...yes - we heard of that display and I can easy imagine how spectacular it would be given the topography of the mountains surrounding Funchal and Funchal Bay. I''ll add that you can take a day trip to the nearby island of Porto Santo - and that has a fabulous long sandy beach - if little else.
Istanbul is a great place to go, went 2 years ago and loved it
She’s changed her mind, now looking at Berlin. By the time we get round to booking something it could have changed a couple of more timesIstanbul is a great place to go, went 2 years ago and loved it
The traffic is bonkers, so you want to find a hotel near the old city.
We went to the Antea Palace hotel, which is a 5 minute walk from the Sultan Ahmet Square and from there, all the tourist stuff is an easy walk
Loads of things to see, PM me if you need more info
Sounds like my Mrs! I want a 2 day City break at Christmas to get time together, she’s changed her mind 8 times on where to go at this rate it’ll be a trip to Tesco !She’s changed her mind, now looking at Berlin. By the time we get round to booking something it could have changed a couple of more times
Any tips for Vienna? It's somewhere I really fancy.Just had a short break in Vienna & Budapest, 2 great locations,
Train between the two.
Nice
Sounds a bit like my plans for my 50th which coincided with leaving the RAF. We had 2 weeks in Mauritius booked, cancelled due to Covid. Thought we could get away for a week by the sea in Hastings, another lockdown! Ended up in the local pub with a substantial meal and a couple of pints
My lad went to watch City in the champions league final. He said Istanbul was an amaking City.
She’s changed her mind, now looking at Berlin. By the time we get round to booking something it could have changed a couple of more times
I have been to Berlin and loved it.
Awesome City to walk around, Missis T went to Salzburg and she loved that as well.
Well, firstly, getting to the airport to the city is straightforward, taxi or train, both about the same for 2 people
Bloody hell that’s just sown a seedWell, firstly, getting to the airport to the city is straightforward, taxi or train, both about the same for 2 people
if i went again, id take a taxi, unless your hotel is close to the station.
Id base yourself in the old town centre
Its spectacular, huge architecture, you have to do : St Stephans church (Cathedral) , a walking tour of the old city-3 hrs, Schonbrunn Palace & gardens, the Spanish Riding school performances on a Saturday & Sunday mornings are fabulous, not cheap, but get sold out very fast. The area around Michaelerplatz is stunning, lovely tea haus behind St Stephans cathedral, cat cafe (if thats your thing)
couple of restaurant recommendations,
Griechenbeisl ,( Greek Pub, but its not greek) about 5 mins walk north of St Stephans, oldest restaurant in the city, fabulous menu, try the pork roast for 2. stunning, ask to see the Mark Twain Room.
Zum weißen Rauchfangkehrer (Not going to try to pronounce it, but it relates as the "white Chimney Sweep" great atmosphere, great menu, not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for
Consider doing a 2 centre trip and taking the train to Budapest, another great place to go
Yes, 5 times to Boa Vista and stayed at the Riu Toureg. Have always done adults only, so you get pool just for those there and bar that stays open late as well.2 days left for us before we fly back home, had a great time so we’re looking at a cheeky week away in March. Has anyone been to Cape Verde and if so which hotels would you recommend?
We’ve really enjoyed doing absolutely nada here in Mexico so a quiet ish hotel won’t phase us at all
Hotel is closed next year until November having its refurb.Yes, 5 times to Boa Vista and stayed at the Riu Toureg. Have always done adults only, so you get pool just for those there and bar that stays open late as well.
It's very relaxing, and not a lot to do on that part of the island. The hotel is starting to look a little tired, and I am told it is being refurbed next year.
The beach the hotel is on is 7 miles long. Theres always a breeze but the sun is normally constant. The surf is normally quite strong, so if you do try going into the sea you do need to time your entry.
There is a beach further up the island that if memory serves me correct is longer than the one by the beach, and was rated as the 5th best beach in the World.
Next year we are going to Sal, which should be a little more connected but just as quiet
Yes, 5 times to Boa Vista and stayed at the Riu Toureg. Have always done adults only, so you get pool just for those there and bar that stays open late as well.
It's very relaxing, and not a lot to do on that part of the island. The hotel is starting to look a little tired, and I am told it is being refurbed next year.
The beach the hotel is on is 7 miles long. Theres always a breeze but the sun is normally constant. The surf is normally quite strong, so if you do try going into the sea you do need to time your entry.
There is a beach further up the island that if memory serves me correct is longer than the one by the beach, and was rated as the 5th best beach in the World.
Next year we are going to Sal, which should be a little more connected but just as quiet
Its windy in Boa Vista as well, but TBH the wind takes the edge off the temperature which is needed.Thanks mate, looking at the TUI app Sal is the only option for us flying from Newcastle. I’ve heard it’s very windy there but tbh I don’t mind that, cools you a little
