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European VT Meeting 2006

by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 3:52 AM

Attendees of last great VT meeting in Verona, may recall that Carmela71 and myself offered to organise one for 2006 in Marbella. The last few weeks we have had many requests as to what is happening. We have spoken to VT staff and they are in agreement that we can organise something, if possible, they will also try to attend. We want to start organising early because it will give people the best chance to book cheap flights to Malaga and get the best deals at hotels. We are currently speaking to a few local hotels to try and arrange a good price for members, but it really would be helpful if we had an idea of numbers that could attend. Our idea was to get one hotel to accommadate all or two neighbouring hotels in the event numbers of attendees are high. We are looking at 3 and 4 star hotels in central Marbella. We will be adding information as we get it to members page 'Euromeet2006' members.virtualtourist.com/m... OK... Who is interested in attending? What weekend would you prefer? 28th April to 1st May (bank holiday weekend) or as last year the following weekend 5th May to 7th May.

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    RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 3:53 AM

    The information on Euromeet2006 page will be added in the next days. Carmen & Stacy Hope to see you all soon

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Maurizioago Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 7:35 AM

    Great! I'll try to attend that meeting. I've been to Marbella many years ago. I stayed at a private house in the town centre. Bye!

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    RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by pginer Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 8:45 AM

    Could be ... could be .... great idea! better for the weekend of the 1st of May. Hope to see you all.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 11:36 AM

    Maurizio it will be great to see you again! Pilar, I have the feeling it will be second one (because flights during the long weekend will be more expensive and everybody on the other forum has asked for the second one, sorry :( Great to see you again, it has been more than a year! Carmen

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by VincentJJ Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 2:02 PM

    HOPE I CAN MAKE IT THEN, was very 'sad' I was not able to be at the Verona meet! Till then (don't know yet what date(periode) would be best). GREETINGS 2 ALL!!!

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    RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by catnl Online Now Oct 22, 2005 at 11:17 PM

    i thought the second meeting would be near to the easter europe countries because it will be to expensive to fly into western europe for those members and for the visa it might be a problem as well?

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  • RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Kathyh2b Online Now Oct 23, 2005 at 12:06 AM

    Hi, I did not go to the one last year but would like to come to this one? Also there are flights from NYC-Malaga on www.air-hitch.com for137 each way. Also www.skyauction.com has air comet tickets to malaga cheap. Kathy

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    RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 23, 2005 at 2:56 AM

    Bookmark! I hope I'll be able to join you, thank you Carmela and Stace for being brave and generous to invest your time and energy into organizing this meeting! :o)

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 24, 2005 at 12:00 PM

    Krista will be giving Flamenco lessons, Sevillanas and Malagenas ;o)

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 6:48 AM

    LOL! you two! I stopped taking Flamenco lessons, Carmen will have to take over on that one and I will assist, will there be nightclubs? how about Saturday Night Fever lineup? I'm full of silly ideas ... :o))) gotta go back to work, adios amigos!

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 7:02 AM

    There a lots of nightclubs, most open until 06:00 in the morning for those with the energy.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 7:58 AM

    Kristina is taking names.

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    RE: RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 8:08 AM

    There a lots of nightclubs, most open until 06:00 in the morning for those with the energy.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 8:09 AM

    Hey a double entry, 1 hour and 6 minutes later, how weird.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 1:13 PM

    You like it spooky or maybe I should tell you what might have happened, Stace? Brad, trust me, naked people dancing is not a pretty sight! ;o)

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 3:04 PM

    Brad, Krista was being polite, she wanted to say that we do not want to see you dancing naked :P C

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 25, 2005 at 3:11 PM

    Krista, Any cheap airline that fly from Slovenia to spain? It is to include at the list of airlines. I am afraid the closest I can get is from Milan (direct to Malaga with easyjet)! or with Easyjet to frankfurt or London Standted (but that implies conections etc) Any ideas? thanks

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 1:54 PM

    I could only think of Ryanair option now: Klagenfurt - Frankfurt - Jerez but will search for others and will let you know how difficult is to get to Marbella from Barcelona? a direct flight from Venezia with Ryanair then some sightseeing along the way would be nice, I don't think I'd hop over just for a VT meeting anyway - a few days earlier is my plan but we'll see. Or a road trip with Brad, that would be something! ;o) off to Barcelona tomorrow, just a quickie, one day, but that will be my first time in Spain!!! ole! habla espanol! tapas? sangria? balla Sardana? hehe

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:01 PM

    and you pick me up in Ljubljana (because Sofia is in Asia, well ok, so is Ljubljana, but it's closer to Spain which is almost in Africa, you know. gotta go find some useful tips now, see ya later! besos!

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Maurizioago Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:04 PM

    Ciao! I went to Marbella many years ago. I stayed in Malaga. I took a bus from there to Marbella.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:22 PM

    There are many daily flights from Barcelona to malaga, some of the airlines are: Vueling (very cheap flights!!!!), Iberia (it coast us buying in advance 60 euros return), spanair (also offers) ... :-) Jerez is more dificult, as you will ahve to go first to Jerez, a bus to Cadiz and another bus to Marbella (only 2 or 3 per day). an option would be renting a car, only 2 hours, not a busy road and very scenic, but as Mauricio said from Malaga airport is very easy as there are direct flights and if you are a group of 4 even a taxi is not too expensive (48 or 56 euros)

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:25 PM

    But ryanair does nto flight from Venice to Barcelona, if I am not wrong, it should be myair.com that flighs from Venice to Barcelona or Madrid (also good conections with Iberia and Spanair airlines.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Maurizioago Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:34 PM

    Did you have a look at "www.wizzair.com"? They have budget flights. No free drinks, no free food, but cheap prices. Ciao!

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Euromeet2006 Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:36 PM

    They do not fly to Spain :(

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by KristaB Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 2:36 PM

    On Ryanair's map of Destinations there's a connection between Venice - actually Treviso - same as Girona for Barcelona LOL! THanx for that info Maurizio! I will let you know when I find more options - thank you for the info about connections to Marbella .... charming aksent, is that you, dear Carmen? :o)

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 26, 2005 at 3:09 PM

    Yes, that was Carmen. Malaga airport is the best option and there is a regular bus to Marbella only costs about 4 Euros. Flights from Barcelona to Malaga can be very cheap if booked in advance.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Maurizioago Online Now Oct 27, 2005 at 1:08 AM

    How many hours deos it take from Malaga to Marbella?

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Beach_dog Online Now Oct 27, 2005 at 1:22 AM

    About 45 minutes by car or bus. It is about 50 kilometers, but the road can be busy.

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    RE: RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by Maurizioago Online Now Oct 27, 2005 at 1:37 AM

    Muchas gracias! I thought it would take arond 3 hours. Ciao!

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    RE: European VT Meeting 2006

    by dila Online Now Oct 28, 2005 at 3:14 AM

    i think for the netherlands it will be difficult both weekends. because it is holidays here for the kids. but you have informed us early. i will try to go if i can find cheap flights and accomandation. what do you think the price will be for the hotels? at the moment i cannot find anything for the months april and may at transavia. and from amaterdam to malaga cost about 230 at iberia. is there already a weekend been chosen? i have stayed in benalmadena before that is close to marbella or not? will wait for more information but you know my situation at the moment. but i hope to come and have something to look forward. diana anyone else tips for cheap flights from amsterdam to malaga?

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