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Daughter and elderly father holiday

We are looking for a fully inclusive holiday in Europe near the beach, Greece or Majorca (Balearics or Canaries) typically with a budget of about £1000 pp. Flight ideally from Birmingham though East Midlands Stanstead, Luton would be ok. Any agents that can suggest anything please
If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!

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  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    Date?
    A generous budget if not thinking July /August.
    holiday in Europe
    Stretch to Turkey?
    elderly father

    So a relaxed /comfortable rather than sightseeing?
  • FreddieM
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    Sorry I forgot Date 4th-7th July Not Turkey. Dad insists on being near the bech, yes boat trips and short coach trips. Yes relaxed mainly
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    Date 4th-7th

    Is that a start date?? for a week/ fortnight. Or just a long w/e
  • FreddieM
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    Start date for 14 nights
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
  • hollydays
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    Greece can be hilly
  • FreddieM
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    I did Crete a few years back and the Rhethymnon area was generally flat, Rhodes is a different matter and Santorini from what we read
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    I am in the opposite corner, Son taking my 84 year old mother away.
    My problem, is the evenings. They tend to be long. A gentle walk after dinner passes an hour. but it has to be on VERY flat level ground. So I look for a new promenade at the resort.
    But you have ruled out Turkey, very good 5*Ai . Will follow this thread with interest.
    Ps Will be taking her to Cyprus this year. Car Hire is easy
  • FreddieM
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    edited 8 March 2015 at 11:28PM
    Evenings can be easy/difficult depending on mobility of your elder, This old fella will have a few drinks at the bar and be happy to be in bed for 2200...... But that isn't always the case as we all know
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
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