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jambo
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 Posted - 06 Jan 2009 : 18:30:05
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hello everyone, seasons greetings and happy new year, i am happy at present see sport section   ,
but i want to to know who is planning to go to gambia this year, i am but just for a week, i truly believe that i should send the money and not make the trips. BUT i will miss my "families, the sunshine, benachin". the money i spend could easily pay for fees for one year.
Any solutions
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Formby
United Kingdom
246 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2009 : 22:28:28
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| If I can find something cheap and cheerful I might go down for a week late jan early Feb. Anyone know of any bargains? |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 14:18:12
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try icelolly.com
apollo travel, olympic holidays.
if i go it is looking like £350 for 7 days leaving 30th jan. I called gambia experience and they did say they would price match anything i found, so I will be looking into that a bit more, some of the other companies offer 20 kilos of luggage compared to 15kgs by GE, that could be the deciding factor for me.
also other little things add up, is the inlfught meal included or could i opt out and save money
decisions
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MeMe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 14:47:45
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Going at the end of March with Thomas Cook and yes, they do have the 20k allowance but reading the small print I see that this includes up to 5k hand luggage @ 1 piece per person!
Have been reading on the Dutch/Gambia forum that folk from the Netherlands and Belgium seem to be promoting travelling from the UK as a cheaper option?! |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 15:28:03
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I'm going back again at the beginning of April and can't wait ... counting the days already. I fly from Bristol and can pay an extra £39 for a package that include 10 kilos extra luggage which makes 30 k plus 5 kilo hand luggage. To be honest, I can't manage much more!
I find it very hard not to go, although I take your point Jambo about saving the money I spend travelling and using it to help more families. But, I too, have the need to be there!! |
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Formby
United Kingdom
246 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 16:12:59
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quote:
Originally posted by MeMe
Going at the end of March with Thomas Cook and yes, they do have the 20k allowance but reading the small print I see that this includes up to 5k hand luggage @ 1 piece per person!
Have been reading on the Dutch/Gambia forum that folk from the Netherlands and Belgium seem to be promoting travelling from the UK as a cheaper option?!
That's worse than Ryanair, hold plus hand luggage (15+10kgs).
If I can't find something all-in for £200ish I'm not going, so listen up Thos Cook, either flog me your unsold seats at that price or fly empty!
Mind you, would consider paying a bit more if it meant avoiding that flea-hole, the Badala Park. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Jan 2009 : 18:20:11
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| Formby...you pay your money and take your choice. You cant expect 5 star for £200! Badala is fine. In a great location and friendly staff. Palm Beach is ok too..straight on the beach. Neither 5 star.... but fine for a week in the sun in a developing country. |
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Formby
United Kingdom
246 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2009 : 02:09:35
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I've stayed at a few budget places and Badala Park is the worst filth pit in Gambia. It's a dreadful location as well, unless you specifically visit Gambia to stay by petrol stations. I wouldn't go there for £20 let alone £200. But thanks for all the info on what's fine for developing countries, I'd never have guessed! |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 09 Jan 2009 : 06:13:51
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Formby
I recommend you Ginnack Island if you like quite place, beach, no bumpster and being in a small village. You can also cross to Senegalese village by just walking.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Hiz Princess
United Kingdom
464 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2009 : 11:48:56
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Theres no £20 offers for it formby maybe £200, although a lot of reviews echo your sentiments
I agree Turk and theres a few lodges that you can get really good rates with |
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