Short break suggestions

06-01-2017 10:10AM

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 · 06-01-2017 10:12AM

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 · 06-01-2017 10:22AM

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 · 06-01-2017 10:33AM

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! · 06-01-2017 10:41AM

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

06-01-2017 10:44AM

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 · 06-01-2017 10:58AM

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 · 06-01-2017 11:13AM

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

RhubarbCrumble · 06-01-2017 11:32AM

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

CarrickMcJoe · 06-01-2017 11:43AM

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 · 06-01-2017 11:58AM

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 · 06-01-2017 12:05PM

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 · 06-01-2017 12:13PM

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 · 06-01-2017 12:16PM

Detroit? Apparently It's a lovely city…

Stigura · 06-01-2017 12:29PM

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 · 06-01-2017 01:53PM

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.

06-01-2017 01:59PM

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 · 06-01-2017 03:45PM

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

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

Carrick-on-Shannon.

Bandage · 06-01-2017 03:47PM

Florence.

Hector Bellend · 06-01-2017 03:48PM

I was in Vienna recently.

Impressive.

Chicago if you can manage it

Stigura · 06-01-2017 05:09PM

Mr. FoggPatches wrote: »

Carrick-on-Shannon.

I went there, once. Ended up sitting in a bar, chatting to two gay blokes, about a black and white goat! :eek:

F**king surreal, looking back!

Bandage · 06-01-2017 05:30PM

Would second Budapest too.

06-01-2017 09:13PM

As they've both been mentioned, did a 2 city break before, Prague and Vienna. Chalk and cheese. Prague doesn't have a huge amount to see once you do the Jewish area, bridge and castle...but great at night. Vienna has loads to see by day, but boring enough at night.

Surreptitious · 07-01-2017 01:47AM

Killarney or Cork City. Killarney has loads of pubs, shops, restaurants and clubs and the National Park is really beautiful. If you go to Cork you can drive 40 mins to Kinsale which is famous for food and it's scenery plus historical walks and boating. There's no point going to the middle of nowhere if you're with a bunch of lads, you need some kind of social excitement.

Hector Bellend · 07-01-2017 03:13PM

A short break for me usually involves a **** and a twix

Infernum · 07-01-2017 03:16PM

Go to the Isle Of Man. It seems completely devoid of civilisation, so you'll have all the peace you could want.

LordSutch · 07-01-2017 03:21PM

... Isle of Wight, or maybe the Scilly Isles?

North Wales?

osarusan · 07-01-2017 03:40PM

Limerick.

aka accounts 2010 · 07-01-2017 04:42PM

Don't think I've seen Kilkenny mentioned so far but you should consider it. Maybe do Kilkenny on a Friday night and Waterford on the Saturday night.

Only about 30 minutes apart you get two cities into the same weekend.

Depending on your location, maybe take the train to Kilkenny on the Friday and then hop on the train to Waterford on the Saturday or vice versa. Both location are well serviced routes/timetables and both stations are very well located. (Also takes away the worry of driving after a few heavy days on the beer and if booked in advance can work out fairly cheap when compared with fuel/parking and toll costs).

Plenty day time activities in both cities in terms of walking tours, sightseeing and restaurants in you want to spend some time out of the pub.

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