One For The Guys...

[TCoys28]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning on taking my hubby away for his 40th this year for a short break. His birthday is in August, and I've been advised that it will be very expensive that time of year (no matter where I go), because of school holidays.

I was initially going to take him to Paris for a one night stay, but then someone else suggested Rome for a few nights in September.

So my question is, where in Europe would guys like to go for a short break? Hubby is a MASSIVE footy fan. And before you all say it, we have been to Barcelona, twice. He has also been to Real Madrid and Milan.

Thanks in advance

[Mattk]

August is kinda out of season for footie, though but you may be lucky.

[The Builder]

I don't know about football, TC, but Brussels is a lovely city. Go by Eurostar.
Some of the best seafood in Europe.

[Flyhalf]

Copenhagen.
Their season starts mid-July, to accommodate a winter break.
The local club is sponsored by Carlsberg, whose brewery you can visit.

[rockyracoon]

German Bundesliga starts August 9th this year, Bayern Munich (champions league finalists) are in, well Munich, which is a beautiful city. Well worth the effort only a couple of hours on the plane, public transport much better than ours, plenty of beer and Schweinshaxe for dinner. Perfect!

[ChillDoubt]

Berlin.
OK, Hertha Berlin aren't anything special at the moment but you can take him to the Olympic Stadium and there's so much else to do besides.

[TCoys28]

Thanks for these suggestions guys.

How about Amsterdam? It doesn't appeal to me, but most guys seem to want to go there

[Zeuhl]

^
Not with their wives!

[AB Editor]

"I don't know about football, TC, but Brussels is a lovely city. Go by Eurostar.
Some of the best seafood in Europe."

Or Bruge - Chocolate and Beer.

Or do a few places in Belgium on the trains and pop over to Iepers, you could stay here: http://www.mainstreet-hotel.be/ (where they have a free mini-bar filled with wonderful craft Belgium beers and wine). They also do the last post which is very moving.

[magsmay]

TCoy28 - OH and I went for a weekend in Amsterdam -not advised! - Firstly there are the female cops who are beautiful -think long blond hair in a plait/false eyelashes/handcuffs -then there is the constant urge to gamble all your holiday money in the casinos -then 'window' shopping in the red light district -spent most of my time telling him to put his eyes back in their sockets - and finally the 'cafes' where he will undoubtedly want to sample the strongest mary-anna on the menu and you have to try and float him back to the hotel room -Amsterdam is best left for boys weekends away ;-) I'd go to paris -lots to do and see in a small area and nice romantic meal on a boat down the river seine -forget about the footie ;-)

[snags]

I've done Amsterdam weekends, with mates and as part of a couple. Both are catered for: it's not just 'whores and weed'. Plenty of other stuff to do/enjoy. Will be nice in August... but busy.

[anneasquith]

im a lady !!!!!!!!! berlin .

[Peter Pedant]

Brussels or Bruges.

I think it is off season for footer

[Maydup]

What about London and a tour of Wembley? Or Cardiff and a tour of the Millennium Stadium? Loads to do in both cities.

[TCoys28]

You guys have been great. A lot of options here.

I just had another thought, what about Dublin?

[ST24]

How about Rhine river cruise starting in Rotterdam? I don't know anything about this company but they are offering a 12 day cruise http://www.cruisingholidays.co.uk/rhine-river-cruise.aspx?hid=V126

[janbee]

Definitely Bruges. Lovely beer and chocolate. Very beautiful little city. I'm going there in a couple of weeks time. I love it there and go 2-3 times a year. If you want to go more into Europe, then how about Krakow or Prague?

[alex1706]

Dublin not memorable, no soul except Grafton Street.

I agree with Brussels or Bruges as the food is good. Is he a motor sport fan, if so try Marinello Italy and visit the Ferrari museum, and you could get in Verona, Venice etc at the same time?

[ichkeria]

Dublin is excellent as it happens although not for the football obviously :-)

[Baldric]

Duplication

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Travel/Question1239311.html