Anywhere with Bowling and Sun

[Sam]

Would love to go away in the Winter any suggestions for a Good Place to go with some Bowling and (Sun) Sam:D:D

[Roo]

Hi Sam,

Depends how far you want to travel?

Can understand bowlers in the U.K. like to travel for Bowling & SUN

Roo

[E T]

Sam,

A few years ago we traveled to Tenerife and stayed at a resort called Golf Del Sur.

Our apartment was at the Winter Gardens overlooking the Bowling artificial 'Green'.

The bowling and apartment was great, there was a lot of building work going on around us and not a lot going on in the evenings.

Eventually we hired a car and traveled to the main resorts at night, which worked out really well.

E.T.:cool:

[snapper]

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The luxury 4* superior Athena Beach Hotel in Paphos has, since its opening in 1999 been one of the most popular bowls holiday venues outside the UK. Groups and individuals alike make repeat visits to enjoy the unrivalled choice of cuisine and luxury accommodation.
http://www.nationwidebowler.co.uk/revhost/images/05sbws007-3.jpgThe hotel's 14 bowling rinks are located within the grounds, and have exceptional views over the hotel's own beach and established gardens. They are a favourable place to witness wonderful Mediterranean sunsets from and to take advantage of the warmer weather that Cyprus enjoys.
Paphos is without doubt the most cultured resort on the island at all times of the year. A plentiful choice of quality restaurants, bars and shops, combined with a beautiful harbour and ancient Roman mosaics make Paphos one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.
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http://www.nationwidebowler.co.uk/revhost/images/05sbws007-4.jpg· 14 full sized rinks featuring 'Mastergreen' carpet playing surfaces (shared with Athena Royal)
· All holidays are hosted by our resident bowls co-ordinator
· Competitions, sweeps, matches, fun games and coaching sessions
· Floodlight bowls available (coin meter)
· Indoor Short Mat bowling facilities located at the Pioneer Hotel, approx 400m from the Athena Beach
The Hotel's resident Bowls Co-ordinator has a wealth of bowling experience as a Flat Green and Crown Green Bowler and is on hand from October to April to offer a good selection of competitions, matches, fun games and coaching sessions. This provides you with the opportunity to meet new and old friends who share your common interest in Bowling



Our Club is Trying to Orginise a Bowling Tour for the year after Next has anyone been to this resort We are trying to get a few unbiased views, Got to get it right the orginiser allways gets it in the neck if any thing is wrong Snapper

[peter]

Hi Went to Hammit Gardens Tunisia one Christmas had a brilliant time they have six rinks artifical with bowls and shoes,
Wonderful it was just the right tempature bit like England in the Summer, (not this Summer) Hotel was Perfect and great staff
Only think we did not like was the Nativety which was some animals rabbit Turkey ect could not understand why they did not run away, but they were tied by the legs dreadful did put a dampner on things, lot of complaining went on do things differentely over there :( Peter

[peter]

Ps like to say the Animals did not appear until Christmas Eve and we left shortly after,:( Peter

[Blondie]

Peter thats dreadful wouldn't go there on principal, don't care what the Hotel or green was like, how could you sleep would have been down with a pair of Scissors to let them free, will think about it all night Blondie

[Sam]

This is dreadful wouldn't go to Tunisia on principal, hate to see Animals mistreated,
Went to Egypt a few years back the poor horses pulling fat tourists it was shameful,
Only good thing was they were feeding them I still would not feel right would rather walk Sam

[Angel]

Hi Snapper like the look of the Hotel great write up, would be interesting to get some feed back from someone who has stayed there, Angel:D

[Angel]

Just seen the bit about the Hotel in Tunisia dreadful would definitely not go there don't care how good the service was Angel:(

[E T]

We had a great time at Hammeamet Hotel in Tunisa, the weather was great (not so hot) the bowling was excellent!!!!!
Above all the price is great, compared with Cyprus/Spain.
Every country has different animal wellfare standards, in my experience Tunisa is about the same as Cyprus?Spain if not better.
Below a photo of Hammamet Bowling Green!!

For guests YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO SEE PHOTO, only takes a minute!!!:wink:

[peter]

The green look very inviting wouldn't mind a bit of bowling in the sun

Might have a look at a few brochures and check out the price :D

[E T]

Hi Holiday Makers,

A few friends have just returned from a Bowling holiday in Tunisa, they said evrything was great and have sent me the following link.

Hope you find it interesting??



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Well what a great Bowling Holiday out in sunny Tunisia we have just had, about 30 bowlers played every morning with Round Robins of Triples and Fours, Mystery Pairs, Fixed Jacks, and 4321, with prizes for the winners everyday.

The first of three weeks was sunny and warm and a little too hot for some in the afternoon's, suntanned bodies would turn up in the morning eager to play in the sunny climate, then of for a 3 or 4 course lunch and then retire to the pool for the afternoon where waiters plied us with cold refreshments whilst we waited patiently for coffee cakes and pancakes in this delightful Hotel.
http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/assets/images/gph_bowlsgreen2.jpgFinals day was held during the last Friday and we had good support from all the bowlers including some guest staying in and outside the Hotel. Presentation for the winners of Round Robins and competitions was held on Saturday at the green.

Second week was a little nippy but the start of new competitions for the newly arrived and some of the guests staying on for a further 2 weeks there was plenty to play for. One morning when it was raining it was short mat time, we have two rinks so were able to have a knock out competition which resulted in lots of noise with the woods running onto the marble floor and lots of laughter. This is the first time short mat has been used since I have been there. By the end of the week it was back to normal, warm & sunny and the competitions fully under way.
http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/assets/images/gph_bowlsgreen3.jpgWe ran a mixed drawn pairs, mixed drawn triples, men and ladies singles which kept all involved arranging between themselves to hold play-offs during the afternoons and acknowledge by all on finals day as a roaring success. Hope you enjoy all the photos (http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/mercian/green_park/index.htm) of the competitors and final winners who all went away happy with their prizes.
We met lots of lovely people from Scotland to Cornwall, for some it was their first holiday with Mercian and for some their fourth but all expressed their wish to meet again on another Mercian organized trip.
We are off on a fact finding holiday to Malta in April and look forward to being able to inform you of another wonderful venue and maybe whet your appetites with some good photographs.
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Please feel free to send any comments that you have regarding your own experiences of your holiday and maybe a photo or two which we all can view.
If your looking for a bowling holiday I can recommend Mercian Travel.co.uk. (http://www.merciantravel.co.uk/product_details.asp?holiday=20)
http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/assets/images/golfaerien.jpgThe hotel is a three story building in some 30 acres of gardens, located right on the beach, 500m from the shops, bars and restaurants, the marina at Port El Kantaoui and right next door to the Golf course (http://www.portelkantaoui.com.tn/english/golf/position.htm).
The Green Park has 298 guest rooms, separate bathroom and toilet, hairdryers, fitted carpets, telephone, central air conditioning/heating, small refrigerator, satellite TV, in room safe, most rooms have a balcony.


There is a lobby bar, piano bar, coffee shop and restaurant with buffet style meals. The arrangement will again be “All Inclusive” - with all meals and snacks, unlimited beverages, soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks.

http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/assets/images/hol_pool2.jpgThe hotel has a wellness health and spa center with hammam, sauna, beauty salon and massages and various treatments (local charge). There is an indoor heated swimming pool and two outdoor pools.
There is a full size bowling green and short mat bowling will be available if the weather is inclement.

RIU GREEN PARK, TUNISIA
Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia
RUI GREEN PARK

2nd November 2008 - 7NTS (Price from £435 p.p.)

2nd November 2008 - 14NTS (Price from £595 p.p.)

The inclusive cost of this holiday based on sharing a twin bedded room, all inclusive throughout the holiday, this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, tea, coffee, local alcoholic beverages, excluding imported wine, safety deposit box, return air fares, transfers, welcome cocktail party, your bowling and prizes, farewell drinks and the services of the Mercian team are all included.
More bowling holidays and yes they did come to the Mazda and had a great day. Read all about it. (http://www.bowlsatbognor.com/mercian/tunisia.htm)
Visit their web site for information on this Bowling Holiday Mercian Travel .co.uk (http://www.merciantravel.co.uk/product_details.asp?holiday=20)

[Blondie]

This Holiday looks brilliant would love to go bowling there am going to give the link to the chap who organizes our club tour
Never know maybe next year :Dcould be sitting on a lounger around the :Dpool

[Surfer]

http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/img/entertainment/recreation/beach/surfing.pngWouldn't mind being there now, getting a bit of winter blues thinking of going away for Christmas and new year
Wouldn't have to worry about who you are going to have over find having the whole family together over Christmas everyone gets fed up and ends up falling out, Happy Christmas Surfer:roll:

[Frogett]

Glad I'm not the only one with this problem, we get on fine until we are all stuck together over Christmas it only takes one small thing,
and we all end up squabbling,
My brother in law has to win at everything :D

Going to have a look at some Holiday Brochures still got time, be lovely to get away for Christmas

[Blondie]

Would love to be going off on a Bowls Tour could do with some sun

Have forgotten what it looks like going to send for some brochures

Our next Bowls Tour is to Torquey next spring going to cost about three

hundred pounds think its four days what with spending money


can see why the Bowling Clubs are looking to going abroad

[Angel]

hi Blondie seems like a lot of money for what is effectively a long weekend sure the hotels are pricing them selves out of business, know when you go into a hotel bar the prices are outrageous not surprised people take room supplies Angel:roll:

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[Jean]

Had a brilliant Bowling Holiday went and played it the competition at Vilamora had to leave very early in the morning but great fun going on the coach with all the other Bowlers
Flew into Faro it was very relaxing because we had trips out and free days when we weren't Bowling
Would love to go back going to inquire around other clubs because sometimes they are short of numbers and have spaces they need to fill:D

[keith]

Last night 6 of us all bowlers? decided to go on a 'Bowls Holiday', early next year, we don't want the U.K. need to get away from the Gloom & Doom but somewhere with reasonable weather AND PRICE,
any Ideas will be gratefully appreciated.
Planning to book a week this Saturday! (6th December)

Thanks in anticipation,

Keith

[Sam]

Hi Keith one of our Local Indoor Bowls Clubs has just gotten back from Cyprus, they went for two weeks, from the reports I have been getting they had a fantastic time will find out the Hotel and get a bit of information for you,:D

[keith]

Hi San,

We have booked and off to Sunny / Warn Cyprus... did you get any info especially as I have been telling all my Bowling friends what a good site this is and people are ever so helpful!!!!

Only joking with the little dig, but any info is still helpful,

Thanks in anticipation,

Keith :roll:

[Angel]

] (http://www.worldbowler.com/bowls-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=192&d=1229447697)Wish I was on a Bowling Holiday now wouldn't mind where it was, as long as it was warm and dry
Going to look out for some brochures for next year our Club Tour is in Somerset sounds nice but not as exciting as abroad Angel:rolleyes:

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