Going abroad for winter

Roger3579 replied on 06/07/2016 14:08

Posted on 06/07/2016 14:08

Been a caravanner for the past 30 years, but never been abroad with it. Became a widow at the beginning of 2015, decided to sell up 2016 and purchased a new motor home, I am now 3 months into a 18 month adventure, would like to join rally group, I'd singles loners etc, more importantly would like to meet anyone who is travelling to southern Spain after Christmas who has experience with this process. Regards

JillwithaJay replied on 06/07/2016 16:12

Posted on 06/07/2016 16:12

Hello Roger 3579 and welcome to Club Together.  as you can see, I've moved your post into the Solo Caravanning and Touring Section where you are more likely to get responses.

This is in no way intended to cause you any distress but you say you're a widow but have the username Roger 3579.  Do you mean widower?  

Many Thanks.

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Posted on 07/07/2016 06:38

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Roger3579 replied on 07/07/2016 17:28

Posted on 07/07/2016 17:28

Thank you for taking the time out to reply, yes I am a widower, having tremendous fun touring Scotland the last 3 months with my retriever dog, at the Black Isle watching the Dolphins, about to continue our travels into northern England, i will continue to collate as much info as possible before I book our adventure in Jan, down to Spain, therefore any additional information will be gladly accepted. Regards

Pippah45 replied on 09/07/2016 07:57

Posted on 09/07/2016 07:57

Welcome to Solos Roger I share your enjoyment of Scotland and the Dolphins in particular.  Good luck with your adventure to Spain.  I would also follow the Overseas threads as there are a limited number of Solos (so far) who travel to Spain but lots of couples who do.  I think about it occasionally but so far it's only thinking!  I quite enjoy winter by the fire etc.  but who knows?

Biggarmac replied on 09/07/2016 09:16

Posted on 09/07/2016 09:16

There are quite a few members of the New Companions Camping Club who go abroad every winter.  The arrangements are usually made at the AGM  meet held at Stratford on Avon in September. I am hoping to go to Spain mid-January (can't get away sooner)

samsmum replied on 17/07/2016 19:25

Posted on 17/07/2016 19:25

Roger3579 sorry i'm 2 weeks late replying. I too am thi king about spain in jan 17. Lots of research to do especially as thinking of taking the dog so anything you think relevant please post it.

Roger3579 replied on 26/07/2016 17:24

Posted on 26/07/2016 17:24

Hello samsmum unable to access wifi the pass two weeks, I am contacting The caravan club to purchase their edition of 2017 going abroad because I want to cross the "t" and dot the "I" before I miss the opportunity. At this point the only two things I do know, one, I shall be crossing via the channel tunnel, two, duration 3 months. Please keep in touch

samsmum replied on 27/07/2016 08:07

Posted on 27/07/2016 08:07

Roger 3579, i am investigating c&c club rally at La Manga, and travelling via Santander probably for six weeks as I wont be taking the dog. He has wilted in the heat. A friend has offered to tow me down so that big challenge has probably been covered. Thinking of joining a rally for companionship and support if needed. Lets hope we both have a wamer Jan tolook forward to.

 

redface replied on 29/08/2016 20:29

Posted on 29/08/2016 20:29

Hi Samsmum,

When planning your journey consider Plymouth to Bilbao leaving circa midnight on a Sunday, a whole day at sea and arriving on a Tuesday at 07.30. Gives you  a whole days relaxed motoring on the motorways, followed by a stop 1/2 way down Spain for one or two nights before completing the rest of the journey.

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