Tins Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hi All, Me and two mates are looking at going away for a few days in early July. Can anyone recommend any good Cities to go too, and cheap hotel's, things to do etc in these cities. We've looked online and there are so many places we like the look of; Madrid, Amsterdam, Plzen, Munich etc. Any recommendations? We all have a big holiday in June, so want this to just be a cheap getaway really. Cheers in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hi All, Me and two mates are looking at going away for a few days in early July. Can anyone recommend any good Cities to go too, and cheap hotel's, things to do etc in these cities. We've looked online and there are so many places we like the look of; Madrid, Amsterdam, Plzen, Munich etc. Any recommendations? We all have a big holiday in June, so want this to just be a cheap getaway really. Cheers in advance. Last short city break I had in Europe was Berlin: fabulous city, lots to see and do, great food and drink, not as pricey as I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hi All, Me and two mates are looking at going away for a few days in early July. Can anyone recommend any good Cities to go too, and cheap hotel's, things to do etc in these cities. We've looked online and there are so many places we like the look of; Madrid, Amsterdam, Plzen, Munich etc. Any recommendations? We all have a big holiday in June, so want this to just be a cheap getaway really. Cheers in advance. Barcelona is just ace. Camp Nou and the Olympic Stadium to visit along with tons of other things plus the beaches are spot on there these days and down by the sea in the summer is a great atmosphere. we stayed: Tryp Condal Mar Hotel Down sides: Can be pricey in some places if you don't shop around and I know 3 or 4 different parties that have been done by pick pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm off to Hamburg in May which is apparently a good crack. Riga was also good for a few days fun and very cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I can't recommend Bruges enough, if you're willing to drive. It's less than an hour's drive from Calais. Absolutely beautiful. Thinking about it you could always Eurostar or fly to Brussels and then onward travel to Bruges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Not entirely nescesary to go abroad. Edinburgh is a really good place to visit and no need to get any euros!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I can tell you that Amsterdam was a brilliant laugh. The red light district was brilliant and the girls that work there are simply phenomenal. Pity I couldn't use any of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I can tell you that Amsterdam was a brilliant laugh. The red light district was brilliant and the girls that work there are simply phenomenal. Pity I couldn't use any of them! Pele had a similar problem. Nothing to be ashamed of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Barcelona is great, been twice. This is a must: http://vesping.com/ You can stay anywhere in the city that has a metro stop near by. Nothing is then too far. Choice of a beach on a nice day too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Depends on what you are goin for. If it's just a lads piss up then Amsterdam or Berlin is the place to go. If you want something different, like a bit of culture then I'm in the Barcelona camp. Brilliant city, plenty to see lots to do. We've been many times usually with EasyJet and stay on or near the the Ramblas. I love it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Prague is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Lisbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Valencia a fantastic city. Ryan Air fly there from Lulsgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Pele had a similar problem. Nothing to be ashamed of! I thought Pele was known for his keepy uppy skills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Can't recommended Madrid enough. Its got culture, great food, nightlife and of course the weather is fantastic. Oh yes and the Bernabeu/Calderon to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 In my experience anywhere with your mates is good. Low cost airlines have made everywhere so accessible but generally if you head for a university city you'll have a good time. sometimes people are a bit friendlier off the beaten track. Places like Stockholm and Aarhus are prime examples. Couldn't afford many beers but great places. Some places are nice to look at but maybe good venues to take a partner. Barcelona, Madrid and anywhere in Italy etc get you brownie points so maybe worth saving for a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Valencia a fantastic city. Ryan Air fly there from Lulsgate. That's on my list Yet to go, but have been told how great that place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 In my experience anywhere with your mates is good. Low cost airlines have made everywhere so accessible but generally if you head for a university city you'll have a good time. sometimes people are a bit friendlier off the beaten track. Places like Stockholm and Aarhus are prime examples. Couldn't afford many beers but great places. Some places are nice to look at but maybe good venues to take a partner. Barcelona, Madrid and anywhere in Italy etc get you brownie points so maybe worth saving for a later date. In the middle of Aarstreet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Not entirely nescesary to go abroad. Edinburgh is a really good place to visit and no need to get any euros!!! +1 I love Edinburgh. Go there every December with Mrs Batman. However, Foo Fighters are playing at Murrayfield on my 30th Birthday this year, so it will be strange going when it will be warmer and without all the Christmas decorations around. This will also be the first time we are flying. I have always driven as the scenery on the Edinburgh scenic route is phenomenal, but the M6 does drag on a bit and when it snows, one mistake and you're down the mountain. Plus when you fly, it's only just over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 BARCELONA. That is all Seriously though, if you can wait until September, go for La Merce festival- it's a giant 5 day festival, loads of music, drinking in the streets, the 'correfoq'- one of my favourite things in the world Barca can be quite expensive, but if you do your research it can be great value. The Metro is excellent value and really efficient so it's easy to get about so as long as you don't stay too far out (some of the underground lines take over an hour to go from 2 end to the other as they turn into 'overground' services) you can get to the Barri Gotic, Born, Sant Pere, etc. really easily. Plus, as has been said, there are beaches in the City Right, I'm off to book some flights now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm off to Hamburg in May which is apparently a good crack. Riga was also good for a few days fun and very cheap Went there for a weekend away a few years ago, have fun down the Reeperbahn...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for all the recommendations, I knew I could rely on fellow reds. I'm weighing up different flights, hotels etc today. We had a crazy thought of New York trip last night, but then decided we'd rather do that for longer than a week, so may postpone til next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 +1 I love Edinburgh. Go there every December with Mrs Batman. However, Foo Fighters are playing at Murrayfield on my 30th Birthday this year, so it will be strange going when it will be warmer and without all the Christmas decorations around. This will also be the first time we are flying. I have always driven as the scenery on the Edinburgh scenic route is phenomenal, but the M6 does drag on a bit and when it snows, one mistake and you're down the mountain. Plus when you fly, it's only just over an hour. you could always fly to Newcastle and drive from there. Best of both worlds then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Definitely agree with the other chap about Bruges, probably my favourite place I've been to in Europe, and it's fairly close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Yes like others I really think that Barcelona has it all Culture,sports,nightlife and even a beach ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Definitely agree with the other chap about Bruges, probably my favourite place I've been to in Europe, and it's fairly close! Try Ghent. It's Bruges without the tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I can't recommend Bruges enough, if you're willing to drive. It's less than an hour's drive from Calais. Absolutely beautiful. Thinking about it you could always Eurostar or fly to Brussels and then onward travel to Bruges. Bruges is fantastic and beautiful but it depends what sort of holiday you're after, as it's very chilled and relatively boring on the nights. Krakow on the other hand, is absolutely amazing. Could happily live there and the nightlife is ****ing amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the Frog Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world, a must see. I went there for my first ever abroad trip and for flights, hotel for 5 nights, luggage, metro, food, beer, tourism the LOT cost no more than 500 euros (for two of us). The beer is so cheap, the market in rambla is excellent and if you shop in the residential areas just outside the city centre you can grab some real bargains! I will never beat the price I got, it was a combination of cheap flight deals and a couple of weeks later a travelodge sale, but for a cheap but amazing trip it has to be right up there with the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 A couple of alternative suggestions. The first is Reykjavik. I loved Iceland - plenty to do (the Blue Lagoon is surreal), excellent nightlife in the centre of town, and in July it will only get dark for about 3 or 4 hours at night. I was (coincidentally) there the weekend David James made his debut in the Icelandic league - and that same evening I bumped into him and Herman Hreidarsson in a bar. He told me some interesting things from the Millen and McInnes eras - but that's probably for another thread! One other place I would recommend is Tel Aviv. I went in 07 for the England game and then three times in 08 with work. Great beaches, fantastic nightlife and really friendly locals - plus the possibility of easy day trips to the Dead Sea or Jerusalem. And it will be scorchio in July. I believe Easyjet recently started flying to Reykjavik from Bristol, and they also go to Tel Aviv from a couple of the London airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 +1 I love Edinburgh. Go there every December with Mrs Batman. However, Foo Fighters are playing at Murrayfield on my 30th Birthday this year, so it will be strange going when it will be warmer and without all the Christmas decorations around. This will also be the first time we are flying. I have always driven as the scenery on the Edinburgh scenic route is phenomenal, but the M6 does drag on a bit and when it snows, one mistake and you're down the mountain. Plus when you fly, it's only just over an hour. It was thanks to you in this thread that we went at the end Jan and had a splendid time! http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/165755-weekend-away-ideas-please/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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