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Old Sep 25, 2020, 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by James91
I've always wanted to visit IST but as a gay person I'm always concerned about being bashed! But then again I did TIA and had a great time so maybe it'd be fine. That is a great price...
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Didn’t find it an issue travelling as a gay couple. We stayed at Soho House which was beautiful and very liberal.
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Old Sep 25, 2020, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by James91
I've always wanted to visit IST but as a gay person I'm always concerned about being bashed! But then again I did TIA and had a great time so maybe it'd be fine. That is a great price...
Istanbul is a wonderful city and the Turks are friendly and accepting people, so gay-bashing wouldn’t be on my list of concerns here (I go once or twice a year to see gay friends and have never had a problem). As anywhere just be respectful and follow local customs. At the current prices I’m considering booking for the new year...
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Old Sep 26, 2020, 4:45 am
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I can reiterate that which you have all said about Istanbul. I cannot answer from a gay standpoint obviously, but all I can say is that the Galley Gossip was that you should have no problem.

That said I have booked to return to Athens. For one reason or another Him Indoors had never been. I have just paid £164 for the pair of us using 6,000 Avios as part payment. This will be in March next year and I think that it is an excellent fare for CE. That said, it would be pleasant if the fare onboard were back to normal but that remains to be seen.
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Old Sep 26, 2020, 7:10 am
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I appreciate everyone who took the time to reassure me - I'm booking for the end of October. Now to look at this Soho House....
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Old Sep 26, 2020, 11:27 am
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Booked 3 trips to Istanbul, Madeira and Athens. 3 cities that I’ve not been and actually want to go. Paid around £578 in total. Gets me Silver. Not too shabby I guess…if the trips happen at all!
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Old Sep 26, 2020, 12:02 pm
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Originally Posted by James91
I appreciate everyone who took the time to reassure me - I'm booking for the end of October. Now to look at this Soho House....

Go, have fun. plenty of other choices in good hotel as well.
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