Cities you would definitely return to?

I know west Cork isnt a city. Its probably one of the most breath taking places I have been to( and I have seen the tallest building in the world, great wall of china,terracotta warriors, jungles). I still think west Cork is unbelievable beautiful

Berlin - Unbelievable city, stunning architecture, brilliant history, excellent nightlife.

San Diego - Lovely city, great beaches, great people, loved it.

South Lake Tahoe - Nicest place I think I have ever been. Lake itself is stunning. City is half in California and half in Nevada, so has casinos etc and also is quiet. Was there for 2 months, didn't see 1 fight or even argument, didn't have any hassle, so friendly.

Paris

One of the true classic cities of the world. Beautiful architecture, so much to see and do, steeped in a rich history, excellent food, superb public transport... it has it all. Add in, to hear that lyrical and musical French language. I may not be the biggest fan of the French (especially when we're playing them in rugby), but Paris is one of the finest cities in the world. A jewel of a city that everyone should visit at least once.

Rome

Like Paris, Rome is another classic city of the world. Even richer history awaits here; this is truly the cradle of all Western civilisation. The staggering beauty of the Ancient Roman structures, up to the Renaissance statues and fountains, to the breathtaking grandeur of the Vatican City. It has it all. Granted, the public transport isn't the best (compared to other European cities), but taxis are cheap. The food is top notch (proper pastas, pizzas and all that!). Again, a city that everyone should visit at least once.

London

Again, another classic city that has all the sights, the history and the grandeur. The sprawling metropolis that makes up London is truly vast, but thanks to the world-famous Tube it is easy to navigate. Everywhere you go, there are sights to see. From historical sights, to famous buildings, to world famous football stadiums, this has it all again. It is just a city to be absorbed into and to just admire. The cultural significance of so much of London makes it a city that I love to visit (although admittedly I mostly visit it for football matches!).

New York

The most famous city in the world? The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Melting Pot. The City Of Skyscrapers. Whatever you want to call it. New York City is just a little bit magic.

There is so much to see and do in New York, you could spend a year in the city and never do the same thing twice. Cosmopolitan and vast, this is a city that can just suck you in and you don't mind because it is just an awesome experience. The food is superb and it is almost impossible to eat badly in the city. The public transport is top notch.

The citizens themselves have a real world-weary, biting, cynical sense of humour and are generally quite friendly.

The rich cultural history of this city makes it a bit special; virtually everyone in America has some connection to New York City if they are descended from anyone who immigrated from Europe. New York was the main entry point, at Ellis Island. Visiting Liberty Island (home of the famous Statue) is particularly poignant; for how many millions of people was the towering lady holding aloft the torch their first sight of the New World? How many millions of people passed beneath the gaze of Lady Liberty on their way to a new life?

Of course, the most heartbreaking and moving area of New York are the memorials at the site of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. I actually have a lump in my throat right now just remembering being there. The hundreds of names listed in columns. It puts it in perspective of how many innocent people lost their lives on that awful day in September.

New York... one of the best places in the world to visit. Seriously.

Las Vegas

Sin City, The Entertainment Capital of the World... Gomorrah? Whatever you want to call it, this place has to be seen to be believed. Everything, I mean absolutely everything, is bigger, louder, harder, faster, brighter, better in Las Vegas. The centre of the Strip/Las Vegas Boulevard is dominated by the sprawling casino/hotel complexes that feature in many films. Caesars Palace, The Mirage, The Bellagio, Excalibur, Aria, The Luxor, The MGM Grand... they're all here. All waiting to treat you with unending luxury and to take all your money...

Public transport is ample, but taxis are a must and they are reasonable. Shopping is unbelievable. Dozens of art galleries dotted through casinos house some of the most famous and priceless pieces of art in the world (hell, the corridor leading to the poker room in Caesars contains $60,000,000 worth of artworks; a corridor... leading to a poker room...). The casinos themselves are huge edifices that are landmarks in themselves.

Add in the Bellagio Fountains, the Mirage Volcano and so on, and there is so much to see.

But for anyone who loves a flutter or poker or anything, this is the Mecca of Gaming. 24 hours of every day, you can find a game of poker.

The food is spectacular and very reasonable. Everything is geared towards keeping you happy and contented as you gamble and work your way through the casinos. Celebrities are ten a penny. You'll find yourself spotting locations and saying "Oh yeah! I remember that from <insert film/TV show here>".

It is fake. It is in-your-face. But dammit, that's what you're going for! It's just so good, you cannot believe it until you are there.



Also, Dublin and Las Vegas are the only two locations in the world where you can use chips to pay for sex...