| European weekender..... 14:23 - Feb 7 with 3660 views | itfcjoe |
....trying to book something for a weekend in late June to go away with Mrs itfcjoe and seeing if any recommendations here as proving to be a bit awkward
Want somewhere with a nice view, preferably of some water like a nice lake or a coast line, that is easy to get to (i.e. ~2 hour flight, and not a particularly long transfer at the other end), with a couple of nice restaurants and bars as won't want to be doing too much out there.
A couple of places like Amalfi coast or even Venice are just a ball ache to get to from airports - and we are leaving kids at home so is only going to be a Friday morning to Sunday afternoon trip so want to make the most of it - and it's our 10th anniversary so need something a little bit special at least. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:25 - Feb 7 with 1943 views | homer_123 |
Was about to suggest Portofino....sorry. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:28 - Feb 7 with 1926 views | itfcjoe |
| European weekender..... on 14:25 - Feb 7 by homer_123 |
Was about to suggest Portofino....sorry. |
That was where I was looking, but for a long weekend doesn't seem worth it? | |
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| European weekender..... on 14:30 - Feb 7 with 1911 views | N2_Blue |
Copenhagen, cracking little city |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:32 - Feb 7 with 1898 views | Keno |
Guernsey is easy to get to, lovely place full of all the best people (and a couple of nutters)
I'm going there for Easter weekend
(I may be slightly bias) |  |
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| Biarritz (n/t) on 14:32 - Feb 7 with 1894 views | EEJB |
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| European weekender..... on 14:33 - Feb 7 with 1894 views | hoppy |
What about Barcelona? |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:33 - Feb 7 with 1890 views | JakeITFC |
I've stayed in Limone on Lake Garda and it's absolutely stunning - Brescia and Verona airports both not too far away (probably towns on the south of the lake that make the transfer time <45 minutes).
If not, I have heard good things about Dubrovnik as a pretty city break. |  | | |
| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 with 1879 views | kizaitfc |
Lisbon has to be my favourite city break, great food, beer, coffee, pastries. Great attractions to visit and can get around easily by tram.
Valencia also a very nice city |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 with 1875 views | BlueBadger |
Lisbon. About 2 hours flight, fairly cheap, great food, decent bit of history and great beaches within about 30 minutes. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 with 1868 views | BlueBadger |
| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 by kizaitfc |
Lisbon has to be my favourite city break, great food, beer, coffee, pastries. Great attractions to visit and can get around easily by tram.
Valencia also a very nice city |
Great minds Kazza, great minds. I'd add in Porto as well. [Post edited 7 Feb 2022 14:38]
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| European weekender..... on 14:36 - Feb 7 with 1858 views | vilanovablue |
| European weekender..... on 14:33 - Feb 7 by hoppy |
What about Barcelona? |
Sitges just near Barcelona is a lovely place. Right on the coast and with some great bars and places to eat. Plus Barcelona is only 30 mins away by train if you fancy a day trip. |  | | |
| European weekender..... on 14:37 - Feb 7 with 1850 views | Bobbychase |
| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 by kizaitfc |
Lisbon has to be my favourite city break, great food, beer, coffee, pastries. Great attractions to visit and can get around easily by tram.
Valencia also a very nice city |
Agree on both. Lisbon is stunning and Valencia's beach area is a lot nicer than Barcelona's |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:40 - Feb 7 with 1830 views | clive_baker |
Venice ticks all of those boxes. 30 minute cab from Marco Polo into the centre, piece of cake. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:45 - Feb 7 with 1782 views | belgablue |
Annecy (and its lake) is a lovely spot, about 45 mins from Geneva airport.
The Italian lakes, ie. Garda, also great and very accessible.
Porto as others have said is nice but flight a bit longer. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:46 - Feb 7 with 1777 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
If you have a liking for Italy than I really like Florence.
Malta not bad shout.
As suggested above Copenhagen is a great city.
If you 2 fancy getting wavy without the kids the Damn whilst it's perhaps a little quieter is good shout.
Of course we all know Nice is nice.
Kiev for a bit more of the beaten track though the airport transfer is bit of an arse.
Brussels for bars
Bruges for prettier bars |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:48 - Feb 7 with 1762 views | Superblue95 |
As you seem to be leaning towards Italy by what you’re ruling out then Rome (Ciampino) is only a 20 minute transfer to the city.
You can do as much or as little as you want but even if you don’t want to walk much then there is tonnes of restaurants within a kilometre of all the touristy locations (Colloseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican) and a lot of them aren’t that expensive. Almost every single street has something to look at so you really can’t go wrong.
Will probably be mental in June though which would be the downside |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:49 - Feb 7 with 1759 views | WestStanderLaLaLa |
Private water taxi transfer from Marco Polo is no ball ache. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 14:50 - Feb 7 with 1735 views | kizaitfc |
| European weekender..... on 14:46 - Feb 7 by BlueandTruesince82 |
If you have a liking for Italy than I really like Florence.
Malta not bad shout.
As suggested above Copenhagen is a great city.
If you 2 fancy getting wavy without the kids the Damn whilst it's perhaps a little quieter is good shout.
Of course we all know Nice is nice.
Kiev for a bit more of the beaten track though the airport transfer is bit of an arse.
Brussels for bars
Bruges for prettier bars |
Might be wise to avoid Kiev at the moment... | |
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| European weekender..... on 14:56 - Feb 7 with 1699 views | ghostofescobar |
| European weekender..... on 14:49 - Feb 7 by WestStanderLaLaLa |
Private water taxi transfer from Marco Polo is no ball ache. |
But hugely expensive. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 15:00 - Feb 7 with 1678 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
Krakow, easy transfer to the centre, some cracking restaurants and easy to stroll around plus found the locals incredibly friendly. Plenty of sights to see and very good value for money.
Salt mines and Auschwitz short bus ride away. |  |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| European weekender..... on 15:11 - Feb 7 with 1621 views | syntaxerror |
Alicante?
Beautiful beaches, airport isnt crazy far away and quite a lot to do there too with the castle and a pirate island called Tabarca a couple of hours boat trip away. |  | | |
| European weekender..... on 15:13 - Feb 7 with 1614 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
| European weekender..... on 14:50 - Feb 7 by kizaitfc |
Might be wise to avoid Kiev at the moment... |
Yes a good point.
If it all calms down though then it's lovely and v hot in the summer. Beaches that run by river and fascinating to see soviet era meets new architecture.
I fairness also like to result in getting slapped by the Mrs at every street corner. | |
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| European weekender..... on 15:15 - Feb 7 with 1609 views | Steve_M |
| European weekender..... on 14:35 - Feb 7 by kizaitfc |
Lisbon has to be my favourite city break, great food, beer, coffee, pastries. Great attractions to visit and can get around easily by tram.
Valencia also a very nice city |
Yes, Valencia came to mind when I red Joe's post. Good food, a bit of culture and a beach.
Lisbon is great too as is Porto. |  |
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| European weekender..... on 15:17 - Feb 7 with 1597 views | noggin |
Sopot near Gdansk |  |
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| European weekender..... on 15:18 - Feb 7 with 1583 views | WD19 |
| European weekender..... on 14:30 - Feb 7 by N2_Blue |
Copenhagen, cracking little city |
Was going to say similar. In June then Scandinavia has got to be worth a punt.
Copenhagen is a bit dull, but if you are only there for 36 hours then you wont have time to get bored. Short flight too. |  | | |
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