City break ideas, something a bit different
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Looking for some suggestions for a city break for me and my 3 daughters for next May. Anything up to 5 days, and distance not an issue although need to consider travel time in the 5 days we have.
We’ve done Paris and Rome, and I’m thinking of something a little different for the next one, with Reykjavik a good possibility, or even somewhere in the states.
We like going out on walks and discovering things, both city or country, and they’re a really easy going trio who make the most of anything. Preferably somewhere not so packed you can’t enjoy what there is to see, but the usual tourist crowds not an issue.
Not sure if there would be enough for their age group to enjoy in Iceland? Or perhaps we go to the south of France or northern Italy to experience some of the countryside instead of another city, just looking for some suggestions from people who may have done similar with their kids and found somewhere unexpectedly amazing.
We’ve done Paris and Rome, and I’m thinking of something a little different for the next one, with Reykjavik a good possibility, or even somewhere in the states.
We like going out on walks and discovering things, both city or country, and they’re a really easy going trio who make the most of anything. Preferably somewhere not so packed you can’t enjoy what there is to see, but the usual tourist crowds not an issue.
Not sure if there would be enough for their age group to enjoy in Iceland? Or perhaps we go to the south of France or northern Italy to experience some of the countryside instead of another city, just looking for some suggestions from people who may have done similar with their kids and found somewhere unexpectedly amazing.
Misanthroper said:
Looking for some suggestions for a city break for me and my 3 daughters for next May. Anything up to 5 days, and distance not an issue although need to consider travel time in the 5 days we have.
We’ve done Paris and Rome, and I’m thinking of something a little different for the next one, with Reykjavik a good possibility, or even somewhere in the states.
We like going out on walks and discovering things, both city or country, and they’re a really easy going trio who make the most of anything. Preferably somewhere not so packed you can’t enjoy what there is to see, but the usual tourist crowds not an issue.
Not sure if there would be enough for their age group to enjoy in Iceland? Or perhaps we go to the south of France or northern Italy to experience some of the countryside instead of another city, just looking for some suggestions from people who may have done similar with their kids and found somewhere unexpectedly amazing.
What age group are they?We’ve done Paris and Rome, and I’m thinking of something a little different for the next one, with Reykjavik a good possibility, or even somewhere in the states.
We like going out on walks and discovering things, both city or country, and they’re a really easy going trio who make the most of anything. Preferably somewhere not so packed you can’t enjoy what there is to see, but the usual tourist crowds not an issue.
Not sure if there would be enough for their age group to enjoy in Iceland? Or perhaps we go to the south of France or northern Italy to experience some of the countryside instead of another city, just looking for some suggestions from people who may have done similar with their kids and found somewhere unexpectedly amazing.
Age group question is quite an important one, but for me Budapest remains my favourite city break in Europe but that includes the nightlife. Still a beautiful city that has so much to offer.
Albania and Bulgaria both have great countryside with mountains right on the doorstep on the capital city, and can be accessed easily meaning hiking etc is possible. There are also lagoons, waterfalls etc in Albania but you will need a car or driver. Bulgaria offers ancient Roman ruins without the crowds you get in Athens.
Romania also has good countrysife, particularly Transylvania which has all the old castles and some interesting cities. You can get around easily and cheaply on public transport. Bucharest is an interesting and lively city, it also has a huge waterpark and the lovely city of Brasov which would be an ideal place to spend a night and is only a short train ride away. That also gives you countryside and castle options.
Albania and Bulgaria both have great countryside with mountains right on the doorstep on the capital city, and can be accessed easily meaning hiking etc is possible. There are also lagoons, waterfalls etc in Albania but you will need a car or driver. Bulgaria offers ancient Roman ruins without the crowds you get in Athens.
Romania also has good countrysife, particularly Transylvania which has all the old castles and some interesting cities. You can get around easily and cheaply on public transport. Bucharest is an interesting and lively city, it also has a huge waterpark and the lovely city of Brasov which would be an ideal place to spend a night and is only a short train ride away. That also gives you countryside and castle options.
4Q said:
Krakow (& Poland) is beautiful with plenty to visit around the city like Auschwitz, the salt mines, etc.
Good shout. Not too expensive, very easy to walk/cycle/segway around. Plenty of good restaurants.Reykjavik is great but it will be expensive for a group that size with only one paying. So much to see and so much natural beauty in Iceland that if you can stomach the cost it’s definitely worth considering. You’ll certainly not get bored.
I’m just got back from Boston. Cracking city but eye watering expensive now. It does have some cool stuff not just in the city but across the water and up the coast you’ve got Salem which might be a fun day out.
Hear me out on this one but have you considered Jersey? Lovely island, very scenic, nice beaches.
Hadn’t even considered many of these, thanks for these ideas!!
Right now I’m thinking Montenegro next year and Marrakesh the year after, both look incredible and very much what I was looking for. Will also look more at Krakow, and save Reykjavik for when they’re a little older.
Still going through the other recommendations as well.
Right now I’m thinking Montenegro next year and Marrakesh the year after, both look incredible and very much what I was looking for. Will also look more at Krakow, and save Reykjavik for when they’re a little older.
Still going through the other recommendations as well.
Misanthroper said:
Hadn’t even considered many of these, thanks for these ideas!!
Right now I’m thinking Montenegro next year and Marrakesh the year after, both look incredible and very much what I was looking for. Will also look more at Krakow, and save Reykjavik for when they’re a little older.
Still going through the other recommendations as well.
Marrakesh isn’t for everyone. I couldn’t wait to leave, thought it was a cesspit. Someone above said Gdańsk, that’s a great place for a long weekendRight now I’m thinking Montenegro next year and Marrakesh the year after, both look incredible and very much what I was looking for. Will also look more at Krakow, and save Reykjavik for when they’re a little older.
Still going through the other recommendations as well.
I must admit I did think a North African city was quite brave for teenage girls, the hassling you can get can be very intense and if you haven't experienced it before it can be annoying or scary.
I would save it for when they are older and have been exposed to countries a little more out of the comfort zone.
How about Istanbul? A safer bet in that sense although it's absolutely massive.
I would save it for when they are older and have been exposed to countries a little more out of the comfort zone.
How about Istanbul? A safer bet in that sense although it's absolutely massive.
Jordie Barretts sock said:
If any of your girls are blonde you'll get a heap of hassle from the moment you get off the plane.
On the plus side you can do a deal for about 100 camels give or take.
Seriously though, I've heard blonde women get quite disturbing unwanted constant attention on Tunisia and Morocco.
I’ve been to both countries with my ex wife who was blond and the amount of unwelcome attention, bordering on abuse she got was fOn the plus side you can do a deal for about 100 camels give or take.
Seriously though, I've heard blonde women get quite disturbing unwanted constant attention on Tunisia and Morocco.
king disgusting. Egypt wasn’t much better. I would never go to either sthole again. I certainly wouldn’t want to take young daughters. Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff