Babymoon in January/Feb
#31
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Another vote for the Chedi Muscat from me. Largely child free, enjoy the peace whilst you can.
Googled 'Zika Oman' and this came up - must be a sign (never heard of this blog before but gives good advice!)
http://www.mywaymum.com/blog/2016/4/...on-destination
Googled 'Zika Oman' and this came up - must be a sign (never heard of this blog before but gives good advice!)
http://www.mywaymum.com/blog/2016/4/...on-destination
#32
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The beach at The Chedi isn't the greatest, but the Long Pool remains one of my favourite relaxation spots in the world.
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#34
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#35
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Hi all,
my wife is is due in May, so wanted to take her on our last holiday as just the two of us.
Anyone got ideas for a 7-10 break with lovely weather - either using a 241 or booking premium econ and using avios to upgrade?
Is Dubai too obvious? Anyone had any experience of any other Middle East countries for a relaxing resort break?
Zika is a factor - so Barbados etc is out
my wife is is due in May, so wanted to take her on our last holiday as just the two of us.
Anyone got ideas for a 7-10 break with lovely weather - either using a 241 or booking premium econ and using avios to upgrade?
Is Dubai too obvious? Anyone had any experience of any other Middle East countries for a relaxing resort break?
Zika is a factor - so Barbados etc is out
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#38
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Thanks for all the tips. I'll check them out.
I think that Tenerife or Lanzerote could be in the mix too - weather in the first week of Feb could be on par with Middle East, mid 20s.
we may save the 241 and avios for a trip when bubba arrives - a late 2018 getaway
I think that Tenerife or Lanzerote could be in the mix too - weather in the first week of Feb could be on par with Middle East, mid 20s.
we may save the 241 and avios for a trip when bubba arrives - a late 2018 getaway
#39
Join Date: Mar 2014
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thumbs up from me for Ringingup's suggestion : Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Red Level (adults only) section, very peaceful . Has an enormous infinity pool, 2 lengths' swimming is sufficient. Unheated but once in , just lovely. Or you can use the heated adults only pool in the Red Level section. Both pools have easy access, infinity pool sloping, adult pool , gentle steps. Might be useful as your other half will be 6 months' pregnant. Congrats!
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thumbs up from me for Ringingup's suggestion : Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Red Level (adults only) section, very peaceful . Has an enormous infinity pool, 2 lengths' swimming is sufficient. Unheated but once in , just lovely. Or you can use the heated adults only pool in the Red Level section. Both pools have easy access, infinity pool sloping, adult pool , gentle steps. Might be useful as your other half will be 6 months' pregnant. Congrats!
edit: may go for this hotel, just not the red level....
Last edited by Etting; Dec 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm
#42
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Beware half-time dates though.
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#43
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Only problem I find with MRU, is the draconian, Victorian trousers at night policy. I think it’s been relaxed somewhat now but some evenings in Jan were pretty unbearable in jeans at dinner time