Holidays 2024

[drdoom]

I gather there's to be a tribute to Lotus featured over the Revival weekend, termed "Lotus 75". Is this a thing? If so why no fanfare on TLF?

[Bibs]

There's been no communication about it and they're a year late to be fair! 

[red vtec]

On 21/06/2024 at 16:58, drdoom said:

The wife and I have now and then discussed travel with a motorsport angle, recently pondering the Goodwood Revival as I much prefer Historics to contemporary machinery. Might be in our sights for 2025, having other plans in place for this year. We took in the Spa Six Hours a handful of years ago and had a fine time doing so, partly owing to its uncrowded setting. I understand Goodword is very popular and rightly so but what think those who've attended? Pro's and cons?

Cheers

If you do goto Goodwood I would recommend going hospitality. I've been several times and went this route last year, made a huge difference you get fed and watered and get clean toilets, can leave your bags in a locker etc... we went the basic hospitality and it was well worth it, you get a program, radio etc and the food so it works out good value. plus if it rains you can stay in the dry!

[Kimbers]

Less than a week and you won't hear from me for 2 weeks! I'll miss you all but not quite as much as I will enjoy doing nothing but eat, drink, swim and sunbathe (maybe with a little sightseeing!)

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

We’re off to Wales this weekend as well!

[Kimbers]

Last day on the computer today so see you all in a few weeks! 

Enjoy the peace and quiet without me!

[Bibs]

Put the razor down...

[mayevora]

Just back from my 16 day 9 Country road trip around Europe. 4050 Miles done and sadly spotted just 1 Lotus in that whole distance.

(Even Lambo spots were in double figures)

Lotus is a very rare sight unfortunately.

[Bazza 907]

Thinking of a week in France. 

Any great/fantastic but not massively expensive places to stay?

Happy to drive just about anywhere

Any recommendations on areas and/or places to stay would be much appreciated.

[mayevora]

56 minutes ago, Bazza 907 said:

Thinking of a week in France. 

Any great/fantastic but not massively expensive places to stay?

Happy to drive just about anywhere

Any recommendations on areas and/or places to stay would be much appreciated.

http://lacdesdemoiselles.com/lake.html?
 

Click on the link and then click Home for accommodation.
Also owed by a good pal of mine and ex Esprit owner Mark Perry 

[Bibs]

We spent a week in a villa here 2 years ago, and @JNW3 knows the town very well. 

https://www.francecomfort.com/en/sights/819/Bormes-les-Mimosas

[Escape]

We did Normandy and Britanny earlier this year. Despite the poor weather, we had a great time. Not to far from UK either, and the more west you go, the more it resembles Cornwall.

[JNW3]

8 hours ago, Bibs said:

We spent a week in a villa here 2 years ago, and @JNW3 knows the town very well. 

https://www.francecomfort.com/en/sights/819/Bormes-les-Mimosas

Bormes les Mimosas is stunning - a proper beautiful little town in the hills overlooking the Med - very French still and not Euro trashy like much of the Cote D’Azur these days - great beaches, restaurants, winery’s, driving roads etc - been going there since 1978 and it’s as lovely as ever - highly recommended 😊

[Bazza 907]

Fantastic, thanks for the recommendations.

[Bibs]

Current view...

[Kevin Wheeler]

Life's a beach (well quayside, perhaps)?

Looks great. Better view than mine at present, althougth the sun is shining outside!

[JNW3]

3 hours ago, Bibs said:

Current view...

Are you in difficulty in the water? Do you need help? 

[exeterjeep]

How about spending 3 months of 3 year cruise on a ship in Belfast.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jl3720yw3o

A 3 year cruise sounds pretty expensive, think you'd have to pay me to go.

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

Just back yesterday from Mauritius. Was very nice.

 

 

[Chillidoggy]

14 hours ago, exeterjeep said:

How about spending 3 months of 3 year cruise on a ship in Belfast.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jl3720yw3o

A 3 year cruise sounds pretty expensive, think you'd have to pay me to go.

My idea of holiday hell.

[Kimbers]

On 29/08/2024 at 22:03, LotusLeftLotusRight said:

Just back yesterday from Mauritius. Was very nice.

 

 

I have virtually identical pictures especially of the waterfall. The beach looks identical to ours with the reef further out making the water lovely and smooth, though a lot of the beaches needed beach shoes.

[Markindevon]

Heading to the Giant's Causeway for the Autumn Club Lotus trip tomorrow for Friday arrival and a hopefully reasonably dry weekend in Northern Ireland / thereabouts.

Will post a picture or two when I get a chance, looks as though about 10 cars are planning to attend.

[Kimbers]

On 30/08/2024 at 09:52, Chillidoggy said:

My idea of holiday hell.

Totally agree. Turns me cold thinking of being on a boat with 3000 other people packed into a small space and unable to escape. Told where you are going, when to eat, sometimes what to eat,  and always with the people around you....oh yeah and with a 10 meter pool and 20 loungers round it!

Now this was my holiday, relaxation, no one around unless we wanted to and this place for me, Wendy and my son!! And we are going back again in 4 weeks!!

[pete]

Also my idea of holiday hell😂😂

[Chillidoggy]

1 hour ago, pete said:

Also my idea of holiday hell😂😂

You mean going on holiday with Kimbers?