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City Breaks recommendations.
« on: June 9, 2019, 04:33:17 pm »
Looked for a thread and I know Cities get threads so can we use this thread for City Break Ideas?

So as it says on the tin. Myself and herself off too Amsterdam in October but looking for ideas for the future, I'm told by many Lisbon is really nice. Have done the London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Verona, Lake Garda, Geneva thing so....

Now. We might do a quick long weeken break with the kids in August in Europe and looking for something different with our three daughters, 11, 12 and 16 year olds.

Savilla looks beautiful as does Dubrovnic.

Any ideas really helps  :wave

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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #1 on: June 9, 2019, 04:37:25 pm »
Dublin........
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #2 on: June 9, 2019, 04:40:49 pm »
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Dublin........

Never been is it nice?
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #3 on: June 9, 2019, 05:07:35 pm »
Bruges, Brussels, Gent, Leuven. All class.

If you're after inspiration for short breaks, you should download some episodes of Travel Man - 48 hours in...
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #4 on: June 9, 2019, 05:08:56 pm »
Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on June  9, 2019, 05:07:35 pm
Bruges, Brussels, Gent, Leuven. All class.

Was in Brussells a long time ago, it was a very boring City I thought.
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #5 on: June 9, 2019, 05:10:29 pm »
Vienna. Plenty to see, food is really good even in the cheaper spots
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« Reply #6 on: June 9, 2019, 05:16:03 pm »
Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on June  9, 2019, 05:10:29 pm
Vienna. Plenty to see, food is really good even in the cheaper spots

Was on our radar but pricey in August. I mean pricey!


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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #7 on: June 9, 2019, 05:18:47 pm »
Valencia?

Florence?

Seville
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« Reply #8 on: June 9, 2019, 05:20:49 pm »
Quote from: Tepid T₂O on June  9, 2019, 05:18:47 pm
Valencia?

Florence?

Seville

Saville is on our radar 100% but flights look to be a problem from Dublin. We have been to Valencia.

Anyone been to Lisbon or Dubrovnic?
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #9 on: June 9, 2019, 05:30:57 pm »
I quite enjoyed Lisbon, though it rained most of the time we were there - I'm sure I'd have enjoyed it more if the weather had been good.

Went to Vienna and Bratislava earlier this year - loved Bratislava, it was a great city. I can also recommend Krakow, possibly one of the best cities I've visited. And Split, in Croatia, is worth a visit too.
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« Reply #10 on: June 9, 2019, 05:32:53 pm »
Athens... that’s really nice.  Cheap hotels close to the beach, baking hot...stuff to see
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #11 on: June 9, 2019, 05:33:51 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on June  9, 2019, 05:20:49 pm
Saville is on our radar 100% but flights look to be a problem from Dublin. We have been to Valencia.

Anyone been to Lisbon or Dubrovnic?
Be careful with the kids in saville.
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« Reply #12 on: June 9, 2019, 05:34:41 pm »
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #13 on: June 9, 2019, 05:49:29 pm »
Quote from: Red_Bear on June  9, 2019, 05:30:57 pm
I quite enjoyed Lisbon, though it rained most of the time we were there - I'm sure I'd have enjoyed it more if the weather had been good.

Went to Vienna and Bratislava earlier this year - loved Bratislava, it was a great city. I can also recommend Krakow, possibly one of the best cities I've visited. And Split, in Croatia, is worth a visit too.

Been told a few times also about Kracow, me have a look.
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« Reply #14 on: June 9, 2019, 05:50:23 pm »
Quote from: Tepid T₂O on June  9, 2019, 05:32:53 pm
Athens... that’s really nice.  Cheap hotels close to the beach, baking hot...stuff to see

Was in Athens myself, looking at Greece for next years Summer Hols.

Quote from: McrRed on June  9, 2019, 05:33:51 pm
Be careful with the kids in saville.

Oh?
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #15 on: June 9, 2019, 06:24:32 pm »
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #16 on: June 9, 2019, 06:32:57 pm »
If you think Vienna is expensive best forget about Dubrovnik.
It's shamelessly exploiting every opportunity to grab money from tourists.
Also, aside from the city walls and old town - it really doesn't have much to offer.
Good jumping base to visit Korčula, peninsula of Pelješac, National Park Mljet and so on - but that would take time and planning.
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #17 on: June 9, 2019, 06:57:52 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on June  9, 2019, 05:08:56 pm
Was in Brussells a long time ago, it was a very boring City I thought.
Loads to do in Brussels and some great places to eat/drink.
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #18 on: June 9, 2019, 07:00:34 pm »
Quote from: Sarge on June  9, 2019, 05:20:49 pm
Saville is on our radar 100% but flights look to be a problem from Dublin. We have been to Valencia.

Anyone been to Lisbon or Dubrovnic?

Recommend Lisbon, lovely city.  Also another shout out to Gent and Bruges.  Also I do not find Brussels boring.
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« Reply #19 on: June 9, 2019, 07:00:53 pm »
Quote from: Pheeny on June  9, 2019, 06:57:52 pm
Loads to do in Brussels and some great places to eat/drink.

Seconded.
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #20 on: June 9, 2019, 07:16:17 pm »
I liked Krakow and also thought Bilbao was pretty good.
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« Reply #21 on: June 9, 2019, 07:16:34 pm »
Widnes anyone?
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #22 on: June 9, 2019, 07:25:38 pm »
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« Reply #23 on: June 9, 2019, 07:25:49 pm »
Quote from: Pheeny on June  9, 2019, 06:57:52 pm
Loads to do in Brussels and some great places to eat/drink.

In fairness I was only there for one night so maybe jumped the gun a bit.
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« Reply #24 on: June 9, 2019, 07:26:22 pm »
Quote from: Zlen on June  9, 2019, 06:32:57 pm
If you think Vienna is expensive best forget about Dubrovnik.
It's shamelessly exploiting every opportunity to grab money from tourists.
Also, aside from the city walls and old town - it really doesn't have much to offer.
Good jumping base to visit Korčula, peninsula of Pelješac, National Park Mljet and so on - but that would take time and planning.

Sound mate :thumbup
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« Reply #25 on: June 9, 2019, 07:27:09 pm »
Come to Tallinn!! It has the best preserved medieval old town in Europe. It's a bit pricey for the old booze but the quality of food and drink here is great.

I also work part time for a street theatre group called 'Tales of Reval' (the old name for the city) and we do free, immersive, guided tours of the lower Old Town. You might even get to see me in medieval costume ;D
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« Reply #26 on: June 9, 2019, 07:27:26 pm »
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Recommend Lisbon, lovely city.  Also another shout out to Gent and Bruges.  Also I do not find Brussels boring.

Lisbon is happening next year I would be safe to say.
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« Reply #27 on: June 9, 2019, 07:29:45 pm »
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Come to Tallinn!! It has the best preserved medieval old town in Europe. It's a bit pricey for the old booze but the quality of food and drink here is great.

I also work part time for a street theatre group called 'Tales of Reval' (the old name for the city) and we do free, immersive, guided tours of the lower Old Town. You might even get to see me in medieval costume ;D

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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #28 on: June 9, 2019, 08:26:06 pm »
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« Reply #30 on: June 9, 2019, 08:37:54 pm »
Budapest is another quality city that hasn't already been mentioned. Pretty cheap (as far as I remember), with loads of beautiful architecture and interesting history, plus a really good bar scene with some proper hidden gems. The spa's are really nice too.
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« Reply #31 on: June 9, 2019, 08:45:01 pm »
Quote from: 24/7 on June  9, 2019, 07:27:09 pm
Come to Tallinn!! It has the best preserved medieval old town in Europe. It's a bit pricey for the old booze but the quality of food and drink here is great.

I also work part time for a street theatre group called 'Tales of Reval' (the old name for the city) and we do free, immersive, guided tours of the lower Old Town. You might even get to see me in medieval costume ;D

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« Reply #32 on: June 9, 2019, 08:45:20 pm »
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« Reply #34 on: June 9, 2019, 09:02:40 pm »
Quote from: Indomitable_Carp on June  9, 2019, 08:37:54 pm
Budapest is another quality city that hasn't already been mentioned. Pretty cheap (as far as I remember), with loads of beautiful architecture and interesting history, plus a really good bar scene with some proper hidden gems. The spa's are really nice too.

Heard that, been to Prague?
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« Reply #35 on: June 9, 2019, 09:04:30 pm »
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Heard that, been to Prague?
Prague's old hat nowadays mate - 20 years too late to really enjoy it in summer - recommend you go in autumn. I was there last year, first week of October, and it was still glorious - and a LOT less busy! Did the 'Ghost Stories' tour at night. Fuckin shite guide but the atmos was great.

Tell you where's pretty damned good any time of year, Ljubljana! Cultural, easy to get to and fucking cheap mate!!! :D  :thumbup
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« Reply #36 on: June 9, 2019, 09:07:45 pm »
Prague is a lovely city, went in December 2016, enjoyed Bruges and Gent too when I went in about 2002.

Cologne is supposed to be nice isn't it?
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« Reply #37 on: June 9, 2019, 09:25:42 pm »
Quote from: 24/7 on June  9, 2019, 09:04:30 pm
Prague's old hat nowadays mate - 20 years too late to really enjoy it in summer - recommend you go in autumn. I was there last year, first week of October, and it was still glorious - and a LOT less busy! Did the 'Ghost Stories' tour at night. Fuckin shite guide but the atmos was great.

Tell you where's pretty damned good any time of year, Ljubljana! Cultural, easy to get to and fucking cheap mate!!! :D  :thumbup

Excellent thanks for the Info. We as in myself and wifey have the October long weekend booked in every year.
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« Reply #38 on: June 9, 2019, 09:46:32 pm »
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Heard that, been to Prague?

I haven't unfortunately. That's one I've still got to tick off my list. Me and my mates did a great road trip years ago, chipped in for a van and went to a lot of the big cities around that area (Berlin, Wroclaw, Bratislava, Budapest and Munich). Also ended up in Innsbruck but only stayed for a day because it turned out to be really expensive. We decided against Prague though because it was July and we heard it'd be rammed.
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Re: City Breaks recommendations.
« Reply #39 on: June 9, 2019, 10:18:32 pm »
Riga in Latvia is worth a visit, so too Jurmala (20 mins by train from Riga).
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