balearic islands

Time to look for a holiday

Where to go?

@Asylum (47893)

Manchester, England

June 30, 2016 4:00pm CST

Today I received my next appointment date for the eye hospital, which is late July. This is precisely what I had been waiting for because now I know when I shall be free to travel. I do have a doctor’s appointment on 13th July, but that still gives me adequate time to take a week away somewhere. Now I shall be avidly searching for a holiday, but I am not sure where to consider this time. My favourite destination of recent months was Turkey, but that seems to be becoming a little dubious of late. So far I have been considering either the Canary Islands or Balearic Islands. I shall certainly make a definite choice by tomorrow.

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@LadyDuck (502696)

• Italy

1 Jul 16

I have read your most recent post first and I already know where you are going. I will remember the day of your doctor's appointment, it's the day of my niece birthday.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

So she will be celebrating while I am back here in England looking forward to my next holiday.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Jul 16

@LadyDuck I always seem to get the short straw.

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@LadyDuck (502696)

• Italy

2 Jul 16

@Asylum She will be celebrating with friends in Greece, while you are in England looking forward your next holiday.

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@miniam (9151)

• Bern, Switzerland

30 Jun 16

Both places can be so hot at this time of the year,Are you not someone who makes local holidays? I know it will be cheaper going to balearic islands, l like Spain in general apart from the heat.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

30 Jun 16

I have previously visited two of the Balearic Islands and three of the Canary Islands, so I do appreciate how hot they can be. I love Spain myself, but the mainland is unrealistic expensive at this time of year. I do not mind paying for what I get, but do refuse to pay the extortionately inflated prices in some resorts.

@miniam (9151)

• Bern, Switzerland

30 Jun 16

@Asylum Totally agree,Barcelona and other major cities are unrealistically expensive in the peak seasons(only been to Barcelone and Madrid) then the islands. But you can save on flights,book on time and im sure you can get a real deal.Flew with easyjet Geneva-Palms for $27

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

30 Jun 16

@miniam There are some offers of around £42 to Palma by Thonsonfly, but they want another £48 to take a suitcase. It is ridiculous that a suitcase is dearer than a passenger.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Jul 16

One looks awfully small. Wouldn't be less apt to have wifi?

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

WiFi should be quite common in either destination.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Jul 16

@Asylum ......Oh, that will be nice.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

@celticeagle It also exists at the hotel I will be staying at.

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@annierose (21977)

• United States

8 Jul 16

You must be excited for your holiday. Good for you to have the time to relax and chill in another place. We really need it especially after many days of hard work.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

8 Jul 16

I am rather hoping to get away again before too long.

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

8 Jul 16

@annierose I do take photographs, although not a vast amount. The other answer is Yes I travel alone.

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@annierose (21977)

• United States

8 Jul 16

@Asylum Do not forget to take beautiful photos. Do you travel all by yourself?

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@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

1 Jul 16

How can you turn your back on the Greek mainland Barry? I feel snubbed. You really should consider venturing into the Mani.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

It is not an area that is fed much by the airlines from Manchester, which would result in a difficult journey. Anyway, I know that you would not want to share your beloved mosquitoes.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

@thea09 I will have to look at the available flights, but they are unlikely to be from North England. If course my next holiday could be weeks away.

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@thea09 (18305)

• Greece

1 Jul 16

@Asylum I'd be delighted to share the mossies with you. I was under the impression that they had laid on a lot more flights to our local airport of Kalamata - famous for arresting train spotters. Maybe you could look for your next long overdue holiday.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

2 Jul 16

I had a feeling you were already planning a break-a-way. Just remember, you can go with my blessing but a postcard is expected.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Jul 16

I am sure that I read somewhere that postcards were banned in Majorca.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Jul 16

@Inlemay I would never think about taking a holiday without sending postcards. It has become quite a habit now.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

2 Jul 16

@Asylum only night time booze is banned in Majorca! You don't have to send me one, it's ok.

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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)

• United States

30 Jun 16

Are you a relaxing vacationer or one prone to adventure and exploration?

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

Definitely a lazy one these days.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

@ScribbledAdNauseum I am considering a beach resort.

@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)

• United States

1 Jul 16

@Asylum Then a coastal town, at the very least, seems like as good a place as any.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

30 Jun 16

I hear Canary Island is good.I have never been there.Been told by many who went there.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

30 Jun 16

I have been to three of the Canary Islands and enjoyed each one. Of course the same goes for the Balearic Islands of which I have been to two.

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

7 Jul 16

@amadeo I visit anywhere if the opportunity arises. I have been to mainland Spain many times over the years.

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

7 Jul 16

@Asylum do you visit country or just Islands?

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@rakski (156587)

• Philippines

5 Jul 16

oh wow, I love vacation! and good for you, you have your schedule already. I will still look for an eye doctor and check his schedule for my check up.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

5 Jul 16

My eye treatment is still in process, but there is a gap between appointments.

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

25 May 17

It seems you havent traveled in ages - are you ill?

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

25 May 17

I have been rather unwell for some time now, so I am not in the mood for travel at the moment.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

25 May 17

@Inlemay That seems rather unlikely, but thank you anyway.

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@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

25 May 17

@Asylum I am sorry to hear that - I hope you feel your chirpy self soon

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@pgntwo (22405)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

1 Jul 16

Closet is better - the Balearics.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

They are 2 hours closer, which is a much better flight distance.

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@garymarsh6 (24028)

• United Kingdom

1 Jul 16

UP the Balearics I would say! The islands are lovely. Porto Soller is beautiful. and so is Palma

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

Yes, I have been to Palma before, but it was a long time ago. I like Majorca although the language can be difficult. It is not actual Spanish and seems quite unique.

@boiboing (13147)

• Northampton, England

1 Jul 16

Good luck with that.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

I will definitely find a holiday somewhere.

@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

1 Jul 16

How about Maldives? Do you consider it as part of your destination? I hope so.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

The Maldives would be a very worthwhile destination, but due to the timing of medical appointments I will only be taking a one week holiday. Maldives would be too far for such a short period, especially since I would be unable to fly direct and would need to change flights.

@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

1 Jul 16

'A little dubious'?? You were lucky to miss this latest trouble, weren't you? The Canaries are a great destination.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

Yes I agree and have been to all three main Canary Islands, although they are a four and a half hour flight. I also like the Balearic Islands, which are about two hours less.

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@JudyEv (382371)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jul 16

I thought about you and your holiday when the latest attacks on Turkey occurred. It's probably time to consider somewhere else.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

It is becoming a little too risky in Turkey recently.

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@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

30 Jun 16

The islands sounds great :)

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

30 Jun 16

I have been to each before and they are well worth visiting.

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@Mike197602 (15504)

• United Kingdom

30 Jun 16

How about a nice week clubbing in Ibiza

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Jul 16

Not a chance. That would not have appealed to me 40 years ago.