tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post7941544832656003816..comments2024-03-26T04:27:42.031+00:00Comments on North East Family Fun : What's it really like travelling to Spain by bus with kids? Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-89807017163644405712021-05-16T21:58:24.588+01:002021-05-16T21:58:24.588+01:00Sometimes if your flying you can be stuck in an ai...Sometimes if your flying you can be stuck in an airport lounge for 24 hours or more, even worse sat for hours in an aircraft waiting to take off. We have done this coach trip many times and really enjoy the fact that all you have to do is climb on board and be taken care of. Not only that you can sleep, read and just enjoy the view. And yes, we have done it with kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722971069605936863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-60030448525006949172019-10-07T13:41:56.755+01:002019-10-07T13:41:56.755+01:00That surely must have been quite an experience. I ...That surely must have been quite an experience. I am glad you enjoyed travelling for such long hours. The organisers must have done something right if you were able to travel happily in a bus with children for such a long time. <br />All the best for all your future endeavours.<br />The Holiday Clubhttps://theholidayclubuk.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-78821237750122289772019-04-19T07:05:03.334+01:002019-04-19T07:05:03.334+01:00We as a family of 6 have done this several times, ...We as a family of 6 have done this several times, never had any issues on the coach with the kids and they actually enjoyed it.<br />It does sound like a really long time, 30hrs! But imagine it like this, our pick up time was 6am, by 4pm your in France.. By 9am the following morning your about 2hrs from your destination. So you've slept during the night which is the longest part of the journey.<br />We've stayed at many destinations but our favourite is camping Tucan, Costa brava - FANTASTIC...It is NOT what you'd expect as in it is not a Blackpool replica, it is actually so typically Spanish and a beautiful place. Some amazing steak houses.<br />Very little British out there and no young beer drinking yobs.<br />We went late August/beginning Sept and weather gorgeous.. Definitely worth a visit.<br />And only cost around £1.2k for 2 weeks for all of us. Kimbazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616848029930207385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-41938782681398666742019-01-20T20:06:38.375+00:002019-01-20T20:06:38.375+00:00Take travel sick tablets at the start , you’ll pro...Take travel sick tablets at the start , you’ll probably sleep but after a couple of hours you’ll be fine. I’m the worst traveler by road but after your body gets used to the motion I can even read on the bus. I honestly wouldn’t let that put you off having this experience Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835871591047166399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-5111506000322784152019-01-20T19:55:44.319+00:002019-01-20T19:55:44.319+00:00Oh memories, first done the Spanish bus holiday 30...Oh memories, first done the Spanish bus holiday 30+years ago as a single mum with a 7 yr old and a 3yr old. Thoroughly enjoyed it and we returned several times.....fast forward 15 or so years re married with child number 3....visited again with my 4yr old daughter and my 17yr old son (who was the 3yr old on my earlier trip) again we loved it!...returned a few more times with youngest and my husband last time around 7yrs ago. Now as “Darby and Joan” all the kids have flown but reading that it hasn’t changed maybe it’s time to consider another visit but perhaps flying would be easier as the years are advancing.<br />Well done La Siesta and Calela for maintaining your beautiful little fishing town over the years and not allowing commercialism to take over. .....time to find the suitcase Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835871591047166399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-18389972440385600862018-09-29T14:58:28.366+01:002018-09-29T14:58:28.366+01:00We usually drive down to Spain these days but have...We usually drive down to Spain these days but have travelled with Siesta many times before and would not hesitate to do so again. We did go with National Coaches one year and that was a complete farce. Siesta are very professional and the coaches are well fitted out. The hostess service is fantastic and you really only need to get off the coach to stretch your legs. I also liked the fact that once you got your suitcase on the coach you only had to pick it up again outside the hotel and take it to your room. With regard to the journey time I would only say that if your flight is delayed you can be waiting 30 hours or more in an airport lounge. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-6055387842502542422018-07-09T19:10:48.128+01:002018-07-09T19:10:48.128+01:00Hi, I’m booked to go with Siesta in a couple of we...Hi, I’m booked to go with Siesta in a couple of weeks. Can anyone tell me - if the person in front of you reclines their seat does that mean you can no longer watch TV? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-18837328365211512872018-02-27T12:18:52.717+00:002018-02-27T12:18:52.717+00:00Thanks to this blog I have booked a 10day holiday ...Thanks to this blog I have booked a 10day holiday to Salou this July with my partner, 7 and almost 3 year old. I hope we have as good a time as your family did! Fiona Brandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689457077942138792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-42568914427349229272018-02-25T11:52:22.028+00:002018-02-25T11:52:22.028+00:00We did this years ago for 6 years running..and can...We did this years ago for 6 years running..and can see how the improvements would make the journey worthwhile. To be frank , its what we could afford at the time,and Calella de Palafrugell is great and the site, Camping Siesta, is really excellent. We made up our own food for journey, bags of snacks and drinks too and we cooked on site quite often. We were very very lucky to have been able to share such lovely time together as a family and went back again and again...perfect for families .<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582438985227131914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-50259227414141739342016-09-30T22:38:25.918+01:002016-09-30T22:38:25.918+01:00Thanks for your comment Jason - your 2017 holiday ...Thanks for your comment Jason - your 2017 holiday sounds like a bargain xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-42156188446266310742016-09-30T22:37:40.715+01:002016-09-30T22:37:40.715+01:00WOW bargain! WOW bargain! Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-77252492008739461402016-09-30T22:37:01.105+01:002016-09-30T22:37:01.105+01:00Thanks for the tips xThanks for the tips xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-6416401153952461282016-09-30T22:36:25.267+01:002016-09-30T22:36:25.267+01:00Hope you had a fun trip Sheila xxHope you had a fun trip Sheila xxSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-32349308053015225282016-09-30T22:35:50.230+01:002016-09-30T22:35:50.230+01:00WOW 12 times! WOW 12 times! Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-65584271255951856772016-09-30T22:35:12.051+01:002016-09-30T22:35:12.051+01:00Hope you had a fun trip xHope you had a fun trip xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-8281200730017717802016-09-30T22:34:48.207+01:002016-09-30T22:34:48.207+01:00It's definitely worth it for a cheap getaway x...It's definitely worth it for a cheap getaway xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-43644006580671847722016-09-30T22:34:24.383+01:002016-09-30T22:34:24.383+01:00I couldn't believe the price!I couldn't believe the price! Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-43549885699144917942016-09-30T22:34:00.463+01:002016-09-30T22:34:00.463+01:00Just take 2 packs -LOLOLOLJust take 2 packs -LOLOLOLSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-4916364466889770622016-09-30T22:33:04.391+01:002016-09-30T22:33:04.391+01:00It was a fab price xIt was a fab price xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-87407032439780344122016-09-15T22:01:00.717+01:002016-09-15T22:01:00.717+01:00What a great review, Thank you. We did the same jo...What a great review, Thank you. We did the same journey during May half term 2016 to Santa Susanna with our kids, it was a great journey going down but agree about the return being messy and so long winded. I said I would consider it again in a few years but have been looking today and can book for the May half term holiday 2017, all inclusive in a 5 star hotel for £1100 for 10 days for the 4 of us. A total bargain that I cannot turn down. Once again thanks for this blog. Jasonjmcornishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237492778305987269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-11517507553501129702016-07-24T12:58:12.912+01:002016-07-24T12:58:12.912+01:00I used to travel with siesta all the time when my ...I used to travel with siesta all the time when my kids were younger. They loved it and have some lovely memories of our holidays. We didn't have individual TV's or tabs then, the kids relied on gameboy, CD players and heaps of batteries to keep them entertained.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-3528694613257670872016-07-22T23:08:41.619+01:002016-07-22T23:08:41.619+01:00I have travelled with my family with Siesta Holida...I have travelled with my family with Siesta Holidays for the past 20 years, most years twice a year and we have enjoyed every single holiday with them. From the location of hotels and holiday parks to the coach travel and all the staff nothing can match it! All round excellent value for money. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00925637957891175390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-50182685030064320772016-07-22T22:46:41.760+01:002016-07-22T22:46:41.760+01:00I've taken my 4 children with siesta 3 times b...I've taken my 4 children with siesta 3 times before and will be going to France with them again in 5 weeks time. The first time my kids were only 12, 11, 6 and 5. They really never mind the journey so long as they've got something to watch or read. My husband is petrified of flying so this has been a great alternative for us. And like you say, extremely good value for money. Last year we went to Castell Montgri for £1000 for 10 nights in the summer holidays. Now where else could you do that for 6 people?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-26678753531251742412016-07-22T20:37:11.593+01:002016-07-22T20:37:11.593+01:00Been travelling to santa susanna Spain for the la...Been travelling to santa susanna Spain for the last 6 years with r 2 grandkids and we love it were off again on 17th August and can't wait to get sat on the bus that's when r holiday begins siesta r brilliantAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151106835089626435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-47307265759091992892016-07-22T20:34:20.456+01:002016-07-22T20:34:20.456+01:00Been with r two grandkids with siesta for last 6 y...Been with r two grandkids with siesta for last 6 years to santa susanna and we absolutely love their buses it's all part of the holiday for us going again on 17th August and can't wait to get sat on The bus that's when r holiday begins and siesta r brilluantAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151106835089626435noreply@blogger.com