opeysmum
Wed 30-Jan-13 16:51:00
We are escaping for a weekend away without the kids at beginning June. Barcelona pretty much matches the description of what we're looking for...sun, some culture, nice bars, great hotels, sea, beautiful views...but I have been several times before and would like to go somewhere different. Any suggestions gratefully received - thank you
Artigene
Mon 04-Feb-13 08:40:12
Dubrovnik - stunning city, lots of culture, the walls of the city plunge into the clearest sea you have ever seen, boats take you to little island beaches nearby (I recommend Mljet for a day trip). Best food I've ever had, fantastic bars.
Istanbul is great for nightlife, culture and food. No sea though.
SoldeInvierno
Fri 01-Feb-13 19:36:08
sorry, I just saw you wanted see views as well, so Prague is obviously not right.
snice
Thu 31-Jan-13 16:45:32
came on to say Lisbon and see that others have beaten me too it-fabulous city
bringonyourwreckingball
Thu 31-Jan-13 16:44:14
Lisbon. Had some fab weekends there
Allinonebucket
Thu 31-Jan-13 16:33:00
Actually Copenhagen is lovely too yes.
Lisbon is fantastic, that is where I would go if I were in the market for a kid free city break. Oporto is also amazingly nice.
Stockholm I love but it WILL piss it down, and if you are going Nordic and accepting the weather why not Helsinki?
Prague. Lots of history, atmosphere too.
lottiegarbanzo
Thu 31-Jan-13 15:38:18
Nice is great for art and strolling, stony beach though. Agree Seville feels civilized and relaxed.
magentastardust
Thu 31-Jan-13 12:25:26
I would say Copenhagen or Palma both great for city break.
Ruthiebabes
Thu 31-Jan-13 11:33:39
Nice.. we stayed at Hotel Suisse in Sept.. fab views from hotel... and loved the place.
LifeofPo
Thu 31-Jan-13 09:25:41
Budapest is nice and you can have a bath
LifeofPo
Thu 31-Jan-13 09:24:14
Arf @ Naples, I blithely pranced round Naples when I was 18 but I wasn't worth mugging. It is a great city but yes quite seedy.
Seville. Less, er, adventurous than Naples.
Copenhagen! It has the same feel as Barcelona - coastal city with beaches, lots of foodie scene restaurants, thriving bar scene, good metro system, plenty of art and culture, both have permanent retro amusement parks, and both have a quite a distinctive personality.
whateveritakes
Wed 30-Jan-13 21:25:07
Palma. Funky yet expensive and classy
Valencia felt too spread out for me. Expensive
TheSmallerPenguin
Wed 30-Jan-13 21:11:57
Yes, Valencia, definitely. Similar to Barcelona but without the crowds and the pickpockets.
Madrid could be too hot in June, there isn't really anywhere to go to cool down.
another vote for valencia...lovely and calm as well
opeysmum
Wed 30-Jan-13 21:08:03
lovely, will get on the case - thank you
attheendoftheday
Wed 30-Jan-13 20:25:00
Stockholm is lovely for a weekend break and has everything you've asked for.
