As i've got older, I'm starting to feel the need to connect with my roots. It's easy enough to do so with the 'european' side of the family, as it's only scotland and ireland.
It's a little more involved with the Guyanese side of things, which has given me the perfect excuse for a trip. A trip that will also allow for some father/son time too.
Here's the proposed routing/carrier:
MAN-BGI with VS, currently showing as a 747. This will be in premium economy. Unless Upper is really worth the considerable extra outlay and changing departure to LGW (proper VS clubhouse as opposed to shared lounge at MAN?)
Stay in Barbados for 3 nights.....any suggested recommendations for accomodation? I've looked at the Hyatt but i'd like something good, but outside of the major chains.....Mangobay? Colony Club? Almond Beach Village? those are just a few that i've shortlisted so far...
BGI-POS with LIAT. This is a little inter-island airline, which would allow me to experience a Dash 8 too. I'm always up for unusual aircraft experiences.
Trinidad - again, a 3 night stay, but as the convention travel agent style outlets i've looked at so far are all focussed on Tobago....sort of stuck here. Anyone been to Trinidad? Where did you stay?
POS-GEO - Again, with LIAT on their little Dash 8. Guyana accomodation is probably the easiest of the lot, i've got family there. if i was to split my stay though, is The Pegasus still about as good as it gets? No major chains in such a little place these days and the Pegasus is fairly well located. The other possiblity from a cursory search is Herdsmanston Lodge, opposite the Brazilian Ambassador's residence, which seems to have a good rep. Thoughts?
Return trip would be GEO-BGI (LIAT) the transfer back to VS for homecoming.
granted, none of it is SQ, but it'd be a trip report and a half.
So, what do we think so far? and have you any thoughts on the hotel situations?
It's a little more involved with the Guyanese side of things, which has given me the perfect excuse for a trip. A trip that will also allow for some father/son time too.
Here's the proposed routing/carrier:
MAN-BGI with VS, currently showing as a 747. This will be in premium economy. Unless Upper is really worth the considerable extra outlay and changing departure to LGW (proper VS clubhouse as opposed to shared lounge at MAN?)
Stay in Barbados for 3 nights.....any suggested recommendations for accomodation? I've looked at the Hyatt but i'd like something good, but outside of the major chains.....Mangobay? Colony Club? Almond Beach Village? those are just a few that i've shortlisted so far...
BGI-POS with LIAT. This is a little inter-island airline, which would allow me to experience a Dash 8 too. I'm always up for unusual aircraft experiences.
Trinidad - again, a 3 night stay, but as the convention travel agent style outlets i've looked at so far are all focussed on Tobago....sort of stuck here. Anyone been to Trinidad? Where did you stay?
POS-GEO - Again, with LIAT on their little Dash 8. Guyana accomodation is probably the easiest of the lot, i've got family there. if i was to split my stay though, is The Pegasus still about as good as it gets? No major chains in such a little place these days and the Pegasus is fairly well located. The other possiblity from a cursory search is Herdsmanston Lodge, opposite the Brazilian Ambassador's residence, which seems to have a good rep. Thoughts?
Return trip would be GEO-BGI (LIAT) the transfer back to VS for homecoming.
granted, none of it is SQ, but it'd be a trip report and a half.
So, what do we think so far? and have you any thoughts on the hotel situations?
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