Short break suggestions

KERSPLAT! · 06-01-2017 06:34AM #1

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 · 06-01-2017 06:38AM

Where have you not been yet?

KERSPLAT! · 06-01-2017 06:43AM

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 · 06-01-2017 06:45AM

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

tomwaterford · 06-01-2017 06:46AM

Kilarney is surly best for touristy stuff???

amtc · 06-01-2017 06:48AM

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! · 06-01-2017 06:49AM

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! · 06-01-2017 06:50AM

tomwaterford wrote: »

Kilarney is surly best for touristy stuff???

No idea, I've never been!

KERSPLAT! · 06-01-2017 06:51AM

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 · 06-01-2017 06:59AM

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

tomwaterford · 06-01-2017 06:59AM

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 · 06-01-2017 07:15AM

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 · 06-01-2017 07:30AM

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

06-01-2017 07:43AM

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 · 06-01-2017 07:57AM

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 · 06-01-2017 08:14AM

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.

06-01-2017 08:21AM

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 · 06-01-2017 08:29AM

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! · 06-01-2017 09:13AM

[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 · 06-01-2017 09:19AM

Lahinch.

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

Copper_pipe · 06-01-2017 09:22AM

The ring of kerry

06-01-2017 09:29AM

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 · 06-01-2017 09:31AM

Monart.

Tefral · 06-01-2017 09:31AM

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.

06-01-2017 09:33AM

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

beertons · 06-01-2017 09:37AM

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.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 06-01-2017 09:42AM

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 · 06-01-2017 09:56AM

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 · 06-01-2017 09:57AM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Monart.

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

gramar · 06-01-2017 10:02AM

Sydney.

EagererBeaver · 06-01-2017 10:06AM

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!

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