Meredith
Columbus (Mississippi)
My husband will be working outside of London and I am going to visit for 3 weeks. I am hoping to explore England while he is working, but we want to plan 2 long weekend trips. Some options we have considered are: Ireland, Amsterdam, Belgium, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, and Morocco. Does anyone have any long weekend itineraries for these locations? This trip will take place in November.
Europe London (United Kingdom) Ireland Amsterdam (Netherlands) Belgium Paris (France) Berlin (Germany) Barcelona (Spain) Morocco
I have done both long weekends seperately in and around Dublin and Amsterdam/Bruges from the US in Oct. Both were fantastic, you can't go wrong. To be forewarned it was rainy at times in both places. I also spent 12 days in Madrid and a long weekend would be great. I was there in the heat of July so I can't say about Nov but I am sure the weather will be cooler.
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Meredith, depending on what you like the best AND if you'd rather relax or be surprised or discover new culture, food, language, museum, architecture... our advice will be very different! Ireland is more landscape, green... All the 5 European capitals are great and full of everything. In November the weather can be average in the ones up North (Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin) and quite better in Barcelona. The best food would be Spain and France. You also have to consider the way to get there : depending on which airport you'll leave London, it can already be pretty far to get there. When you arrive in Amsterdam, Brussel, Barcelona and Paris Orly Airport, it's quite easy and fast. -(not Charles de Gaulle). you can ask for Uber service, besides, subway and train.. All of them use Euros (which means you have to get a new money). Morroco is appart. You have to get accointed to souk and to bargain. Whatever you do : it's a great experience and you'll have to walk a lot to let you inspire by the way of life...