its a Barm
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Thinking of going away over the international break and was thinking of either Prague or Budapest anyone been to both could give me an idea which is best.
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Thinking of going away over the international break and was thinking of either Prague or Budapest anyone been to both could give me an idea which is best.
Both fabulous cities worth a visit.
Budapest is a much bigger city split by a river which separates Buda and Pest.
Lots of architecture, good beer, and the saunas/spas are incredible. You can do one on the bank of the river.
Prague is a more intimate jewel of architecture. Famous for its pork knuckle and also has great beer. Be careful of the taxes they try to apply on food if you go there. It’s also one hour away from Vienna via bus.
Very difficult choice to be honest, I’d try to do both lol
blue b4 the moon
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Just booked 10 nights at Costa Calma AI for us both at a reasonable price, never been 'down south' before on the Island so looking forward to it.
Will need to be quick to find a bar for the game on the 9th as we fly the day before.
Will need to be quick to find a bar for the game on the 9th as we fly the day before.
Had a week there about 6 years ago, stayed at Drago Park Resort, was ok although it's a fairly quiet area. I'm sure I will have found somewhere to watch football but can't remember where.Just booked 10 nights at Costa Calma AI for us both at a reasonable price, never been 'down south' before on the Island so looking forward to it.
Will need to be quick to find a bar for the game on the 9th as we fly the day before.
Safari Parks aren't my scene but we did visit the one that's quite near to Costa Calma, the giraffes were nice.
blue b4 the moon
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Yeah noticed the wildlife park is close by.Had a week there about 6 years ago, stayed at Drago Park Resort, was ok although it's a fairly quiet area. I'm sure I will have found somewhere to watch football but can't remember where.
Safari Parks aren't my scene but we did visit the one that's quite near to Costa Calma, the giraffes were nice.
Worst case it'll be the hotel WiFi and a bit of IPTV, might do that anyway as AI is after all free booze, well prepaid booze.
Mr Kobayashi
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Both fabulous cities worth a visit.
Budapest is a much bigger city split by a river which separates Buda and Pest.
Lots of architecture, good beer, and the saunas/spas are incredible. You can do one on the bank of the river.
Prague is a more intimate jewel of architecture. Famous for its pork knuckle and also has great beer. Be careful of the taxes they try to apply on food if you go there. It’s also one hour away from Vienna via bus.
Very difficult choice to be honest, I’d try to do both lol
Yep, Prague is far easier to get about and metro system is superb. Definitely more to do in Budapest though, and Andrassi Avenue has museums, Ice Rink and the most famous Spa all within a short space.
I did both in Christmas 2018 (but had been to Prague before that).
feedthegoat27
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October I’ve got 7 new countries and 6 capital Cities lined up, Bratislava, Vienna, Hungary (friends house), Riga, Villinius, Tallinn and Helsinki
I'm going Tallinn on Friday for the weekend
First time to Estonia and the last of the 'Baltic Trilogy'; did Vilnius/Kaunas at Easter 2024 and Riga at Easter 2023.
By all accounts it's a beautiful and well preserved city, should be good, and scoped out some decent bars for the game on Saturday.
Who's your go to airline? Reliably good value? Or whoever is offering best at the time?Croatia and Italy left this year. Already planning next year's trips. Some bargain flights out there at the minute.
I've struggled with well priced trips the last 12 months but then I haven't been monitoring it so well. Tried a last minute the other week but completely failed to get anything.
RobMCFC
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We got a good deal with EasyJet flights for a weekend in Alicante in February.
But In the last year or so, Ryanair prices are much better than EasyJet, and although they sometimes changes their flight times after you’ve booked, they cancel less flights than EasyJet.
But In the last year or so, Ryanair prices are much better than EasyJet, and although they sometimes changes their flight times after you’ve booked, they cancel less flights than EasyJet.
PragueBlue
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I'm perhaps a bit biased but I'd say Prague ;-)Thinking of going away over the international break and was thinking of either Prague or Budapest anyone been to both could give me an idea which is best.
IMO more to see and do, prettier city, more cultural, more compact and, as such, easy to get round on foot but there is also excellent public transport, better food and beer, overall just a nicer place.
Someone from Budapest may disagree though ;-)
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PragueBlue
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That would be one very quick bus. The journey from Prague to Vienna by bus or train would usually take about 4 hours.Both fabulous cities worth a visit.
Budapest is a much bigger city split by a river which separates Buda and Pest.
Lots of architecture, good beer, and the saunas/spas are incredible. You can do one on the bank of the river.
Prague is a more intimate jewel of architecture. Famous for its pork knuckle and also has great beer. Be careful of the taxes they try to apply on food if you go there. It’s also one hour away from Vienna via bus.
Very difficult choice to be honest, I’d try to do both lol
Dereck Jeffries 3 wd
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You will love it down south, try a day out to Jandia ( the beach)Just booked 10 nights at Costa Calma AI for us both at a reasonable price, never been 'down south' before on the Island so looking forward to it.
Will need to be quick to find a bar for the game on the 9th as we fly the day before.
blue by birth
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Off there in November international break .went last year and it was really warm..In Caleta De Fuste, Fuertaventura. Off for a few pints and 3 points shortly
Tunisia on Monday..looking forward to winding any rag twats I see at airport...
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We came in November 2022 weather seemed no different then to now, not had a bad day yetOff there in November international break .went last year and it was really warm..
Tunisia on Monday..looking forward to winding any rag twats I see at airport...
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After some advice. Never done it before but my wife has always wanted to go on a skiing holiday. Thinking a few days just the two of us as we’re finally at the age we can go on holiday without three kids in tow!
Any recommendations of where to look at and what type of accommodation? Thinking only a few days and don’t want to break the bank in case we both hate it!
Any recommendations of where to look at and what type of accommodation? Thinking only a few days and don’t want to break the bank in case we both hate it!
blue by birth
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That's good..nice to get some sun ehWe came in November 2022 weather seemed no different then to now, not had a bad day yet
Mr Kobayashi
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After some advice. Never done it before but my wife has always wanted to go on a skiing holiday. Thinking a few days just the two of us as we’re finally at the age we can go on holiday without three kids in tow!
Any recommendations of where to look at and what type of accommodation? Thinking only a few days and don’t want to break the bank in case we both hate it!
Bulgaria is the cheapest place.