Where would you go for a city break?

In the UK, I would recommend York, Chester, or indeed, as someone suggested Skipton, beautiful scenery around, and a great market. Never done a city break abroad, but would love a short break to Istanbul.

Have just returned from a short break in Dublin. Lovely city, interesting things to see and do and friendly people.

For some reason I expected Dublin to be very quaint with donkeys everywhere. Would love to go on that train ride going south from Dublin.

Not a donkey in sight and a city layout much like Paris or London with the river flowing through the centre. The Dart train south is worth exploring but wandering around (good shopping) and having a look at the street art is fun in itself. Check out the Millennium Spire (known locally as the stilletto in the ghetto) the water feature showing the spirit of the Liffey (the floozie in the jacuzzi) the Molly Malone statue (the tart with the cart)! As I said before - friendly and with a great sense of humour.

For some reason I have never been in an Irish bar where they were playing traditional Irish music [which I love]. The one time someone did start playing music it was disco stuff. We used to go to Punchestown for the racing then travel west to Ennis. Have never been to Cork.

Um...there was one in Benidorm, crimson....where else!

Darn it. Never thought to go to Benidorm ....

Never been to Ireland but have heard a toe tapping ceilidh band in an Irish pub in Santa Ponsa, Majorca.

Thinking of Majorca has reminded me that Palma de Majorca is a lovely small mainly flat city. Tapas bars, magnificant Cathedral, luxury yachts in the harbour, bus or boat to nearby beaches, quirky street Market at the weekend and best of all really cheap, short flights from every British Airport.

Granny23 I think I'll go along to the airport with my passport tomorrow morning and get myself on a flight to Palma. Anyone care to join me?

Just had a wonderful few days in York and next month will have a short break in Edinburgh - two of my favourite cities. If you want something a little different try Bratislava; It's often overlooked in favour of its well known neighbour, but Slovakia is an interesting country. For a longer break the High Tatras there are worth a visit;though not for the fainthearted as they are fierce mountains. (watch out for the bears!)

Newcastle, the city is lively and the people are so friendly

Try Glasgow during the period 19th January until 5th February. "Celtic Connections" Weeks. There are the most amazing concerts ("google" the programe), live gigs in all the pubs, great shopping and great food. Glaswegian people are the most friendly. I am English by the way - don't take my name for granted!!!!! There are always cheap flights to Glasgow and rail travel if you book in advance. Plenty of hotels, and lots of sightseeing in this amazing Victorian city.

...and Mackintosh...

I was at a wedding at the House for an art lover in Bellahouston park,Glasgow, nice place.

Crimson,

Prague, is one of my favourite places in Europe, I too would love to go back, but this time maybe in the summer.

Anikka,

Couldn't agree more on Newcastle, lots of places to visit, and like you say, people are very friendly (just like me )

check it out http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/

I have just booked a 4 night stay in Liverpool. Great city, lots to do, especially if you like the Beatles.

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