European holiday suggestions needed

[monkey24]

I want to go on holiday with my boyfriend. Somewhere with cultural trips in the day and then nice restaurants and bars for evening. Quiet and relaxing but not dull! Done a lot of long haul holidays and want to do more of europe. Any suggestions?

[JK2]

Almost anywhere in Turkey, Rome, Barcelona. Prague & surrounding areas - good day trips outside the city. Touring in Andalucia, Dubrovnik, Salzburg, Marrakech,Florence

[campbellking]

Seville is a beautiful place to go to. Lots of places of architectural interest, and fantastic food. Much preferred it to Barcelona.

[tel b]

I'll second JK's suggestion of Prague. Great value too, but beware of pickpockets.

[valleyman70]

I'd third Prague - trips out to Terezin, Plzen, etc. and then greta culture and history in the city itself and great bars.

I personally have never had any trouble with pickpockets there but I do go in Winter not Summer.

[mightywease]

Prague is a great choice and I'd also suggest Krakow, Gdansk, Bruges, Ghent, Tallinn or Istanbul

All have a lot to do during the day - museums, churches, art galleries, palaces, shopping etc.. plus excellent restaurants and nightlife.

Bruges and Ghent are perfect for a long weekend, easy to walk round and also accessiable via Eurostar (changing at Brussels). Plus excellent Belgian beer!

If you go to Tallinn or Gdansk in summer you can use them as a base to explore the Estonial and Polish coats plus they have a lot of ourdoor activities.

Krakow has so much to offer architecturally and culturally plus you can use it as a base to visit the nearby salt mines and Auschwitz

Istanbul is like nowhere else! A mix of East and West with an amazing history.

[monkey24]

This is brilliant lots of ideas-thank you so much!

[tel b]

One late afterthought, looking in the other direction. How about Dublin?

Loads of culture and whatever nightlife you fancy from nightclubs in Temple Bar to quieter watering holes the other side of the river.

[vikki67]

I have just come back from Prague. Personally for me, there is nowhere on earth like it. Everyone in their lifetime should put it on a list of top ten things to do b4 they die. It was FANTASTIC. Our country has a lot to learn from any of the pre occupied territories. How a country has overcome such adversity to become one of the most beautiful places on earth is beyond me. There is something for everyone. The place is a gastronomic heaven, with the added bonus of the best and cheapest beer I've ever tasted. The people,whilst more reserved than us, are warm with a magnificant sense of humour. As for exploring other parts of Europe you're spoilt. There's Germany. Austria, Poland and Slovakia on the doorstep. With the clean and very efficient Rail Service in Prague all are within reach. To be honest there is enough to do and see in the Czech Republic to keep you more than occupied. Google Prague.

Hope this helps.

[britannia74]

How about Palma Mallorca - short haul flight loads of great tapas bars and restaurants and loads of cultural places to visit

[auntiebertie]

Sounds like you need a Med cruise - get the culture during the day in different ports of call and then relax and eat at night and wake up in a new place the next day.
Check out Brilliance of the Seas out of Barcelona [a Royal Caribbean ship] for a great 12 night itinerary.

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/gohome.do