Short weekend breaks... any suggestions?
23-04-2007, 03:33 PM
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Short weekend breaks... any suggestions?
I fancy getting away one weekend, say, Friday through to Monday and do nothing very strenuous. Any suggestions of places you have been, things you have done? 
Sod all to do with cars though please.....
Sod all to do with cars though please.....
23-04-2007, 03:41 PM
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Can't beat a bit of Dorset etc mate,
My mum lives in a lovely place called Lyme Regis and it's where i go when i want some peace and quiet in fact i rent a cottage so my mum can't chew my ear off whenever i go
All the locals are spot on and very welcoming (spl?) and most of the roads are fantastic to drive on and just get yourself lost for a few hours
http://www.lymeregistourism.co.uk/
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My mum lives in a lovely place called Lyme Regis and it's where i go when i want some peace and quiet in fact i rent a cottage so my mum can't chew my ear off whenever i go
All the locals are spot on and very welcoming (spl?) and most of the roads are fantastic to drive on and just get yourself lost for a few hours
http://www.lymeregistourism.co.uk/
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23-04-2007, 03:43 PM
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Edinburgh, dublin...?
Or maybe Rome?
Any of those places can be gotten to easily, and flights/accomodation can be had for reasonable prices.
Any would be lovely for the camera too
Matt.
Or maybe Rome?
Any of those places can be gotten to easily, and flights/accomodation can be had for reasonable prices.
Any would be lovely for the camera too
Matt.
23-04-2007, 03:52 PM
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The new forest!
Just dont go to the country manor spa.. and go in the hot tub, unless they have cleaned it out since i was last there (Feb)
dangerous/risky sex, rocks!
Just dont go to the country manor spa.. and go in the hot tub, unless they have cleaned it out since i was last there (Feb)
dangerous/risky sex, rocks!
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23-04-2007, 03:59 PM
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Barcelona is quite nice Stu... lots to see and do. Some of the Gaudi buildings are incredible.
Do it on a weekend of a Barca game. You don't have to be into football or even sport to appreciate a game at the Nou camp. I will sort you some tickets if you need.
Dublins nice too for weekend.
OR do a week in Egypt where me Renton mart and Sean went. CHEAP as chips, all inclusive and amazingly relaxing!
Or you can Come to Sunny Essex!
Do it on a weekend of a Barca game. You don't have to be into football or even sport to appreciate a game at the Nou camp. I will sort you some tickets if you need.
Dublins nice too for weekend.
OR do a week in Egypt where me Renton mart and Sean went. CHEAP as chips, all inclusive and amazingly relaxing!
Or you can Come to Sunny Essex!
23-04-2007, 04:11 PM
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I fancy driving around Scotland. Remember those photos well
Tony.... Global warming has taken affect mate. You can go Great white spotting now!!!
This is me at Mull last week... careful though... I am a pro don't forget
Tony.... Global warming has taken affect mate. You can go Great white spotting now!!!
This is me at Mull last week... careful though... I am a pro don't forget
23-04-2007, 04:13 PM
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Stu,
I had a thought like this. although a mate was invited to lamborghini, so we went to stansted, flew to bologna, visited Ferrari, Lambo, Ducati... and yep, Pagani. And ran up a nice little bar tab. Maybe not as relaxing as you would like, what about a long weekend away in spain? try www.skyscanner.net
I had a thought like this. although a mate was invited to lamborghini, so we went to stansted, flew to bologna, visited Ferrari, Lambo, Ducati... and yep, Pagani. And ran up a nice little bar tab. Maybe not as relaxing as you would like, what about a long weekend away in spain? try www.skyscanner.net
23-04-2007, 04:15 PM
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Depends what you're into Stu.
if you want sight seeing etc. then i'd suggest somewhere the others have suggested.
If you fancy a bit of countryside and a different coast of england then somewhere like essex is spot on. IF you can put up with us.
See here matey
http://www.kayukay.co.uk/placesofinterestessex.html
if you want sight seeing etc. then i'd suggest somewhere the others have suggested.
If you fancy a bit of countryside and a different coast of england then somewhere like essex is spot on. IF you can put up with us.
See here matey
http://www.kayukay.co.uk/placesofinterestessex.html
23-04-2007, 05:07 PM
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Take a trip to Ravenglass on the West Cumbrian coast - absolutely stunning part of the country.
Take a ride on the 'Ratty' for 7 miles up into the Esk Valley and walk around rolling hills and scenery. Then take a drive to the foot of Englands tallest mountain - Skafel Pike (or however you spell it). While you are in a walking mood, take a stroll out into the natural estury that opens between Ravenglass and Seascale (But watch the tide
)
Then in the evening, dine in "The Ratty Arms" - the BEST pub I have ever been in - no silly music at silly volumes, a landlord that remembers your name and drink, a barlady that forces drink down you if she thinks that you are "suppin' like a budgie" lol
Seriously, My visit up there changed my view of Cumbria - I always thought it was a shit hole, but how wrong I was. Stunning scenery!
Take a ride on the 'Ratty' for 7 miles up into the Esk Valley and walk around rolling hills and scenery. Then take a drive to the foot of Englands tallest mountain - Skafel Pike (or however you spell it). While you are in a walking mood, take a stroll out into the natural estury that opens between Ravenglass and Seascale (But watch the tide
) Then in the evening, dine in "The Ratty Arms" - the BEST pub I have ever been in - no silly music at silly volumes, a landlord that remembers your name and drink, a barlady that forces drink down you if she thinks that you are "suppin' like a budgie" lol
Seriously, My visit up there changed my view of Cumbria - I always thought it was a shit hole, but how wrong I was. Stunning scenery!
23-04-2007, 06:26 PM
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Thanks for all the great sugegstions so far people.. i am simply looking for some inspiration as i have littel experience of relaxing times away and want to do something with Nicole to just get the hell away from cars, customers, websites and problems. (No offence to any customers of course, im sure you know how it is)
Only holidays ive ever had in my entire life are once driving in scotland for a week, twice to southern france and, well i have visited Africa, but it was far from stress free as it was due to a bereavement.
I dont class teh Nurburgring as a holiday either because its all about cars and quite stressfull IMO. LOL
I am open to anything thats do-able within my time constraints really, which are:
I Need to leave Friday afternoon and come home monday night though... thsts the constraint. Leaving Thursday night is a small possibility.
Just need some quality time alone with Nicole really, but we dont want to be bored senseless either.
Only holidays ive ever had in my entire life are once driving in scotland for a week, twice to southern france and, well i have visited Africa, but it was far from stress free as it was due to a bereavement.
I dont class teh Nurburgring as a holiday either because its all about cars and quite stressfull IMO. LOL
I am open to anything thats do-able within my time constraints really, which are:
I Need to leave Friday afternoon and come home monday night though... thsts the constraint. Leaving Thursday night is a small possibility.
Just need some quality time alone with Nicole really, but we dont want to be bored senseless either.
23-04-2007, 06:34 PM
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Venice? Totally relaxing..not a lot of walking...quite a lot of sitting in a boat and/or eating...things to do but not so much you feel your time is scheduled..
Rome is gorgeous too though...but there's so much you feel you should do it's more culture trail than relaxing...although you could do whatever suits..
I'd recommend Florence but when we went the whole place absolutely stunk...and no, it wasn't us...as the smell didn't follow us back home
Rome is gorgeous too though...but there's so much you feel you should do it's more culture trail than relaxing...although you could do whatever suits..
I'd recommend Florence but when we went the whole place absolutely stunk...and no, it wasn't us...as the smell didn't follow us back home
23-04-2007, 06:38 PM
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http://home.online.no/~joeolavl/natur/prekestolen.htm
Visit Prekestolen in Norway and get a nature experience of a lifetime...
This site is in Norwegian though.. but the pictures are awesome..
Visit Prekestolen in Norway and get a nature experience of a lifetime...
This site is in Norwegian though.. but the pictures are awesome..
23-04-2007, 06:42 PM
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just looking on blackpools airport site,,,
dublin or amsterdam it would be for me mate,,, ive been to both, and they are both nice places
book in advance and flights would cost less than a tidy taxi ride
dublin or amsterdam it would be for me mate,,, ive been to both, and they are both nice places
book in advance and flights would cost less than a tidy taxi ride
23-04-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Take a trip to Ravenglass on the West Cumbrian coast - absolutely stunning part of the country.
Take a ride on the 'Ratty' for 7 miles up into the Esk Valley and walk around rolling hills and scenery. Then take a drive to the foot of Englands tallest mountain - Skafel Pike (or however you spell it). While you are in a walking mood, take a stroll out into the natural estury that opens between Ravenglass and Seascale (But watch the tide )
Then in the evening, dine in "The Ratty Arms" - the BEST pub I have ever been in - no silly music at silly volumes, a landlord that remembers your name and drink, a barlady that forces drink down you if she thinks that you are "suppin' like a budgie" lol
Seriously, My visit up there changed my view of Cumbria - I always thought it was a shit hole, but how wrong I was. Stunning scenery!
Take a ride on the 'Ratty' for 7 miles up into the Esk Valley and walk around rolling hills and scenery. Then take a drive to the foot of Englands tallest mountain - Skafel Pike (or however you spell it). While you are in a walking mood, take a stroll out into the natural estury that opens between Ravenglass and Seascale (But watch the tide
) Then in the evening, dine in "The Ratty Arms" - the BEST pub I have ever been in - no silly music at silly volumes, a landlord that remembers your name and drink, a barlady that forces drink down you if she thinks that you are "suppin' like a budgie" lol
Seriously, My visit up there changed my view of Cumbria - I always thought it was a shit hole, but how wrong I was. Stunning scenery!
agreed, fantastic up here with some great driving roads. you could have some nice free accomodation aswell
23-04-2007, 06:46 PM
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I know it sounds funny, but how about Amsterdam? This time of year will be quiet, and it's a nice place to walk around, relax etc.. Nice beer, lots of look at, and pretty cheap on flights too?
23-04-2007, 06:59 PM
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from what youve said stu, youd be hard pushed to beat dublin....
Specially as you can fly there and back off peak for next to nothing...as Gareth says....
Specially as you can fly there and back off peak for next to nothing...as Gareth says....
23-04-2007, 10:15 PM
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Just back from an amazing weekend in St Andrews. Very chilled out place with loads of great pubs & restaraunts.
We seen most of the pubs but that what we went up for
We seen most of the pubs but that what we went up for
24-04-2007, 09:25 AM
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Stu @ M Developments if you want to relax you cant go wrong with Sharm El Sheikh as Porkie already said me n the wife went last year and it was great, lazy arsed beach holiday with all inclusive meals & drinks, the sea is warm/hot, tropical fish/coral reef, friendly helpful people, fab weather, cant knock it for unwinding! If you can spare enough time away from work etc, go for a week, if not your local travel agent could arrange flights/accomodation to suit a long weekend no doubt
me n the wife went last year and it was great, lazy arsed beach holiday with all inclusive meals & drinks, the sea is warm/hot, tropical fish/coral reef, friendly helpful people, fab weather, cant knock it for unwinding! If you can spare enough time away from work etc, go for a week, if not your local travel agent could arrange flights/accomodation to suit a long weekend no doubt