Where would you go for ten days in December?

[Ta51tac]

We have a conundrum, probably because we are newbies!

We have ten days off leading upto Christmas Day this year. We considered doing the NC500 but now are also thinking about hopping over to Europe and driving to Italy...

If you had ten days for an adventure in December where would you go?

Ideas grateful received.

 

[Jason wallace]

How about getting a list of few of Europe’s best Xmas markets and do a bit of a tour.

 

[TripleBee]

How about getting a list of few of Europe’s best Xmas markets and do a bit of a tour.

Have I already told you that would be the purpose of a California? Drinking a bit too much to drive, so you can sleep it out in your Cali. And set off the next day to the next drinking opportunity?

 

[clarinetbcn]

Ferry to Bilbao or Santander (or drive down from Calais, 2 days), then coast of Portugal. Parts of the NC500 (Bealach na Bà to/from Applecross for example) could be impassable in December.

 

[Ta51tac]

Ferry to Bilbao or Santander (or drive down from Calais, 2 days), then coast of Portugal. Parts of the NC500 (Bealach na Bà to/from Applecross for example) could be impassable in December.

@clarinetbcn I was concerned that parts of the NC500 might be impassable. Thanks for the tips. Hadn’t thought about Portugal.

 

[bigmac77]

Skiing

 

[clarinetbcn]

Skiing

That’s where I’ll be, but OP’s options led me to believe they’re not skiers.

 

[Ta51tac]

That’s where I’ll be, but OP’s options led me to believe they’re not skiers.

Skiing is a great idea, but I have an injury that rules it out this year unfortunately.

 

[clarinetbcn]

Skiing is a great idea, but I have an injury that rules it out this year unfortunately.

So, go south and relax while you recover. I’ve been there. Have recovered from foot surgery and collarbone injury. The only way forward is to recover well with patience. I’m 64 and going strong.

 

[sapto]

Skiing is a great idea, but I have an injury that rules it out this year unfortunately.

Get well soon! What about cycling in Spain? Snowshoe walking?

 

[Ting Tong]

We looked at the nothern Spain crossings last December and they were still astronomically expensive. Plus you’re spending 3 of your 10 days on a ferry. In the end we bought easyJet return tickets to Athens from Bristol for £53 each, spent 3 days in Athens, then hired a car for £6 a day and drove around the Peloponnese. It was lovely.

Otherwise how about the romantic road in Germany

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The popular Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) holiday route goes through medieval towns such as Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen & Füssen.

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[Amarillo]

We have a conundrum, probably because we are newbies!

We have ten days off leading upto Christmas Day this year. We considered doing the NC500 but now are also thinking about hopping over to Europe and driving to Italy...

If you had ten days for an adventure in December where would you go?

Ideas grateful received.

We spent several weeks in Sicily December 2017 and January 2018. The east coast (Syracuse area) is generally 2 degrees warmer than the north coast (Palermo area). Being in the rain shadow of Etna it is drier too. We spent some of our time in a self-catering house with a massive garden and paddock to the rocky beach.

It was in Calabernado that we discovered what was at the end of the rainbow.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Depends if you want to brave Northern Europe weather in a California...?
Which let’s be honest. It’s not as Romantic as some Instagram feeds will suggest.

Personally, I would hit the slopes or pop over to somewhere like Morocco where the weather is usually lovely this time of year.

 

[Bellcrew]

Depends if you want to brave Northern Europe weather in a California...?
Which let’s be honest. It’s not as Romantic as some Instagram feeds will suggest.

Personally, I would hit the slopes or pop over to somewhere like Morocco where the weather is usually lovely this time of year.

Historic cities of the UK including Canterbury, Oxford, Cambridge and York. All have decent campsites on bus routes into the centres, use the hookup to keep warm and enjoy.

 

[Pro moochers]

Ireland?


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[Kmann]

Bahamas?

 

[Ta51tac]

Bahamas?

Haha. You raise a good point. We were thinking of a Cali adventure though...

 

[Kmann]

Haha. You raise a good point. We were thinking of a Cali adventure though...

California then … Venice Beach?

 

[Kmann]

California then … Venice Beach?

Jokes aside – if you like skiing I would consider that. Many go skiing with their Cali

 

[Sandyvan]

Depends on destinations in Europe, consider tyres and chains if they need to be carried. We had Christmas in the Cali a few years ago went on a Whim found ourselves in Bruges (Memling) on Christmas morning, then headed into Germany and found a great site near the Nurburgring. Went to bed all was well woke up to a foot of snow. Moved North to another great site same again woke up to a foot of Snow.
The Cali performed great but remember Christmas is in Winter in some parts of the world and different laws apply regarding as said tyres/chains.
Have a great time, we might do the same again as we don't have the mothering law this year

 

[Borris]

WHERE WOULD YOU GO FOR TEN DAYS IN DECEMBER?

If it includes Christmas, i'd go to ground!

 

[WelshGas]

We have a conundrum, probably because we are newbies!

We have ten days off leading upto Christmas Day this year. We considered doing the NC500 but now are also thinking about hopping over to Europe and driving to Italy...

If you had ten days for an adventure in December where would you go?

Ideas grateful received.

1. Many campsites close for the winter months, not because of the weather necessarily but staff holidays and refurbishment.
2. You have a California. You can travel in style, you can camp in style But you can also stay in hotels or similar. You are not restricted. Sometimes its nice to drive and stop in a little hotel somewhere and have a nice meal and a bottle of wine when its bad weather outside.
Don't be tied to the idea " I have a California. I must Camp ". Just enjoy.
Italy in December, 6 days driving return trip unless you like long distance drives with little sightseeing and the weather could be problematic depending on your route.

 

[BeeBee]

NC500 ... some sections may be impassable at that time of year.

 

[Ta51tac]

WHERE WOULD YOU GO FOR TEN DAYS IN DECEMBER?

If it includes Christmas, i'd go to ground!

Got to be home for Boxing Day as my daughter will be home otherwise I would agree!

 

[Ksar-el-kebir]

Ferry to Bilbao or Santander (or drive down from Calais, 2 days), then coast of Portugal. Parts of the NC500 (Bealach na Bà to/from Applecross for example) could be impassable in December.

That's what I would do, Pompy to Santander (it's cheaper than to Bilbao) then for a few days of Moroccan sun.