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Trigg Beach

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Latest post on 16 March 2016 - 12:17
Hi Tabathatoo, I am the wife of an EK FO and we have 2 teenage children. I am happy for you to PM me and I can provide you with a list of our outgoings....if I put it here the thread may get lost with discussion about the cost of this and that. That said, I can tell you, we have nothing much left over from month to month and we are not extravagant. Apart from the school fee top up and sports fees we also have to deal with spending money (pocket money) for our teenagers (very difficult to get a part time job here for kids, unlike home) and nothing much is free here for the kids. In the summer there aren't any outdoor free activities so you need to factor in money for movies, mall, they go to lunch with their friends etc. but perhaps you have small children. Other costs include your TV and Internet package, loan on a car, school trips (generally overseas) excursions, gym membership, or membership to one of the EK clubs so that you can get some discount if you do decide to eat out. anyway, more than happy to provide more detail if you would like. Good luck.
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 21:23
I would suggest you read Pprune - Middle East and look at any of the threads on lifestyle. I'm not saying it is all like this, but it may give you a more balanced decision...or maybe not. Not advocating the site. just mentioning it, as I have never been surrounded by so many disgruntled Middle East pilots...lifestyle or lack there of it, high flying hours, little time at home, particularly bad if you have little ones, cost of living and lack of company support. The bottom line is....being a pilot in the Middle East ATM is stressful and so is being a pilots wife. There are lots of pluses, travel etc but the decision needs to be very carefully weighed up.
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Latest post on 17 October 2014 - 10:38
Hi mumto3darlings, Yes lots of the Meydan villas are already occupied. The villa itself is good but there is no yard/garden really and a lot of the residents are complaining about the lack of privacy ( they are built extremely close to each other) but the size and location is good.
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Latest post on 11 October 2014 - 21:22
Agree with a Basil and stix....they are correct. They ATAR score will vary depending on demand. The comment about the universities not honouring offers is incorrect. All you need to do is contact the university of choice. They will provide you with a point system...Eg A* equals 4 points , A equals 3 points etc they will also provide you with previous years indicative scores required for certain courses, that said, the scores will vary slightly depending on demand.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 20:53
Stayed at Al Maha twice, love the private pool!
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 13:36
Thank you so much weebles and Plum2... Really really appreciate it. I'm googling now!
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 11:07
I have my 80+ parents here at the moment. They would dearly love to do a cruise but their bed time is 7.30 :) so I need to find them a daytime one. I did the research before they arrived and found one departing from the Marina....from memory it wasn't a dhow, more so a flat based boat...but either will do. I have googled and googled and it's driving me mad as I can no longer find the boat trip I had previously found and in fact I can't find anything during the day. Any help would really be appreciated.
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 12:44
Ohhhh we just booked Gauchos...it looks really nice! Now you've thrown a spanner in the works...have always wanted to go to The Ivy but didn't think of it.
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 12:19
Excellent...just checking them out now. Thank you so much!
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 12:00
Hi, we are going out for my birthday lunch this Monday...and sooo don't want to be the only people in the restaurant. Any suggestions for somewhere with a bit of atmosphere would be much appreciated. TIA <em>edited by Trigg Beach on 13/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 12:13
We, unlike many of you, have done Asia to death as home for us is Australia, so the fact that we are getting to see Europe is amazing for us...and we love it. Recently we have been to Germany and Prague and loved both destinations. When we first arrived here we went to Paris and Rome as they really were on top of our dream list. I spend heaps of time doing my research and have found divine little boutique hotels in some of the cities we have visited. This year we are planning on Zanzibar...we kind of thought we were doing something different but based on the number of recommendations already to your response...perhaps not. LOL We love Bangkok for ease of getting around on public transport, the food and the cheap shopping but we were not so keen on Phuket...much prefer Bali and have been there many times. Seminyak is the best area to stay in my opinion with a few days in Ubud. We spent last summer in Malta and for a lazy beach/hotel/pool kind of holiday we really enjoyed it.
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 11:48
We were in Phuket a few months ago and we stayed at three different resorts. I would not recommend Thavorn Beach resort...looks lovely online and gets good reviews but we did not enjoy our four day stay there at all. Yes it has immediate access to the beach, massive pool etc but it was not clean, the restaurant was poor and the service to our rooms was extremely slow....overall a dated hotel, not in a good location. Baan Yin Dee is a Boutique Resort just up the hill out of Patong. The rooms are huge, the views are beautiful and the food and service was excellent. Perhaps not ideal for little ones. The best resort we stayed at was The Marina Resort Kata....AMAZING! Direct access to the beach, a fabulous open air restaurant, beautiful pool area with waterfall and children's pool and pool bar and the rooms really are something special. We felt like we were in the jungle. And a baby elephant visits the hotel most mornings and our children loved going to visit him.
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 20:40
Hi Arch, so exactly why are you wondering? Have you been to WA? Do you have any understanding of the area? Let me help you out...WA is less than 200 years old and it's sparse population is due to the desert environment....
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 10:07
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 10:05
We stayed at Le Citizen recently and loved the location on St Martins canal. We walked to all the main attractions and were surrounded by really good restaurants. Check it out on tripadvisor.
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 11:03
We brought one in about two weeks ago from Thailand...I just packed it in my suitcase as it was too large for hand luggage and to be honest, we didn't even think about it. We didn't have any problems.
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Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 09:06
We drove in our own car last year and we did have the required documents, however they were not checked....just our experience on that occasion. Good luck
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:13
Thanks Meagle, Geordie & Iamaaz, truly helpful information, I have spent the last few days following up on the accommodation, dinner options etc that you have suggested. I have direction in my planning, finally. can I ask if any of you caught the ferry to the islands or did you fly? We were going to take the ferry for a bit of 'adventure' but from what I can find on google, flying seems to be a far easy option?
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:41
We've been to Bali many times and would highly recommend Seminyak for a first time visitor. It is on the boarder or Legian. Hotels are being built all of the time and I'm sure there are many new ones, but we love to stay at the Kumala Pantai. It's opposite the beach and in walking distance to many good restaurants and shops. My sisters love the Padma Hotel as well. We are a family of 5.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 09:37
Thanks so much Big Blue, great info especially as none of my friends or family have been which makes planning the trip a bit more tricky.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 09:32
We are taking an Emirates flight into Athens and spending 1 night there and then taking a ferry from Pireaus Port to Mykonos and the another ferry from Mykonos to Santorini. Our children are teenagers, so the ferry ride is a bit of an adventure.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 13:57
I haven't been to Satwa yet but have wanted to. Is there a particular landmark or area in Satwa or is it as simple as going there, park and walk until I find one? Thanks for this. <em>edited by Trigg Beach on 13/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 15:44
Wow thanks everyone for all of this. We are only away 5 days but I'm determined to make this happen. The links are a huge help hence my quick reply....I'm madly checking all of your info out! So so good :)
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 11:22
I just used this company (rentacrib) as recommended by someone on this forum and they delivered the items, they were in perfect condition, very clean and the whole process was very simple.
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 11:13
Based on the advice below, we are looking at flying into Geneva...(taking bus/train (haven't worked this out yet) to Chamonix and we have found a nice hotel in the centre of Chamonix to stay 1 or 2 nights. Hopefully we will get to see/touch snow. My last question is....we are not attempting any skiing, we are just looking around - do we need specific ski clothes/boots or can we get away with really warm clothing?
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:58
This info is great...I'm madly checking out your suggestions...I'm currently looking at transport options for day trips Chamonix & Mount Blanc and in another tab I have hotels...and in another tab distance calculators (haha) this would have taken me days and days to work out on my own! Thanks again
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:23
Ok great. So if we take a flight into Geneva, would it be best to book into a hotel there and then look at booking a day trip/tour to see snow? Sorry to sound soo dense, we are not familiar with any of this kind of thing :)
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 08:04
Great thanks.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 08:00
Excellent thanks. We are only there 4 days and don't want to pack every conceivable tourist attraction in.....we would just like to do a few. What would you recommend?
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 10:44
Any Paris tips would be very much appreciated.
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 14:58
Thanks gingercat....I am always amazed at how generous people are on this site. I'll check out with our visitors if they would like me to follow up...I want the car seat decision to be theirs just in case they have specific requirements. And thanks Dangerous Blonde...great website
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 14:54
We stayed at the Golden Tulip in May...it was ok, nothing great and not 4 star in my opinion. I'd consider the other option suggested.
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 12:32
It will be my first trip to Paris and I know it's a very 'touristy' thing to do but I would love to have dinner at the Eiffel Tower...I've checked out the cost. Just wondering prior to booking if anyone has any feedback?
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 13:16
Thanks Polly...and yay to shorts! What about parking...is there plenty at the venue?
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 11:55
Thanks everyone, this clears up everything. And re your enquiry (JackieBrown) nieces and nephews are eligible for wider eligibility tickets - you can read it in the travel manual uner 2.4.2 - Eligibility for Cat C tickets.
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 21:55
I have the same problem. I have just used craft glue to fill little holes in the tile motar....which has worked! Powders and other deterents didn't.
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 21:47
So does that mean there is no need/requirement for volunteer families to look after babies in need of short term care?
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 10:49
Excellent thanks so much...very excited!
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 16:29
Ok great, I've got the box and leaflet...I'll try again. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 14:49
Thanks Cheeky Monkey...good news as I kind of need them now. I don't take anything special..just the same ones for years...they are called Monofeme The pack says: Monofeme 28 TAB 150MCG - 30 MCG, Levonorgestrel with Ethinyloestradiol. Does anyone know if these are available under another name here? Thanks so much. edited by Trigg Beach on 20/07/2012 <em>edited by Trigg Beach on 20/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 22:13
My son has just finished a year of Uni in Dubai and is heading off backpacking....to run with the bulls.....
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Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 11:45
It may not be an issue, and not sure if you are planning to go out tonight, but the restaurant we have booked for this evening just phoned to confirm our booking and advise no alcohol will be served.
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Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 11:41
That's great news, we had no idea. Thanks very much
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 08:24
We stayed at the Golden Tulip Khasab two weekends ago. Ideally located if you are taking a Dhow cruise. It's not "flash" but it is clean and has a nice pool area with baby's pool and swing set and the food by the pool and in the restaurant was nice. Our room was a good size with two double beds and a sitting area.
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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 10:25
We ate at Toscana at the Madinat on Monday night (it was our first time there) and absolutely loved our meals. There were 7 of us and we all enjoyed what we ordered.
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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 10:23
I used to buy my teenage daughter Naprogesic or Ponstan for period pain in Oz. Our local pharmacy is very well stocked but the English is not great. I'm not in the mood for a lengthy converstaion about what it is I am actually trying to buy, nor do I feel like acting out the symptoms (as I have had to do previously for other purchases)...so can one of you ladies let me know a brand name I can ask for without too much trouble. Thanks so much.
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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 11:36
I took mine to Emax at MCC after posting on here and someone suggesting to do so. We were happy with price and the service. Sorry I can't remember exactly how much but I think around 250 and it only took a day. If you take it in they will give you a quote first.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 08:10
I had the same size baby, forceps delivery, massive blood loss (anaemic) and the episiotomy but I didn't have an epidural or spinal block so I can't help with that bit. The blood transfusion will really help her in terms of her energy to get through the day with a new bub. Don't stress too much, it's harder when you can't be there, she is in a great country and will get the best medical attention.
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Latest post on 27 May 2012 - 18:23
Thanks guys...this is good news...we are driving. My son leaves Dubai in 3 weeks and was/is so keen to see Oman before he goes back to Oz, so we shall drive and fingers crossed, we'll get in. Mushypeas.....I too laughed and laughed, and if only you could have heard the whispered voice the response was given in....
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Latest post on 27 May 2012 - 13:17
So, I have just called the embassy and enquired about passport validity.....the response I got was: The rule is 6 months but you can try????????????????????????????????? Has anyone "tried" ?
 
 
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