What to do if no more cruising??

[indiana123]

Good one ZAP99  😄 Have fun on the cruise and don't linger in the buffet.

 

Also I had to smile  at FOR EXERCISE  FOR EXERCISE.  It was always in the same tone of voice and never forgotten somehow.

 

Any non cruisers wouldn't have any idea what we are on about

 

 

[Presto2]

16 minutes ago, zap99 said:

You probably all saw the email from cruise critic about how you can do a virtual cruise at home. My DW and I are going to do a 7 night cruise tomorrow. We will start at Woking and go to.........Woking. We will have a virtual lifeboat drill at our virtual muster station on the patio. After that we will pile our plates up from the fridge and cupboard, walk around the house trying to find somewhere to sit and pretend we are in the buffet😁

 

Sounds good to us --- we have  the cocktails and pinot grigio as well …. :-)

[zap99]

6 minutes ago, Presto2 said:

 

Sounds good to us --- we have  the cocktails and pinot grigio as well …. 🙂

We will go to a show on u tube. Virtual sea day on Sunday. Posh dinner don't you know on Sunday. Formal night.

[kalos]

30 minutes ago, zap99 said:

You probably all saw the email from cruise critic about how you can do a virtual cruise at home. My DW and I are going to do a 7 night cruise tomorrow.t😁

                                                           

                                                                 Is It A Virtual Fly Cruise  ?

 

 

[zap99]

27 minutes ago, zap99 said:

We will go to a show on u tube. Virtual sea day on Sunday. Posh dinner don't you know on Sunday. Formal night.

On Monday we will try and get into virtual Guernsey, so probably another sea day. Will eat from the local Sindhu ,Deliveroo can bring it to the balcony.......No, we will probably be upgraded to a suite.

[Adawn47]

Would that be the  three piece suite? 😆

Avril 

Edited April 10, 2020 by Adawn47

[Eddie99]

I knew I’d find this thread if I looked back far enough ...

 

So, if anyone has any new thoughts, please go ahead

 

My question.  Has anyone been on a Warner Leisure break?  I thought this might be the answer to our “how do we holiday now?” question.  However, I think it would be fair to say there are *mixed reviews* on the internet.  I wasn’t desperately impressed by their menus considering their prices.  Or the wine prices.  I noted a few cruise regulars in the entertainers ... Micky Zany for one

So.  A “sort of” cruise experience.  Plus - no danger of seasickness.  No passport or health insurance required

Minus - it’s not all inclusive.  You never go anywhere.  British weather

 

The jury is out.  I don’t think so, at the moment, but who knows what desperation might bring? 

[indiana123]

We did it the Christmas before last.  We enjoyed it but thought it very expensive.. well over a grand for a few days exclusive of drinks etc.

We found there wasn't a lot going on during the day and the games room was shoddy to say the least.  It 's fine if you like to socialise in the bars during the day or go sightseeing.

 

One thing we did find was although the dancers had long slots before the cabaret and after as well, one couple came down during the cabaret which meant others followed,  so we could hear but not see the group, as the stage was not very elevated.

 

If there are groups you like or a themed weekend, especially if you go with friends, I think it would be fun.

 

[happy v]

40 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

I knew I’d find this thread if I looked back far enough ...

 

So, if anyone has any new thoughts, please go ahead

 

My question.  Has anyone been on a Warner Leisure break?  I thought this might be the answer to our “how do we holiday now?” question.  However, I think it would be fair to say there are *mixed reviews* on the internet.  I wasn’t desperately impressed by their menus considering their prices.  Or the wine prices.  I noted a few cruise regulars in the entertainers ... Micky Zany for one

So.  A “sort of” cruise experience.  Plus - no danger of seasickness.  No passport or health insurance required

Minus - it’s not all inclusive.  You never go anywhere.  British weather

 

The jury is out.  I don’t think so, at the moment, but who knows what desperation might bring? 

We've been to a few and quite enjoy them. They are always clean, some food is better than others, swimming area is always clean and tidy and often almost empty. We are usually out during the day but on the evening we sometimes watch the entertainment.

[zap99]

53 minutes ago, happy v said:

We've been to a few and quite enjoy them. They are always clean, some food is better than others, swimming area is always clean and tidy and often almost empty. We are usually out during the day but on the evening we sometimes watch the entertainment.

Same here. Good for infill between proper holidays. Unfortunately our only 2 weekends away this year have been to Warner's. The last one the weekend before lockdown. Their new procedures look ok, so maybe give them a try soon. See how our 2 weeks in Cornwall turn out first though.

[AndyMichelle]

15 hours ago, Eddie99 said:

I knew I’d find this thread if I looked back far enough ...

 

So, if anyone has any new thoughts, please go ahead

 

My question.  Has anyone been on a Warner Leisure break?  I thought this might be the answer to our “how do we holiday now?” question.  However, I think it would be fair to say there are *mixed reviews* on the internet.  I wasn’t desperately impressed by their menus considering their prices.  Or the wine prices.  I noted a few cruise regulars in the entertainers ... Micky Zany for one

So.  A “sort of” cruise experience.  Plus - no danger of seasickness.  No passport or health insurance required

Minus - it’s not all inclusive.  You never go anywhere.  British weather

 

The jury is out.  I don’t think so, at the moment, but who knows what desperation might bring? 

It's hit and miss with Warners, especially the food. 

I have had probably one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in Thornton Hall, and probably the worst carvery I have ever had at one in Suffolk, can't remember the name.. 

A bit like P&O really, you will get very mixed reviews. 

Andy 

[Eddie99]

Thanks Andy, and everyone

 

Mixed is right.  Some reviews can’t praise highly enough, some find it hard to award even one star.  I can’t help thinking  “... but you’re not even going abroad”.

 

We’ll see.  Water to go under bridges etc.  I’m feeling a bit despondent about future leisure opportunities.  There seems so little progress.  More Covid deaths yesterday than the previous Friday.  Perhaps I should emigrate to Scotland?  Their policies appear more effective

[Manx buoy]

We’re opening an air corridor with Guernsey next month both free of the bat flu for a lot of days now might try it only got as far as the anchorage twice so far

[happy v]

6 hours ago, Eddie99 said:

Thanks Andy, and everyone

 

Mixed is right.  Some reviews can’t praise highly enough, some find it hard to award even one star.  I can’t help thinking  “... but you’re not even going abroad”.

 

We’ll see.  Water to go under bridges etc.  I’m feeling a bit despondent about future leisure opportunities.  There seems so little progress.  More Covid deaths yesterday than the previous Friday.  Perhaps I should emigrate to Scotland?  Their policies appear more effective

With Warner there is a big difference between the Hotels and Coastal resorts. The hotels being far superior.

[AndyMichelle]

9 minutes ago, happy v said:

With Warner there is a big difference between the Hotels and Coastal resorts. The hotels being far superior.

Yes, we fell into that trap, expecting some sort of consistency... 

Couldn't have been more of a contrast from a beautiful castle to a Pontins type damp chalet... 

Andy 

[yorkshirephil]

We like the Warner breaks, bit like cruising on land. However I wouldn't want a 35 night Warner break in winter. They are great for a short getaway.

 

We went to Cyprus in March and had a great time, our first non cruise holiday for 10 years. I think we surprised ourselves. However we are still looking forward to cruising again but are happy to wait and see how things pan out.

[groovechick]

I've just caught up on this thread and can I say what a wonderful lot you are! Thank you for giving me more laughs than I've had in a very long time. It's been a horrendous few months and not just because of the virus (our teenage son is struggling with depression and anxiety and has made 2 serious suicide attempts). We cruise rarely (every couple of years) so I don't post here much, but I love reading the threads. I would very much be up for joining your cruise withdrawal club Andy. Quite agree about the beauty of the UK. We have holidayed in quite a few places and do lots of days out, but there is so much more to see. 

I don't know if I'm allowed to put this and if not mods please edit, but if anyone fancies glamping in the beautiful Peak District (my home patch), my friend's son lost his job and home in London due to coronavirus and has gone "home" and set up a glamping business with a friend. He's hardworking, enterprising and deserves a bit of luck...

[DamianG]

21 minutes ago, groovechick said:

I've just caught up on this thread and can I say what a wonderful lot you are! Thank you for giving me more laughs than I've had in a very long time. It's been a horrendous few months and not just because of the virus (our teenage son is struggling with depression and anxiety and has made 2 serious suicide attempts). We cruise rarely (every couple of years) so I don't post here much, but I love reading the threads. I would very much be up for joining your cruise withdrawal club Andy. Quite agree about the beauty of the UK. We have holidayed in quite a few places and do lots of days out, but there is so much more to see. 

I don't know if I'm allowed to put this and if not mods please edit, but if anyone fancies glamping in the beautiful Peak District (my home patch), my friend's son lost his job and home in London due to coronavirus and has gone "home" and set up a glamping business with a friend. He's hardworking, enterprising and deserves a bit of luck...

 

I'm so sorry to hear of your son's struggles and hope that you and him can find the right coping strategies. Sincere best wishes for the future.

[kalos]

2 minutes ago, DamianG said:

 

I'm so sorry to hear of your son's struggles and hope that you and him can find the right coping strategies. Sincere best wishes for the future.

My sentiments too,best wishes for the future Groovechick 

[pete14]

59 minutes ago, groovechick said:

I've just caught up on this thread and can I say what a wonderful lot you are! Thank you for giving me more laughs than I've had in a very long time. It's been a horrendous few months and not just because of the virus (our teenage son is struggling with depression and anxiety and has made 2 serious suicide attempts). We cruise rarely (every couple of years) so I don't post here much, but I love reading the threads. I would very much be up for joining your cruise withdrawal club Andy. Quite agree about the beauty of the UK. We have holidayed in quite a few places and do lots of days out, but there is so much more to see. 

I don't know if I'm allowed to put this and if not mods please edit, but if anyone fancies glamping in the beautiful Peak District (my home patch), my friend's son lost his job and home in London due to coronavirus and has gone "home" and set up a glamping business with a friend. He's hardworking, enterprising and deserves a bit of luck...

Sorry to hear about your son’s issues. I hope he is receiving the professional help he seems to need to go alongside the support you are undoubtedly providing. 
 

It is a pity you can’t give any more information about your son’s friend’s glamping business. The Peak District is not a million miles away from us and a short break would be good. I don’t suppose he has called it ‘groovechick glamping’ or anything else so recognisable. Some of us on here have virtual shares in a virtual caravan which would lower the tone of any glamping site. Beware contact from a Mr Kalos! 😎😇

[groovechick]

11 minutes ago, DamianG said:

 

I'm so sorry to hear of your son's struggles and hope that you and him can find the right coping strategies. Sincere best wishes for the future.

 

Thank you Kalos and DamianG. He has been trying to get help and support from the NHS for 14 months. He has tried several antidepressants which were ineffective and gave him horrendous side effects. He has already been waiting 12 months for counselling and has been told it will be at least another 6, so we are paying privately, which we can ill afoord, but what can you do when it's your son's health and wellbeing? We are starting to see some improvement, so fingers crossed. 

[groovechick]

6 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Sorry to hear about your son’s issues. I hope he is receiving the professional help he seems to need to go alongside the support you are undoubtedly providing. 
 

It is a pity you can’t give any more information about your son’s friend’s glamping business. The Peak District is not a million miles away from us and a short break would be good. I don’t suppose he has called it ‘groovechick glamping’ or anything else so recognisable. Some of us on here have virtual shares in a virtual caravan which would lower the tone of any glamping site. Beware contact from a Mr Kalos! 😎😇

 

Thank you Pete14. I have asked my friend to let me have the details/link to website. I will DM you if she comes through with them. Mr Kalos will not get a warm welcome - no caravan pitching allowed, plus I think he'd need a turbo boost to make it up and down the hills!

 

[kalos]

22 minutes ago, groovechick said:

Mr Kalos will not get a warm welcome - no caravan pitching allowed, plus I think he'd need a turbo boost to make it up and down the hills!

 

Last time I went camping it was a nightmare .No campervans allowed ,they said !

What turns up at 2.30 am? A camper van and a family with dogs in tow about six corgis.

All night long all you could hear is "Phil,..Phil wheres the gin ? I cannot find the gin ! "

Andrew,Andrew !  GET OFF THAT WEBSITE NOW ,YOU MUCKY GIT !"

She had a right mouth on her ,moaning that  she thought their house was much better .

I packed up and came home ,the way they acted you would have thought they were royalty !!  

 

PS None of the above is true but ...  

 

 

[P&O SUE]

2 hours ago, groovechick said:

I've just caught up on this thread and can I say what a wonderful lot you are! Thank you for giving me more laughs than I've had in a very long time. It's been a horrendous few months and not just because of the virus (our teenage son is struggling with depression and anxiety and has made 2 serious suicide attempts). We cruise rarely (every couple of years) so I don't post here much, but I love reading the threads. I would very much be up for joining your cruise withdrawal club Andy. Quite agree about the beauty of the UK. We have holidayed in quite a few places and do lots of days out, but there is so much more to see. 

I don't know if I'm allowed to put this and if not mods please edit, but if anyone fancies glamping in the beautiful Peak District (my home patch), my friend's son lost his job and home in London due to coronavirus and has gone "home" and set up a glamping business with a friend. He's hardworking, enterprising and deserves a bit of luck...

Sorry to hear about your son’s struggles, it must be even more difficult in these times to get help too.

[groovechick]

10 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

Sorry to hear about your son’s struggles, it must be even more difficult in these times to get help too.

Thank you P&O Sue. Indeed, although in a strange way lockdown has probably been good for him, in that it has kept him away from the people/things which were/are at the root of many of his problems and given him time to learn to cope.

Edited June 29, 2020 by groovechick