ideas for 40th birthday.

[anonymous-user]

It's my wife's birthday at the end of July and I want to plan a special long weekend break for the 2 of us to enjoy. We've been to Paris before so while that's a safe bet, it's not that imaginative.

Alternatively, we could take our 2 kids (8 and 10) and do something as a family. Any ideas? I really would like her to have a great time.

[oblio]

Bruges? Go by Eurostar in first class with meal, champagne etc and then transfer to Bruges.

We did 1st class to Paris on Eurostar a few years ago and it was really good

[anonymous-user]

oblio said:

Bruges? Go by Eurostar in first class with meal, champagne etc and then transfer to Bruges.

We did 1st class to Paris on Eurostar a few years ago and it was really good

Ah, great idea on the Eurostar! I was thinking easyJet but your suggestion is much better. Haven't been to Bruges for a very long time. Given the choice, do you prefer it to Paris?

[steve2]

We have been to both on many occasions and there is a lot more to see in Paris than Bruges although if you can go without the children Bruges is very nice

[oblio]

Only been there once as opposed to loads of time in Paris. So on that basis yes...as there would be more to see/do for us as we have seen loads in Paris(IYSWIM).

We enjoyed Bruges and would certainly go back again. Dead nice for a romantic 40th weekend. Loads cheaper than Paris too so you could spend a little on nice touches for the missus' 40th

Lille is another option via Eurostar - went there a million years ago and it was very nice. No need to change trains either.

Also Brussels is a great city for a weekend break...

...choices, choices

[anonymous-user]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the advice and I can see a plan forming. I like the idea of romantic + good eating/drink + a bit of entertainment, perhaps some live music. Stumble back to a nice hotel fat, drunk and happy.

Do you think Bruges can provide this or would I be better off in Paris?

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[Vytalis]

How about Moscow - can be very romantic / drunken and is a bit different to the Paris / Rome / Barcelona type breaks?

[The_Burg]

Surprise party?
My wife organised one for me, mates i hadn't seen for years. Sounds cliched but it was a hell of a night.

Went to mates one last night, similar though smaller.

[anonymous-user]

The_Burg said:

Surprise party?
My wife organised one for me, mates i hadn't seen for years. Sounds cliched but it was a hell of a night.

Went to mates one last night, similar though smaller.

Good suggestion but we've been through that and we stay in touch with everyone we like! :-D. Moscow sounds interesting, never been though.

[Simon Brooks]

Rome

[oblio]

wormus said:

Do you think Bruges can provide this or would I be better off in Paris?

Both can do it ...but Bruges will be closer (in terms of everything being closer to your hotel), safer and considerably cheaper

[pointedstarman]

Simon Brooks said:

Rome

Second that. Loads to do and great food. Wouldn't bother with high end restaurants though - so much good food to be had from the reasonably priced places why pay more? (we did & regretted it)

[Simon Brooks]

pointedstarman said:

Simon Brooks said:

Rome

Second that. Loads to do and great food. Wouldn't bother with high end restaurants though - so much good food to be had from the reasonably priced places why pay more? (we did & regretted it)

Try to find places to eat where to local go, never eat near major tourist attractions

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I shall look into Bruges as it sounds fun with the Eurostar 1st class!

[Inverness]

Don't go to europe, in July stay in the UK,

Penny Hill Park, good resturant even better Spa http://www.pennyhillpark.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/th...

Water Side Inn, one of the best resturants in the land http://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/ I would also recommend getting the room package.

The Balmoral in Edinburgh http://www.thebalmoralhotel.com/ This is also very nice.

Gidleigh Park http://www.gidleigh.com/ Again very nice.

Or any nice town city, Bath, Cardiff, York, Cambridge etc etc.

[gerrywitt]

That’s so sweet. How about a more private time at a cozy b n b with other activities surrounding you.