stevedeccaman Posted August 15, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2013 After twice on the Dream and one on Spirit and two on the good ship Celebration one which was 11 days this year (Portraits of the past ) loved them all !! Last one the best ! :) Alas we have been thinking of another holiday ! But perhaps not a cruise :eek: Go on then “make your mind up” (she was guest speaker on Portraits ) Pros and cons :cruising is brill good entertainment,staff superb, wake up in a different port every day etc then …all the add ons :confused: Then I also thought about sunbeds, soot ,…..extras even on AI :( So thought would try a land based beach holiday again for a change A cruise and stay would have been good but our funds would not stretch that far with this being our second holiday So we are off to Agadir in 5* AI Riu end September new hotel on the beach (private) promenade walk to marina (done the research highly rated ) (no extras on AI local and international drinks , mini bar restocked daily included) No safe charge 4 restaurants 3 big pools one indoor And we need not spend a penny unless going on a tour Well will try and compare on return, will probably miss the entertainment and different ports of call AND the staff /crew on the cruises But for just 7 days will be a chill out ,will let you know if we miss the life at sea this trip Stevie :) good luck to all on future cruise http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/morocco/agadir/hotel-riu-palace-tikida-agadir/index.jsp?src=gbr_UK_ppc_Riu_UK_Hoteles_Africa_googleadwords_Riu_UK_Riu_Palace_Tikkida_Agadir&gclid=CLGv99aP_bgCFWOWtAodckQAMw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted August 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2013 sounds fabulous steve...I like agadir...the beach is rated one of the top in the world and the weather in september will be perfect:cool: enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted August 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Have a great time stevie. It will be interesting to hear your pluses and minuses as compared with cruises when you get back - but it all sounds good to me! Relax and enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I am sure that you will have a great time; Agadir is a super destination. We are great fans of Riu hotels - we have booked one over Christmas on A.I. basis and it really does mean ALL Inclusive. Would have booked a Riu for our week in Majorca following our cruise on the ´Dream´ in October if one had been available - they only do Playa de Palma in November which isn´t for us I´m afraid so have had to go for a Sol Melia instead. Enjoy! Bet you´ll want to do a Cruise + Stay next year to get the best of both worlds LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakanne1 Posted August 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have stayed in quite a few RIU hotels in different countries. I used to be Gold Member but now down to red due to taking cruises instead. I was in Agadir on a Canary Island cruise in April and walked along the promenade as far as the RIU hotels hoping to have a look around for future reference. However, there was a man on the beach side gate preventing non residents from entering. It looks very smart and as it is a Palace hotel you should have all the Premier drinks on AI but make sure you ask for them or you will get the "Chinese" ones. I would definitely give it a go for a 7 day chill out. Don't expect too much from the entertainment though. In most of the RIU hotels we have been to the 'singers' are really very good dancers and mime the songs. DH could not believe that the Majesty singers were singing 'live' on our first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailaway487 Posted August 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2013 RIU are part of TUI aren't they? Have a great holiday! I'm sure you will. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakanne1 Posted August 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2013 RIU are part of TUI aren't they? Have a great holiday! I'm sure you will. ;) Yes, they are. Quite a big percentage, just cannot remember exactly but near enough 50% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted August 15, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thank you all to my good friends in this forum will report back on return from land based holiday ps did anyone watch the last episode on the FO round the world cruise have to hold my hand up on this last one there were tears in my eyes :o skipped a lot of the series but this was very good me thinks how many months away ? :cool: Stevie:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted August 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Whatever and where ever you should travel , have a great holiday my friend :). Looking at the hotel Stevie it looks great..Enjoy :D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3globetrotter3 Posted August 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Loved Agadir....have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted August 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Had a week in Agadir in 2009 at the Founty Beach, which was very nice. Only problem for us was the weather as it was February (my birthday) but should be good in September. Have a great time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted September 24, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted September 24, 2013 away on thursday 26th:) Agadir might have plenty sunbeds ,however will miss the evening shows :( still I have my beloved one with me and that is the problem solved :rolleyes: Stevie ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted September 24, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2013 away on thursday 26th:) Agadir might have plenty sunbeds ,however will miss the evening shows :( still I have my beloved one with me and that is the problem solved :rolleyes: Stevie ;) Have a good one Stevie - good weather, plenty of R&R and of course your OH - how can you go wrong? Enjoy! Let us know all about it on your return. Happy hols! Cheers! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted September 24, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2013 away on thursday 26th:) Agadir might have plenty sunbeds ,however will miss the evening shows still I have my beloved one with me and that is the problem solved Stevie I got a few hours work to do :( but then it's Southampton ..here we come :D Have a great holiday Mr & Mrs Stevie :) and anyone else going away ! Catch you later ;):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted September 24, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Happy holiday to Stevie and Mrs Stevie :) Kalos & Mrs Kalos - enjoy your cruise on the Crown :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted September 25, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thank you all kind peeps Kalos and Mrs Kalos have a good cruise Stveie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted September 25, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Have a nice time you two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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