September 11, 201015 yr Said I will take the Mrs away for a few days, any suggestions? I fancy Paris but don't want to be paying ?10 a pint! Anyone been to Venis? is that how you spell it? Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.
September 16, 201015 yr Looking at a trip to Cork in October now. Apart from the Blarney Stone - what else is there to see & do? There's a brewery http://www.corktourist.com/details/brewery_tour.shtml And there's a brew pub, I'll try to remember the name........ The Franciscan Well, which is pretty good. It has a picture of Biff on the board at the front. I've stayed in Cork at the Kingsley hotel, with work, and had a holiday in Clonakilty. There's a memorial to Charlie Hurley just off the road between Cork and Clonakilty and I was most disappointed to find out it wasn't a memorial to the former Wanderers & Sunderland player.
September 17, 201015 yr Looking at a trip to Cork in October now. Apart from the Blarney Stone - what else is there to see & do? Smiley looking for the craic, there's a surprise. Been a few times, when the route first opened you could get a return from Manchester with BMI Baby for ?30 all in. Not a lot to do other than the drinking around Oliver Plunkett St. It's worth getting the train to Cobh for a mooch.
September 17, 201015 yr Smiley looking for the craic, there's a surprise. Been a few times, when the route first opened you could get a return from Manchester with BMI Baby for ?30 all in. Not a lot to do other than the drinking around Oliver Plunkett St. It's worth getting the train to Cobh for a mooch. Met a bloke from Cobh whilst in Croatia earlier this year. Couldn't understand a single word he said. Gonna be taking the kids - found flights for ?10 return. Probably look to hire a car & book a Travelodge.
September 18, 201015 yr Author Just looking for a hotel now, anyone know best area in Paris to stay? Safest!
September 18, 201015 yr Just looking for a hotel now, anyone know best area in Paris to stay? Safest! We stayed at the Hotel La Bourdonnais very close to Eiffel Tower, to get about to Notre Damn and Champs Elysee we used the old hop on hop off buses, you can walk from here to the Arc de Triumph and Champs Eylesee too. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g187147-d233462-Reviews-Hotel_La_Bourdonnais-Paris_Ile_de_France.html Edited September 18, 201015 yr by superjohnmcginlay
September 18, 201015 yr i'd reccomend the 2 day boat hop on hop off tour it aint too expensive and it takes u to a stones throw away from all the sites, u can get tickets down byt the river next near the eiffel tower
September 18, 201015 yr Met a bloke from Cobh whilst in Croatia earlier this year. Couldn't understand a single word he said. Gonna be taking the kids - found flights for ?10 return. Probably look to hire a car & book a Travelodge. I've been a few times with the kids, but stay at relatives so cant really recommend anywhere to stay or anything, but there's loads to do around the place. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186600-Activities-Cork_County_Cork.html Fota is good in the summer, you'll need to check out if it's open when you go, but if the kids are any way interested in animals and stuff it' very good.
September 18, 201015 yr I've been a few times with the kids, but stay at relatives so cant really recommend anywhere to stay or anything, but there's loads to do around the place. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186600-Activities-Cork_County_Cork.html Fota is good in the summer, you'll need to check out if it's open when you go, but if the kids are any way interested in animals and stuff it' very good. Cheers pal. Fookin' Cork flights had gone up to full price, so now flying return to Dublin from Liverpool. Means an extra night in Dublin - but still heading down to Cork & Waterford for 3 nights. Less than 24hrs after getting back from Helsinki..... fookin' manic!
September 18, 201015 yr Just looking for a hotel now, anyone know best area in Paris to stay? Safest! Recently went to Paris with the missus. Stayed in a place called the Hotel Secret De Paris. A bit expensive but a decent hotel, there are good reviews on trip advisor. Booked via expedia. If you do go there the musee d'orsay room is good. It is near the Moulin Rouge and close to a couple of metro stations. Not the most celubrious of areas but seemed OK. The metro is excellent for getting around. If you go try a restaurant called La Relais de Venise (There is a website). No menu, just does steak with sauce and french fries. When we went we had to queue for 20 mins (no reservations) but it was worth it.
September 19, 201015 yr Author Thanks for all your help, I have just booked here, ?400 for 3 nights http://www.belmont-paris-hotel.com/ Thanks again!
September 20, 201015 yr looks like im a bit late with this, but one of the nicest places ive been is Salzburg! some of the pikey airlines fly there from manc too.
Said I will take the Mrs away for a few days, any suggestions? I fancy Paris but don't want to be paying ?10 a pint! Anyone been to Venis? is that how you spell it? Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.