Short break suggestions

KERSPLAT!

I'm hoping to get away for a few days soon enough, either down the country or a city break. Only going for 3 nights or so, anyone any suggestions?

Planning on getting out and about, sightseeing and touristy stuff.

Where have you been recently that you would recommend?

pickarooney

Where have you not been yet?

KERSPLAT!

Will I name them all!?

I was thinking Cork or Galway or a cheap city break via Ryanair.

Abroad I haven't been anywhere really. In Ireland, recently, it's mostly in Leinster so anywhere outside would be good

aaronjumper

You should go somewhere that suits your interests.
What are you into? Are you outdoorsy or indoorsy are you into art or hiking?

tomwaterford

Kilarney is surly best for touristy stuff???

amtc

Will you have a car?

In terms of breaks away I've loved Nice and going to Cannes and Monaco. Loved Budapest. Adored Malta. Lisbon. Great time in Iceland but not cheap. Actually London as a tourist not just on business was good.

KERSPLAT!

aaronjumper wrote: »

You should go somewhere that suits your interests.
What are you into? Are you outdoorsy or indoorsy are you into art or hiking?

A bit of both but outdoors would be good! Somewhere good for walks, nice parks etc. Maybe mountain biking, hiking, etc. Few pubs and decent restaurants too.

KERSPLAT!

tomwaterford wrote: »

Kilarney is surly best for touristy stuff???

No idea, I've never been!

KERSPLAT!

amtc wrote: »

Will you have a car?

In terms of breaks away I've loved Nice and going to Cannes and Monaco. Loved Budapest. Adored Malta. Lisbon. Great time in Iceland but not cheap. Actually London as a tourist not just on business was good.

Yeah I'll have a car

I was in Malta and London recently enough. Loved both but spent the majority of the time drunk, in both!

Advbrd

Carlingford is worth a look.
https://visitcarlingford.com/

tomwaterford

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

No idea, I've never been!

Tbh....I've only ever been for the rally (don't go!)

But it is down in the middle of the mountains ....whether everything would be open there this time of year is another question

harry Bailey esq

If its a gang of lads hoping for a few days of debauchery i couldn't recommend Waterford city any weekend during term time.The people are sound,the pubs are great and the women are nymphomaniacs.Both local lasses and students alike.No such thing as the thrill of the chase down there bai!

The Princess Bride

Would highly recommend Barcelona, especially at this time of year. Ryanair will get you there.
Easy to get around and lots to do.
Plus maybe even catch some flamenco dancing!

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3425/1822/1600/funky-flamingos.jpg:P

KERSPLAT!

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

A bit of both but outdoors would be good! Somewhere good for walks, nice parks etc. Maybe mountain biking, hiking, etc. Few pubs and decent restaurants too.

And...you've never been...to Killarney? Walks, parks, hiking, few pubs...it's the essence of why so many go. From strolling around Muckross Park to walks around Ireland's most famous lakes in the National Park right up to Carrauntoohill, it's rather famous for walks and hikes. If you have a car, you are set up.

And no, not Waterford. Dungarvan is okay, again near nice walking and hiking areas in the Comeraghs...but still a long way behind Killarney...

amtc

I've done a lot of driving in Ireland but always from Dublin to point b

But I had to drive from Waterford to Cork and the views were amazing.

Autonomous Cowherd

If I had a few bob right now I would head for 3 days to Budapest either this weekend (when its really cold with clear skies) or next weekend (when it might be snowing) where I would walk around the lovely streets all day and eat cake in Jewish cafes sometimes and as soon as it got dark I would be out in me togs in the beyond amazing outdoor hot pools looking up at the stars for hours until they kick me out. Sleep, rinse and repeat.

amtc

amtc wrote: »

I've done a lot of driving in Ireland but always from Dublin to point b

But I had to drive from Waterford to Cork and the views were amazing.

Again...seriously?

West Waterford is very nice, the Comeraghs, Knockmealdowns on one side, sea on the other. Then you come to East Cork and it's just so much...meh...until Cork city. Flat featureless landscape, only good for hurling.

West Cork just blows it away.

Bigus

Dingle Town and peninsula,ticks all the boxes. And if it gets stormy it's even better.

And before all the tourists come so early in the season is ideal.

KERSPLAT!

[Deleted User] wrote: »

And...you've never been...to Killarney? Walks, parks, hiking, few pubs...it's the essence of why so many go. From strolling around Muckross Park to walks around Ireland's most famous lakes in the National Park right up to Carrauntoohill, it's rather famous for walks and hikes. If you have a car, you are set up.

And no, not Waterford. Dungarvan is okay, again near nice walking and hiking areas in the Comeraghs...but still a long way behind Killarney...

Climbed Carrauntoohill as a nipper! It does sound good, definitely on the list

Fr_Dougal

Lahinch.

Great cycling, old man pubs, mountains, sea air, surfing, it has it all.

Copper_pipe

The ring of kerry

KERSPLAT!

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Climbed Carrauntoohill as a nipper! It does sound good, definitely on the list

And don't forget Killarney has a lot of mountains with even better views, like Purple Mountain and Torc, a lot that are not as long a walk, Torc again, or Mangerton, or the Paps, and some that are more challenging and exposed, like the Big Gun Ridge. And walks that don't require much ascending at all, like around Ross Island, Muckross Lake, and the Old Road to Kenmare.

EagererBeaver

Monart.

Tefral

Get a cheap flight to brussels and get the train to Bruge. Some spot.

You could go to amsterdam? Besides the obvious, its actually a really cool place, the museums etc there are brilliant.

Krakow. Was there in November and planning on heading back soon. Amazing city

beertons

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Monart.

That's what I was going to say. Was down for 3 days before Christmas, and took a few classes with the Shaolin monks. Amazing.

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EagererBeaver wrote: »

Monart.

Was going to say that too, and seafield right up until I saw the interests. You couldn't beat monart for relaxation but there wouldn't be much else going on.

Parchment

Wroclaw or any city in Poland (maybe skip Gdansk). Cheap, great food, lots of history to see, gorgeous this time of year, short flight for a short weekend away.

Parchment

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Monart.

Is it worth the price? i really want to go - it looks amazing.

gramar

Sydney.

EagererBeaver

Parchment wrote: »

Is it worth the price? i really want to go - it looks amazing.

It's brilliant. A bit pricy alright and you might expect it to be full of tossers juicing and detoxing but it's anything but. The staff are great, incredibly friendly, considerate, personalised service. Very, very relaxing and if you're into the spa, I've never seen or even heard of anywhere (certainly in Ireland) having a better one. The food is fantastic and I don't know of another hotel where they encourage you to go down to breakfast in your dressing gown!

Parchment

Parchment wrote: »

Is it worth the price? i really want to go - it looks amazing.

Yes it is absolutely worth all the hype
Treated myself year before last. The place the food everything was perfect

Parchment

EagererBeaver wrote: »

It's brilliant. A bit pricy alright and you might expect it to be full of tossers juicing and detoxing but it's anything but. The staff are great, incredibly friendly, considerate, personalised service. Very, very relaxing and if you're into the spa, I've never seen or even heard of anywhere (certainly in Ireland) having a better one. The food is fantastic and I don't know of another hotel where they encourage you to go down to breakfast in your dressing gown!

bluewolf wrote: »

Yes it is absolutely worth all the hype
Treated myself year before last. The place the food everything was perfect

Now i really have to go!

Olishi4

Are you going with someone?

These little cottages in skibbereen are really nice for couples plus there's lots of outdoor stuff to do in west cork too.

http://www.cottagesforcouples.ie

Winterlong

Belfast is a great city to visit for a few days. Lots of city centre hotels at reasonable prices.
It is a good walking city and lot of touristy stuff to do.

KERSPLAT!

Sound everyone! Heading with a few lads, should get somewhere decent from the suggestions

Olishi4

Olishi4 wrote: »

Are you going with someone?

These little cottages in skibbereen are really nice for couples plus there's lots of outdoor stuff to do in west cork too.

http://www.cottagesforcouples.ie

Skib a great town alright. Prefer it to Kinsale or Clon, it's nearer to West Cork proper, Mizen Head, Sheep's Head, the islands etc. and not just prettified for tourists.

As Belfast was mentioned, East Down is lovely. Newcastle, at the foot of the Mournes. Plenty of walks and drives again.

EagererBeaver

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Sound everyone! Heading with a few lads, should get somewhere decent from the suggestions

In that case I'd give Monart a miss... Might just be a tad boring for that kind of trip!

podgemonster

Do a bit of Glamping on Cape Clear, see a few whales, eat some cheese.

RhubarbCrumble

Another vote for Kerry. Killarney or down around the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head. It's a gorgeous county.

CarrickMcJoe

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Krakow. Was there in November and planning on heading back soon. Amazing city

Was there last year and definitely worth the visit. Bike hire, segway tours food and drink very cheap. You can also go to Auschwitz which is well worth the trip.

silvervixen84

Went to Budapest last February and loved it. Great for strolling around and admiring the architecture during the day. The food is fantastic and drink is cheap. They have cool ruin bars and the thermal baths are fab. The city is very clean and the locals are friendly and helpful.

I went with a friend and we got a great central hotel near a tram stop for £78 total which included a superior room for 2 nights b&b & a glass of champagne on arrival.

Tom Mann Centuria

Never been myself but my Dad loved Budapest, (he rated it as his favourite place and he travelled a lot) he was late 60s when he went, also have friend who is only 30 who also raves about it so that's a decent age range recommending it.

blue note

My last two weekend breaks were to Lisbon and Prague and I'd highly recommend both. Neither will break the bank, but are two great cities. I did bike tours in both and really enjoyed them. I imagine if you go around the massive national park outside of Lisbon you'd get some great cycling.

And people telling you that Waterford isn't a great break are wrong. It's a beautiful part of the country. The coastal drive from Tramore to Dungarvan is beautiful, loads of beaches to stop in along the way. A couple of great restaurants in Dungarvan and Waterford (and a michelin star one in Ardmore if you win the lotto). Some great hiking in the Comeraghs. A few good tours to do in the city too. But, most of Ireland can be lovely. Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo. All beautiful counties. And I must get up to Donegal some day!

mad muffin

Detroit? Apparently It's a lovely city…

Stigura

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

You can also go to Auschwitz which is well worth the trip.

Bugger!!! And I'd actually come in here and read every post, just to suggest Auschwitz! Ye beat me to it, Joe.

Never been myself, unfortunately. Logistically out the window, for me. But, I've heard from plenty who have. That'll sober the lads up, 'Splat. Then ye can head back to town and get roaring drunk, trying to get the taste out of ye mouth.

Boom_Bap

I hear Lisbon is excellent, it's on my list of places to go.

I love Berlin, so much to do there, and if you venture outside the city (which is huge) there are some excellent spots like Potsdam.

Barca is always a great spot to go to as well where there is a huge mix of things to be done.

In Ireland, I was down in Cahirsiveen at the end of summer and it's a wonderful spot. Loads of pubs/walking/hiking/climbing/biking options down there.

CarrickMcJoe

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

Was there last year and definitely worth the visit. Bike hire, segway tours food and drink very cheap. You can also go to Auschwitz which is well worth the trip.

Few shooting ranges there too

Mr. FoggPatches

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Sound everyone! Heading with a few lads, should get somewhere decent from the suggestions

Carrick-on-Shannon.

Bandage

Florence.

Hector Bellend

I was in Vienna recently.

Impressive.

Chicago if you can manage it