European Vacation: Looking for Ideas

SmootSmack · 02-02-2007, 03:16 AM

So my girlfriend and I want to take a short trip to Europe next month. We're looking at mid-March and interested in Italy, France, Spain, or Portugal (with Italy-specifically Tuscany-being the top choice probably)

Because of tight work schedules we want to leave Wednesday night from either Baltimore, NY, or Hartford and return Sunday night. So basically a 3 night stay, figuring we arrive early Thursday morning.

So...does anyone know of any good all-inclusive vacation packages (at least hotel+flight) Keep in mind Matty the miserly ego doesn't pay me a cent to offer my two cents daily on this board so our budget is limited, we'd like to be in the $1500-$2000 range.

Thanks for the input.

Redskins8588 · 02-02-2007, 04:05 AM

I am not sure about a trip for you but he looks like he knows what he is doing...

Monkeydad · 02-02-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins8588

I am not sure about a trip for you but he looks like he knows what he is doing...

My first thought EXACTLY.

You should try to duplicate every thing in this movie exactly. If you have to, rent a Rusty and a chubby girl.

jamf · 02-02-2007, 04:09 AM

AHAHAH!

I friend of mine loves Trafalgar Tours - New Destinations Template

Im not sure if they have 3 or 4 day packages, but definately worth checking out.

724Skinsfan · 02-02-2007, 08:23 AM

Check our Orbitz' hotel + flight deals. I did a quick search on their website and a roundtrip from NYC to Barcelona plus hotel was in the $1,000 price range for two people (March 14 - March 18).

FRPLG · 02-02-2007, 09:41 AM

My opinion on Europ is that if you can't go for like two weeks it feels like a waste of time. With the flight so long you're tired and it feels way too short. In any case you will love just about any of those I would guess. I haven't seen Italy but that's where I want to hit.

SmootSmack · 02-02-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

My opinion on Europ is that if you can't go for like two weeks it feels like a waste of time. With the flight so long you're tired and it feels way too short. In any case you will love just about any of those I would guess. I haven't seen Italy but that's where I want to hit.

I feel the same way actually but I can't get that much time off and Lady Taf has her heart set on Europe. She says she'd be fine with some closer (Bahamas?) but I know she's just sayin that

GhettoDogAllStars · 02-02-2007, 10:02 AM

I don't know about travel packages, sorry. However, if you have never been to Europe I would suggest a book called "Fodor's". It's pretty popular, so you may have heard of it already. It'll tell you almost everything you need (or would like) to know about wherever you decide to go. Although, since you are only going to be staying a few days, I'm not sure how much value it would provide. Maybe you could just go to the bookstore and read some of the pertinent information.

Good luck!

saden1 · 02-02-2007, 10:08 AM

Three for day weekend trip to Europe is a waste of money IMO. If you're going to go for that short of a period of time you can't beat Paris...it's huge, lots of shit to do, and the way people talk will make you and and more importantly your girl horny.

BDBohnzie · 02-02-2007, 10:45 AM

I agree that if going to Europe, you need at least 10 days...however, if she's deadset on Europe, I'd hit a major city, and save Tuscany for a time when you can be there longer than 3 nights. London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome...

However, if you want a semi-European feel, go to Bermuda...

SmootSmack · 02-02-2007, 11:12 AM

I offered to take her to EPCOT Center. It's free and she can see like 12 different countries at once-Mexico, Germany, Japan, England, Italy, etc.

BDBohnzie · 02-02-2007, 11:58 AM

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I offered to take her to EPCOT Center. It's free and she can see like 12 different countries at once-Mexico, Germany, Japan, England, Italy, etc.

Hey, 3 nights in Sunny Florida would be nice. Offer up Key West. It's incredible down there...and save Europe for another time.

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-02-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Hey, 3 nights in Sunny Florida would be nice. Offer up Key West. It's incredible down there...and save Europe for another time.

OR TAF, you could drag her down to Key West around May 12th. I'll be down there for my wedding!

BleedBurgundy · 02-02-2007, 11:18 AM

If you have 2 or three days, hit Rome. In the city, you have all of the major attractions such as the Coliseum, Parthenon, Spannish Steppes, etc. From the city, it's a quick (and cheap) train ride to Venice (Venezia) and Naples (Napoli). PS- Not trying to be a douche with the Italian spellings but that's all that's listed sometimes and people get confused... I've been everywhere on your list and my favorite has always been Rome. Tuscany is nice, but to me it's more of a place for relaxation, versus actually seeing things that you have always heard about. So in that case, it depends on your motivations...

Hog1 · 02-02-2007, 12:04 PM

3-days?????? Your gonna' have Euro lag for a month

02-02-2007, 03:16 AM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	European Vacation: Looking for Ideas So my girlfriend and I want to take a short trip to Europe next month. We're looking at mid-March and interested in Italy, France, Spain, or Portugal (with Italy-specifically Tuscany-being the top choice probably) Because of tight work schedules we want to leave Wednesday night from either Baltimore, NY, or Hartford and return Sunday night. So basically a 3 night stay, figuring we arrive early Thursday morning. So...does anyone know of any good all-inclusive vacation packages (at least hotel+flight) Keep in mind Matty the miserly ego doesn't pay me a cent to offer my two cents daily on this board so our budget is limited, we'd like to be in the $1500-$2000 range. Thanks for the input. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-02-2007, 04:05 AM	#2
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas I am not sure about a trip for you but he looks like he knows what he is doing... __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

02-02-2007, 04:09 AM	#4
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas AHAHAH! I friend of mine loves Trafalgar Tours - New Destinations Template Im not sure if they have 3 or 4 day packages, but definately worth checking out.

02-02-2007, 08:23 AM	#5
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas Check our Orbitz' hotel + flight deals. I did a quick search on their website and a roundtrip from NYC to Barcelona plus hotel was in the $1,000 price range for two people (March 14 - March 18). __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

02-02-2007, 09:41 AM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas My opinion on Europ is that if you can't go for like two weeks it feels like a waste of time. With the flight so long you're tired and it feels way too short. In any case you will love just about any of those I would guess. I haven't seen Italy but that's where I want to hit.

02-02-2007, 10:02 AM	#8
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas I don't know about travel packages, sorry. However, if you have never been to Europe I would suggest a book called "Fodor's". It's pretty popular, so you may have heard of it already. It'll tell you almost everything you need (or would like) to know about wherever you decide to go. Although, since you are only going to be staying a few days, I'm not sure how much value it would provide. Maybe you could just go to the bookstore and read some of the pertinent information. Good luck! __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

02-02-2007, 10:08 AM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas Three for day weekend trip to Europe is a waste of money IMO. If you're going to go for that short of a period of time you can't beat Paris...it's huge, lots of shit to do, and the way people talk will make you and and more importantly your girl horny. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-02-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas I agree that if going to Europe, you need at least 10 days...however, if she's deadset on Europe, I'd hit a major city, and save Tuscany for a time when you can be there longer than 3 nights. London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome... However, if you want a semi-European feel, go to Bermuda... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

02-02-2007, 11:12 AM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas I offered to take her to EPCOT Center. It's free and she can see like 12 different countries at once-Mexico, Germany, Japan, England, Italy, etc. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-02-2007, 11:18 AM	#14
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas If you have 2 or three days, hit Rome. In the city, you have all of the major attractions such as the Coliseum, Parthenon, Spannish Steppes, etc. From the city, it's a quick (and cheap) train ride to Venice (Venezia) and Naples (Napoli). PS- Not trying to be a douche with the Italian spellings but that's all that's listed sometimes and people get confused... I've been everywhere on your list and my favorite has always been Rome. Tuscany is nice, but to me it's more of a place for relaxation, versus actually seeing things that you have always heard about. So in that case, it depends on your motivations...

02-02-2007, 12:04 PM	#15
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: European Vacation: Looking for Ideas 3-days?????? Your gonna' have Euro lag for a month __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

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