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re: Places to go in Europe ...suggestions needed...
Posted on 12/21/20 at 5:33 pm to Thecoz
Posted on 12/21/20 at 5:33 pm to Thecoz
Ireland is a lovely choice for a week. Usually RTs to Dublin are pretty cheap—among the cheapest Euro routes. It’s a very compact country, so you can cover lots of ground in a short time. No language barrier, friendly people, nice pub culture too. Excellent scenery, too.
Consider a coastal path walk, if you like the outdoors. Look up the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher to get an idea of beautiful potential sights.
Ireland has many “country house hotels” and there is quite a bit of interesting local food and quality produce these days....it’s not all potatoes and cabbage.
Or, go back to Scotland and do the Highlands.....
Consider a coastal path walk, if you like the outdoors. Look up the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher to get an idea of beautiful potential sights.
Ireland has many “country house hotels” and there is quite a bit of interesting local food and quality produce these days....it’s not all potatoes and cabbage.
Or, go back to Scotland and do the Highlands.....
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Posted on 12/21/20 at 6:25 pm to Lima Whiskey
quote:He said he does like castles. I misread that the first time too.
We do not golf .. I do like old stuff like castles...
Posted on 12/21/20 at 6:38 pm to Dizz
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I saw someone mention Iceland. I had a couple of friends go who loved it for about three to 4 days but said anything after that would be too long.
I spent 9 days in Iceland in 2016 and it was too short.
No, seriously, your friends are both right and wrong.
Iceland is great for a 2-3 day trip (or stopover on your way to or from Europe) where you're just based out of Reykjavik, or it's awesome for a 9-12 day trip where you drive the Ring Road like I did and see most of the island. It's the 6-7 day trips that I think don't make as much sense.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 6:50 pm to Thecoz
I have been to 23 countries in Europe, and I enjoyed every one of them. It's really hard to go wrong.
If I were advising you, I would tell you to definitely take the time of year into account. Many countries in Northern Europe can be very cold well into April. I wouldn't visit those countries before May. On the other hand, Southern Europe can be just miserable in July and August.
If I were advising you, I would tell you to definitely take the time of year into account. Many countries in Northern Europe can be very cold well into April. I wouldn't visit those countries before May. On the other hand, Southern Europe can be just miserable in July and August.
This post was edited on 12/21/20 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:03 pm to Thecoz
Estonia/Latvia and Lithuania is a great trip. Fly into Helsinki and spend a few days there paying exorbitant prices then ferry to Estonia and pay dirt cheap prices the rest of the trip.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:05 pm to Thecoz
I’ll nominate Switzerland, Bavaria, Austria. Can cover a ton of ground in a week.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:22 pm to OldHickory
Yep. Here's a link to the Trip Report done with Romania included. Note we later did the Viking River Cruise "Eastern Passage" after that part of the trip.
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This post was edited on 12/22/20 at 8:58 am
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:41 pm to OldHickory
One week? You mentioned Spain. A few years ago we spent a week in Barcelona and loved it.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 10:00 pm to Thecoz
We took a 14 day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest and really enjoyed it. Being able to discover a new location almost every day was a great experience and not have to unpack and repack every couple of days was the best. Traveling on the river was quite and peaceful with beautiful views. The cruise included a sightseeing trip at each stop & an optional one for a fee. Enjoyed the trip so much we are planning another one for December 2021.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 10:06 pm to Viper3428
This opens up a whole new area of conversation. River cruises. We've done several Viking cruises and love them.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:01 pm to Nole Man
Fwi....I am listening...taking notes ..and searching internet as y’all talk...
the comment ...one week ...try to find a key place that offers a lot there or close.... is something I am trying to focus on...
the comment ...one week ...try to find a key place that offers a lot there or close.... is something I am trying to focus on...
Posted on 12/21/20 at 11:13 pm to GOP_Tiger
That sounds about right either just do a little or go do it all. I still kick my self for not going 5 years ago before kids when flights were dirt cheap.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 9:05 am to Thecoz
Here's another thought: Be flexible based upon airfare deals. I subscribe to FareDrop. Great service for finding pricing anomalies. You set your hub locations you'd fly out of and you get email notices. You can verify/book on Google Flights.
Recent Example:
Nashville round trips to Aruba dropped to $248 for some dates in January through February. These are the lowest fares we've seen recently, much lower than the average $500.
THESE DEALS ARE AVAILABLE:
January 2021: Sample Date ($265)
February 2021: Sample Date ($248)
These prices are in USD and are accurate at the time this email is sent but are subject to change quickly.
Recent Example:
Nashville round trips to Aruba dropped to $248 for some dates in January through February. These are the lowest fares we've seen recently, much lower than the average $500.
THESE DEALS ARE AVAILABLE:
January 2021: Sample Date ($265)
February 2021: Sample Date ($248)
These prices are in USD and are accurate at the time this email is sent but are subject to change quickly.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:26 pm to geauxpurple
LINKOne of my favorite ways to spend a week in Europe is to stay at a villa in the Tuscan countryside. Specifically this place La Canonica di Cortine
I have stayed there twice, the last time being in April 2018. It is a beautiful complex of villas about half way between Florence and Siena. You will need a rental car, but it is the ideal base from which to explore the Tuscan hill towns.
I have stayed there twice, the last time being in April 2018. It is a beautiful complex of villas about half way between Florence and Siena. You will need a rental car, but it is the ideal base from which to explore the Tuscan hill towns.
This post was edited on 12/22/20 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:56 pm to Fun Bunch
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I LOVE Spain, much more than I thought I would. Seville is awesome and laidback and has wonderful sights. Barcelona has ridiculously awesome architecture and world class food. Madrid is kind of big city with not THAT much to see but does have 2 world class museums and some really great food.
I highly recommend Bilbao and the Basque country of northern Spain. Spent a week there for work and would go back in a nanosecond.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 12:02 am to Floyd Dawg
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highly recommend Bilbao and the Basque country of northern Spain.
That was our trip we had started booking lodging last December and then.....
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:38 am to Thecoz
I’m personally very partial to Switzerland. Love the outdoors and the mountains there are incredible. Highly recommend Zermatt.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:57 am to Floyd Dawg
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I highly recommend Bilbao and the Basque country of northern Spain. Spent a week there for work and would go back in a nanosecond.
My daughter taught in Spain a few years ago. LOVED the Basque Country. San Sebastian was her favorite. We spent two weeks visiting. Focused primarily on the Northwestern part. The Asturias Community is nothing short of spectacular. The Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa (National Park) is not to be missed. Spectacular. GREEN (unlike a lot of Spain!) We based in Cangas de Onís. Guide.
Spent a few days in Barcelona coming and going. Great airport. High speed trains. You could fly into San Sebastian. Spain is huge, so I'd say again concentrate on one or two areas and not try to travel so much each day.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:56 am to Nole Man
Basque country is next on my list
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:27 am to nctiger71
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He said he does like castles. I misread that the first time too.
Damn, and I read it twice. Old eyes I guess.
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