Iam just back from Northern Cyprus as a first timer and had a great time in great company of new friends made. I went to the pre meet get together which proved worthwhile.

I am considering Punta Cumbria on 29/09/08 but have not yet booked. Are you going direct or, to the pre - get together? I'd be interested to know.

billa.

I am now booked for Punta Umbria on 29th September also froom Glasgow the same as yourself.

Keep in touch and we can make some arrangement nearer the time. You can be sure that you will be meeting new friends who are kindred spirits and in similar circumstances to ourselves. So have no fears regarding your first time.

Regards,

Billa.

I look in this site most nights and I'll keep monitoring our Puta Umbria holiday. Incidentally, when I made my booking my contact confirmed there were currently 26 already booked on this holiday and that it was JY only and not included in Travelsphere etc. This means that regardless of what you may think of joe bloggs here, you will never be stuck for company and in my experience there is always good alternative companions. So HAVE NO FEAR.

Billa.

I thought the holiday might well be full as they are now only showing a later date for it. I'm sure it will be fine and looking forward to it. I have travelled on my own to Australia three times (not with JY, independently) but was staying with relatives once there. Anyway, keep in touch Joe Bloggs!!

Regards, Anne

As you can see, I have made contact with Anne who is also going to Punta Umbria on Sep. 29th. It's good that you have found this particular message board and now at least have the names of two (2) others going on this holiday. This is my 2nd. Just back from Northern Cyprus. Have no fears as said before to Anne. The mix of personalities will ensure you will find kindred spirits. Keep referring to this location in the message board for any other new friends going at this time.

Look forward to meeting you then.

Bill.A

Having used travellers cheques for many years and done all the record keeping involved for every one cashed, recent experience found cash to be far more convenient. No passports necessary and can usually be changed favourably even in some retail outlets. The obvoius risk involved is that any losses are not covered by insurance. That's why along with cash (English currency of course) I also take my Visa card. I also make sure I use any secure facilities offered by the hotel.

All I can say is that everyone works things the way that gives them most piece of mind. Hope this helps. But when all is said and done, have a nice day NICEDAY.

Billa

I feel sorry for you slaving away at work. I have joined the leisure group. 'Retirement' is a word that is not in my dictionary. I hope you get to try it quite soon. Time is rapidly closing in our our holiday and the longest day is next weekend. Looks like we will be meeting up sooner rather than later.

Take care and as the yanks say 'Have a Nice Day now'.

Billa.

Don't worry about the age of the group, even if we are the only ones from Bonnie Scotland. We have now reached the summer solstice, so daylight will start downwards towards winter, but also closer to our holiday. Keep well and take care, Niceday.

Billa.

I am thinking my next holiday will be in Spring next year, all being well. Let's see how September works out first. These times fit in with the breaks between my summer and winter activities. There may be short interim breaks between times, but that's what works for me. So far I have been very satisfied the way things seem to be working out.

Catherine! Hope you have not lost touch with us and that things are still OK with you for the holiday in September.

Best to all and any others who are booked on this holiday and it will not be long till we all meet up.

Billa.

I never thought to look further than the brochure. You must be more investigative than me. I've had a look and I'm impressed. Thanks for the tip. It's getting closer!!!!!!

Take care and have a 'Nice Day'.

Billa.