Caribbean cruise.............

[yogi-bear]

^

But did Le Beaver enjoy it, crafty knickers? x




and yep, i'm back!

[boxtops]

Yo yogi, where are you, where've you been this time?

[Sqad]

As Xmas was my quiet time for my particular occupation, it was an ideal time to go away ( I was self employed).

Always on a cruise, either the Far East or Caribbean, although i fancied the former......Far Eastern Hotels are the best in the world in my opinion.

Fantastic, away from the queues in the supermarkets, the rushing around at Xmas, away from the bloody family.....fantastic.

[Connemmara]

wish my sister was a going away person but she is not - it is just her and I every year - but there are fabulous hotels south of Ireland that give you a great time - great food, great entertainment and great craic.

One year my sister said you know Conne if you want to go away at Xmas with your friends - it is okay with me but I couldn't do it if you paid me.

[friedgreentomato]

Have been away several times and love it!

Don't bother decorating don't bother getting food or booze in - fantastic

[emmie]

haven't done it, but always wanted to, it's so damn expensive if you go for the whole Christmas period.

[boxtops]

sqad - you in a supermarket? - honest?

[pixie373]

Lol sqad. That's the spirit! :D

[Sqad]

boxy.....LOL......well......Mrs sqad anyway.

[sunny-dave]

Did Waitrose in Goole not have a Lingerie section in those days?

[murraymints]

I have been taking mum and dad out yo local hotels for Christmas dinner but not going away ....unable to do so any longer now because of dad's condition too tiring for him..as was last year when he was having chemo....so will most likely get st Michael to cater ..I'll pick it up and prepare at mums...dead easy all comes just to pop in oven...set table, pour a few drinks...voila!!


Have I mentioned it's also my birthday Christmas day ? Lol....only a trillion Times but....everyone always forgets ! Sob sob...

[gness]

I did consider it after MrG died but as I only spend Christmas with people I like and I love decorating my house with bling and lights and music I decided to stay at home.
Do have dinner at my brother's.......well it gives me a day off from cooking... :-) but the rest of the time I love being in my Christmassy house with friends and any of the family members I like....and chocolate and mince pies and wine and Guinness in a tinsel wrapped glass....x...☺

[yogi-bear]

Hiya Boxy,

I'm back in good 'ole Sussex on the south coast, and to be honest, it's really nice to be back home, as I was all over the globe this summer and early autumn, with a busy schedule, and not a spring chick anymore ( even though i'm a fit love-god, believe me )........>>>coughs>>>
and it's great to see the family again, and be a bit normal (even though I have been told I'm most certainly not ) :0)

Hope all's well with you and yours, boxytoppers x