All of us around here love to travel, and a honeymoon can be the one time in your life when you throw logic out the window and price and value doesn't matter, so you can truly have that 'once in a lifetime' experience. You know that I rarely stay in five star hotels, but my…
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Wow found out she was pregnant while still on honeymoon. This is a fun story that will get made into a movie some day or at least reality TV. I have actually considered buying a small resort while on vacation and shortly after returning home. It would have worked out but I was afraid the air service to the island wouldn't have supported the overhead. About 2 years later a hurricane nearly destroyed the island so I'm glad I missed that event.
Well, the seem to have it worked out in the meantime. Certainly would like to see an update on these in few years time (whether on here or else 😉 )
Isn’t this the very business model of timeshares? Create idyllic conditions, a bit of smooth talking and aspirational thinking...next thing you know (or 4 hours later ) you own property.
The only difference is this couple is only locked in for 3 years, and they have a chance at getting some of their money back, through paying guests.
We have an impression that the British are broke. Cutting food from schools, doing the least in NATO and many other instances but they then turn around and throw the most lavish royal weddings.
Are the British following the playbook of the white American Republican scum.
At 12 dollars a night, that is 3250 room nights to go through to even get close to breaking even. That doesn’t even account for taxes, salaries, utilities etc etc.
There is a reason why the previous owner wanted to sell it to drunk tourists...
Sounds made up or at least very embellished. Good story to market the hotel though!
If they didn't think they were buying the hotel, what did they think they were doing? Something doesn't add up. Also, probably shouldn't be drinking if you are trying to get pregnant or might be pregnant.
@Mr Igcognito & Tom
I don't think these two were planning on getting pregnant any time soon if their comments of living in a tiny appartment and debts from their wedding is anything to go by.. And indeed people drink before realising they are pregnant. One of my friends had just come from a 3wk booze holiday when she found out she was pregnant. The kid is as fit as a fiddle.
That said, i love this story and I'm totally going to drink rum tonight!
I agree with @Tom. Very speculative story likely created to churn free advertising and subsequent business.
I'd love to see how they're doing a year from now. I hope they're the next self-made billionaire story!
I never want to return to reality when I have to leave the Greek Islands. Like Shirley Valentine, I guess.
When one reads a story like this, its up to us fellow globe trotters to give them some business or at least tell others. I'll check them out. According to booking.com "One of our best sellers in Tangalle"!
The universe takes control sometimes. Perhaps in the long run this was the best thing for them. We all make "dumb" decisions, and in the overall scheme of things that is not a lot of money.
I truly wish them well!! Dumb drunk Brits!! haha... 😉
@Debit
The "white American Republican scum" ( a.k.a. trailer trash) you refer to are in a class of their own. Brits are not THAT dreadful. Also I doubt many of them would have any party affiliation, least of all getting out to actually vote.
@elaine I agree. I wish them the best. A happy accident could change their lives for the better.
DEBIT - most of your comments above are incorrect . Britain is not broke ,but EU is squeezing money out of the UK, so they need to leave and get on with life independently . No similarities to USA
NORMAN - I wish the couple luck in their venture. Back packers can easily pay a bit more than USD12- a night , and income can easily be raised by sales of food , alcohol , airport shuttle , tours , fishing trips, sim cards for wifi , etc etc . If the economics do not work out ,then it is only a 3 year lease , walk away or renegotiate with owner . Win Win .