How about Sopot in Northern Poland, on the Baltic coast. It has many different spas to suit different budgets. There's also other things to do besides staying at the spa. Sopot has great nightlife and Gdynia and Gdansk are only a few minutes drive away..

Sounds exciting! Will wait out your post about the experience before I plan my trip there. Happy trails!.

:lol: Now I realised that I didn't understand how that radiations act. I mean if somebody says "radiations are in the air" I'm imagining something "very bad stuff floating in the air" BAD BAD BAD! And again, good time to get more info on it..

I have been on quite a few all-inlcusive holidays and think it is good value for money. We still have the freedom to do what we want but also have the peace of mind that everything is included in case we don't have enough money..

Even if the thread is outdated I`'ll give my oppinion as a citizen of Romania. If you want to relax don't go to a crowded capital city it's better if you visit the rural areas, the mountains or the Black Sea. If you want a different view, some nights without sleep or to feel a different style of life, then go there..

Discovering yourself in a new environment with less or limited control. Shows true character..

[quote:b520f54dc3="KatPed"]I've been to Skiathos and Skorpelos but quiet a long time ago (sorry if my spelling isn't right!) I actually remember Skiathos as being a bit uninteresting compared to skorpelos - which is why I would recommend you guys to go there instead (The Islands are on 30 min's apart by boat). Its got a beautiful and charming habour, gorgeus beaches and wonderful scenery. It probably wasn't much help, but that's my advise Katrine[/quote:b520f54dc3] Thanks for this and yes replys like yours are what sites like this are all about. Zydeco Joe :D.

Wow, your mum is pretty adventurous and brave :shock: . When I was in Russia I didn't feel really safe and I was there with bunch of people. Keep us posted how she's doing :).

brucejackson85... this reads a little to like an advertisement for my liking. Couple this with the fact that it's your first (and so far only) post here. Please read the advertising rules. Topic locked..

Here are the [url=http://www.destination6.com/Europe/Ukraine/Pripyat/]photos of Pripyat[/url] i took. Pripyat is the closest city to reactor 4. Ill upload some photos of chernobyl soon. I have some i took holding the Geiger counter up to the reactor. That whole trip is a bit freaky, possibly the wierdest tour in the world..

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Hello :) I have not been much to Slovenia, but I spent some summers by the coast visiting Portoros, Koper, Izola and Piran... They are nice cities by the coast, quite small - but still they have this good feeling and they are not crowded (except from in July and August). So, taking a day travelling to these places is something I would recommend!.

I can warmly recommend Slovenia. It is a small country in Europe surrounded by countries like Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia. With 2 millions inhabitants has become a popular tourist destination in Europe. It is also a part of former Yugoslavia. Getting to Slovenia: 1.) There are two international airports in the country: Ljubljana and Maribor. 2.) You can visit it by car. You can reach Slovenia via one of the border crossings with Italy, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. 3.) You can come to Slovenia on direct lines from Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Yugoslavia and Macedonia. Train travel is convenient and inexpensive. 4.) It is also possible to reach Slovenia from neighbouring countries by bus. International bus transport is well organized and relatively inexpensive. 5.) Vessels arriving in the territorial waters of Slovenia from abroad may land only at the docks of the international border crossings in Koper, Piran and in Izola (seasonal border crossing). Which places is worth to visit in Slovenia? Ljubljana is a capital of Slovenia.

I've been to Bulgaria last summer and it was great. WE were traveling from the Sofia to the soouth (Sandanski) and than to the Black sea. People are very friendly but oly some of them speak English. It is very helpful if you speak any of slavic languages and know the cyrilic alphabet. And girls are beautiful. I think I'll come back there again..

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=158338 and command=displayContent and sourceNode=158321 and contentPK=20764714 and moduleName=InternalSearch and formname=sidebarsearch Do you really think I would be better off staying in the UK? I would have to contend with a massive waiting list if I wanted an NHS dentist, or a massive bill if I go private... :roll: Swannybrasco.

Prag , budapest .... :-).

Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Berlin, Venise, Paris..........

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Hi Giorgi: Please read the warning on advertising in the forums. Your orgaization may be non-profit, but your post was made to direct traffic and inquiries to the organization, which makes it advertising here..

[quote:f542134c20="vacation"]Hi, all I know is the Lennon wall near Charles bridge. It's like monument for John Lennon and in the old Communist days, this was the outlet for the locals to express their views by spray painting their feelings and messages here. I think I heard once that it's also called "lovers' wall" Maybe it's this one. But I'm not sure.[/quote:f542134c20] The wishing wall comes from a Korean drama called "lovers of Prague" and as far as I know it does not exists physically. There is a "wishing well" though..

[quote]If you look confident and you know where you are going and what you are doing you will be fine. If you look lost and confused, then you become more of a target.[/quote] Excellent advice TravelMonkey6 - this is the same I think for the world over. Sometimes it sound difficult to do, but if you dither and get maps out on street corners, etc. then it's obvious to those around you. Try and blend in, and ven if you don't know where you're going, walk confidently, and stop to check a map or ask directions in a well-lit area or inside a cafe or bar if you can..

We like clueless here...gives us a chance to ramble on about different options :) My suggestion would be to head from London up through the North West of England, stopping off in the Lake District and then head into south west Scotland towards Dumfries. From there you can head to Stranraer which has ferries to Northern Ireland. Spend a few days in the North (Belfast, north coast including Giant's causeway, Derry) then head over the border into the Republic of Ireland (Dublin, Galway, Cork, and various other rural locations, finishing in Waterford). Then the ferry from Waterfod to Pembroke to explore some of the south-west Wales coast, and if you have time, some of western England (Bath, Devon/Cornwall)..

your tips are really tempting me to go and get another visa! :D i was actually a bit sad when i found out that i might not get to see northern ireland, so i'm really going to give this some thought. are there other places that you can recommend? :D.

[quote]In fact- don't bother with Glasgow or Nottingham either. Maybe consider Chester together with Liverpool (I guarantee you'll prefer Chester). Go to Durham not Newcastle in my view. I live in a big city but big British Cities (except London) are NOT very interesting, nor attractive unless you want to party.[/quote] I'm sorry but I have to disagree there. These places may not be tourist friendly as such but all big cities have things of interest and with the current regerneration have many attractive parts..

I agree i'm from down in Cornwall and my employer frequently commutes to london at a cost of 75 return!?!.

Don't spoil your trip regarding rise in air fare,enjoy your trip and from UK to Scotland try to travel in train. Have a great trip..

For renaissance architecture in England, look for buildings designed by Inigo Jones, such as the Queen's House at Greenwich and the Banqueting House at Whitehall. Also, Christopher Wren with such buildings as the Greenwich Hospital and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. (He designed 53 churches in London after the great fire.).

I'd say Whitby for the Abbey (Dracula inspiration) and the [url=http://www.bargaintraveleurope.com/07/UK_North_Yorkshire_Moors_Railroad.htm] North York Moors Steam Train [/url] or [url=http://www.bargaintraveleurope.com/08/UK_Saltburn_Smugglers_Tees.htm] Saltburn[/url] on the north east or on the Cumbria Coast [url=http://www.bargainluxurytravel.com/pennington_hotel_ravenglass.htm] Ravensglass[/url] with the Erksdale rail, mountains and haunted Muncaster Castle..

how about the "[url=http://pages.zoom.co.uk/hauntedplaces/hotelshome.htm]haunted hotels[/url]"? :D.

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Hi Yes indeed, there are two ways to get very cheap fares for the coaches across the UK. One if 'National Express FUn Fares' (just do a search and you'll easily find the page) and fares can cost from 1 a trip. You can also try megabus.com (also megatrain.com). Trains are more comfortable but there are some great deals for the coaches and the comfort fine, unless journey let's sy is more than 4 hours..

So many things to do in the UK in 11 days... dont spend them all in London, get out to Windsor, Bath - down to Devon and go up onto the Moor... gorgeous and a nice country pub up there called the Old Inn in Widecombe. Amazing. Personally, I think the best of England is in the South, South West but then Newcastle is a different but amazing place with great people... so much to do so little time. Enjoy! :lol:.

Dover is a reasonable size with a population of around 30,000. Are you sure the person you know is still there? What do you have to go on so far?.

I really liked Stonehenge but my girlfriend couldnt believe we drove all that way just to see a bunch of rocks as she put it. I think if I were you I would take a tour which encompasses Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor of which there are companies out there or if you hired a car you could do yourself. Personally, I think Stonehenge is something you have to see in your lifetime even if you get to it and think it sucks. :D.

If you go to Wales. I recommend that you take time to see Brecon Beacons National Park. It's absolutely spectacular..

I must admit as a regular user ( in a taxi driver pick up sort of way) of Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 has certainly made a difference ot the overcorwded conditons in the other terminals. Things especially in T4 are not as hectic as they once were (the other terminals also) and I'm finding that my waiting time ( and car parking charges) have dropped since the opening of T5. Though I've only picked up at T5 once and that was pretty smooth. If we assume that they can not physically get any more planes down then the new terminal has made a positive benefit to a lot of passengers. We can only hope that Heathrow will not get another runway (there's plenty of landing room around if they spread the flights out to the rgionals) because that will just make it worse again..

Try checking out http://www.petergreenberg.com/category/hotels that site is my traveling bible...except its online and nobody died to make it popular but still....

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Just came back from Rome and the ice cream from any of the gelato shops I tasted were all better than any ben and jerrys or carte dor ice cream you can get back in the UK. It's so smooth and fluffy. I must've had at least one ice cream a day for the week I was there! I take it that all the gelato is handmade by each shop, as I'd never tasted any brand ice cream like it. I also like how they all recommend at least two different flavours of ice cream in a cone for the lowest price and it can go up to three or four, paying a bit more..

Yeah, you don't actually have to stop for the night between Cambridge and York, so if you are going to do so, be sure to stop somewhere you want to look at. If you want to see Cambridge, you might as well give yourselves a full day there rather than stop somewhere dull in between. I'm sure there is enough to do there to occupy a day..

I do hope you sent them a comment to point out the error. 8).

I've always wanted to go to Stockholm. It's a real up-and-coming destination with lots to do. Although I do think that it can be an expensive city. Drinks and dining out can be pricey, yet Stockholm does provide an unusual city break. You can do things like go fishing or go sightseeing from an inflatable boat! If you think that you can afford to go then do so, and take me with you! Take a look at this website for more info, I use it as an excellent source of destination information. [url=http://www.travelonly.co.uk/destination-guides/countries/Sweden/Stockholm/]Stockholm Destination Guide[/url].

No, it's not in the least bit useful. :evil: Read the rules on advertising, please. Your other spam posts are all being removed..

I think many scams in Spain are used the country over. If you haven't already seen [url=http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat/viewtopic.php?t=35320]this post[/url] then have a check. Don't let it ruin your holiday, though, and be confident!.

My husband and I are finishing a river cruise in Prague, Czech Republic early in December and thought we would love to visit Poperidge in Belgium to see the Lijssenthoek Cemetery, where an uncle of mine is buried. We are loath to drive and would prefer to travel by bus or train. Can anyone help out with travel suggestions?.

The Port wine caves are interesting, finishing off with a taste of their famous wine. Afterwards we went to Feira (near Porto ) to enjoy Francesinhas for dinner at the most famous place to eat this delicious sandwich, Amndios. This is a family run spot where the two slices of bread are filled with a pork or beef steak (your choice) a slice of ham, slice of hot dog and small Portuguese sausage called linguia, cheese topped with spicy tomato based sauce and a fried egg can be enjoyed to perfection with an order of French fries and a cold beer, costing 7 euros caf included. If you need directions to Feira let me know.......

Depend on your choice and budget,but if you are traveling with newborn child and dogs,then try to stay in a good hotel not in a hostel or bed and breakfast type..

Must see Barcelona for its stuning architecture..

If French people are rude to foreigners, it's only because they fear being de-cultured by an anglo-american onslaught of trashy entertainment, worthless pop-art and tasteless fast food. So pls cut them some slack..

VRBO is one of the big ones for rentals by owners. Also the homeaway network has sites. I think as a general rule, if you see other properties in your area listed, then it usually means that it works (the site). It seems that you only want to rent i August? If that's the case, then I also agree with LucyG - setting up your own website is a waste of money for 1 month. It could be an investment over a number of years, so don't disregard completely, but for the mome, try those sites. Good Luck!.

We're going to Turkey in September. Will you be able to smoke on the hotel grounds? I don't smoke but my boyfriend does, if you can't smoke on the grounds it will be an incentive for him to quit before we go!.

There are lots of hotels near Eiffel Tower in Paris ranging from budget hotels to luxury hotels and offer a superb view of Eiffel Tower. You can check all the [url=http://www.discountcityhotels.net/paris-hotels-by-location.asp?pid=4162]Paris Hotels near Eiffel Tower[/url] at Discountcityhotels.net.

Oh, it's a difficult one. On top of that, due to my profession, I can't expess a severe political view on the matter. It is a sad fact though that Turkey is a country at two speeds. Istanbul (as well as the other major cities) is more vivid than many European capitals, both economical and social. And very diverse in culture, in an examplory tolerant way. On the other hand there are the villages (in the east) that are very traditional and have limited access to facilities that seem common to most of us, such as a good (free)education, internet access, etc. Although huge efforts are made to change this, let's not forget that Turkey is an immense country and a relatively young republic. These things take time, a lot of time. Moreover, Turkey has at the same time other 'threats' to deal with, e.g. (drinking) water (pollution) problems and conflicts in neighbouring countries.

Sounds like a great walking holiday :D Actually I've been planning same kind of trip by myself. Any help would be highly appreciated. The weather is one of my concerns, what kind of sleeping bag would be good if I spend the nights in my tent (in late July to August)? Hope we get some good advice Geoff :).

For Helloman : I'm glad to see that travelers appreciate France and don't find french all unpleasant. For your question : I live in Crteil, near Paris, and of course, I like Paris, but my favourite place for holidays is Charente Maritime, near where I was born. I prefer particularly Fouras, not for its beaches (tiny), but because it's a small village not too touristy. In summer, the wind from the sea is fresh, you can eat oysters wild the Pointe de la Fume because they cover the rocks, they're very small and very salty, I love it. It's near La Rochelle, Royan, and therefore Islands de R and Olron, which there's beautiful beaches. It's a very nice place, and if you like history, there are many examples of buildings of Vauban (beautiful fortifications from the time of Louis XIV). There's a whole village of this style: Brouage. I love Cannes and Nice, but out of season, otherwise it's a factory for tourists.

Hi just to say that in the 70's, 80's and 90's I explored this coast (+Ibiza, canaries, etc) by cheap package tour. I now live within a short drive of the area and visit several times per year by car and also by sailing boat. I'm 7.5 hrs to Alicante, 2.5 hrs to Estartit and about 3.7 hjrs to Salou by car. Talking to the hotel owners, they increasingly tell me that they are doing private business over the internet (and this reflects cheap airline costs, too) rather than sign up for inclusive package tours (problem was that they were paid very little for the room and money depended on bar takings from the problematic drunk riff raff the holiday companies attracted). Many of the hotels have now been refurbished, and have restaurants serving Spanish traditional food. The English breakfasts and bars are still there, but reducing ! Peter.

came back from Berlin , and for the ones who are gonna go here an advise : we went out in Spindler und Klatt, quite posh but good music, incredible location ( directly on the river with couch etc... ) very good ambiance, I recommend it.

I studied in Germany and in teh northern cultures, germany , holland , using bikes is something very common for everyday, its just great in France and Spain its not develloped at all, recently ( since one year ) we have here in Barcelona, bicing bikes around the city that you can take and use for half an hour and let on another station its quite nice although the service is bad, a lot of bikes have injuries etc.... but its a try , I wish whole Europe would be like that :-).

Yes, but it`s still interesting to know the worst experiences too. The Magic Rock Garden? did not hear anything about it....

I was thinking of going, but I am now pretty sure..

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Quick look at mandatory RE laws in Hawaii, Barcelona.

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