Carnivore Chris Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) @Stan when are you off to Jamaica from Barbados? And how long for? I look forward to heading about it. @nudge I also forgot to post you some pictures of my last trip and it's been about 3 months now . But I'll upload some later on. Edited January 10, 2022 by Carnivore Chris 1 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 10, 2022 Administrator Posted January 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Carnivore Chris said: @Stan when are you off to Jamaica from Barbados? And how long for? I look forward to heading about it Arrived here late last night mate. Just having breakfast now. It's absolute bliss. This is our view while we eat... 1 2 1 Quote
Carnivore Chris Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 38 minutes ago, Stan said: Arrived here late last night mate. Just having breakfast now. It's absolute bliss. This is our view while we eat... Look at the colour of that sea! Incredible. How long are you there for then? Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 10, 2022 Administrator Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, Carnivore Chris said: Look at the colour of that sea! Incredible. How long are you there for then? 1 week We did a lot of things in Barbados as planned, so now we're just using this week to chill and properly relax in paradise. Only got 1 thing planned (Dunn's River Waterfalls) but other than that its just enjoy the sun and sea and unwind. Quote
Toinho Posted January 11, 2022 Posted January 11, 2022 19 hours ago, Stan said: 1 week We did a lot of things in Barbados as planned, so now we're just using this week to chill and properly relax in paradise. Only got 1 thing planned (Dunn's River Waterfalls) but other than that its just enjoy the sun and sea and unwind. Any good snorkelling out there? Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 17, 2022 Administrator Posted January 17, 2022 Hate having to just wait in a deserted airport for a flight back home. Almost soul-destroying. Quote
nudge Posted January 17, 2022 Posted January 17, 2022 33 minutes ago, Stan said: Hate having to just wait in a deserted airport for a flight back home. Almost soul-destroying. Don't go back home, problem solved 1 Quote
Toinho Posted January 17, 2022 Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Stan said: Hate having to just wait in a deserted airport for a flight back home. Almost soul-destroying. Could answer my question above if you’re bored? 1 Quote
Administrator Popular Post Stan Posted January 17, 2022 Administrator Popular Post Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Toinho said: Could answer my question above if you’re bored? Oops, sorry! There were a few snorkeling tours around but we didn't do it. We had the option to but chose a few different excursions instead. If anyone ever goes Jamaica, Dunn's River Waterfalls is an absolute must. It's hard to put in to words just how good that experience is - you can climb the waterfalls with a tour guide and it's so worthwhile. 1 6 Quote
Devil Posted January 17, 2022 Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Looking at four days in Paris in May/June . Two days of Disneyland Paris with my youngest daughter and family and two days if the usual sight seeing. Hopefully going to get over to Versailles Palace and then the usual sights. Then the usual August family sun holiday. Edited January 17, 2022 by Devil Quote
MUFC Posted January 17, 2022 Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Stan said: Oops, sorry! There were a few snorkeling tours around but we didn't do it. We had the option to but chose a few different excursions instead. If anyone ever goes Jamaica, Dunn's River Waterfalls is an absolute must. It's hard to put in to words just how good that experience is - you can climb the waterfalls with a tour guide and it's so worthwhile. Are the guys there ripped to shreds? Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 18, 2022 Administrator Posted January 18, 2022 18 hours ago, MUFC said: Are the guys there ripped to shreds? not really. Some are very special specimens of people and you can tell quite obviously, others are on the other end of the scale. The other thing I forgot to mention, and was the only slant on the holiday, is that Americans are very rude, abrupt, abrasive and arrogant in their attitude towards staff. Not saying its all Americans obviously as it'd be a massive generalisation, but the ones we saw on holiday were. I don't want to claim its a race thing as there's no evidence of such, but you know when it's just in someone's persona? Basically they just love to boss the staff around, all black staff I add. The way they'd ask the staff for things was mad. Very bossy - instead of just politely asking for something, it's more like 'get me this... Get me that'. Like what you'd see a master do to a slave. It was disturbing at times. Oh, and most of the Americans we saw at our resorts were fat. Obesely so. Some morbidly obese. 1 Quote
MUFC Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Stan said: not really. Some are very special specimens of people and you can tell quite obviously, others are on the other end of the scale. The other thing I forgot to mention, and was the only slant on the holiday, is that Americans are very rude, abrupt, abrasive and arrogant in their attitude towards staff. Not saying its all Americans obviously as it'd be a massive generalisation, but the ones we saw on holiday were. I don't want to claim its a race thing as there's no evidence of such, but you know when it's just in someone's persona? Basically they just love to boss the staff around, all black staff I add. The way they'd ask the staff for things was mad. Very bossy - instead of just politely asking for something, it's more like 'get me this... Get me that'. Like what you'd see a master do to a slave. It was disturbing at times. Oh, and most of the Americans we saw at our resorts were fat. Obesely so. Some morbidly obese. Wonder if Americans behave like this when holidaying in first world countries? Quote
Waylander Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 I wonder if Americans really travel that much these days outside the Americas except the Corporate bigwigs and military. Quote
nudge Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Stan said: not really. Some are very special specimens of people and you can tell quite obviously, others are on the other end of the scale. The other thing I forgot to mention, and was the only slant on the holiday, is that Americans are very rude, abrupt, abrasive and arrogant in their attitude towards staff. Not saying its all Americans obviously as it'd be a massive generalisation, but the ones we saw on holiday were. I don't want to claim its a race thing as there's no evidence of such, but you know when it's just in someone's persona? Basically they just love to boss the staff around, all black staff I add. The way they'd ask the staff for things was mad. Very bossy - instead of just politely asking for something, it's more like 'get me this... Get me that'. Like what you'd see a master do to a slave. It was disturbing at times. Oh, and most of the Americans we saw at our resorts were fat. Obesely so. Some morbidly obese. That kind of rude behaviour and attitudes towards locals rooted in deluded feelings of superiority is sadly quite widespread among western - especially American and British - tourists in developing countries, in my personal experience. It's hard not to intervene sometimes. 1 Quote
Waylander Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, nudge said: That kind of rude behaviour and attitudes towards locals rooted in deluded feelings of superiority is sadly quite widespread among western - especially American and British - tourists in developing countries, in my personal experience. It's hard not to intervene sometimes. My friend intervened once with queue jumping in Turkey by Germans, they were very arrogant ignored him and carried on to the front of the queue for the boat. Think some of all races are like this though until recently Europeans and Americans travelled more. Edited January 18, 2022 by Waylander 1 Quote
Popular Post Dr. Gonzo Posted January 18, 2022 Popular Post Posted January 18, 2022 6 hours ago, MUFC said: Wonder if Americans behave like this when holidaying in first world countries? Yeah they would. 6 hours ago, Stan said: not really. Some are very special specimens of people and you can tell quite obviously, others are on the other end of the scale. The other thing I forgot to mention, and was the only slant on the holiday, is that Americans are very rude, abrupt, abrasive and arrogant in their attitude towards staff. Not saying its all Americans obviously as it'd be a massive generalisation, but the ones we saw on holiday were. I don't want to claim its a race thing as there's no evidence of such, but you know when it's just in someone's persona? Basically they just love to boss the staff around, all black staff I add. The way they'd ask the staff for things was mad. Very bossy - instead of just politely asking for something, it's more like 'get me this... Get me that'. Like what you'd see a master do to a slave. It was disturbing at times. Oh, and most of the Americans we saw at our resorts were fat. Obesely so. Some morbidly obese. Yeah that’s unfortunately very true and very common, pretty fucked up tbh. I dunno how some people can be so self-absorbed on holiday they can forget that the staff at their destination are humans too. I landed yesterday so far I’m having a good time in Maui though. 1 1 4 Quote
nudge Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Waylander said: My friend intervened once with queue jumping in Turkey by Germans, they were very arrogant ignored him and carried on to the front of the queue for the boat. Think some of all races are like this though until recently Europeans and Americans travelled more. Queue jumping, bad manners, rudeness etc. is one thing and it's indeed very common everywhere; treating locals as if they are inferior and only there to serve is what makes my blood boil. 3 Quote
nudge Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Yeah they would. Yeah that’s unfortunately very true and very common, pretty fucked up tbh. I dunno how some people can be so self-absorbed on holiday they can forget that the staff at their destination are humans too. I landed yesterday so far I’m having a good time in Maui though. Looks fantastic! How long are you staying? Anything special planned? Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 18, 2022 Administrator Posted January 18, 2022 Looks great @Dr. Gonzo! Have a great time 1 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, nudge said: Looks fantastic! How long are you staying? Anything special planned? Just a week. Nothing really special planned. Gonna go to a traditional Luao (dunno if I’ve spelled that right) for our dinner plans tonight. Other than that no real firm plans other than driving the Road to Hana & going to the National Park here. Well other than I’ve got firm plans to spend time at the beach, by pools, and to do a lot of hiking. We might play golf if I can convince my wife, but I don’t think I’ll be able to… Oh and going to Mick Fleetwood’s restaurant because I’ve heard he’s there a lot so meeting a founding member of Fleetwood Mac is a possibility 26 minutes ago, Stan said: Looks great @Dr. Gonzo! Have a great time Cheers mate! Hope I’m assuming you’re back from your trips? Those pics looked great, hope it was as fun as the pictures made it look. 1 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted January 18, 2022 Administrator Posted January 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Cheers mate! Hope I’m assuming you’re back from your trips? Those pics looked great, hope it was as fun as the pictures made it look Was amazing. Pictures don't really do it justice so that in itself hopefully tells just how good! 1 Quote
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 19, 2022 Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Gunnersauraus said: @Dr. Gonzo can we expect more feet pics? That’s just a teaser for the only fans 1 Quote
Popular Post Dr. Gonzo Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Posted January 23, 2022 Flying back today - but I’ll this has probably been the best holiday I’ve ever been on. Maui is absolutely incredible. Here’s a pic of the sun rising above the clouds from the highest point on the island. And a cool shot from the coolest hike I went on the trip. 3 2 Quote
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