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Post by dannyboy on Oct 31, 2008 14:52:11 GMT
Can get a little time off work and was just wondering where I should go for a few days with a friend - maybe take in a few sights & shop until I drop!!! Here are a few of my options ; (1) Glasgow - but have been at least half a dozen times 2) Edinburgh - Think I would like this one but quite expensive to get to (3) London - been a couple of times with OH but can honestly say I could fill my time nicely, maybe a little show etc: Knowing where to stay is difficult, would need it to be central & not too scary  (4) Liverpool - been once a few years back, can't really remember if any good tho (5) Dublin - been several times, but it's got so expensive (6) Birmingham - have never been, but the flights aren't too dear. (7) Newcastle - Been a couple of times and really enjoyed it, not sure if it's worth returning to tho when I have so many other city's left to explore or can you think of anywhere else that isn't worth missing? |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Oct 31, 2008 15:06:53 GMT
yorkshire!
Hull's good for shopping and good links to lots of places
dunno prices or places to stay tho
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Post by fimacg on Oct 31, 2008 15:35:26 GMT
Belfast to Edinburgh on Sleazyjet currently around £20 each way
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Post by Jen on Oct 31, 2008 16:42:07 GMT
harrogate?? not a city but a great place!!!
(only coz im from that area!!! lol!!!)
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Post by maximum on Oct 31, 2008 19:04:38 GMT
barcelona?
seriously though you should be able to get a good deal on hotels right now.
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Post by haffyfan on Oct 31, 2008 20:18:50 GMT
Athens is a stunning city! Or why not maxies new home Inverness, another lovely city
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Post by cazza on Nov 1, 2008 11:15:08 GMT
yorkshire! Hull's good for shopping and good links to lots of places dunno prices or places to stay tho im from hull, theres a big ice rink cinema places 2 eat prinne key shoppin centre used 2 be good. or if not come 2 benidorm ill be your tour guide ;D |
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Post by maximum on Nov 1, 2008 11:37:02 GMT
oh yeah Inverness! I am off for a girlie night out there tonight!
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Post by Steph on Nov 1, 2008 14:40:59 GMT
Newcastle! It's great fun and really good shops as welln as having the best nights out ever. I've been to quite a nice hotel in central London a couple of times but can't remember what it was called - I'll let you know if I remember
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Post by kitcat on Nov 3, 2008 9:59:41 GMT
How about Chester?
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Post by cazza on Nov 3, 2008 11:34:48 GMT
have you decided yet? let us know how it went hope you have fun and take lots of piccies
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Post by Becca on Nov 3, 2008 12:11:02 GMT
or you could do a pamper spa thing? mid week is cheaper than weekends and lastminute.com and places like that do deals where you can get a free treatment or two. plus if you find one by a fun city you can shop too ! ooo heaven
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Post by Jen on Nov 3, 2008 12:15:26 GMT
or you could do a pamper spa thing? mid week is cheaper than weekends and lastminute.com and places like that do deals where you can get a free treatment or two. plus if you find one by a fun city you can shop too ! ooo heaven oooh i like that idea!!!!!!! |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Nov 3, 2008 12:21:25 GMT
or you could do a pamper spa thing? mid week is cheaper than weekends and lastminute.com and places like that do deals where you can get a free treatment or two. plus if you find one by a fun city you can shop too ! ooo heaven fantastic idea!! |
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Post by scattymare on Nov 5, 2008 12:34:59 GMT
The New Forests lovely. Mind you theres LOTS of temptation there!
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Post by fimacg on Nov 5, 2008 16:48:34 GMT
Danny if you are going for a mid week break why not go for a riding holiday, www.scottishequestrianhotel.com/adult.htmThis place is on the old Lanark racecourse (I went a couple of times before I bought my own horse) and galloping with about 10 other horses around the racecourse well it was better than 'who know what' but lets not tell our men folk that... |
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Post by dannyboy on Nov 5, 2008 20:50:46 GMT
Danny if you are going for a mid week break why not go for a riding holiday, www.scottishequestrianhotel.com/adult.htm quote] Oh Fi - this looks and sounds fantastic!!! I'm going to keep this link as I'm definitely going to go there some time soon..... especially when it's better than you know what ;D We have just booked last night to go to Edinburgh, staying just off Princess Street!!!! The girls I'm going with wouldn't be too interested in the horse-riding side anyway - just shopping and having a little tipple |
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Post by brigadier on Nov 6, 2008 20:08:38 GMT
harrogate?? not a city but a great place!!! (only coz im from that area!!! lol!!!) I agree- Im there next week- good nightlife/shopping and lots of cafes etc but not cheap!!!! |
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Post by Jen on Nov 6, 2008 20:16:43 GMT
i agree its not cheap but its a really nice place. when and where are you there brig??
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Post by brigadier on Nov 7, 2008 19:42:10 GMT
All next week- doing a course- not horse related- just on outskirts but no doubt will sample a couple of the bars whilst Im there! Ive been to Harrogate a few times- mostly work related= in the eighties I modelled at the confence centre but thats a long time and several stones lighter ago!!!!!
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Nov 7, 2008 20:25:57 GMT
can we all go to choclate land on a trip
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Post by dannyboy on Nov 7, 2008 20:45:10 GMT
Brig I would like to hear more about the modelling & pic's pleeeaaasssseeee..........
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Post by Jen on Nov 8, 2008 10:04:04 GMT
Brig I would like to hear more about the modelling & pic's pleeeaaasssseeee.......... ooh yes please! |
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Post by racaille on Nov 8, 2008 12:41:20 GMT
How about Bath? (As in the city, not hot water) Culture, architecture and fab shopping....
Or any European city is great value this time of year. Mbottomille is brilliant if your friend is male but can be a bit gritty for two girls alone!
Seville is an all-time favourite of mine, Venice is wooooonderful off-season or check out Strasbourg - the Xmas market will be starting soonish and is extraordinary. Lille is also lovely and Eurostar does cheapies.
ooooh i could keep going ..... ;D
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Post by jane on Nov 9, 2008 15:35:23 GMT
Hi Danny - why don't you come here to Wales, very pretty... quad bikes, pony trekks, clay pigeons - I can recommend some lovely hotels, cheap and cheerful or more luxurious country pub/hotel... pm me if you want more details but here's the lovely hotel www.thehandhotel.co.uk/also not far from Chester... there are two trrekking centres here - they are both good - first is where I used to work and will be quiet this time of year, second is more for the experienced rider and does have it's own accomodation www.ponytreks.co.uk/www.atspringhill.co.uk/I know this is more of a relaxing holiday... no shops and only friendly pub nights - not for if you are looking for some wild nightlife.. haha jane |
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