World travelers

pirateat30 · Post by **pirateat30** » March 9, 2004 3:51 pm

Ok all you worldly people.

I'm looking to go to either Paris, France or Dublin, Ireland for a few (4) days end of April with my wife. Where would or have YOU gone....recommendations?

Thanks

kitty · Post by **kitty** » March 9, 2004 4:06 pm

I loved Dublin...granted I was there to run a marathon so I did not get to do too much site seeing...but it was shortly after Sept. 11th and the people were warm adn friendly...very compassionate. if you love pubs and quaint restaurants...with some history thrown in...I'd say dublin! I can not wait to go back again!

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » March 9, 2004 4:09 pm

Haven't been YET but Ireland. I hear go, rent a car, don't have a plan, stop wherever the pubs are and find a place to stay. This came from several people from Ireland.

NJPhinPhan · Post by **NJPhinPhan** » March 9, 2004 4:17 pm

Oh golly, Ireland wins hands down!

(psssst....the French people don't really like us Americanos

)

Two other really great places are Munich, Germany (they have REALLY big beer mugs!

) and Edinburgh, Scotland. Simply two of the most beautiful (and fun) places I've ever been to.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » March 10, 2004 1:19 am

I would pick Scotland for sure over Ireland. We had loads more fun and more to see in Scotland!

I would give Paris a miss - interesting place, but plenty of other better places to go to!

tryin' to reason · Post by **tryin' to reason** » March 10, 2004 4:03 pm

Agree...Ireland!!

We went to Paris...and while it was OK, it was nowhere near as interesting as other cities we've been to. The people in Paris DO have an "attitude" about Americans.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » March 10, 2004 10:11 pm

If they go to Ireland, maybe they can pub crawl til they find the one that has "for a good time, call NJPP" on the bathroom wall!

creeky · Post by **creeky** » March 11, 2004 4:02 am

the good thing about being Australian, is that everyone loves us

pirateat30 · Post by **pirateat30** » March 16, 2004 9:47 am

Thanks for the feedback......decided on.....Mexico

^^^^^^^

chalksoperations · Post by **chalksoperations** » March 16, 2004 12:06 pm

I believe Paris is a place that you should see at least once in your life. It is a beautiful city with so much history.

That being said...Parisiennes are loaded with attitude if you don't speak French. It's hard to enjoy a good meal or much of anything else when you get attitude. If it were me, I would probably fly into DeGaulle and see a couple must sees (Notre Dame, The Louvre, the tower, and stroll the west bank for a day). Then take rent a car (or take a bus or train) to the chunell and go to UK. Rent a car and drive the English countryside for a day.

That's what I would do.

PalmettoSon · Post by **PalmettoSon** » March 16, 2004 12:27 pm

pirateat30 wrote:Thanks for the feedback......decided on.....Mexico

^^^^^^^

Well, if you are changing venues for the beach setting, might I suggest Costa Rica. A little less touristy than Mexico.

NJPhinPhan · Post by **NJPhinPhan** » March 19, 2004 3:32 pm

phjrsaunt wrote:If they go to Ireland, maybe they can pub crawl til they find the one that has "for a good time, call NJPP" on the bathroom wall!

OMG!!!! You REMEMBER that!!!

Nutmeg had that picture!

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » March 19, 2004 4:21 pm

tryin' to reason wrote:The people in Paris DO have an "attitude" about Americans.

I think it's because it offends them that we shower every day.