Spanish Cruise?

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Fri 25 Mar, 2011 20:59

TaffZee wrote:New Lunch Venue:

Toby Carvery
Newton Road,
Warrington,
WA3 1HD

Meet here at about 12:00. Need to discuss what route we take down to spain, will need to pre book the hotels.

Are we still on for lunch?

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Fri 25 Mar, 2011 22:41

yep...

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Fri 25 Mar, 2011 22:44

Sure are

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Fri 25 Mar, 2011 23:23

Cool

See you there

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 09:49

Were comming ,dont know if i`ll eat anything though--I`m full of these

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 09:55

Willy Wonka's coming..

See you around 12:00

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 10:03

ITS YOUR FAULT

Maurice the Wonka

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 10:25

That fridge is a mess.

3 bottles of milk and only one botle of wne.

Maurice you should be ashamed of youself.

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 18:47

Are those Giant Buttons - are you going to share a load of them? hope you are bringing some with you on 3rd or 39th of April, well a few bags at least

Gill

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sat 26 Mar, 2011 18:49

sorry double post , must have been excited seeing all those buttons

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 27 Mar, 2011 10:04

See ya all in an hour

Jim

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Tue 29 Mar, 2011 20:15

maurice the martian wrote:Were comming ,dont know if i`ll eat anything though--I`m full of these

OMG

this thread has just been brought to my attention, if I'd known you had those in your fridge I'd have come to the carvery for lunch and a bag each for me and Gill

I'm only down the road !!!

... me and Gill

p.s. what day does the 39th of April fall on

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Tue 29 Mar, 2011 21:49

snoops wrote: what day does the 39th of April fall on

That would be Sunwedthurtuefrisat Monday

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Tue 29 Mar, 2011 22:55

It was a lovely lunch. Thanks everyone.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 06 Apr, 2011 19:58

Me and Jon just booked 4 Hotel rooms near Paris.

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Wed 06 Apr, 2011 21:24

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Thu 07 Apr, 2011 09:58

Many thanks for sorting it out Jim&Jon roll on June

Maurice

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 10:49

All Done Everything Paid for, Here is the description for the Villa.

This is a lovely family holiday home on a well maintained private complex with a large swimming pool in the middle.

Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms - one double with a sitting area and wrap-around terrace a second double with pool views and a twin - all with big built in robes. There is a large bathroom, with a bath, and a white marble stairway leading down to the ground floor.

Downstairs there is an entry hall way, a modern fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a lounge with two suede double sofa-beds, a two seater leather sofa, flat screen TV with hundreds of satellite channels. Theres a dining area with seating for eight and there is a second bathroom with shower. Internet access can be arranged through the on-site manager.

From the lounge you can walk through the double doors onto the patio that has an outdoor table setting and theres a charcoal grill. Theres a sun-bathing patio area around under the kitchen window, the garden is fenced and theres lockable car-parking.

The on-site manager greets you on arrival and shows you to your villa where there is a welcome pack that includes wine, water, milk and soft-drinks. She is on-call 24 hours a day during your stay.

Villa location

Casa Marina Villa is in a fantastic location - only 20 minutes drive from Reus airport and 1 hour south of Barcelona airport. The villa is opposite parklands and Its only a 3 minute walk to the local cafe, 15 minutes to the supermarkets and 20 minutes walk to Miami beach. A car is recommended to fully enjoy all the sites.

Port Aventura adventure park is a 20 min drive, BonMont Golf Course 15 min drive, and Barcelona 1hour. Trains run every couple of hours to Port Aventura, Tarragona and Barcelona from LHospitalet station, which is an 8 Euro taxi fare away.

More information

The villa has been renovated to a high standard in January 2010 and really looks fantastic with new sofas and beds. The cyprus trees around the fence line have grown to create a completely private garden allowing you to sunbathe on the sun lounges in the garden.

The guest book in the lounge offers some great ideas for day trips around Miami Playa and further afield. There are some picturesque villages in the mountains with wonderful restaurants (viva el menu del dia!) and interesting museums. If you would like some more information on this, just let me know.
Property typevillaSummaryVery large, lovely family villa to sleep 8 with private garden, parking, pool and walk to beach and shops. Swimming poolsShared swimming poolKitchenCookerOvenMicrowaveFridgeFreezerKettleToasterDish washerWashing machineIronCutleryCrockeryGlasswareCooking utensilsLiving roomRoom for 8 in the living roomRoom for 8 in the dining roomOpen fireBathrooms2 bathroom(s)2 WC(s)Bedrooms2 double bed(s).1 twin bed(s).1 cots.2 double sofa bed(s) located in lounge.1 single sofa bed(s) located in Available on request from manager.Room for up to 8 people.Entertainment & facilitiesTelevisionVideoDVDSatellite / CableCassettesCDRadioOutsideQuiet area.Shared swimming poolGardenPatio areaBalconyView of the seaPanoramic viewsBarbequePrivate parkingExternal lightingSuitabilitySuitable for pets ( With prior approval ) Not suitable for wheelchairsSmoking is allowed in this propertyLocal activities & attractionsBeachSwimmingSailingWater skiingBoat hireWind surfingFishingWalkingCyclingMountain bikingHorse ridingGolfTennisSports centreScubaHistoricCinema / TheatreShoppingTheme parkRestaurantFood shopSnorkeling Olive picking Bird Watching Ebre DeltaPort Aventura & Costa Caribe 20 min drive Historic castles 15 min drive NotesRental prices include electricity, water & cleaning Rental of bed linen & towels is an optional extra and is paid direct to site manager on arrival. Sheets & Bedding:- 8 Euros per bed Towels (1 bath towel & 2 hand towels):- 4 Euros per person Cycles available for rental on site Portable baby cot and highchair available free of charge

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 11:18

Some pictures of the Villa:

Looks like we will have to slum it for the week, but we will manage

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 15:25

I am going to stop reading this thread. Getting more jealous

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 15:54

we'll struggle through..............

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 17:49

I'm going to miss my home comforts!!!!!!

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 18:46

The Villa looks great,can`t wait roll on june

Jontimo said ( i`ll miss my home comforts )
No you wont, your taking the Zed

Maurice

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 19:57

maurice the martian wrote:The Villa looks great,can`t wait roll on june
Jontimo said ( i`ll miss my home comforts )
No you wont, your taking the Zed
Maurice

Only in jest Maurice, and hopefully with wifi we can give everyone on here a running commentary on how good it is

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 20:13

maurice the martian wrote:The Villa looks great,can`t wait roll on june
Jontimo said ( i`ll miss my home comforts )
No you wont, your taking the Zed
Maurice

Glad you have added a pic of your "OLD" Z3 Maurice

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Sun 10 Apr, 2011 21:35

jontymo wrote:
maurice the martian wrote:The Villa looks great,can`t wait roll on june
Jontimo said ( i`ll miss my home comforts )
No you wont, your taking the Zed
Maurice
Only in jest Maurice, and hopefully with wifi we can give everyone on here a running commentary on how good it is

Hope not

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 07:33

TomTom Route: Click to download each Day...

You Must Have TomTom Home Installed:

TomTom Home Download Make sure you select the correct download: Windows or Mac

Once downloaded, shut it down. And click Day 1 Button, this will start TomTom Home, When asked if you want to allow Web Content click Allow, A screen will show showing the file ready to download to your TomTom, Click Continue, Follow Instructions... Easy

Repeat for Day 2 and Day 3.

Day 1:
<a href="http://addto.tomtom.com/api/home/v2/con ... .xml"><img src="http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/TomTomTip ... button.gif" alt="Add-To-TomTom" border="0"/></a>

Day 2:
<a href="http://addto.tomtom.com/api/home/v2/con ... .xml"><img src="http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/TomTomTip ... button.gif" alt="Add-To-TomTom" border="0"/></a>

Day 3:
<a href="http://addto.tomtom.com/api/home/v2/con ... .xml"><img src="http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/TomTomTip ... button.gif" alt="Add-To-TomTom" border="0"/></a>

Full Route:
<a href="http://addto.tomtom.com/api/home/v2/con ... .xml"><img src="http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/TomTomTip ... button.gif" alt="Add-To-TomTom" border="0"/></a>

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 08:07

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and hopefully with wifi we can give everyone on here a running commentary on how good it is

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That will be good I'm sure there are many on the forum who would like a running commentary, daily photo's would be good too.

A couple of us were talking on last weekends Kent Cruise about maybe following you as you come into Kent and down to Dover. Would you mind if we did this? Are you going down the M2 or M20?

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 08:15

That would be good Ragtop, like to meet up for a coffee on the way down. I prefer the M2 but we are easy which way we go.

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 08:23

Meet up for coffee will be good TaffZee.

We can sort something out nearer the time when we know if it is M2 or M20

Zedona lives between those roads so I will ask him a suitable place where we can meet along either of those roads.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 08:25

Ragtop wrote:Meet up for coffee will be good TaffZee. We can sort something out nearer the time when we know if it is M2 or M20

Zedona lives between those roads so I will ask him a suitable place where we can meet along either of those roads.

Looking forward to meeting you

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 10:09

Ragtop wrote:Meet up for coffee will be good TaffZee. We can sort something out nearer the time when we know if it is M2 or M20

Zedona lives between those roads so I will ask him a suitable place where we can meet along either of those roads.

great idea........

going to have to dig the tomtom out

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 14:54

well considering were going to be living on the road for a while iv been trying to think of things to make life a bit easier.........so iv come up with this...

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 17:02

Well ,well,well i never knew you wore a pink bra Swamper,cant imagine what your gruds are like

Maurice.

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 18:09

i dont wear any..

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 19:18

Brilliant, probably wear that to stop the sunburn on the old fod!!!!

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 19:24

right need a bit of help here with tomtom.
i dont know if this has the European maps on............but i downloaded the itinerary and sure enough it navigates through france and spain and you can get it to navigate anywhere you want in the 2 country's..........im i right in presuming it has the European maps on??

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 21 Apr, 2011 19:26

jontymo wrote:Brilliant, probably wear that to stop the sunburn on the old fod!!!!

it you get a big enough bra then you can both wear it at once...

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Fri 22 Apr, 2011 22:14

swamper wrote:right need a bit of help here with tomtom.
i dont know if this has the European maps on............but i downloaded the itinerary and sure enough it navigates through france and spain and you can get it to navigate anywhere you want in the 2 country's..........im i right in presuming it has the European maps on??

Yep you have the euro maps. It used to be in seperate files (maps) but they have combined them all into one now.

less than 8 weeke to go

stevesace · Post by **stevesace** » Mon 25 Apr, 2011 18:55

me & the mrs could quite fancy coming along on this, but i guessing from what i've read in here we'd need to find somewhere nearby to stay.
We done a road trip last year down to bordeaux via a night and day in paris on the way - only down side is everywhere near paris is mentally crazy to drive in! Never realised how expensive & how many toll roads there were there, so all the way back we came along A' roads and was much better alround.
The north of france is pretty poor tho, wouldnt be keen on staying anywhere callais/dunkirk way

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Thu 28 Apr, 2011 08:43

7 weeks

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Mon 02 May, 2011 10:27

OK time for a checklist of item's needed for the roadtrip:

1) Spare Bulbs (and the tools to change them)
2) Two Hi Visibility Jackets (Must be carried in the car on view not the boot)
3) Headlight converters.
4) GB sticker
5) Warning Triange (Spanish law requires 2)
6) First Aid Kit.
7) European Breakdown cover.
8) Dont forget to tell your insurance company.
9) Driving Licence
10) Insurance Certificate
11) MOT certificate
12) Passport
12A) Registration Document (V5C) Forgot that one thanks for pointing it out.

14) A Z3 or Z4

Documents Must Be Original (Not Photocopies)

Would suggest you source everthing before leaving they do sell them on the Ferry but cost a fortune..

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Mon 02 May, 2011 10:34

CLOSED

Ok I will have to close this trip now all been paid for and we are ready to go.

Were planning a trip next year possible Alps.Italy. so anyone missing out on this one keep your eyes open at the end of this summer.

Reminder:

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Mon 02 May, 2011 17:53

you forgot ear plugs on your check list jim...........Collette's snoring...you have been warned

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Mon 02 May, 2011 21:15

swamper wrote:you forgot ear plugs on your check list jim...........to drown out Maurice...you have been warned

Corrected for you

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Mon 02 May, 2011 21:45

thanks

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 02 May, 2011 22:00

TaffZee wrote:OK time for a checklist of item's needed for the roadtrip:

1) Spare Bulbs (and the tools to change them)
2) Two Hi Visibility Jackets (Must be carried in the car on view not the boot)
3) Headlight converters.
4) GB sticker
5) Warning Triange (Spanish law requires 2)
6) First Aid Kit.
7) European Breakdown cover.
8) Dont forget to tell your insurance company.
9) Driving Licence
10) Insurance Certificate
11) MOT certificate
12) Passport

Documents Must Be Original (Not Photocopies)

13) Could be wrong but I believe you should also carry the vehicle registration document

Mouldy · Post by **Mouldy** » Tue 03 May, 2011 06:05

Titan wrote:
TaffZee wrote:OK time for a checklist of item's needed for the roadtrip:

1) Spare Bulbs (and the tools to change them)
2) Two Hi Visibility Jackets (Must be carried in the car on view not the boot)
3) Headlight converters.
4) GB sticker
5) Warning Triange (Spanish law requires 2)
6) First Aid Kit.
7) European Breakdown cover.
8) Dont forget to tell your insurance company.
9) Driving Licence
10) Insurance Certificate
11) MOT certificate
12) Passport

Documents Must Be Original (Not Photocopies)
13) Could be wrong but I believe you should also carry the vehicle registration document

Correct

TaffZee wrote:CLOSED

Ok I will have to close this trip now all been paid for and we are ready to go.

Were planning a trip next year possible Alps.Italy. so anyone missing out on this one keep your eyes open at the end of this summer.

We drove to Lake Maggiore two years ago, though in the daily driver and not the Zed (couldn't get all four of us in the Zed) and stayed just outside a town called Cannobio. We used the toll roads to travel through France and Switzerland, passing through the St Gotthard tunnel on the way there. We came back across the Sustenpass, stopping at Lauterbrunnen to have lunch looking down the valley at the Jungfrau on the way back. We had one overnight stop at relatively cheap hotels (Ibis and Kyriad) each way.

It was a memorable holiday in a beautiful area, travelling through some stunning scenery, particularly on the homeward journey.

Highly recommended!!!

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Tue 03 May, 2011 06:27

you`ll need ear plugs alright,but not for me,it will be Andrea blasting out Englebert Humperthingy full volume,as we waft along

Maurice

Malcolm E Zed · Post by **Malcolm E Zed** » Tue 03 May, 2011 19:11

maurice the martian wrote:you`ll need ear plugs alright,but not for me,it will be Andrea blasting out Englebert Humperthingy full volume,as we waft along
Maurice

Has she ever sung/said "please release me" to you Maurice.

I imagine the answer to be "yes every day"