advice for valentines day ( sortof )

spike's · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:26

evening all, well i found out today that i will be getting my nice big bonus at the end of this month. and would like to take my girlfriend away the weekend after valentines day.

we both live in Hampshire/Berkshire. i am thinking of a nice country hotel somewhere upto an hour or so's drive. spend the friday and sat night there. whereas she has suggested paris for the weekend.

any suggestions.

laissez-faire · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:37

The Chewton Glen in the New Forest. I think now the Chesil Rectory has gone downhill it is the only Michelin starred restaurant in Hampshire. http://www.chewtonglen.com/

Or this place is even better but I expect it is already fully booked - near Oxford. http://www.manoir.com/web/olem/olem_a2a_home.jsp

Kell_ee001 · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:38

spike's said:
paris for the weekend.

Agreed. Not only it is what she wants, but it's lovely there imo

Scuzi · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:40

What is your budget? Paris is very expensive although worth it for the occasion.

Wile E. Coyote · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:46

Paris is a great place to visit, would recommend it. however as scuzi says it can be expensive to eat and drink

yer_averagejoe · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:48

shes already said it. its gotta be paris im afraid

hybrid · 4 Jan 2007 at 22:48

My mate and her boyfriend just came back from Paris. They spent the New Year over there and loved it.

laissez-faire · 4 Jan 2007 at 23:00

Paris is overpriced, far too cliché and generally rather dull in my view. The food is good though. The French know how to cook.

spike's · 4 Jan 2007 at 23:02

Scuzi said:
What is your budget? Paris is very expensive although worth it for the occasion.

£3-400ish. i just get the impression that paris is going to be stupidly busy that weekend. never been myself, but she went a few years ago. ( with family, not like that )

Bunka · 4 Jan 2007 at 23:03

laissez-faire said:
Paris is overpriced, far too cliché and generally rather dull in my view. The food is good though. The French know how to cook.

Not from my experience of 2 weeks in the south of France they don't. We stayed in a few decent hotels around Chamonix and also within Avignon, and most of the food was frankly just poor in standard.

spike's · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:31

anyone else?

BillytheImpaler · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:33

If you're looking to travel how about New York. It's a lovely town if you can afford the airfare.

Solari · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:34

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Is Venice any good for a long weekend? Heard it's a bit pricey...

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Samtheman1k · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:41

spike's said:
she has suggested paris for the weekend.

any suggestions.

Umm...Paris?

MookJong · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:43

laissez-faire said:
Paris is overpriced, far too cliché and generally rather dull in my view.

Same here, but if your girlfriend hasn't been she wont know this so you'll probably still have a good time.

Loki · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:44

Solari said:
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Is Venice any good for a long weekend? Heard it's a bit pricey...
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Agreed, Venice is a good option if you can get EasyJet there and sort your own accomodation out especially if you stop just outside Venice in a place called Lido Di Jesolo. Nice beach resort and Venice is around 30 minutes by Bus then Water Taxi.

Food in Venice is very reasonably priced if you stay away from St Marks square. A lot of really good family restaurants are available for around £15.00 a head. I can personally vouch for Al Gatto Restaurant if you like seafood

Samtheman1k · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:44

Paris isn't that expensive if you do it right. It is certainly cheaper than London. The restaurants are excellent, even the smaller ones, the people friendly (especially if you try and speak French), the trains are ok (but smell of yellow water) and only 2 hours away on Eurostar that takes you right into the center! There is loads of stuff to do and your misses will love you forever*.

*That last statement isn't guaranteed.

z0mbi3 · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:50

spike's said:
we both live in Hampshire/Berkshire. i am thinking of a nice country hotel somewhere upto an hour or so's drive. spend the friday and sat night there. whereas she has suggested paris for the weekend.

any suggestions.

Paris is a bank breaker and full of dog turds (last time I was there anyway).

Clearly you want to take her to Windsor and stay at the Macdonald Castle Hotel. Loads of good places to eat out. You can go to the Theatre Royal and visit Windsor Castle in the day.

I've done this before and it's not a bad way to spend a weekend, did it for my other half's 19th iirc.

Did something similar in London as well. Saw the Jerry Springer musical.

Hilly · 5 Jan 2007 at 08:50

What about Rome for the weekend ? Not a far trip to make by plane, see if yo ucan get your self a cheap hotel and enjoy the sights ?

gumbald · 5 Jan 2007 at 10:43

If she suggests Paris, is it worth risking somewhere else?

advice for valentines day ( sortof )

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