[qos_75]

Whilst travelling back from Dumfries yesterday in the gloom of the rain, thoughts turned to a mini break. Something around the 5 days to a week mark. I fancy Croatia or Serbia, I heard Split & Dubrovnik were nice and have decent weather about the end of May. I also heard Belgrade was quiet nice as well. Poland might also be a consideration.

Has anyone been to the aforementioned places and would they recommend them? Alternatively, recommendations for any other destination outwith the UK will be welcomed as well.

Obviously Vartex will be the man in the know for Croatia.

Sorry, that should now be Vintex.

This post has been edited by qos_75: 14 January 2008 - 15:53

[Gaz]

Was in Budapest last month with my girlfriend and thought it was excellent.

I can't recommend Barcelona enough, however.

[qos_75]

Gaz, on Jan 14 2008, 15:39, said:

Was in Budapest last month with my girlfriend and thought it was excellent.

I can't recommend Barcelona enough, however.

Yeah both these places are nice. I visited Barcelona two years ago, and Budapest the year before. Both great places and they might come into contention.

[H Wragg]

I'm going to Krakow a week on Friday.

I'll report back.

[FFCinthearea]

Try Den Haag. It's a beautiful city and it's only a short distance from Amsterdam.

[Mr X]

A fairly obvious one, but Rome is superb

[pub car king]

YOU CAN GET TO NEW YORK FAIRLY CHEAP THESE DAYS

[qos_75]

Good suggestions so far. Krakow, is certainly in the mix. My neighbour is from Poland and was telling me that it is beautiful. I look forward to your report mate.

[Watty]

Icelandair usually do some good flight and accom deals from Glasgow to Rekyavik thru their website, Blue Lagoon meant to be good, a wee bit different from mainland Europe, fancied it myself for a while but not managed to get yet.

[Mak QOSFC]

Naples is a wonderful safe city.

[Mr. Brightside]

qos_75, on Jan 14 2008, 15:35, said:

Whilst travelling back from Dumfries yesterday in the gloom of the rain, thoughts turned to a mini break. Something around the 5 days to a week mark. I fancy Croatia or Serbia, I heard Split & Dubrovnik were nice and have decent weather about the end of May. I also heard Belgrade was quiet nice as well. Poland might also be a consideration.

Has anyone been to the aforementioned places and would they recommend them? Alternatively, recommendations for any other destination outwith the UK will be welcomed as well.

Obviously Vartex will be the man in the know for Croatia.

Sorry, that should now be Vintex.

If you are looking for something more central, I would recommend Berlin, I went in December and had a brilliant time, its worth a look, there is so much to see and do!

[McMuffin]

Mak QOSFC, on Jan 14 2008, 17:33, said:

Naples is a wonderful safe city.

You'll get there right cheap these days too, and you'll come back with a mild suntan, cheap duty free and cholera.

[Mak QOSFC]

McMuffin, on Jan 14 2008, 18:51, said:

You'll get there right cheap these days too, and you'll come back with a mild suntan, cheap duty free and cholera.

Slash wounds, no wallet and a permanent stench.

[The Phoenix]

Depends what you're looking for? Relaxing or action packed?

If it's action you're after, Baghdad's got to be on the shortlist.

[qos_75]

Okay then, so that's Naples of the list.

[Mak QOSFC]

qos_75, on Jan 14 2008, 19:16, said:

Okay then, so that's Naples of the list.

Hey it's not all bad the views are incredible and you can always take in a Napoli game.

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[marty_j]

qos_75, on Jan 14 2008, 15:35, said:

Whilst travelling back from Dumfries yesterday in the gloom of the rain, thoughts turned to a mini break. Something around the 5 days to a week mark. I fancy Croatia or Serbia, I heard Split & Dubrovnik were nice and have decent weather about the end of May. I also heard Belgrade was quiet nice as well. Poland might also be a consideration.

Has anyone been to the aforementioned places and would they recommend them? Alternatively, recommendations for any other destination outwith the UK will be welcomed as well.

Obviously Vartex will be the man in the know for Croatia.

Sorry, that should now be Vintex.

Krakow is excellent. Beautiful city. Nice and compact and loads of great places to eat and drink. You can get there for pennies from Scotland nowadays.

I went 4 years ago and still my favourite city break.

Cheap too (or it was)

[Lordofthewing]

Mak QOSFC, on Jan 14 2008, 18:53, said:

Slash wounds, no wallet and a permanent stench.

Dumfries isn't that bad, surely?

[qos_75]

marty_j, on Jan 16 2008, 15:42, said:

Krakow is excellent. Beautiful city. Nice and compact and loads of great places to eat and drink. You can get there for pennies from Scotland nowadays.

I went 4 years ago and still my favourite city break.

Cheap too (or it was)

That's sounding good, I shall investigate further. I think you can fly from Edinburgh as well, which would be handy.

My GF has been doing some digging and we can rent an apartment in Vienna (During the European Championships) for £300 for a week. This is on her work intranet. That sounds not too bad. Vienna is supposed to be a bit pricey though. That said, I am sure it is a beautiful city, so it is an option.

[Colin M]

andycqos, on Jan 14 2008, 16:23, said:

A fairly obvious one, but Rome is superb

Having just returned from a weekend there, I agree wholeheartedly. You will come away desperate to go back. The Sistine Chapel and St Peter's are completely overwhelming.

[Mr X]

Colin M, on Jan 16 2008, 16:05, said:

Having just returned from a weekend there, I agree wholeheartedly. You will come away desperate to go back. The Sistine Chapel and St Peter's are completely overwhelming.

Get the old thread dug out and tell us all about it then

[marty_j]

qos_75, on Jan 16 2008, 15:55, said:

That's sounding good, I shall investigate further. I think you can fly from Edinburgh as well, which would be handy.

My GF has been doing some digging and we can rent an apartment in Vienna (During the European Championships) for £300 for a week. This is on her work intranet. That sounds not too bad. Vienna is supposed to be a bit pricey though. That said, I am sure it is a beautiful city, so it is an option.

Good cheap apartments in Krakow about £50 a night

http://www.krakow-apartments.biz/

Sleazy Jet fly there from Edinburgh now

[young_bairn]

Oslo was pretty sweet.

[lichtgilphead]

marty_j, on Jan 16 2008, 22:39, said:

Good cheap apartments in Krakow about £50 a night

http://www.krakow-apartments.biz/

Sleazy Jet fly there from Edinburgh now

I would suggest at least a week to "do" Krakow properly. There's no way you can do the "must-sees" in a weekend.

Takes a day to visit Auschwitz properly, and another full day to do the Salt Mine.

Within the city, it'll take another 2-3 days just to do the main attractions.

Riga's not bad for a weekend if you're doing the "couple" thing - they're cracking down on stag do's though

[marty_j]

lichtgilphead, on Jan 16 2008, 22:57, said:

I would suggest at least a week to "do" Krakow properly. There's no way you can do the "must-sees" in a weekend.

Takes a day to visit Auschwitz properly, and another full day to do the Salt Mine.

Within the city, it'll take another 2-3 days just to do the main attractions.

Riga's not bad for a weekend if you're doing the "couple" thing - they're cracking down on stag do's though

agreed, we didn't 'do' Auschwitz but travelled up to Chenstewova and down to Zakopane on Slovakian border. Zakopane is stunning, it's in Tatra mountains and you can take cable car up mountain and cross border into Slovakia.