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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Sounds lovely SA, have a good time :)
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  • beanielou
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    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    Quick update while the hotel wifi is working. Fab smooth flight all the way here, not one bump. Flight only 3.5 hours so we were here just in time to catch the hotel lunch. It's very hot, a bit too hot for Mr SA, it's still hot and sunny right now -.time is same as UK for those who've never been here.

    We've been to this hotel before, I think this is our 4th time. It's cheap and cheerful, rooms and balconies are huge and it's in a fab location just minutes from the beach and main strip.

    Mr SA has got his scooter and because we've rented one several times before from this company he gave us a discount.

    Really feels like our second home here - love it :)

    :j :j :j :j
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  • Seasidegal58
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    All sounding great - and good result on the scooter discount! :j

    Enjoy!
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Happy Saturday folks :)

    Had a relaxing day yesterday apart from going from shop to shop looking for a hat for Mr SA. He brought one with him but decided he wanted a straw one. He now only needs a leather bracelet, a man bag and a leather necklace with a Buddha on it. He also had a lilo on his list but decided against it.

    We sat round the hotel pool for a bit and Mr SA managed to get in the pool with the help of the lifeguard. After lunch Mr SA had his siesta and I sat on the balcony reading.

    Today the plan is to go to the harbour where ther's a huge market on Saturdays then investigate the new cocktail bar that's opened at the shopping centre. There's a huge Zara here, everything much cheaper than the UK so will be worth a look.

    Hope everyone is well :)
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  • please-let-me-be-lucky
    please-let-me-be-lucky Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    :eek: to Mr SA's shopping list. Reminds me of someone I know ....

    Hope you match him item for item in Zara :p.

    Have a fab day Xx
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  • beanielou
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    Enjoy the cocktails:).
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    Happy Saturday folks :)

    Had a relaxing day yesterday apart from going from shop to shop looking for a hat for Mr SA. He brought one with him but decided he wanted a straw one. He now only needs a leather bracelet, a man bag and a leather necklace with a Buddha on it. He also had a lilo on his list but decided against

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I love your holiday posts SA :D
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Hiddenidenity
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    Bit slow you're already there :o But have an amazing time and make sure you get time to relax too x
  • Purplebonnie
    Purplebonnie Posts: 138 Forumite
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    Sounds like you are having a fab time, so lovely to have a bit of warmth. Enjoy :)
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Didn't buy anything from Zara, must have tried on 20 coats. They just don't look right with a sundress and flip flops. Plus it was so hot. Think I'll wait until I get home.

    Neither did we have a cocktail. We ended up with a sangria and beer in a bar we like, then we had lunch there too. Really going all inclusive was a waste of money, there's just too many nice places to eat/drink here. Mr SA has spotted a real ale/burger restaurant. They brew their own ale.

    Can't believe how well I'm sleeping, not waking up until 7am! Must be a combination of being outdoors all day and red wine :)
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