SUGGESTIONS? 36 free hours in June. Best spent in which of these 10 cities?
May 11, 2006, 2:09 pm
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SUGGESTIONS? 36 free hours in June. Best spent in which of these 10 cities?
After my business during my stopover in Zurich, I have the opportunity to visit 1 of these cities during a weekend in early June on American Air.
This part will be on my own dime. I like beaches, hikes, deals, good eats, architecture, & practically anything else interesting.
- Dublin, Ireland (add $0)
- Milan, Italy (add $0)
- Prague, Czech (add $0)
- Copenhagen, Den (add $10)
- Rome, Italy (add $30)
- Venice, Italy (add $30)
- Barcelona, Spain (add $30)
- Nice, France (add $30)
- Stockholm, Swed (add $80)
- Lisbon, Portugal (add $100)
Thanks for your help. I'm going to purchase ticket this weekend.
This part will be on my own dime. I like beaches, hikes, deals, good eats, architecture, & practically anything else interesting.
- Dublin, Ireland (add $0)
- Milan, Italy (add $0)
- Prague, Czech (add $0)
- Copenhagen, Den (add $10)
- Rome, Italy (add $30)
- Venice, Italy (add $30)
- Barcelona, Spain (add $30)
- Nice, France (add $30)
- Stockholm, Swed (add $80)
- Lisbon, Portugal (add $100)
Thanks for your help. I'm going to purchase ticket this weekend.
May 11, 2006, 4:24 pm
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I have been to most of the places on your list. They all have a lot to offer (though not all of them have beaches!!!). I'd almost feel tempted to suggest writing each name on a piece of paper and then drawing one out of a hat...
My own favourites on that list are Copenhagen and Stockholm - entirely subjective, I guess! I enjoyed Prague but that was a few years ago when it was less touristy. Nice is in a beautiful part of the world and has beaches.
All a bit vague...but it's difficult to know what to suggest!
My own favourites on that list are Copenhagen and Stockholm - entirely subjective, I guess! I enjoyed Prague but that was a few years ago when it was less touristy. Nice is in a beautiful part of the world and has beaches.
All a bit vague...but it's difficult to know what to suggest!
May 11, 2006, 4:43 pm
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Although I've never been there, if you only have a weekend, you could probably see alot of Copenhagen since it's a fairly small area.
I think there's too much to see in Rome and Venice to fit in a weekend. Although Lisbon, might be nice- but not sure if there's a lot to see and do there.
Have fun!
I think there's too much to see in Rome and Venice to fit in a weekend. Although Lisbon, might be nice- but not sure if there's a lot to see and do there.
Have fun!
May 11, 2006, 6:00 pm
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Lisbon is a wonderful city to be experienced. I was there briefly in 1999-2000 and I think it was one of the more interesting European cities I've been to. There is a wonderful zoo in Lisbon, and the castle on the hill is a wonderful walk and offers a beautiful view. Additionaly, I found walking around, even at night, to be a joy and very safe. There is a very efficient and clean (in 99-00) subway system. The funicular trams will take you up the hill into Fado land.
On the down side, the traffic was not much fun and there were considerably fewer English speakers than in other major European cities. But, if you can get around this, it is definately an experience to be had.
On the down side, the traffic was not much fun and there were considerably fewer English speakers than in other major European cities. But, if you can get around this, it is definately an experience to be had.
May 12, 2006, 2:43 am
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I personally would vote for Barcelona. It's a beautiful city, EXCELLENT food and it's a nice size for a weekend. Plus, the chances to catch good weather are best in Barcelona 
just my 2 cents though
just my 2 cents though
May 12, 2006, 8:03 am
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Originally Posted by Aviatrix
My own favourites on that list are Copenhagen and Stockholm - entirely subjective, I guess!
May 15, 2006, 2:08 am
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Dublin is the only town out of you list that I didn't visit so far. 
Reminds me that I need to do this is the near future.
I would not visit Rome at the time you mentioned. In June it's still quite hot there and a lot of tourists while the Roman leave the town. And as others mentioned there is so much to visit that it's hard to decide where to go.
Milan is a nice town as well and not such a big city. One of the best cities in your list for shopping. Can be done within 36 hours. But on beaches
Venice is a nice place to visit and you can see a lot in 3 days. But Venice is full of tourists and in June it will be quite overcrowded.
Nice is great for swimming and laying on the beach but it will be crowded as well and the beaches are not that great at all: only 3 to 5 meters between quayside and water. The town itself is manageable in 3 daysand there are some nice places to visit.
Prague is a wonderful city with an old downtown area. Always worth a visit but no beaches or hikes near by. Prague is maybe one of the cheapest cities in your list. You don't need to pay much if you want to go out for diner.
As the others still mentioned Copenhagen and Stockholm are both nice places. Manageable in 3 days. Not that crowded and not may tourists. In June is a great time to visit this two towns.
Barcelona is a wonderful town as well. If you want to stay at Mediterranean I'd recommend this one. Everything you like can be done there.
Finally Lisbon: I'd recommend to visit it! You can explore a lot in 3 days. Everything is nearby. You could even rent a car for one day and drive to the beaches at the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the maritime climate it won't be to hot there in June.
Hope that helps at least a little.
Cheers
totti
Reminds me that I need to do this is the near future. I would not visit Rome at the time you mentioned. In June it's still quite hot there and a lot of tourists while the Roman leave the town. And as others mentioned there is so much to visit that it's hard to decide where to go.
Milan is a nice town as well and not such a big city. One of the best cities in your list for shopping. Can be done within 36 hours. But on beaches
Venice is a nice place to visit and you can see a lot in 3 days. But Venice is full of tourists and in June it will be quite overcrowded.
Nice is great for swimming and laying on the beach but it will be crowded as well and the beaches are not that great at all: only 3 to 5 meters between quayside and water. The town itself is manageable in 3 daysand there are some nice places to visit.
Prague is a wonderful city with an old downtown area. Always worth a visit but no beaches or hikes near by. Prague is maybe one of the cheapest cities in your list. You don't need to pay much if you want to go out for diner.
As the others still mentioned Copenhagen and Stockholm are both nice places. Manageable in 3 days. Not that crowded and not may tourists. In June is a great time to visit this two towns.
Barcelona is a wonderful town as well. If you want to stay at Mediterranean I'd recommend this one. Everything you like can be done there.
Finally Lisbon: I'd recommend to visit it! You can explore a lot in 3 days. Everything is nearby. You could even rent a car for one day and drive to the beaches at the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the maritime climate it won't be to hot there in June.
Hope that helps at least a little.
Cheers
totti
May 20, 2006, 6:16 pm
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For me, this one is easy... I would have to go with two cities
Prague - for it's 14th century architecture and ease of enjoying on foot
Venice - a city built around canals... fascinating
Prague - for it's 14th century architecture and ease of enjoying on foot
Venice - a city built around canals... fascinating
May 21, 2006, 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by yogimax
For me, this one is easy... I would have to go with two cities
Prague - for it's 14th century architecture and ease of enjoying on foot
Venice - a city built around canals... fascinating
Prague - for it's 14th century architecture and ease of enjoying on foot
Venice - a city built around canals... fascinating
May 24, 2006, 2:37 pm
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Italy had some amazing architecture if you really want to see that. I haven't been to all the places on your list butt my vote would be either Milan or Rome, altough Rome you really want more time in.
I have never been to Barcelona but it's the next stop when I get some free time.
I have never been to Barcelona but it's the next stop when I get some free time.
May 24, 2006, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by totti
I would not visit Rome at the time you mentioned. In June it's still quite hot there and a lot of tourists while the Roman leave the town. And as others mentioned there is so much to visit that it's hard to decide where to go.