Torrevieja / Los Locos As I saw it!
OK this has been a series of firsts for me when I sit down and think about it. First time i've flown with Easyjet, first time i've used Alicante airport, first time i've used a legal transfer service, first time i've stayed in Orbi Playa apartments, and the first time i've come home with some Euros in my wallet too (Not as good as it sound though).
Firstly the flight. I flew from Belfast with Easyjet and we used speedy boarding. At 5.30 in the morning the last thing you need is a mile long queue and my Mrs and kids complaining, well there was none of that this year as we walked to the front of the queue checked in our bags job done 3 minutes tops. I swear I could feel the eyes of the 100 or so other passengers in the queue beside us burning into my back but hey you get what you pay for in this game and that included any seat on the plane we wanted as we were second in the queue both going to and retuning from Alicante. Flights took-off on time if not a little early and landed on time or 10 minutes early too. The only other thing I have to say about Easyjet is the Hot Bacon Bagettes are to die for and were a lifesaver on the way home, but more about that later!
I had a major problem with my transfers the day before I went, as the drivers car had broken down leaving me the only option of using a taxi at the airport.... or so I thought. After a few calls to "People" that do pick-ups, I decided to try the company run by our dear friend Orange. To my surprise they could fit us in even at just 1 days notice and at a very reasonable rate too. When I walked out of the airport there was the driver with my name displayed waiting for us and a handshake later we were loaded up and on the way to our apartment. And guess what? IT WAS THE MAN HIMSELF! He too was supurb a whole mini-bus for the 4 of us with Air-Con. Safe and legit for both transfers and they were even 15 minutes early picking us up for the return journey which is probably the norm as i'm sure they sometimes have to waken people up who have slept in, although this didn't apply to us as we were waiting for them, but I must say getting to and from Belfast to the apartment in Torrevieja was about as stress free as I can ever remember so a big thanks to Easyjet and Clydegrovegolf.com
Alicante airport. This is one of the most expensive places I have ever visited. This is the main reason I came home with euros in my wallet. It was the main reason that Easyjets bagettes were such a godsend. Over 5 euros for a sandwich and if you were prepared to spend that you also had to like cheese as every sandwich appeared to have this in it. Best to make something before you go, lots of people had done that, crisps, sandwiches, but no drinks you have to dispose of these before going through security don't forget. A real rip-off too were the "Duty Free" shops. Forget about drink and cigs here even the "Special Offer" put 50 cents on a packet of 20 cigs compaired to the shops in Torrevieja. My top tip is do ALL your shopping BEFORE you reach the airport!
Ok so there you have everything about my holiday other than the 2 weeks spent at the apartment Orbi Playa in Los Locos Torrevieja. Im still trying to put my thoughts into words and when I do I will return with more of my 2009 holiday thoughts and also some 2010 holiday predictions.
OK this has been a series of firsts for me when I sit down and think about it. First time i've flown with Easyjet, first time i've used Alicante airport, first time i've used a legal transfer service, first time i've stayed in Orbi Playa apartments, and the first time i've come home with some Euros in my wallet too (Not as good as it sound though).
Firstly the flight. I flew from Belfast with Easyjet and we used speedy boarding. At 5.30 in the morning the last thing you need is a mile long queue and my Mrs and kids complaining, well there was none of that this year as we walked to the front of the queue checked in our bags job done 3 minutes tops. I swear I could feel the eyes of the 100 or so other passengers in the queue beside us burning into my back but hey you get what you pay for in this game and that included any seat on the plane we wanted as we were second in the queue both going to and retuning from Alicante. Flights took-off on time if not a little early and landed on time or 10 minutes early too. The only other thing I have to say about Easyjet is the Hot Bacon Bagettes are to die for and were a lifesaver on the way home, but more about that later!
I had a major problem with my transfers the day before I went, as the drivers car had broken down leaving me the only option of using a taxi at the airport.... or so I thought. After a few calls to "People" that do pick-ups, I decided to try the company run by our dear friend Orange. To my surprise they could fit us in even at just 1 days notice and at a very reasonable rate too. When I walked out of the airport there was the driver with my name displayed waiting for us and a handshake later we were loaded up and on the way to our apartment. And guess what? IT WAS THE MAN HIMSELF! He too was supurb a whole mini-bus for the 4 of us with Air-Con. Safe and legit for both transfers and they were even 15 minutes early picking us up for the return journey which is probably the norm as i'm sure they sometimes have to waken people up who have slept in, although this didn't apply to us as we were waiting for them, but I must say getting to and from Belfast to the apartment in Torrevieja was about as stress free as I can ever remember so a big thanks to Easyjet and Clydegrovegolf.com
Alicante airport. This is one of the most expensive places I have ever visited. This is the main reason I came home with euros in my wallet. It was the main reason that Easyjets bagettes were such a godsend. Over 5 euros for a sandwich and if you were prepared to spend that you also had to like cheese as every sandwich appeared to have this in it. Best to make something before you go, lots of people had done that, crisps, sandwiches, but no drinks you have to dispose of these before going through security don't forget. A real rip-off too were the "Duty Free" shops. Forget about drink and cigs here even the "Special Offer" put 50 cents on a packet of 20 cigs compaired to the shops in Torrevieja. My top tip is do ALL your shopping BEFORE you reach the airport!
Ok so there you have everything about my holiday other than the 2 weeks spent at the apartment Orbi Playa in Los Locos Torrevieja. Im still trying to put my thoughts into words and when I do I will return with more of my 2009 holiday thoughts and also some 2010 holiday predictions.
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