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panama · 12-02-2012, 02:05

Hoping to surprise the missus with a few days away in europe with perhaps Spain, France, Italy the first places that spring to mind although I'm openminded about the destination.

Is it best just to look at cheap flights and go from there or would travel agents be the best bet at this time of the year for booking a package type thing with hotels etc inclusive?

if anyone has any links or can suggest an agency or online site that might be of help I'd appreciate it.

Cheers

Lapin · 12-02-2012, 02:23

Are you planning to travel in the next few days?

If so, bear in mind that most of Europe is under a blanket of snow at the moment and travel restrictions are a possibility. A package booked with a travel agent will ensure that you are not left stranded due to any disrutions.

Otherwise Spain might be a good option.

Or how about this. Not bad for €249.

EDIT:

Just realised that link I gave isn't working. It was for an apartment in Morocco I found on http://www.lastminute.ie/?&source=af...0e77791fa40012

panama · 13-02-2012, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapin

Are you planning to travel in the next few days?
http://www.lastminute.ie/?&source=af...0e77791fa40012

Link just goes to lastminute I'm afraid.

franciebellew · 13-02-2012, 03:04

Would you be interested in going to Russia? Some good deals on for there

mikedragon32 · 13-02-2012, 16:43

Just back from yet another trip to Nice. Flights and accommodation less than €200 per person incl all taxes, although I wouldn't recommend the hotel, you could spend a little more for very comfortable accommodation.

mikedragon32 · 13-02-2012, 16:43

Just back from yet another trip to Nice. Flights and accommodation less than €200 per person incl all taxes, although I wouldn't recommend the hotel, you could spend a little more for very comfortable accommodation.

panama · 13-02-2012, 20:46

Russia, no because I just want to go for 2 nights as it's all I can afford at the moment.

I'd love to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Turin perhaps for a couple of nights
in March but I'm definitely open to suggestions.

What are the best sites to look on?

Last minute.ie - I know they have a citybreaks tab.

Sometimes I see deals on groupon / citydeals etc but I dunno are they normally for cheap hotels etc.

I've never dealt with a travel company but I'm based in Dublin so if anyone has a reccomendation I'd be glad to check them out.

Budget for the trip package is about 400-500 euro if that helps.

Colmm23 · 13-02-2012, 22:09

hey Panama,

We're just back from 3 nights in Budapest. It was cold but a lovely city to spend time in, will definately be going back at some stage.

We stayed in the 5 star Le Meridian which is a central location right beside a metro station where the 3 lines meet which allows for easy travel around the city.

Flew with Aer Lingus and the flight and hotel cost just over €500 for two for the 3 nights

Worth a look.

Kenny_D · 13-02-2012, 22:52

Keep an eye on gohop:

http://ibe.gohop.ie/offer/group-9

and skyscanner.ie (for destination type in "everywhere")

sofireland · 14-02-2012, 17:16

Getting to Tallinn for three nights at end of march, flights and accommodation coming in appx 290 for two. Total.
Delighted with the price to be honest.

panama · 14-02-2012, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny_D

Keep an eye on gohop:

http://ibe.gohop.ie/offer/group-9

and skyscanner.ie (for destination type in "everywhere")

Will do thanks.

tipp86 · 14-02-2012, 22:13

Ryanair + eastern europe + a little research on accomodation = Dirt cheap break. The key is been flexible with your travel dates.

12-02-2012, 02:05	#1
panama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 442 Adverts \| Friends	Are there any cheap weekend European breaks going anywhere? Hoping to surprise the missus with a few days away in europe with perhaps Spain, France, Italy the first places that spring to mind although I'm openminded about the destination. Is it best just to look at cheap flights and go from there or would travel agents be the best bet at this time of the year for booking a package type thing with hotels etc inclusive? if anyone has any links or can suggest an agency or online site that might be of help I'd appreciate it. Cheers

12-02-2012, 02:23	#2
Lapin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunny Salthill Posts: 9,858 Adverts \| Friends	Are you planning to travel in the next few days? If so, bear in mind that most of Europe is under a blanket of snow at the moment and travel restrictions are a possibility. A package booked with a travel agent will ensure that you are not left stranded due to any disrutions. Otherwise Spain might be a good option. Or how about this. Not bad for €249. EDIT: Just realised that link I gave isn't working. It was for an apartment in Morocco I found on http://www.lastminute.ie/?&source=af...0e77791fa40012 Last edited by Lapin; 12-02-2012 at 02:47.

13-02-2012, 20:46	#7
panama Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 442 Adverts \| Friends	Russia, no because I just want to go for 2 nights as it's all I can afford at the moment. I'd love to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Turin perhaps for a couple of nights in March but I'm definitely open to suggestions. What are the best sites to look on? Last minute.ie - I know they have a citybreaks tab. Sometimes I see deals on groupon / citydeals etc but I dunno are they normally for cheap hotels etc. I've never dealt with a travel company but I'm based in Dublin so if anyone has a reccomendation I'd be glad to check them out. Budget for the trip package is about 400-500 euro if that helps. Last edited by panama; 13-02-2012 at 20:49.

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13-02-2012, 03:04	#4
franciebellew Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 147 Adverts \| Friends	Would you be interested in going to Russia? Some good deals on for there

13-02-2012, 16:43	#5
mikedragon32 Closed Account Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,466 Adverts \| Friends	Just back from yet another trip to Nice. Flights and accommodation less than €200 per person incl all taxes, although I wouldn't recommend the hotel, you could spend a little more for very comfortable accommodation.

13-02-2012, 22:09	#8
Colmm23 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westmeath Posts: 98 Adverts \| Friends	hey Panama, We're just back from 3 nights in Budapest. It was cold but a lovely city to spend time in, will definately be going back at some stage. We stayed in the 5 star Le Meridian which is a central location right beside a metro station where the 3 lines meet which allows for easy travel around the city. Flew with Aer Lingus and the flight and hotel cost just over €500 for two for the 3 nights Worth a look.

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Kenny_D Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 3,156 Adverts \| Friends	Keep an eye on gohop: http://ibe.gohop.ie/offer/group-9 and skyscanner.ie (for destination type in "everywhere")

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sofireland Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 990 Adverts \| Friends	Getting to Tallinn for three nights at end of march, flights and accommodation coming in appx 290 for two. Total. Delighted with the price to be honest.

14-02-2012, 22:13	#12
tipp86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,116 Adverts \| Friends	Ryanair + eastern europe + a little research on accomodation = Dirt cheap break. The key is been flexible with your travel dates.