Alcoceber or Bust! Autumn Awaycation 2024
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I booked with P&O (boo hiss!) on the 1005 out and 1550 back 16 days later.
Then a fortnight ago I received an email. Due to timetable changes the outward ferry is now 0945.
Living as we do only 14 miles from Dover it's not a great problem.
Today, another email. The return crossing has moved...
Due to constraints and obligations, despite being retired (!), we only have 16 days to get there, spend a week and then come back. That's 16 days in total.
Ferry or Tunnel? Loads of discussions on this on Motorhome Fun and countless FB travel groups. We used to be Shuttle people. My wife's...
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