any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

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there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

Any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

Answer
there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

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Any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

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there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

Answer
there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

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Holiday in Wales - Treco Park Kiln Park?

Hi I have recently wanted to go to these two holiday parks in South Wales. They are called Trecco Park, Kiln Park if anybody can tell me some information about them such as, is the food good, good / bad swimming pool, cost of most things there is it a good place to stay. We will defiantly be going to stay in a stationary caravan not a tent or portable caravan, what is the accommodation like? I have a 13 / 14 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter do you think they would enjoy the park. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hope the hear from you!

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Hi! I can't believe you asked. I went to Kiln Park years ago and it was GREAT! I know it was some time back but I had an amazing time. I can't say much about Trecco as I haven't been there but Kiln was excellent.

I remember Kiln as I was with my friends and we did all sorts. They have evening entertainment and a cabaret, loads to do (activities) and the beach is within walking distance. They do bar / nightclub nights almost every night and the crowd is generally quite friendly. They have a small convenience shop (which accepts credit cards) and though there are a few places to eat, the best and most economical food is to make your own. Every stationary caravan has a small kitchen. The convenience store can be a little pricier than your own regular convenience store or supermarket so you might find it better to take a trip down to Tescos or something before you get there.

The staff are friendly and if you go to the shows / cabarets and talent contests within the park, it's free of charge but if you want to do activities like hiring a surf board or quad bike, you'd have to speak to a local company who would then organise that for a charge. I'm not sure if your ten year old daughter is too old for this but they also have a guy dressed in a teddy bear costume (my friends terrorised him!). He was very friendly until my mate jumped him and then this angry bear started chasing my friend around the restaurant - it was hilarious (but I guess you had to be there).

I believe that both holiday parks are owned and operated by the same company. I won a talent contest at a different holiday park (called Pendine) and the prize was a short break at Kiln and a chance to take part in the grand final. If there is something your daughters (or indeed yourself or your wife) are brilliant at, take part in the contest. Even if nothing comes to mind, do it - it'll be a laugh!

Though you do get some kids that can be pests, I think you'd get them anywhere you go. My verdict: recommended!

I came across these sites on the net so you might want to do a little more research and even ring them and ask for brochures:

http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/wales-holidays/trecco-bay/trecco-bay-holiday-park.htm

http://www.kilnpark.com/

I hope you and your family have a good time.

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any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

Answer
there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

Any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

Sarah

Answer
there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

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Are there other social organizations similar to Peace Corps or Ameri Corps?

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iu_hoosier

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Hundreds. Lots of them offer short term "Working vacations"; you pay them, they send you somewhere to paint an orphanage or tend to elephants or tutor poor kids, instead of lying on the beach ordering Mai Tais from the fellow in a white jacket.

This is the text file I paste to Q like yours. There's a bit of duplication.

If you use YA's advanced search option for the words "Peace Corps" you'll get some sponsored links. Many will expect you (or your friends and neighbors) to bear some or all of the cost.

The Peace Corps gives you three months of training. You'll learn your host country's language, history, religion(s) and culture, plus get some vocational training. (I learned Malay, Iban and Hokkien, then practice taught for six weeks, under the supervision of a master teacher, for instance.) They provide dental and medical care, a living allowance and some after-service placement counsling. They pay for your air fare over and back. It would not be cost-effective to do all that for someone who stayed on the job for a couple of weeks.

If you want to pay your own way, provide your own medical / dental insurance and already speak the language, there are a number of organizations that will place you for as little as a week. Some people take two-week "working" vacations as volunteers and have a ball. Some don't even require you to speak the language. (Not a problem if you volunteer inside the USA).

Here are two alternatives:

http://www.vso.org.uk/
(Based in the UK, takes volunteers from anywhere, has a six-month "programme" for people 18 - 25) I knew VSO volunteers when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in 1971. They are a solid, well-known organization. These folks are sometimes known as the "British Peace Corps". They give you a small, modest salary, pay for your housing and medical insurance, and pay for your air fare home. You work in one of 30 countries. The normal term of service is a year.


Student Conservation Association
http://www.thesca.org/
My daughter spent a summer with them. You pay for your food and air fare, they loan you a tent. You spend 4-6 weeks doing manual labor in a national park in the USA with a great bunch of other kids. They will take volunteers as young as 16. Your crew chief will be a young adult, and a ranger looks in on you every couple of days.

Here are some others have mentioned. I know nothing else about them:
http://www.globalvolunteers.org
http://www.earthwatch.org
http://www.unitedplanet.org
http://www.volunteerabroad.com

This is the a long but comprhensive page about volunteering. It has a list of reputable organizations, but you should read the advice, too:

http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html

Should I move to America Fromm the UK?

catelin

I am terrified at the thought of snakes and poisonous spiders as even things like earwigs make me shiver in the UK. I really want to go to university/college in the USA. Are there any reassurances or views from Americans which will ease my mind. I actually don't mind the thought of bears or wolves, it's just like snakes and insects. I went to Florida for two weeks and was scared of the ghekos which were everywhere. I just don't know what to do. It has been my dream for a long time to move to America but in Florida, I was on edge all the time. Help please. Thank you xx
I I got an ESTA in July 11 for Florida, I think that is a 2 year one. Not sure. My grandads sister lives in Ohio and my NAND niece lives in Canada. Have I got any hope in moving? Answers are appreciated xx

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Not all areas of the U.S. have poisonous snakes and spiders. You'll have more of a problem with that if you live in the southeast or southwest part of the country. I have lived in the Midwest and northeast (New England), and while there are plenty of spiders, they are harmless. They aren't extremely attractive, but they get rid of the little bugs that scare my kids. So now I leave the spiders in my house alone! Also, a few people mentioned gun laws. I agree that some of them are crazy, but keep in mind that not every state has the same gun laws. States like California, Connecticut, and Colorado are much more strict. I have never seen a gun (except on a police officer) or been a victim of a crime in all my 34 years of life here. You're worried about bears and wolves? Animals like that are supposed to be fairly common in Ohio, where I am, but I have never seen one outside of a zoo. The worst I have seen is a coyote and raccoon. Unless you'll be living in a tent in the wilderness, this should not be a concern.

You have more important things to consider if you want to live in the USA. Visa? It's hard to get! You can come here as a student easiest. A lot of people also think that living some where warmer or with beaches is the best thing, but that's not necessarily true. This is a truly diverse country (people, weather, and landscapes) so don't limit yourself to what TV makes you believe it's like.

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any dog friendly holidays? (UK only)?

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Sarah

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there's loads, you can rent a dog friendly caravan or a cottage by the sea then take your dog to the beach, let him swim or have a paddle in the sea, throw him a ball on the beach, meeting other dogs, give him a walk on the beach, buy an ice cream and give him a bit, or have a bbq and give him a burger and a sausage =]

or your dog camping, i took mine, we got him a dog tent and a dog sleeping bag although he didn't like his sleeping bag zipped up so he was in it, we had a bbq and gave him a burger, sausage and chicken wing, we also let him join in in our activities, he came on a hike with us, he came swimming with us in the lake and he even came cycling, i brought a little trailer what you add to the back of your bike what little kids sit in and he went in there xD

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