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Recommend me a short break with the Mrs in July

Swisdom
Swisdom Posts: 14,977
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I'm looking to go somewhere at the end of July for 5 days for my 10th Wedding anniversary but wondered if anyone had any cool suggestions.

I was thinking New York as we've not been there for a while but it's a long way for just 5 days. Any cool suggestions? Anything in Europe that comes highly recommended.

Open to suggestions but I'm looking to spend no more than £2000 ideally - though not the end of the world.
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  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Italy? Romantic, great food and wine, should be warm in July, 2 hours flight time.

    Either of the lakes (Como & Garda), Tuscany, Venice etc, all good
  • ads
    ads Posts: 3,224
    Dubrovnik is a beautiful city with a great coastline, Santorini is also worth considering if you've not been before
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,223
    Barcelona... Unbelievable city. Santorini is nice too
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,555
    Sorrento would be my choice
  • cabbie8
    cabbie8 Posts: 341
    Dubai....great place, great food.
    I know it's not Europe but 5 days is ideal and not too far away.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,107
    Bath Spa hotel...5 star luxury. Very quiet and a great place to relax
  • Brendan_O_Connell
    Brendan_O_Connell Posts: 8,938
    Vegas baby!!
  • jamiebcool
    jamiebcool Posts: 592
    Sardinia. Good food + awesome beaches + luxury+ decent weather + short flight = ... good holiday I suppose
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,987
    Fly to Venice and home from Verona or vice versa. They're 75 miles apart and you have Lake Garda by Verona.

    Otherwise Rome or Florence/Siena.

  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    edited February 2014
    Madrid. Great museums and art galleries. Fantastic courtyard tapas bars.
    Real or Athletico may be at home that weekend to.
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  • Brucie_CAFC
    Brucie_CAFC Posts: 99
    Prague or Budapest
  • cafc4life
    cafc4life Posts: 4,632
    barcelona is lovely.also heard very good things about dubrovnik.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    We've been to Budapest a few times. Same with Oslo and Vegas. Got engaged in Rome and been to Sorrento and Amalfi coast. She's been to Madrid so not fussed with that. Keen for somewhere new.

    Dubai sounds like a good idea - hadn't thought of that to be honest.
    Barcelona appeals to me too as does Dubrovnik. food for thought I think!
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    If you like scenery I'd suggest Kerry or Connemara. Bit of a gamble with the weather but if it's good it's a brilliant break.
  • mistrollingin
    mistrollingin Posts: 3,868
    Sheffield's not too bad in July.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,222
    Corsica is a bit unusual although it can get expensive especially in the south.

    PS check FA cup dates before booking : - )
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,737
    Plus one for Dubrovnik.
  • The_Organiser
    The_Organiser Posts: 3,999
    I think 5 days would be too many for Dubrovnik, as stunning as it is.
    Barcelona would get my vote if you've not been before - City and beach in one, loads to do, good weather, not far to go etc.
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,555
    Valencia and Lisbon both COOL
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    I've not been myself but my folks and a few friends absolutely love the Italian lakes.
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  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,393
    Padstow, Reykjavik, Barcelona or my personal favourite.... Chicago
  • HarryHutchens
    HarryHutchens Posts: 541
    Did Florence in November it was very nice. Might be a bit crowded in July though.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    Cordoba/Granada/Sevilla - do the three of them in five days, they are all different, and all amazing. Andalusia is my favourite place on Earth.
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,913
    Leroy Ambrose said:

    Cordoba/Granada/Sevilla - do the three of them in five days, they are all different, and all amazing. Andalusia is my favourite place on Earth.

    Ronda is in that area too.

  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    Ronda's great too - I have relatives in Arriate, which is only a few miles away. Unfortunately, they're arseholes, so I never visit :)
  • Brunello
    Brunello Posts: 1,950
    Spookily it is my 10th wedding anniversary at the end of July. I would suggest Lisbon but I'm taking my wife there for a surprise.
  • Red_Pete_in_Dubai
    Red_Pete_in_Dubai Posts: 2,764
    Stockholm - an absolutely stunning city and the Swedish people are some of the friendliest you will meet anywhere. Take an all day boat trip around the Stockholm archipelago. It is absolutely beautiful & fascinating.
  • Boom
    Boom Posts: 1,680
    I would have suggested Dubai as well, as 5 days is about right but it'll be hotter than your piece in July.
  • Red_Pete_in_Dubai
    Red_Pete_in_Dubai Posts: 2,764
    cabbie8 said:

    Dubai....great place, great food.
    I know it's not Europe but 5 days is ideal and not too far away.

    Whatever you do, DON'T come to Dubai in July. It will be 50 degrees of heat plus it will be Ramadan in 2014. Avoid if at all possible!!

  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,791
    Leroy Ambrose said:

    Cordoba/Granada/Sevilla - do the three of them in five days, they are all different, and all amazing. Andalusia is my favourite place on Earth.

    Seconded.

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