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The Gadabout Dad
United Kingdom
Приєднався 23 тра 2017
Your typical, full time, single dad gadding about with his son (and sometimes daughter), seeing the world and having little adventures along the way. Join us to see what we get up to.
ST LUCIA’S VIGIE BEACH, RESTRICTED AIRPORT & lighthouse. #stlucia #castries #restrictedarea #plane
#stlucia #castries #airport #aviation #vigiebeach #restrcitedarea #plane #beljou #charlesflairport #caterpillar
The Gadbaout Dad takes a trip from the Bel Jou hotel in Castries, St Lucia to Vigie beach to explore the lighthouse and do a spot of Plane Spotting at George FL Airport.
Will I enter the restricted area of the lighthouse?
Will I enter the restricted airfield?
Why are there so many restricted areas?
Watch the Vlog to find the answers to all these questions and more!
The Gadbaout Dad takes a trip from the Bel Jou hotel in Castries, St Lucia to Vigie beach to explore the lighthouse and do a spot of Plane Spotting at George FL Airport.
Will I enter the restricted area of the lighthouse?
Will I enter the restricted airfield?
Why are there so many restricted areas?
Watch the Vlog to find the answers to all these questions and more!
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Road tour of St Lucia- Diamond Botanical Garden, Tet Paul Nature Trail & inside a Volcano! #stlucia
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#stlucia #daytrip #landtour #volcano #tetpaul #soufriere #diamondwaterfall #diamondbotanicalgarden #botanicalgarden #olympics #tour #marigotbay #castries #caribbean #heaven #stairwaytoheaven The Gadabout Dad has seen St Lucia by sea, now he tours it by land! He dares the mountainous roads of the west coast! (Not for the faint-hearted) He visits coastal villages and towns on the way down to Souf...
Why the HATE from the hotel guests? Visiting St Lucia's capital - Castries! #castries #stlucia
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#castries #stlucia #castriescathedral #derekwalcott #masseystores #catchbar #castriesmarket #cathedral The Gadabout Dad visits Castries, the capital of St Lucia, despite being warned off by the other hotel guests. Why don't more people visit? What is the issue with the city? Is it 'dodgy', as one guest called it? All this and much more contained within the vlog. Contents of this video 00:00 - I...
BEL JOU’S CHEAPEST ROOMS | ANY GOOD? | WALKTHROUGH & REVIEW | St. Lucia #beljou #stlucia #roomreview
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#beljou #stlucia #roomreview #castries #allinclusive #allinclusivehotel #bungalow #caribbeanisland #caribbean #adultsonlyhotel The Gadabout dad takes a holiday in the adults only resort of Bel Jou in Castries, St Lucia. Are these cheaper rooms worth it? Do they offer value for money? Did I have a good time? Watch the vlog to find all this out and much more including some hints and tips to make ...
ST. LUCIA’s BEL JOU | WALKTHROUGH & REVIEW| All inclusive #beljou #stlucia #allinclusive #castries
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#beljou #stlucia #allinclusive #castries #hotelreview #adultonly #adultonlyhotel Join the Gadabout Dad as he takes a holiday at the Bel Jou hotel in Castries, St Lucia. I treated myself to a holiday here to celebrate my 27th birthday (well, I can dream!) Is the hotel worth your hard earned cash? Are the staff any good? Is it for you? Is it as idyllic as the rest of St Lucia? Will I stay sober l...
HUGE MISTAKE! Catamaran Tour, St. Lucia. #stlucia #catamaran #sulphursprings #beljou
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#stlucia #catamaran #sulphursprings #snorkeling #pitons #waterfall #beljou #soufriere #plantation #marigotbay #stluciatour The Gadabout dad jumps on a Catamaran at Rodney Bay, St Lucia and travels down to Soufriere to view the Pitons; take a refreshing waterfall dip; bathe in sulphur springs; have refreshments at a plantation and go snorkelling. Then after a long day of sightseeing, drinking an...
BA 777 LONDON to ST LUCIA | PREMIUM ECONOMY | worth it? #britishairways #777 #gatwickairport
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The Gadabout dad travels long haul from London Gatwick to St Lucia with British airways aboard a 777 in the World Traveller Plus Cabin - BA's name for Premium Economy. Will bag drop work this time following yesterday's bag-drop mishap. What is it like? Is it worth the extra cash? Watch this vlog to find out! #britishairways #777 #flightreview #stlucia #gatwick #gatwickairport #premiumeconomy #w...
WARNING - DISTURBING BA A320 FLIGHT! REVIEW #britishairways #a320 #flightreview #manchesterairport
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The Gadabout Dad begins his solo trip to St Lucia with a short hop from Manchester to London Heathrow before continuing the following day to join a 777 from Gatwick to the Caribbean island of St Lucia. Flight delays and sitting next to an ill passenger do not sound like anyone's idea of fun...so why did I rate this flight so highly? WARNING:- There are some graphic sounds in the VLOG and I did ...
NSFW Join me on SPREAD-EAGLE AIRWAYS to the COSTA LIVIN' with the ISOLATION CREATIONS! #NSFW #drag
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#dragshow #drag #comedy #isolationcreations #summerspectacular #innuendo #nsfw #scarbodos #sleazyjet The Isolation Creations take me on a journey aboard Spread-Eagle airways to the Costa-Livin' in Scarbodos. Flangella Parker-Bowels and Chlamydia Cholmondeley are our air-hostesses as they fly us through an afternoon of frivolity, bingo, gameshow favourites and just a touch of smut and innuendo a...
Is Efteling Theme Park’s Fairytale Forest Worth Your Time? #eftelingforest #efteling
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Is Efteling Theme Park’s Fairytale Forest Worth Your Time? #eftelingforest #efteling
Onsite Hotel benefits & one that wasn’t for me! #eftelinghotel #eftelingthemepark #efteling
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Onsite Hotel benefits & one that wasn’t for me! #eftelinghotel #eftelingthemepark #efteling
EFTELING'S PYTHON, DOUBLE LOOPING, CORKSCREW COASTER. Front row POV. #python #efteling
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EFTELING'S PYTHON, DOUBLE LOOPING, CORKSCREW COASTER. Front row POV. #python #efteling
MAX & MORITZ on-ride POV. EFTELING theme park. #efteling #familycoaster #coaster #rollercoaster
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MAX & MORITZ on-ride POV. EFTELING theme park. #efteling #familycoaster #coaster #rollercoaster
BARON 1898, DIVE COASTER, on-ride POV at Efteling #efteling #eftelingthemepark #baron1898
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BARON 1898, DIVE COASTER, on-ride POV at Efteling #efteling #eftelingthemepark #baron1898
EFTELING HOTEL - EXPENSIVE BUT IS IT WORTH IT? #eftelingthemepark #eftelinghotel #efteling
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EFTELING HOTEL - EXPENSIVE BUT IS IT WORTH IT? #eftelingthemepark #eftelinghotel #efteling
EFTELING: The Dutch DisneyWorld? With onride POVs #efteling #eftelingthemepark #themepark
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EFTELING: The Dutch DisneyWorld? With onride POVs #efteling #eftelingthemepark #themepark
2 COCKPIT VISITS IN 2 WEEKS| SHOULD I FLY THE PLANE?! #cockpit #flightdeckview #easyjet #a319
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2 COCKPIT VISITS IN 2 WEEKS| SHOULD I FLY THE PLANE?! #cockpit #flightdeckview #easyjet #a319
STUNNING EasyJet A319 full take off | Liverpool Airport. #easyjet #liverpoolairport #a319 #takeoff
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STUNNING EasyJet A319 full take off | Liverpool Airport. #easyjet #liverpoolairport #a319 #takeoff
UK to Efteling: timing the epic Journey! #efteling #liverpool #denbosch #schiphol
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UK to Efteling: timing the epic Journey! #efteling #liverpool #denbosch #schiphol
Scenic A319 approach and landing at Manchester Airport, UK. #easyjet #manchesterairport #landing
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Scenic A319 approach and landing at Manchester Airport, UK. #easyjet #manchesterairport #landing
Iceland to Manchester | Erupting volcanos & grey bacon. #iceland #keflavik #easyjet
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Iceland to Manchester | Erupting volcanos & grey bacon. #iceland #keflavik #easyjet
ICELAND’S SHUT! Holiday Saved by AMAZING HOSTS! #Northernlights #iceland #auroraborealis #keflavik
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ICELAND’S SHUT! Holiday Saved by AMAZING HOSTS! #Northernlights #iceland #auroraborealis #keflavik
FAB CABIN CREW SURPRISE | VOLCANO VIEWS! Flight review Manchester - Iceland #rkeflavik #easyjet
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FAB CABIN CREW SURPRISE | VOLCANO VIEWS! Flight review Manchester - Iceland #rkeflavik #easyjet
COSPLAY & MURDER MYSTERY | MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS SET!#cosplay #murdermystery #highlysuspect
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COSPLAY & MURDER MYSTERY | MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS SET!#cosplay #murdermystery #highlysuspect
Exploring Grand Victorian transport - facts & figures. #tramway #scarborough #funicular
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Exploring Grand Victorian transport - facts & figures. #tramway #scarborough #funicular
COMEDY, DRAG, BINGO : Hilarious night out! #drag #isolationcreations #scarborough
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COMEDY, DRAG, BINGO : Hilarious night out! #drag #isolationcreations #scarborough
Exploring the £25 Travelodge Experience in Scarborough: Budget Travel Review travelodge #scarborough
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Exploring the £25 Travelodge Experience in Scarborough: Budget Travel Review travelodge #scarborough
Full A319 Takeoff: TAP Airlines Flight from Lisbon Airport #airportugal #tapairportugal
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Full A319 Takeoff: TAP Airlines Flight from Lisbon Airport #airportugal #tapairportugal
TAP FLIGHT REVIEW A319 | Tangier Manchester via Lisbon- #tapairportugal #flight #flightreview
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TAP FLIGHT REVIEW A319 | Tangier Manchester via Lisbon- #tapairportugal #flight #flightreview
The Ultimate Prisoner Cell Block H Mashup | Mambo No 5. #prisoner #pcbh #prisonercellblockh
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The Ultimate Prisoner Cell Block H Mashup | Mambo No 5. #prisoner #pcbh #prisonercellblockh
Great video. Staying at the Bel Jou in January. Looking forward to doing a catamaran trip while there. Who did you book it through?
Thank you! There’s a tour desk in the Bel Jou. I booked it through them. If you check my hotel tour video it shows you where to book. Very smooth and easy process. I’d recommend them. I’d also stick to the light grey mud on your face rather than the black :-)
Wow amazing ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Is the beach a long journey from the hotel??
No. It’s about 10 mins by mini-bus. I believe you can walk it in about 25-30mins but I didn’t try.
You’re stressing 3 quid.
I’m not. It’s more the feeling of being duped.
@@thegadaboutdad1057 true
Regarding no in flight enter. etc I remember several trips to Tenerife in the 90s with Brittania airways (before this tui brand nonsense) on 757s and all had firstly the big tv screens in the ceiling and then smaller units every so many seats .As a nervous flyer it occupied my mind to some extent, however after a short break in flying we went again and asked a cabin crew member why there were no tv/enter. etc and he tried to tell me it was because it was " short haul". I replied that as far as I recollected airlines classed up to 4hrs short, over 4 to 8 medium and 8 hrs plus long and the canaries was 4 hrs plus(usually 4.30 average time).The old saying changing the goalposts never more truer. Needless to say I got no response when I queried it. I felt for you all in the video as I hate night flights cannot sleep so it drags even more. Instead of trying to hassle you to buy seats together(that never used to be a problem) extra legroom seats(I believe tui are one of the smallest pitch)and trying to sell overpriced food and drinks on board just add a few pounds to a ticket price and give us back some pleasure on a plane and make it feel special and not just a cramped means to get to our holiday!
I agree with you 100%. I also remember a time when airline travel was more enjoyable. Those big screen we all had to watch were great. I remember flying with Air Canada to Toronto. We had The Birds going out and Jaws coming back! Not quite sure how the kids coped! 😂 Yeah, charge us a few more kid and bring back a tiny bit of comfort. It was doable then so it should be doable now!
Love the vapour trails @6:00
I love them too. I’ve actually never noticed them before.
I guess people shouldn’t go licking the plants in the botanical garden.
@@LindaAckers maybe not the psychedelic one. The cure for impotence? Depends on your individual circumstances :-)
It looks like a very full on day, is it a good trip for people with travel sickness??
Not really. The roads are small, rough and winding. Drivers are not always sensible either. It’s the only downside I can think of with regards to St Lucia.
Yo if i was you i would noy say that chefette is KFC because iy is not KFC is not as good as chefette chefette is not a 6 it is a 10000000000000000000000000 got it thx u that is all i had to say
Looks like everyone is a thief
Not everyone, but unfortunately there are a few con artists around.
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
I agree, You have flown all that way you should get out and about to see the Country 👍
I do understand when people have paid a small fortune for All Inclusive but if you’re not going to leave the hotel you may as well books somewhere cheaper and closer to home.
The average purchase price of a Boeing 737 800 is $106m. People expect to book flights on them for peanuts and then grumble when they get a budget service. If you want blankets, decent free food and a more comfy seat, book business class on another airline. Yep - it needs to be paid for.
I take your point but I didn’t pay peanuts. This was a pricey flight!
#coconutpig You should have got one of those !!!
It’s the one item no home is complete without!
Looks like a great seat! Does it fully recline with it being on the last row ?
It reclines as much as the others (I was closer to the front coming home). There’s quite a gap between the seat and the bulkhead behind.
Looks lovely, What vibe is it ? My wife and I are about your age. We dont want it crazy your video looks like its a chilled place ?
It’s calm and relaxing. It was incredibly quiet over the Summer. There is some entertainment most nights but it’s easy to keep away and avoid the noise if you want too. It’s an adults only resort so that helps keep it chilled too. If you’re looking for peace and quiet it’s the place to be. If it’s an all round party atmosphere you want then it’s not for you. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
@@thegadaboutdad1057 Sounds perfect ! We liked it chilled. Did you go to the Friday night party I think they have one in the town.? We went to Oistins in Barbados it was a great night.
I didn’t go to the Friday night party but I know someone who did and didn’t rate it (it was too busy for them) I went to Barbados a couple of years ago and didn’t make it to Oistins Fish Fry (not during the evening)
All young babys need to be banned from flying or have child free flights
Imagine how much extra they’d charge for a guaranteed baby free flight. They wouldn’t resists the chance to make extra from it.
You need to be careful! Remember Oman 1985?
The time I got my camera confiscated for filming a prison that looked like Butlins? Yeah, I remember is all too well!
Did you get to see inside the rooms in the main building? The umbrellas in the room are such a great idea.
I may have had a quick look at some of the ground floor ones when walking past on the way to the pool. They looked a bit bigger but decoration was the same. The umbrella came in so handy!
That room is huge! It looks so comfortable and well stocked!
It’s incredibly big. The rooms really are excellent value. The whole resort is amazing.
Lovely looking hotel. I might have to consider for the future. Wish you included shots of your accommodation room. Are they good? I will wait for your next video then.
I stayed in the cheaper bungalow rooms. Video should be out this Saturday. Spoiler alert - I loved my room!
I love this hotel. Quaint, peaceful and so welcoming.
Agreed! The staff are amazing.
I flew from Manchester with BA on an A321 recently. I like BA.
BA in the air are great. On the ground…not so good when things go wrong 😞
is next class up with a bed and what the class up after that ?
The next class up is ClubWorld which is equivalent to business class. Above that is First Class. I believe there are beds in both but first has the better ones. I could be wrong though. I’ll never truly know until someone pays for me 😊 I’m still waiting for a benefactor to come forward lol
That's the airport i went in😊
Did you have a good holiday?
How long did it take to get rid of all the black mud?
I managed to get most of it off later the same day. I did have some left behind my ear which a waitress pointed out to me the next day 😂
It looks stunning.
The hotel was amazing (as is St. Lucia) The food, drinks, staff…it was all amazing!
Did they offer man made coffee in the all inclusive?
Sorry, I don’t drink coffee, so I can’t be sure. Maybe someone can chip in and let you know?
I Like Better Virgin Atlantic Product On A350-1OOO,Great Video
Thank you! I’ve yet to try the Virgin product, but I will one day 😊
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I agree with u widow horrible , what’s wrong with BA on the windows
It was the same when I flew with them to Barbados a few years ago. Thought I’d just struck it unlucky??
Mi experiencia en un catamaran fue terrible me encontre con olas de 3 y 5 metros buen video amigo. 20:59.
I must have been lucky with the sea. It was incredibly calm…thankfully! Thank you for your kind comment.
Travelling by boat to get around the west coast seems much easier and faster than land!!
I did land and catamaran. Overall, the sea version was much more enjoyable.
Wow Richard, just watched this and was SO envious, it looked absolutely beautiful there. Incredible. Love your vids!
Thank you! It was so serene and peaceful…apart from the blaring reggae music 😂 Beautiful island with beautiful people!
Visited there too. Great little gem! Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Pleasant staff too!
So nice I went almost every day!
Absolutely love this! You seem such a genuinely lovely person! We flew economy down to St Lucia a few years back, looks quite the upgrade!
Thank you for your lovely comments. I really appreciate it.
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I think you mean UVF, not UFH
What an embarrassing mistake to make. I wouldn’t mind, but initially I had UHF! I’ll get it right…one day! 😊 I’ve changed it now 😊
@thegadaboutdad1057 no, don't be embarrassed. Thanks for posting such a wonderful video. My parents are from St.Lucia. I hope you had a wonderful time!
Thank you for your lovely comments. I absolutely loved St Lucia. It’s an amazing country.
@thegadaboutdad1057 Aww, glad you enjoyed it. I've not been since 2014. I need to catch a ✈️ out there soon!!
I’d go back in a flash! There are a couple of blogs coming up of some of the places that I visited while I was there.
Thanks for posting, well worth the upgrade from economy I think. 😊
I think so too! I absolutely loved it. 😃
Video 4K this is great brother
Thanks for your lovely comment👍 I do think a Egypt is a beautiful country. 4K captures it brilliantly!
only 50 secs in but you definitely deserve more subscribers!
Wow, thanks! That’s such a lovely thing to say. I’m not sure why I don’t get many subscribers. I do try!
I was considering using BA PE LGW to BKK but if it doesn't have its own check in as advertised .. I may change my mind. Thanks for the information !!
You’re very welcome. Bag drop was an absolute nightmare, particularly when coming back. A separate check in would have been sooo handy!
Use to teach me in maths, good to see your channels doing well 👍🏻
Thanks😊. I’m assuming you left last year and still have a sister in the school? Think I can work out who you are from your username. 😉
@@thegadaboutdad1057 yeah you're right 👍🏻😂
I hope you’re doing well!
I just got back from Efteling yesterday I went on that ride so many times and even went in the front rowww
Fab! I hope you had an amazing time.
I love your video
Thank you!
Thanks! That's exactly the tips I was looking for!
No problem, glad I could help!
Didn’t you travel premium to Barbados a year ago?
It was a couple of years ago now. It was interesting to compare the two.
We've just booked to go hurghada next year, I'll be doing valley of the kings alone. Did you book with TUI? I've heard they do a deluxe trip with less people.
My trip to the Valley of the Kings was part of the cruise I went on. To get there from Hurghada takes about five hours by bus (there are flights too) There were VERY few Brits on our boat so the trip consisted of six of us.
Omg I love your videos
Thank you. Not everyone ‘gets’ my humour! 😊
@@thegadaboutdad1057 I love Egypt it's a good place
I’m a fan of Egypt too. I’d recommend it to anyone. Just ignore the hassle 😊
Welcome to travel in 2024 - nothings cheap and on-board service is in decline, regardless of carrier. I dread the day Jet2 start flying to Egypt their seats are like sitting on pieces of hardwood
I haven’t flown with Jet2 yet. Maybe I should make it a priority to check out those seats. 😊
I gather that Jet2 have reservations about Hurghada and it’s ground services
That’s really interesting. I wonder exactly what the issue is?
Ima go visit him soon from LA , he’s gonna meet an American
Any idea what they did with the swimming pool they had when it was the St Nicholas?
Sorry, I didn’t even know there had been a swimming pool! Could it have been where the dining area is? That was sort of recessed into the ground???