yaeh I agree - some Czech beers are "too bitter" for someone...but still you cannot make a mistake with Budvar or Pislner Urquel.

True The South is the real thing but I must see I love Barcelona ass well :). If you want to travel to a big city in the world with allot of things to offer then Barcelona would be a good choise or Berlin. If you rather like the roustique old villages the south of Spain would be better :). For the Big cities I recently found a website were they offer apartments against cheap prices. http://tlink.as/DFforoen01 Anyone knows more websites like this or the opposite, for the little villages or something? Let me know :).

I like spanish costa brava. For the best beaches you need to use a boat, there are very beautifull small and quiet beaches..

I stayed on the border of the old town and the new. It was about 10-12 minutes to the old town square which I would call the hub of the old town. I stayed in Caesar's Palace (not the one in Vegas) and it ws 4*, very comfortable and a good buffet breakfast. We booked through lastminute.com. A long weekend was long enough for me to do everything we wanted to do. I recommend the Jazz boat trip down the river. Food was very good but portions small, but was a great experience even if you are not a hardcore Jazz fan. The old town square has a market where yo ucan get good snacks but the restaurants there are pricey. Cheaper food is found off the square..

Cyprus has undergone significant modernization following its entry into the European Union. A modern country with an ancient history prague.biz , its stone villages, glitzy resorts, scented citrus groves and perfumed mountains are waiting to be discovered..

Prague is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Europe. Beginners and advanced surfing fans prague.biz alike will find all sorts of great locations along the sprawling coast..

Maybe now it's time to try Romania. In Romania, one euro is 4.2 ron. In 2008 it was 3.5 RON. :) For example, for 7 days spent in Romania has to spend around 700 eur..

How about a ship cruise instead? I'd fancy a trip into the famous "white nights" along the Neva river, just the way Peter the Great intended when he founded "Venice of the North"..

[quote]I too can say 300 Euro will be enough but some times can get immediate expenses so also care your credit.[/quote] Isn't it great that you can have amazing time in karkow, party all night long and spend so little money? I do envy people from abroad cos they feel like kings when they come to Poland. you take 300euros and you live week maybe even more if you can think economicly. great. lucky are you..

pickpockets are almost in every bigger city. Prague is known for expensive taxis (or better say that taxis are sometimes more expensive for visitors than for Czech people) and of course you have to be careful of your things..

Czech Republic and Poland, as well as Baltic states would be perfect destinations for budget travelling..

My wife and I stayed 5 nights in the Aphrodite room at Phaedra Hotel. I was in Hydra for a meeting that was held at the larger Bratsera Hotel. Phaedra is a beautiful small hotel. Very clean and quiet. Breakfast is simple but delightful. Hilda knows at least 5 languages and she provided good guidance regarding restaurants and activities. The room has a kitchenette and the hotel is a short walk from markets. There is no pool. Hydra is a low key and charming destination for relaxating, walking, and enjoying simple Greek taverna food..

Hi, I am planning a motorcycle trip (Suzuki Vstrom 650) in august to Portugal with my wife. We have one week, any suggestions as for where to visit, interesting hotels for bikers or any other valuable suggestion? Thanks..

You won't have a problem speaking only English, my friend was there last year and he managed with Spanish and just a little of English..

I know Italy gets quite a lot of overseas marriages. If the actual wedding is to be overseas make sure your friend checks out all the regulations conerning making a formal recognised wedding there. There can be quite a few hoops to jump through depending on the country..

Hi, Manteli! That's great that you have an opportunity to visit my beautiful country! You must have already searched for loads of information about Ukrainian places but what I offer you is really unusual and exitable. I'm sure you'd love to visit a small town Khotyn, Chernivtsi Oblast, Western Ukraine, at about 150 km from the border with Poland. In this very place, not far from the Carpathian mountains, on the picturesque bank of the Dniester river, behind century-old walls of Khotyn fortress which is included into 7 Wonders of Ukraine from April, 30 to May, 3 2010 the first international medieval historical reenactment festival Battle of the Nations will take place. Here you can see the same battles as the ones which were held on the battlefields in XIII-XVI centuries. No theatrical performances, just real battles! They include single tournaments revealing the strongest fighters, as well as group competitions and mass battles. The battles in a plain field, the defense of their own encampments and the ravage of the enemy one, the battle for the banner etc.

You've been busy here spamming about your Sofia tours, Hostesses, and strippers (we call those "prostitutes". Pity you didn't read the warning on advertising in the forums.,,much less think about how inappropriate they are for this forum. Not even your pretty hostesses can help you now. [u:2b557e183f]BANNED.

I think you waited too long to ask your question. You're posting from the Ukraine. Had you followed the link "a word of warning about advertising in the forums" and followed the link for those with travel sites, you would have found the following: DON'T try and trick the system. Asking questions that you later answer yourself with a plug for your own company, and suchlike, have all been tried before... and resulted in instant bans. There is nothing we haven't already seen - believe me, and don't try it! We've seen this ruse before, and we shall see it again. Frankly, if this travel company has to resort to such tactics to get business, I wouldn't trust them..

Mamaison Le Regina Hotel they claim to be the only hotel located in the Old Town. Not a bad option. Everything is of rather high standard. Just ignore the fact that they allow smokers to light'em up just near the breakfast buffet. http://www.guidebook.se/?p=492 The Hotel Rialto Warsaw's first boutique hotel, (or at least so they say). Nice rooms, although they need to re-think the bathroom door, (I stayed in one of the larger art dco suites with two doors leading to the bathroom). Inexperienced staff, when I stayed there. Location? Not entirely in the center of things. Go there with realistic expectations and you'll be quite fine. http://www.guidebook.se/?p=453 Enjoy Warsaw! I did. :: h ::.

Budapest is great, and definitely worth a visit. The highlights include the parliament buildings, the castle, the Chain Bridge, and the famous spas (Gellert is my favorite)..

I have recently visited turkey and the accommodation services are really nice. The location of villas are really refreshing and close to nature because of diversity in climate and environment too. The majestic mountains of turkey are re ally great and adventurous for hikers and skiers..

It was cold but today it is lovely and Spring certainly seems close! Its been warm enouh today to sit outside in the Sun and read The Sun. Most likely it'll rain tomorrow so I am back off otuside to get a few rays :lol:.

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While you're at the Barbican look out for one of the best preserved bits of the Roman Wall..

I wouldn't worry about answering this one... seanxjean was banned forsuspicious activity on the board last night. Topic locked..

I am looking for something different to see this year in Europe. I have done all the main cities and visited many European countries. Does anyone have any unique holiday ideas? Something real different from the norm. Something new and interesting?.

Hello, 268 Who thinks this is a good price for: BA return flights at decent times 5* central Berlin location Deluxe room only.

Thanks for the warm welcome back :D It will be arriving at Heathrow at 6.00 AM , so I have the day in London. Flying out at 5.30 PM. Looks like the Express is the way to go. RT , Paul what do you suggest In that short of time to visit, I'm not that found of Museum. I guess the most accessible and easiest sights to get to. Or maybe I should just do a 1/2 day sight seeing tour. Any ideas at this point would be well received. I have just planned a 1 month trip from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam, so my travel planning is at its limit. I thought for London, just better ask the expert. yeah that you Paul and RT. Josee.

One tip is to make sure you have enough money. UK is not cheap and make sure to have a credit card or two on hand. Some warm gloves and a few layers of clothing also in January, I guess you have visited now. Januray was real cold!!!!.

I left for 5 months to live in Los Angeles, but other than that I've been here for 40 years and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Regularly walk around, through, over the city and love the views, the architecture, the people, the buzz, the culture. Exciting and busy when the Festivals are on in the summer and at Christmas/New Year, dreary and driech when the rain comes down, but never boring. Always something to do and somewhere cosy to have a coffee with friends..

Don't forget to consider apartment rentals. Many offer stays from 2 or 3 nights and if you're travelling in a family group they can be a good alternative to hotels. Sites like Edinburgh-Flats and Edinburgh-holiday-Rentals list many properties which might be worth a look..

Yes to The Doll's House, and the Anstruther Fish Bar. For celebrations meals we love the Seafood Restaurant in St Monan's. There is another one in St Andrews, but we like St Monan's better. For family gatherings we loved the Grillhouse in St Andrews - something for everyone, young and old. Lunchtimes: St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company near Pittenweem, Heron Gallery in Pittenweem, Honeypot Tea Room in Crail, Cafe at Cairnie Farm where you can pick your own Fruit too in the summer, Farm Cafe at Allanhill Aftenoon Tea: Kynd Kittocks in Falkland, Honeypot Tea Room Crail High Tea: Golf Hotel, Crail, Craw's Nest Anstruther, Lundin Links Hotel Och, there's lots, you'll be spoilt for choice.

If you are in the fortunate position of owning a Holiday Home, then we've just started using Exchange Holiday Homes. Debbie and Mark have been very helpful in arranging a swap. We welcomed our first guests here in Edinburgh in December, and we're looking forward to going to a home in the Lake District next Easter. It probably works best in the low season though - we were not willing to let our property out when we knew we could secure paying guests..

I've visited Center Parcs in Whinfell Forest, Cumbria several times. Experience has been mixed. The facilities are good, but did feel that it was a bit on the pricey side. It worked well for us when we took lots of our own food and avoided the restaurants on-site. We've been there in family groups and it's a great place to 'hang out' with the family, with activities available for old and young. But when groups of 12+ of us went out for meals together it was sometimes hours before we were served, despite booking in advance. But we did go back several times so some things were great. But as a family, we love to go to Fife - great beaches in Elie, Kingsbarns and St Andrews, plenty of family-friendly activities, like Craigtoun Park, Fisheries Museum, Deer Centre at Cupar, Fruit Picking and adventure playground at Cairnie. Places to stop off on drives for refreshments, such as the St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company, Anstruther Fish Bar and Honeypot Tearooms in Crail.

Hill climbing in the middle of the city. Extinct volcanoes. Art Galleries galore. Haggis hunting (a pub lunch anyone?) . Poetry engraved in the walls of the parliament. Shopping for 21st Century kilts, bagpipes, and sporrans. Festivals and frolics. Ghosts and an Underground City. Camera Obscura, Dynamic Earth. Botanic Gardens. Christmas Festival. Hogmanay. Oh and so far I haven't mentioned Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Theatres, Cinemas, Cafes, Bars, Restaurants. What are you waiting for?.

Tower Bridge Hotel for me too - amazing views of Tower Bridge, right on the River Thames where we used the ferry taxis to get to Greenwich and the London Eye, next door was the Tower of London and St Katherines Dock with an amazing restaurant on a boat (don't know if still there as this was 2005). For a large hotel no complaints, rooms clean and spacious, breakfast excellent and if you're lucky you will get a view of Tower Bridge..

That's certainly a toughie! A couple of years ago I went on a cruise between Edinburgh and Glasgow (a canal cruise that is) and it was absolutely amazing! I have to say all the people we met along the way and at all the small villages, towns and cities that we visited were the friendliest and most helpful people I've ever met! The scenery is fantastic and seeing the Crown Jewels was good too. Although you can have some fantastic weather in Scotland be prepared for some not-so-warm weather. Like Billy Connolly once said, there's no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothes! :) Having said that, I have lots of fond memories of going on holiday to cornwall as a child, with fantastic beaches, coves, castles, walks, pubs and loads of other things to do and places to visit you can't go wrong with Cornwall either!....

Ah... this makes sense now. You're not in Inverness as you claim. You're in fact posting from India. If ever anyone wanted an example of why it's not a good idea to hire someone on the other side of the globe to represent you when it comes to online marketing, this is a good example. In accordance with [url=http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat/viewtopic.php?t=42517]our zero tolerancy rules[/url], your attempt to deceive people about your location earns you a ban. I notice also that you just copied and pasted the text from the airliners.net forum. I think I'll take a moment also to alert Hedgefield Cottage in Inverness to tell them how it is that they're being "promoted". Paul.

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Go to the south of Spain - Sevilla, Cadiz, Jerez, Malaga. It is much more "spanish" than Madrid or Barcelona. A train from Malaga to Sevilla is around 20 . Cadiz-Sevilla around 10. Enjoy!.

Barcelona is the best...you have everything what you need here! The beach, the city, the parties, the atmosphere! Absolutely love it!.

I recommend Sevilla! Not too big, not too small and very spanish! The big cities like Barcelona or Madrid are great as well but south of Spain is more real and less touristic. And Sevilla is extremely beautiful - monuments are landscapes around. Beautiful beaches of Cadiz are very nearby!.

Rome and Barcelona!! Amzing atmosphere and spirits of the cities!.

Barcelona! you have everything what need here - party, culutre, beach, great city..Rome - beautiful momuments, history, great partying, Paris - a lot of culture, beautiful city! London - not so good wheather as the 3 previous ones but amazing international place - worth seeing for sure while you are in Europe!.

Ovella Negra - in the centre (Raval) Gran Foc (Metro Urqinaona) or St Germain (Gracia), three different in style - all great!.

I agree!! :D.

Barcelona is expensive in comparison to other cities in Spain (despite Madrid) but is defineitly cheaper than London or Paris. Of course everything depends what you wanna do here and how activily spend your time. If you eat at cheaper Spanish bars and buffets and not restaurants for sure you can save some money! Enjoy!.

If you wanna avoid the crowds - dont go july-august. May seems perfect - good wheather and so overcrowded yet..

As the place for your boys' shopping, I guess the shopping mall " Pull and Bear" near the Printemps is pretty cool!! And I recommend you 2 hotels near the Bastile - Grand Hotel Dore and Grand Hotel Francais, which are pretty close, both with great design and service! You can also find some chic restaurants and bars recommended on their blog-- http://grand-hotel-francais-charme-marais-bastille.com/category/restaurants/ http://grand-hotel-dore-charme-marais-bastille.com/category/nos-restaurants-preferes/.

Rosa Negra (Via Laietana) and Rosa Raval (Carrer Joaqum Costa) are really great. They are fun, vibrant and serve delicious mexican food and cocktails. They are bright and colourful and the perfect place for a date. Make sure you book or get there in good time as they are always packed. Rosa Raval has space to eat outside and the street is really romantic; it is narrow and tree lined and really quiet..

I never saw brown water either! I guess it could happen. the water in the lagoon in front of St Marks square is a nice turqouise I seem to remember, though maybe it was the romance of it all that made me miss the real colour then! I saw an earlier posting on Verona, that is also a nice place. The best way to see both cities is a couple of nights in each and just to take the train between the two. Really easy way to enjoy these two top Italian cities..

Fuertventura is a great great place to visit and at that time of year you should be fine. There are never of course any guarantees with the weather but as far as things should normally be, March will definitely be warmer than Manchester LOL :).

Things for us having started to pick up in the last few months and it is better than these same months this time last year. It seems to be a very gradual improvement in consumer confidence but the visitors to Rome and Tuscany etc seem to be returning..

As i know,Netherland is a beautiful and peaceful country.And now,i know there is also scam in Netherland~.

agree with leito, these places are definatelly worth seeing! You can also visit Unter den Linden boulevard - there are some state buildings. And another tip could be Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, one of Berlin's iconic buildings and a poignant monument to the destructiveness of war..

probably the best city in the world to explore on foot...! Venice of course being the other, only because there is no other method!.

Hi has anyone been to Beitostolen? I was looking for recommendations on restaurants, cafes and also a good company to book dog sledging with? Thanks.

Don't fret too much about how long you have Barca is very self contained and you can find things to do for a one night stay or a one week stay. You will never get bored there and at the same time you will always be able to see enough in a short stay that you won't feel like you haven't seen enough. The hop-on hop-off Barcelona bus tour is a perfect way to do this in a short stay..

Don't be too scared to learn Catalan, it is indeed harder than Spanish but if you have any understanding of Spanish and French you will find it perfectly readable. It is the pronunciation that is most difficult. Don't shy away from it, but do not worry either you will be find getting by with just Castillian..