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A friend's partner has asked me to help him come up with a special birthday break for her 40th. He's leaning towards staying in the UK, but open to overseas provided the covid rules aren't too much of a pain. It'll probably be for the beginning of next year.
Any recommendations that I can take the credit for when I pass them on  ? |
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"Iceland - its on my list and the northern lights are an amazing sight  "
I thought of there too actually! I found some self drive packages, but don't think he'd want that. I'll do more research into good hotels etc 
Northern lights are on my bucket list too. |
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"I was going to say come to Edinburgh, but then I noticed you’re just up the road!"
Ha yeah, not much of an adventure from here, although lovely all the same |
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"If she likes history somewhere like York is great for a weekend and has some lovely hotels.
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This is where I'm struggling a bit, our different tastes. I'd love that but I think she'd either want lively nightlife or total luxury/pampering as the main highlight. |
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"If she likes history somewhere like York is great for a weekend and has some lovely hotels.
This is where I'm struggling a bit, our different tastes. I'd love that but I think she'd either want lively nightlife or total luxury/pampering as the main highlight. "
Amsterdam/Bruge You can just hop across on a ferry.
For nightlife in the UK Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester and book a spa break at a nice hotel. |
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"I’d not want to travel out of the UK yet sooo
Always had a soft spot for Edinburgh or even Glasgow as the two are only a short train ride apart "
I fear she might dump him if he goes with Glasgow  |
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"I’d not want to travel out of the UK yet sooo
Always had a soft spot for Edinburgh or even Glasgow as the two are only a short train ride apart
I fear she might dump him if he goes with Glasgow "
Shite just noticed you’re in Glasgow  |
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By *eisty LadyWoman
over a year ago
Count Your Blessings Cottage, Gratitude Grove |
Potters Resort in Great Yarmouth - all inclusive food, drink and entertainment. I was there in the summer and am heading back in December. Excellent value for money
Butlins adult music weekends- for over 18s only - great fun, I’ve been going to them for years |
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Of those you’ve not said, Bruges is nice and not too expensive if you go by ferry or short flight. Amsterdam if you want something a bit busier. Iceland is a must do, though not if you’re going on a boozy holiday as it’s about £10 a pint. There’s always Dublin and Belfast too.
If staying on G.B. Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol all faves. |
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"A friend's partner has asked me to help him come up with a special birthday break for her 40th. He's leaning towards staying in the UK, but open to overseas provided the covid rules aren't too much of a pain. It'll probably be for the beginning of next year.
Any recommendations that I can take the credit for when I pass them on ?"
can't go wrong with a log cabin in the lakes |
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"I do love Barcelona though. And Istanbul is on my list of places to visit, as is Budapest.
Have fun!"
Istanbul is gorgeous I used to pass through there 5 or 6 times a year and never tired of the place.
There’s some amazing places to eat and foods to try. And you’ll already know about the places to visit. Galatta Tower for a sunset is a must, the views over to the blue mosque are stunning.
And I can highly recommend a Turkish bath that’s been on the same site since the 1500s it’s beautifully updated too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Thank you so much, for this and your message. I really appreciate it and will do those things for sure.
I’ve really missed my wee city breaks with my best friend, so fingers crossed for soon ...
Thanks again x |
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