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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

My daughter just mentioned to me about the Sun doing the holidays again.

I haven't been away in ages and could do a cheap one.

Anyone here been on one?

How was it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Far too right wing and full of inaccuracies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Far too right wing and full of inaccuracies."

Oh - the holiday.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

I wouldn’t.

I don’t like travelling at the best of times but it’s even further than the moon you realise!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn’t.

I don’t like travelling at the best of times but it’s even further than the moon you realise!"

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Years and years ago and yes for what u pay they good! Its just a place to stay! U can make anywhere good fun x

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By *anyaTgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

manchester

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I wouldn’t.

I don’t like travelling at the best of times but it’s even further than the moon you realise!"

Hmmm I may 3 weeks off work!

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Yes I used to save those tokens and take the south of France options when kids were little, what a bargain. Keycamped all around Vias, Sete, Montpellier We even went to Adge & Marseillan plage one year without knowing it was a famous swinging area !

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Yes I used to save those tokens and take the south of France options when kids were little, what a bargain. Keycamped all around Vias, Sete, Montpellier We even went to Adge & Marseillan plage one year without knowing it was a famous swinging area ! "

Hmmm that's interesting. I just assumed it would be like, Butlins or something.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Years and years ago and yes for what u pay they good! Its just a place to stay! U can make anywhere good fun x"

I absolutely agree with you there. Yes, you can

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

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By *opscaff8Man
over a year ago

royston

I’ve been a couple of times to Caister, Great Yarmouth and it’s always been brilliant but they charge you for bedding so take your own

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

I did it about 2008, so you're nearly true.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

I did it about 2008, so you're nearly true.

I’ve never done it so don’t know, but advertising a holiday for £10 certainly needs the small print reading!

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

I did it about 2008, so you're nearly true.

bloody hell!

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

I did it about 2008, so you're nearly true.

I’ve never done it so don’t know, but advertising a holiday for £10 certainly needs the small print reading!"

Definitely

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

You aren't far from the truth. Holiday parks, when there's least demand (and the accommodation is siting empty) but the basic package, pools, arcades, entertainment all extras

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

You aren't far from the truth. Holiday parks, when there's least demand (and the accommodation is siting empty) but the basic package, pools, arcades, entertainment all extras

This

Went on one years ago, got to reception and were informed it was £20 per person for the evening entertainment- which we declined as we weren't interested (five blokes, a car full of beer and a bag of herbs- we make our own entertainment

) ...but were then told it wasn't optional. No sign of it anywhere in the booking agreement, but 20 minutes of arguing, they wouldn't budge.

Then there was a surcharge for the car...not sure how the fuck they think anyone can get to the remote camp site without one.

Total scam from my experience and it was fucking bleak there too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went on one years ago , total rip off , site was shocking as well , I am sure half of the other caravans were filled with asylum seekers .

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went on one to the now infamous Prestatyn Pontins. It was horrible

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By *ykoCouple
over a year ago

york

We went on one a few years ago in mablethorpe was ok did not have any problems when we was there.

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Ryde

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

"Or per-person, whichever is the greater..."

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
over a year ago

Truro

Probably done about 15-20 sun hols in France & couple in this country - found them good value in general but not been on one for a few years ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford. "

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looks like a good deal but pricing is based on four people sharing. If you go alone or as couple you'd still pay for four.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose. "

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?"

No, £38. Its £9.50 per person based on 4 people sharing. 4 x £9.50 = £38.00

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?

No, £38. Its £9.50 per person based on 4 people sharing. 4 x £9.50 = £38.00 "

That’s still a bargain.

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?

No, £38. Its £9.50 per person based on 4 people sharing. 4 x £9.50 = £38.00

That’s still a bargain."

A total bargain!

I'm definitely taking a look

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?

No, £38. Its £9.50 per person based on 4 people sharing. 4 x £9.50 = £38.00

That’s still a bargain.

A total bargain!

I'm definitely taking a look

Only downside is you have to buy the sun…

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

As you said, you've never been on one so how would you know?

I used to do them and they were great. Not bottom of the range accommodation. Bedding and towels all in. Check each park for what is included.

This day and age a cheap family holiday is about all some can afford.

How much did it actually cost after the extras ?

No extras what so ever on any of the ones we chose.

That’s a bargain then. Your holiday only cost £10?

No, £38. Its £9.50 per person based on 4 people sharing. 4 x £9.50 = £38.00

That’s still a bargain.

A total bargain!

I'm definitely taking a look

Only downside is you have to buy the sun…

My daughter is going to send me the tokens

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did these often when money was tight, and have to say if you don't mind a caravan holiday they are good fun. It's all about what you make of it. We paid the £38 and then whatever else we needed added, like a cot etc. It was just a place to sleep, base, we planned days out, usually a stack of leaflets at the reception to pick through what's around and off we went each day.

Once had a pontins holiday through these and avoided them like the plague after. Didn't like the chalet there at all. The others I can't complain at. Kids were happy as can be as they don't give a monkeys about where they stay, they just love the fun of it all.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

We stayed at a few park dean resorts, using those tokens. It was good as there was something for the kids to do, the static caravan you stayed in basic but not too bad.

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Personally, I wouldn't want to dirty my arse with the Sun. Disgusting rag.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Personally, I wouldn't want to dirty my arse with the Sun. Disgusting rag."

I second this

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

No nothing like that , you do pay your own transport & food though. For £10 we got 2 weeks accom right on the beach as Vias-Plage and ferry crossings for 4 - bargain. I think the fuel & food was around 500 at a time when an all inclusive for 4 would have cost around 2500. Plus Vias is far classier than most all inclusive resorts

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By *nabelle21 OP Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

That'd do nicely

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I’ve never been on one but for £10 you can’t get a holiday.

I imagine it would be like carry on camping.

Charges as follows:

£10 per person.

£10 for parking.

£10 for bed linen (per person)

£10 for tv activation.

£10 for electricity (per day)

£10 for use of fridge.

£10 kettle hire (own kettle not permitted)

£5 per coat hanger.

By the time you’ve paid for everything you could probably go all inclusive in turkey, if that’s what you like.

That'd do nicely

Ferry crossings alone are worth it

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