we have just been retired 8 months and now want to travel overseas possibly to uk. and ireland..

Posted by: melchel

17th Nov 2010 07:12am

hi we have just been retired a few months and now would like to possibly go and look at the uk especially ireland.. havent checked out the travel shops as yet.. but am looking at maybe march to june next yr.. we are feeling quiet well and reasonably relaxed now so want to do it before our health maybe starts to fail us.. so any ideas.. on travel.. i think i would prefer a tour bus scenario..as i do not drive.. and think that hubby would also like to take in the scenary as well as myself. without having to concentrate on driving especially in another country.. has any one in cafe world experience organised tours.. are they rushed from daylight to sunset.. or time to take it all in.. would like some info before the travel people tell us all the sales blurb. happy to hear from all your aussie travellers.. as we have never been out of oz..

ventnorgirl

18th Dec 2010 10:55am

If going to Uk and plenty of time use National Express coaches can see more of country than when driving no parking problems and can see routes on line and book accommodation at the stop you want. Do a coach tour first time then return to spots you want to revisit using National express I go to uk often and always use them as over 60 years get cheaper tickets . Never been a problem and have a very nice room for the elderly and disabled at victoria Coach station . I use Travelodge hotels as these tend to be cheaper and well run and in areas I want . If you need help contact me on e mail and I may be able to help . Well worth stopping off at the Asian airline stop and fly premium econ. or even business class special companion fare if you can Try staying in 1 place for a number of days and use public transport from there . I have use Cosmos tours for round uk tours/Eastons from East Anglia/ Diamond Travel from Wales go to 1 place for set days and take you out daily . good luck. school hols in uk are middle July to first week in Sept so try and avoid then

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