FabSwingers.com forum: £9.50 hols

By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

Has anyone been on those Sun holidays? What are they like?

I am thinking about going on one with a friend and her daughter.

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

I went on one to Devon a few years back, The Chalet wasnt what you would call pristine but was good enough to use as a base so yeah i would do it again

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

£9.50 holiday, or £10 to go to A&E apparently. Do A&E do post cards?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i think my mum booked our holiday to Whitstable with it last year. Went to a Park Resorts caravan park. We had to have a bronze van cos she took her (stupid) dog with us but the van was lovely. Very clean and the staff were helpful and friendly.

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

I have my plans for, love the clubhouse

Nette

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

We're doing one of those this year for the first time as we'll have a newborn and won't want to be travelling far.

I know a few people who've gone on them and said they're great.

For the money, you can't really grumble can you? (although don't forget the better dates are £15 and that's per person - min booking for 4 people, then there are service charges and entertainment passes for some parks)

*Her*

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

Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again."

i would pay less than a tenner for a holiday...whats wrong with me??

at the end of the day its just a base to see a part of the country i have never seen before. you dont have to sit around the site all day every day.

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

never been on one.. might look into it though

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By *inkershoes69Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again."
snobbery at its best

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By *o1mrtlcMan
over a year ago

cannock

"£9.50 holiday, or £10 to go to A&E apparently. Do A&E do post cards?

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lmao

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.

i would pay less than a tenner for a holiday...whats wrong with me??

at the end of the day its just a base to see a part of the country i have never seen before. you dont have to sit around the site all day every day."

Went to butlins, it was hell on earth, should have used it as a base like you!

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

The European sites are great. There's a different attitude to camping and caravanning in continental Europe.

You can get 7 days at the European sites.

But treat it as camping with a roof, a cooker and a bathroom and you'll have fun.

If taking kids pick sites with lots of kids stuff. If just adults then pic sites near things/places you want to go to.

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By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"never been on one.. might look into it though

1st coupon is in today's sun

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.

i would pay less than a tenner for a holiday...whats wrong with me??

at the end of the day its just a base to see a part of the country i have never seen before. you dont have to sit around the site all day every day.

Went to butlins, it was hell on earth, should have used it as a base like you!"

we're doing butlins this year, went a couple of years ago to bognor, loved it!

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

We go on lots with the kids but we always upgrade before we go its a lot cheaper than when you are there I would personally recommend the upgrade

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

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

We go on lots with the kids but we always upgrade before we go its a lot cheaper than when you are there I would personally recommend the upgrade

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By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

I'm OK then, I'll buy The Sun, cut out the coupon, throw rest of paper in the bin without reading it.

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

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

It's worse than that! Mirror readers buy it just for the tokens!

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

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

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

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

Just saw a woman buying a copy in waitrose, but she was wearing marigolds and used tongs.....

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

We have never been.able to afford a holiday properly with the kids. think I'll send him to get a paper. I suppose it depends where u go and what u want to do.

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again."

You did so whats that say about you

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By *ames-victoriaCouple
over a year ago

Paignton

I work at a park in devon who use the sun holidays, most people enjoy it

xxx and i have alot of fun working there lol

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

Just saw a woman buying a copy in waitrose, but she was wearing marigolds and used tongs....."

Yeah you get allsorts in there since the free coffee

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

I'm OK then, I'll buy The Sun, cut out the coupon, throw rest of paper in the bin without reading it.

Plus I can't tell my dad that I bought it. It's banned in my house. Something to do with my grandad and some strikes. I should listen to family stories more.

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.

You did so whats that say about you

Says we can learn from our mistakes.

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it."
Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

I'm OK then, I'll buy The Sun, cut out the coupon, throw rest of paper in the bin without reading it.

Plus I can't tell my dad that I bought it. It's banned in my house. Something to do with my grandad and some strikes. I should listen to family stories more. "

Maybe you should.they have the real stories to tell

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

We've fallen on hard times, doesn't mean we have to go on a 9.50 sun fucking holiday

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i have had friends that have used them... and I think someone gave the best advice in that use the 9.50 vouchures to get a basic caravan, and then upgrade before you get there.....

and just use it as a cheap base to go to the surounding areas....

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

We've fallen on hard times, doesn't mean we have to go on a 9.50 sun fucking holiday

whats so wrong with it?

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

You don't need to buy the paper, just get the word off the coupon.

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
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over a year ago

My Own Little World

We have gone on these Sun holidays a few time, not a a main hol but as a few days away with the kids and never had a problem, nice caravans, clean, dry and warm.

Just be warned though, read the small print,

There are load of extra charges which differ from company and loction,

Bedding - you can take your own sheets n towels.

Gas, Elec & Water

Entertainment passes - Haven normally do free passes so that can save you £10 per person.

So it won't cost £9.50 a person but I think a 5 day break for 2 adults & 2 kids for £100 is a decent deal.

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

"Has anyone been on those Sun holidays? What are they like?

I am thinking about going on one with a friend and her daughter.

My friends and I (the woman) have used them to go Devon and france with our kids and we have I would. fantastic time. Would recommend it! £9.50 to £15 per person. Brilliant! It's what you make it and if I could I would go several times a year i

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By *uud 4-funMan
over a year ago

Dartford

I've not been on one myself but a workmate took his wife and baby daughter to a caravan park near Croyde in N. Devon and he seemed to really enjoy it.

Alot depends on the weather and what activities and attractions are around your base.

Go for it and be determined to have a good time and you will.

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

I know friends that have been and loved them, but we had a terrible ordeal but i think it was only because we got pushed into our third choice and the disability accesses were bad and Entertainment was awful and the indoor pool freezing cold.

Would i go again....

Yes in a very different area and i would be phoning them as soon as we was allocated our place to make sure certain aspects didn't happen again

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By *kmale421Man
over a year ago

wirral

"I can't imagine a place worse than a place full of sun readers.

Papers been banned in my household for nearly 25 years. I'd rather never holiday than use one of their vouchers.

JFT96

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By *AURA6969TV/TS
over a year ago

RUGBY

Shop around some have free club passes and free gas etc found them adequate for the money as has been said all you want is a base somewhere to rest you head very good deals on a budget. X

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

Do these holidays not end up costing more than £9.50?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

We've fallen on hard times, doesn't mean we have to go on a 9.50 sun fucking holiday

Ok so it's not for you bit no need to be so derisive about the prospect. For some it's the only way they can afford to take their family on holiday and that time together means a lot to them.

If the independent or telegraph did the same offer would you go?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Do these holidays not end up costing more than £9.50?

Yes but a lot less than they would cost normally.

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

Never been on one or looked into it all before - how does it work?

got my holiday with Obi in June, but need to sort a 'child' holiday for the year too

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

"Never been on one or looked into it all before - how does it work?

got my holiday with Obi in June, but need to sort a 'child' holiday for the year too"

parkdeane, hoseasons, haven have some good deals during term time. Even Butlins

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

Think being locked in a Jeremy Kyle show with a swimming pool in the middle, thats a £ 9.50 holiday.

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

I went a couple of years ago to dawlish sands with an ex, his daughter (9), and one of my nieces (7). We upgraded and with service charges and club passes it was almost £200 for the break but 4 nights for 4 I'd say was still pretty good. The kids had a blast. We went on the £15 break and it was a little quieter. If you've got children a bit older I'd try and get the haven camps as there is usually more to do at them.

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

We've fallen on hard times, doesn't mean we have to go on a 9.50 sun fucking holiday

Ok so it's not for you bit no need to be so derisive about the prospect. For some it's the only way they can afford to take their family on holiday and that time together means a lot to them.

If the independent or telegraph did the same offer would you go?"

Sorry that wasn't how it was to be percieved.

I weigh up each offer individually based on how it will benefit my life,

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

Oh I dunno. I can't be the only one who might find it amusing?

*Her*

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

We did one last year - along with Euro-Disney and a scuba diving holiday at the red sea.

It was a Haven Park, clean, fun, OK one or two odd people, however no worse than the French in Paris or the Russian's in Egypt.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Think being locked in a Jeremy Kyle show with a swimming pool in the middle, thats a £ 9.50 holiday.

Only if you are lazy and don't go off site. We went out all day every day and saw some lovely parts of the country.

You only have yourself to blame if you have a shit time.

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

We are going to do them this year. Never been on a family holiday with the kids! Wheres good to go with 3 under 6?

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

"We are going to do them this year. Never been on a family holiday with the kids! Wheres good to go with 3 under 6? "

East coast - Haven are probably the best

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Hmmm...a holiday that cost less than my breakfast?!! I...don't...think...so!

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

"We are going to do them this year. Never been on a family holiday with the kids! Wheres good to go with 3 under 6? "

ive no idea what locations are available..

ive been on a parkdeane holiday, hoseasons and a butlins break. Butlins by far was the best for my child (aged 4)

its unlikely any of those places will offer breaks for £9.50.. but check the local area's out where the accommodation is available.

daysoutwiththekids is a great website and tells you attractions in that town

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I've never been on any holidays like this to be honest...it's a good deal for those who can't afford to shell out loads of money on a holiday aboard

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again."

I've been sat in a roof top restaurant in a 5* hotel in Cuba for the patrons at the next table to ask the "garçon" for chips and tomato ketchup.

Just saying!

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

Thamk you

Butlins was great when I was a kid! We always went to Skeg and even though an hour up the road I thought it was other side of the country lol

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

"Thamk you

Butlins was great when I was a kid! We always went to Skeg and even though an hour up the road I thought it was other side of the country lol

only been to the Minehead one.. all 3 venues have had shocking reviews on the facebook page but im just hoping its a case of people are quick enough to complain but wont write about good service

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

I havent been since I was 15 so nearly ten years!

The kids would be happy in a field with a football so not so much bothered about onsite stuff as much. Like someone said a holiday is what you make it!

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

We've been on a couple of these, but never again. If you're a big fan of kids running around screaming from dawn 'til dusk, and hearing their d*unk parents bellowing at them, then these holidays are for you. If not, there are some great sites which are adults only, but you usually have to be a member of one of the caravan clubs (and many of these sites allow tents).

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

Just booked in with Haven for May in one of their new summer houses

only £150 for a 4 night stay - plus I nabbed the last one for that week on the park

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

"Would rather go somewhere that doesn't attract people who would pay less than a tenner to go on holiday. Did it once, never again.snobbery at its best

Proud of it.Hope you never have to swallow that pride and fall on hard times

Don't want to knock you off your soap box but the richest person in our house hold is our daughter who got £20 for christmas. Would rather get the tent out and go camping for a week. If you dress like a sack of potatoes people will treat you as one. Unfortunately the holiday we experienced was ruined by people treating it like a £10 holiday, no respect for anything or anyone.

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

most of the caravans vans used are privately owned

alot of the people using them , treat them like a £9.50 holiday

we off hire ours around the time of the sun holidays

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Never been on one or looked into it all before - how does it work?

got my holiday with Obi in June, but need to sort a 'child' holiday for the year too"

You collect the tokens printed every day in the paper.

Once you have ten you either fill out the coupon from the paper or you go online to book.

People who have hooked before have a code to book earlier than those who haven't.

Some sites you have to pay for entertainment passes some you don't. Some also charge a fee for utilities.

There is a wide selection of sites but UK and Europe. You can also get a ferry deal for the European ones.

If you have pre school age children and can book holidays during term time you will have a wider selection. They are either Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday.

For most caravan holidays sheets and towels are not supplied unless you pay extra - I take my own in the UK but get them supplied when I go abroad. Like any self catering holiday you'll need to take/buy loo roll, toiletries, tea towels, washing up liquid, bin bags and obviously any food. On site shops in the UK sites are generally overpriced so I'd suggest taking your own or either do a supermarket run or place an online order before you go.

The entertainment and restaurants onsite can also be a bit hit and miss and the food is sometimes pricey.

Like any holiday it is what you make it. If you can avoid half term and Easter then you're more likely to have a peaceful holiday without d*unken neighbours. But I've been 5* and also stayed in the cheapest campsites and had d*unken neighbours at all levels.

If you have small children who will want to be in the pool all day pick a site with those facilities. If you have your own transport then go for one near interesting places or a beach - many of the coastal sites have direct beach access so always check tripartite or just Google the site name before you decide.

This year I'm thinking the Lido direct Jesolo just outside Venice. Or possibly Sardinia again. I know quite a few people who like the French ones they can drive to even though it's a bit of a journey.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Don't know if this will help anyone, but having just booked a Haven break and being a non-driver (making it very hard to take any meaningful amount of food) I was wondering about it costing a fortune to buy food on site as I know the Spar shops are overpriced and the bar meals aren't cheap either. Turns out tesco/asda etc do their grocery delivery to most Haven sites, just put the postcode in to check. Will make my life much easier!

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

Guess you get what you pay for, I know lots who have done these deals, their kids have had a ball.

Suppose it's a case of, a cheap holiday, for a few quid. Or no holiday at all I know which I'd rather have!

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

"Don't know if this will help anyone, but having just booked a Haven break and being a non-driver (making it very hard to take any meaningful amount of food) I was wondering about it costing a fortune to buy food on site as I know the Spar shops are overpriced and the bar meals aren't cheap either. Turns out tesco/asda etc do their grocery delivery to most Haven sites, just put the postcode in to check. Will make my life much easier!"

I know the haven site we're off too has a bus stop onsite that takes you to town centre and stops at places like the asda etc on-route

Might be worth looking on the site info or calling them to see what public transport they have nearby and where it goes

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I know the haven site we're off too has a bus stop onsite that takes you to town centre and stops at places like the asda etc on-route

Might be worth looking on the site info or calling them to see what public transport they have nearby and where it goes"

I've been to it before and used the bus so am fine in that regard, it was just the getting food there that worried me as my aunt drove us last year with everything.

Really looking forward to it

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

Have never been one

And documentary they made last year specifically about these holidays did put me off ever doing one. The perception I got was that they attempt to get you in, hoping you'll see the state of the room and upgrade

I think in one cabin there were no curtains and it took a day or so for them to put some 'nice' colour ones up that went with the co-ordination of the rest of the cabin

I'm not being a snob, I've just never bothered because I just think I'll be given a date when I'll be unable to make it, similar to the Alton towers tickets etc etc

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

£9.50 fun in the sun can't be bad. But with the current weather on the coast lots of sites may have damage to repair early months.

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

I have never been on one but have started collecting the tokens today and going to give it a go.

I expect its a good way for British holiday companies to ensure they fill their parks for the whole season rather than let accommodation stay vacant and theyll make money by people spending on site. It is no different than cheap package holiday sites like On the beach or cheap airlines.

It will be 4 days of my life, I wont stay on site 24/7, I can drive around and enjoy nearby areas, it will be a nice break, if I hate it so much I can go home.

I expect ill have a good time though, I have realistic expectations and im quite laid back

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"I have never been on one but have started collecting the tokens today and going to give it a go.

It will be 4 days of my life, I wont stay on site 24/7, I can drive around and enjoy nearby areas, it will be a nice break, if I hate it so much I can go home.

I expect ill have a good time though, I have realistic expectations and im quite laid back

That's the spirit

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

I know the haven site we're off too has a bus stop onsite that takes you to town centre and stops at places like the asda etc on-route

Might be worth looking on the site info or calling them to see what public transport they have nearby and where it goes

I've been to it before and used the bus so am fine in that regard, it was just the getting food there that worried me as my aunt drove us last year with everything.

Really looking forward to it

The spar shop wasn't too expensive, not much more than what you would pay at any other spar I think

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"Don't know if this will help anyone, but having just booked a Haven break and being a non-driver (making it very hard to take any meaningful amount of food) I was wondering about it costing a fortune to buy food on site as I know the Spar shops are overpriced and the bar meals aren't cheap either. Turns out tesco/asda etc do their grocery delivery to must Haven sites, just put the postcode in to check. Will make my life much easier!

I know the haven site we're off too has a bus stop onsite that takes you to town centre and stops at places like the asda etc on-route

Might be worth looking on the site info or calling them to see what public transport they have nearby and where it goes

I've been to it before and used the bus so am fine in that regard, it was just the getting food there that worried me as my aunt drove us last year with everything.

Really looking forward to it

The spar shop wasn't too expensive, not much more than what you would pay at any other spar I think"

I suppose not but I wouldn't fancy doing my shopping for the best part of a week from what they have on offer

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

When it all adds up its still a heck of alot more than £10 or whatever they say.

Not everyone is lucky enough to afford a holiday abroad somewhere nice x

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

Daily Mail do them too, pretty much the same holidays - for the snobs who wont buy them out the sun

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

"Don't know if this will help anyone, but having just booked a Haven break and being a non-driver (making it very hard to take any meaningful amount of food) I was wondering about it costing a fortune to buy food on site as I know the Spar shops are overpriced and the bar meals aren't cheap either. Turns out tesco/asda etc do their grocery delivery to must Haven sites, just put the postcode in to check. Will make my life much easier!

I know the haven site we're off too has a bus stop onsite that takes you to town centre and stops at places like the asda etc on-route

Might be worth looking on the site info or calling them to see what public transport they have nearby and where it goes

I've been to it before and used the bus so am fine in that regard, it was just the getting food there that worried me as my aunt drove us last year with everything.

Really looking forward to it

The spar shop wasn't too expensive, not much more than what you would pay at any other spar I think

I suppose not but I wouldn't fancy doing my shopping for the best part of a week from what they have on offer"

when going self catering before, carless, I've found the nearest tesco or whatever a bussed there, taxied back.

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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

"Has anyone been on those Sun holidays? What are they like?

I am thinking about going on one with a friend and her daughter.

They are great, it does work out more with extras but the ones we have been on have always been clean.

It can be basic but its still great value for the money, with extra charges for laundry, sheets, club ticket etc its about £60.

We have stayed in worse places in Cap D'agde so don't let anyone put you off...have fun x

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By *tarkersandcrutchCouple
over a year ago

TELFORD

We went on one a couple of years ago, we were very sceptical.

We thought it would be like carry on camping, we were very surprised, the caravan was lovely, site was good, entertainment good, all in all an excellent short break.

Going on another one this year, well worth it. Xx

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By *hecat007Woman
over a year ago

Round the corner

Spose there fine for family's but when I go on holiday Id sooner be as far away from kids as possible so wouldn't suit me

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By *inkershoes69Woman
over a year ago

maidstone

i went on loads when my kids were young and couldnt fault them, the secret is to upgrade, im lucky now my kids have grown up and i can go abroad, but my memories are with the 9.50 hols

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By *xcumMan
over a year ago

kidderminster

These holidays are fine during the day but if like me you fancy a couple of pints in the club at night you can expect to meet some right scum, loud, pissed up and sometimes up to fighting. Me and my partner used to walk round the place and would comment on the people there and say to each other: I bet they are 9.50. I've never taken part in the sun hols, we have always paid full price. Usually we meet nice people but when it's sun hols season forget it. Think of your local scum area or street and that's who you will be spending your precious time off work with

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"These holidays are fine during the day but if like me you fancy a couple of pints in the club at night you can expect to meet some right scum, loud, pissed up and sometimes up to fighting. Me and my partner used to walk round the place and would comment on the people there and say to each other: I bet they are 9.50. I've never taken part in the sun hols, we have always paid full price. Usually we meet nice people but when it's sun hols season forget it. Think of your local scum area or street and that's who you will be spending your precious time off work with"

Scum like me?

Without these offers the only holidays I'd get at the moment would be in my tent.

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By *an and wifeyCouple
over a year ago

n lincs

I really don't think they are that bad. We are looking at collecting the tokens this year even though we forgot the paper yesterday. It's nice to get away with the kids and if money is tight as it is with us this year you have to make do with what you can. It's all about the kids enjoyment at the end of the day. When they grow up they will be story's told. Good or bad I'm sure the kids will still enjoy as they are easily pleased if it means going on holiday or being stuck at home I know which my kids will choose

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

"I really don't think they are that bad. We are looking at collecting the tokens this year even though we forgot the paper yesterday. It's nice to get away with the kids and if money is tight as it is with us this year you have to make do with what you can. It's all about the kids enjoyment at the end of the day. When they grow up they will be story's told. Good or bad I'm sure the kids will still enjoy as they are easily pleased if it means going on holiday or being stuck at home I know which my kids will choose

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

People with money can be dickheads too you know.

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Never had a problem at Haven, still I go with the attitude this will be fun and it is.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

I (Steve) took my son on one of these when he was about 2, he's 19 now, and I was single and skint. He loved it, meeting all the other kids and I was a definite novelty in the clubhouse as a single father so I had a great time as well.

Would I do it again? Only if I was single and could borrow a toddler as bait for all the yummy (single) mummies

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

Calling people scum who go on this Sun offer is offensive.

People of all ages and status get d*unk on nights out on holiday. I have witnessed it in hotels in Britain, Europe and the States. Most certainly in all inclusive resorts. People let their hair down on holiday, some can take drink, others can't, it doesn't matter where you stay.

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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Holidaying with local scum tut, tut...you have never done one of these holidays lol! don't think many will listen to your views if you have never had a £9.50 break

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Is this sour grapes because the clever "scum" got for £9.50 what you paid a lot more for?

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

Holidaying with local scum tut, tut...you have never done one of these holidays lol! don't think many will listen to your views if you have never had a £9.50 break "

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

Is this sour grapes because the clever "scum" got for £9.50 what you paid a lot more for?"

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

Well I must be scum then! I bet for half of those that you said were 9.50 were probably just dickheads who paid for it the conventional way!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i always thought that as for a swingers weekend away it would be a good idea to book on mass...... cheap weekend social

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

just had a look at the haven site for example.... and it doesn't look that bad....so out of interest, how many people would be interested it some sort of weekend social......

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

You get the same scum all over the world on holiday though.

Just add cheap booze and create an instant idiot.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Btw since you can book online it's handy to know that both net mums and money saving expert have people who post the codewords in the forums so you don't even have to buy the paper.

Just goggle holidays in the sun codewords 2014.

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

"just had a look at the haven site for example.... and it doesn't look that bad....so out of interest, how many people would be interested it some sort of weekend social...... "

We'd be up for that kind of thing somewhere local to us (we have plenty of Haven/Park resorts etc down this way) We did actually have a couple of long weekends last year at these camps and had meets whilst there. x

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"just had a look at the haven site for example.... and it doesn't look that bad....so out of interest, how many people would be interested it some sort of weekend social......

Quite a few haven resorts are in the list.

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

They certainly don't come to £9.50 by the time club passes bedding etc added more like 25 but still a cheap break away all depends where you stay and who you go with

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By *yphoon1Man
over a year ago

At very least its a base to go places. I found caravans more consistent for quality although one at isle of wight gave us forest lodge upgrade even though we only expected caravans. Down side is can be cold at night /first thing in morning but maybe thats just me. Butlins is great for kids although they go very quickly.

Do they still do online searching and booking?

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Got one - 4 night 40.00 pounds should have been 275.00

great fun

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By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

I have to wait till a week tomorrow before I can book mine

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

"I have to wait till a week tomorrow before I can book mine

It open up at 7 this morning

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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

Your scum street must be pretty bad to get such a warped idea of these holidays, have you thought of moving ?

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

We've been on a few of these. The park resorts ones were good. We used them as a base and had great holidays at very good prices... We also went to Havens at Camber Sands... Even at 9.50 for all of us it would have been a rip off. I would have happily turned round and gone home...

The place was a dump and no matter what they had paid, most of the people there were scum. D*unk abusive children... Yes children not teens... Parents that left their children all day, broken bottles in the play area etc...

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

"You don't need to buy the paper, just get the word off the coupon."

Any chance you could mail me what the words are as I've only just heard of this..

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"You don't need to buy the paper, just get the word off the coupon.

Any chance you could mail me what the words are as I've only just heard of this.."

Go to mums net or money saving expert, just goggle holidays in the sun codewords 2014.

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By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"money saving expert, "

I've only recently found out that MSE is not owned my Martin Lewis but MoneySupermarket... Lost all it's credibility with me now.

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

I went last year to the wild duck in Norfolk. Great little site. Vans a good way apart within the trees and plants so not like the usual holiday camp with row after row of vans. Great facilities and spotlessly clean brand new van. No complaints at all thank you to the sun

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"money saving expert,

I've only recently found out that MSE is not owned my Martin Lewis but MoneySupermarket... Lost all it's credibility with me now."

Really? Wonder if they bought it or if it's beeniowned by them all along

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Been owned*^

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By *hyllyphylly OP Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"Wonder if they bought it or if it's beeniowned by them all along"

They paid £87 million for it in Sept 2012

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By *yphoon1Man
over a year ago

"money saving expert,

I've only recently found out that MSE is not owned my Martin Lewis but MoneySupermarket... Lost all it's credibility with me now."

Thanks for the headsup. I didnt know that. In fairness it shouldnt make a difference as a money saving tip or voucher will save money regardless. As long as we keep aware that theres a money supermarket bias to the site then no problem

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By *yphoon1Man
over a year ago

Word of advice: avoid former Pontins sites. Camber sands, Brean sands to name but two. Awful.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I'm booked for Prestatyn and Sardinia.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

" We also went to Havens at Camber Sands... Even at 9.50 for all of us it would have been a rip off. I would have happily turned round and gone home...

Got it wrong it was Pontins not Havens....

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

went on a couple a few years back now.

the one in Rhyl was great, not for the area, but the park and caravan itself were great.

big 6 berth van for just me and the ex, was like an old womans cottage. fantastic.

the second one wasnt as good, being honest, but again, it was the park and the area which let it down (illfracomb and everything was closed by teatime)

but, if you take it as it is, which is a holiday for £40 then you will never go far wrong.

we will be doing one this year, for sure

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

We booked for North Devon in July. Our first family holiday with our littlun who will be almost 3 months old.

2 hours up the road so if it all goes badly wrong we can go home. Plus family in the area who we've not seen for close to 5 years.

4 nights, 5 days for the 3 of us for just over £100. Can't be bad!

I'll happily be called scum for that price and an opportunity to have our first family holiday.

*Her*

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

Booked ours for woolacombe bay in may!!!

Did cost a tad more than £9.50 which I was expecting but they should really show you the whole cost before you commit to paying.

Still, looking forward to our little break away

Evie

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

"Word of advice: avoid former Pontins sites. Camber sands, Brean sands to name but two. Awful."

used to go to brean sands with my ex a few years ago.

wasnt too bad

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It would be great to have a group booking, that we could use for an extended fab social and play space. Not saved tokens, as I dont buy the sun and coordinating all dates may be tough I guess.

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By *een_VoyeurMan
over a year ago

Lanark / Surrounding

Have had several of these holidays. We just use it as a base, somewhere to crash. The entertainment is normally okay and if its that bad there is always a town nearby to explore. Worth the money and good fun in a group.

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