Where do you recommend....

[pitstopbunny]

I'm 42 year old single female and I really fancy a short break/week's holiday somewhere. A beach is not the main priority (although maybe some chillout time would be good) & night clubs are definately NOT required, nice eateries preferred. Where is the safest, relatively cheap and recommended destinations? Short haul preferred and Italy is somewhat appealling, although all countries considered. I am pretty flexible about when I can travel and would prefer a warm climate, not into skiing etc. Many thanks (ˆ◡ˆ)

[boxtops]

Menorca is lovely, quiet and untroubling. Southern Portugal. Parts of Tenerife - not the main resorts. Do you want sea? If not, some of the small French towns in the south, eg Mougins. Have you looked at some of the singles holidays (I don't mean singles looking for a bloke, but the specilist holidays for people travelling alone) - I've had a couple of friends go with different ones and they have had a great time.

[237SJ]

How about the Italinan lakes? You can get the train from Milan. Milan itself is good to wander around. The cathedral`s lovely. You can get the train to Lake Como. Soller in the north of Majorca`s good too. There are some nice towns around there. Croatia`s supposed to be nice too although i haven`t been there myself.

[boxtops]

Yes - Croatia is lovely, lots of history and beautiful scenery, I've been to Rovinj and one of the islands (can't remember what it was called). Definitely worth considering.

[spudqueen]

We're going to Catollica, near Rimini in Italy for the 3rd year running. We fly Ryanair to Rimini and stay at the Hotel Senior
http://www.hotelsenior.it/en/

the owner, Maura, is lovely and speaks excellent English. Transport to and from Rimini airport is included. In common with most Italian seaside resorts the hotel is half board, but there are plenty of nice eateries in the area if you fancy. There is also a local coach firm (Bonelli) who do both half day and full day trips from Catollica, one of the best is to San Marino, which is a separate country completely surrounded by Italy. The capital, San Marino, is a lovely walled city with some lovely places to visit and lots of really good shoppin (duty free!).
http://www.google.co....1&fp=6d777df20ee8e38e

[ladybirder]

Paris?

[pitstopbunny]

Great ideas & TY so much for your imput! : )

[Bobbisox]

I'm with Boxy re Menorca psb
lovely island..

[Buenchico]

BARCELONA is cheap to get to because it's served by three airports, Barcelona (El Prat), Girona and Reus, so there's lots of competition on routes from the UK. It's got good beaches, loads of culture and history, fantastic restaurants (serving superb Catalan paella), great shopping, loads of bars (both lively and restful). It's well worth considering.
http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/

LIGURIA is often overlooked by British tourists. Access is simple and cheap by taking a flight to Genoa, then the really cheap bus which goes direct to Genoa station and boarding one of the frequent and cheap trains that run right along the coast. Somewhere like RAPALLO might meet your requirements. It's got a small but pleasant beach, with seafront restaurants commanding great views as you eat some lovely food while looking out to sea. The rail line makes it easy to explore the area but there are also boats which link Rapallo with the billionaire's resort of Portofino and delightful little towns like Santa Margherita. You'll find quiet bars, fine food, lovely local markets and plenty to see and do. (Genoa itself is often thought of as an industrial city but the Old Town is a delight to wander around).
http://goitaly.about....rapallo/a/rapallo.htm

Chris

[mushroom25]

my parents live near perpignan (at canet-en-roussillon), so maybe biased - anywhere in catalunya from perpignan south to barcelona will be nice at this time of year, without being too busy, especially on the french side. culture represented by collioure, and figueres and port lligat (both associated with Salvador Dali) and fine eateries almost anywhere. easily reached by air to girona, or by train using the new high speed line to figueres.

[Whickerman]

come here to Ireland and we'll see you right (try Wexford or Galway and you'll have the batteries charged in no time)

If looking for somewhere in Italy, this place takes some beating
http://www.vicchiomaggio.com/

[pitstopbunny]

TY all so much...food for thought

[gollysailor]

Try Malta. Not too hot this time of year and less crowded than midsummer. Lots of history and you can drive round the island in a couple of hours. The natives are extremely friendly.

[jw47]

Try Solo Holidays. They do all types of holidays. Our daughter (38) has been on a couple of them and has always enjoyed them