Blackrock1
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Dubrovnik is cheap to get to although not necessarily cheap to be in but it's a must visit.
Ah Joe €4…would you get a glass of Guinness in Dublin for that?used to regard Lisbon as a very good value city break, however they have introduced a tourist tax, it was 2 euros per head per night however they have now doubled it to 4 euro per head per night. That is very steep and people will really notice it next year, it only went to 4 euro in september
In fairness, if two people stay three nights, that’s €24 and a bit of a kick in the backside on your way out. You could get a flight for that if you play your cards right.Ah Joe €4…would you get a glass of Guinness in Dublin for that?
I also like Spain. Have been to San Sebastian, Bilbao, Madrid and Seville, twice, all nice city breaks and yes to off season as it is too hot for me in the summer months..Ah Joe €4…would you get a glass of Guinness in Dublin for that?
Brendan can let us know when he goes to the stags head for the Xmas drinks.
I have to recommend Spain… been in Valencia, Murcia, Granada, Cartenena, Malaga and Seville…one better than the next.
Food, accommodation and wine..just stay out season
Exactly, it's a few drinks or coffees alternatively. Also lisbon being good value relatively for other things makes this tourist tax stick out like a sore thumb. Most accommodation doesn't include it in the advertised price, you pay it after booking and on arrival so it can be a bit of a shock. Its been doubled from 2 to 4 euros aswell so probably won't be an issue until next year as most people won't have paid it yetIn fairness, if two people stay three nights, that’s €24 and a bit of a kick in the backside on your way out. You could get a flight for that if you play your cards right.
Where did you stay?I was in Vienna the weekend before last. Beautiful city. Cheaper than Ireland. Great food, beautiful architecture and lots of history.
Anyone going to Vienna should try and visit Vollpension Cafe.Where did you stay?
In a bad hotel too far out from the city centre.Where did you stay?
Interesting. We're going to Trieste for 4 nights, later in the year. Any recommendations for things to see or places to eat?I stayed in Trieste last September for a few nights and combined it with Ljubljana for a few nights also. It was a great two centre break. Flights to Trieste were not as expensive as some flights to Spain.
Did you go by train from Trieste to Ljubljana and fly back again from Trieste ?I stayed in Trieste last September for a few nights and combined it with Ljubljana for a few nights also. It was a great two centre break. Flights to Trieste were not as expensive as some flights to Spain.
No recommendations. We just stroll and take a chance. Nothing planned. Hopped on a boat from the harbour one day for a trip to Muggia, about a half hour away. That was nice.Interesting. We're going to Trieste for 4 nights, later in the year. Any recommendations for things to see or places to eat?
No. we got the Flixbus from the bus station in Trieste which was next door to the train station. You need to book in advance as it is a busy route.Did you go by train from Trieste to Ljubljana and fly back again from Trieste
We visited Ljubljana at Christmas and Lake Bled having flown to Zagreb.No recommendations. We just stroll and take a chance. Nothing planned. Hopped on a boat from the harbour one day for a trip to Muggia, about a half hour away. That was nice.
No. we got the Flixbus from the bus station in Trieste which was next door to the train station. You need to book in advance as it is a busy route.
Ljubljana a completely different vibe. More laid back. Yes. we flew back from Trieste to Dublin.
We visited Lake Bled from Ljubljana. Disappointing place.....crawling in pick pockets.
Gdansk 4 nights last week Jan ex Dublin including accommodation €320 ( carry on luggage only and self catering close to Old Town)Just booked Wroclaw for 3 nights, weekend, end Feb early Mar. Flights ex Shn, 4 star old town hotel coming in at €400 for 2 people.
Hard to beat that for value IMO.
Loved this place when I went.Gdansk 4 nights last week Jan ex Dublin including accommodation €320 ( carry on luggage only and self catering close to Old Town)