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Title: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 20 September 2008, 19:56:17
It's fair to say that 2008 has been quite a turbulant year for Maria any myself for a lot of reasons.. but things are coming together, especially now my job is sorted and other factors have improved... so we've decided we deserve a break.

For a week in November,  Hannah is going on a youth adventure week so this is going to be the first time in 3 years we've been able to go away anywhere together as a couple.

On the Monday, we fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam in the morning. We are spending two nights in a top 5 star hotel just on the outskirts (still easily accessible on tram route) and is walkable when drunk (just!)

Plan do to lots in this time - top restaurants, canals, museum or two, casino, sex show, Red light district (viewing only!), coffee shops, bars, the works.

Then on the Wednesday we travel on high speed Thalys train from Amsterdam Central to Brussels, where again we spend time in a top hotel, and sample what the city has to offer... (including belguim beers ::) )

We then fly back to Southampton, where (you guessed it) we'll be having a bit of a night out, before catching the late train back to Cardiff (first class, of course ;) )

I really can't wait.


Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: kris9128 on 20 September 2008, 19:58:12
good on yer man. hope you have  a really good time.
p.s dontr forget the post cards
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Richie London on 20 September 2008, 20:05:16
ive never been to amsterdam, heard so many stories though, will be good for you both so hope you have fun m8. leave the wacky backy alone   :) :)
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 September 2008, 20:08:12
Enjoy :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: mantahatch on 20 September 2008, 20:10:32
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It's fair to say that 2008 has been quite a turbulant year for Maria any myself for a lot of reasons.. but things are coming together, especially now my job is sorted and other factors have improved... so we've decided we deserve a break.

For a week in November,  Hannah is going on a youth adventure week so this is going to be the first time in 3 years we've been able to go away anywhere together as a couple.

On the Monday, we fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam in the morning. We are spending two nights in a top 5 star hotel just on the outskirts (still easily accessible on tram route) and is walkable when drunk (just!)

Plan do to lots in this time - top restaurants, canals, museum or two, casino, sex show, Red light district (viewing only!), coffee shops, bars, the works.

Then on the Wednesday we travel on high speed Thalys train from Amsterdam Central to Brussels, where again we spend time in a top hotel, and sample what the city has to offer... (including belguim beers ::) )

We then fly back to Southampton, where (you guessed it) we'll be having a bit of a night out, before catching the late train back to Cardiff (first class, of course ;) )

I really can't wait.



Hope you both have a great time, I live about 4 miles from Southampton airport (it is actually in Eastleigh not Southampton)
I believe there are quite a few night spots in Southampton, but I don't no any of them as we are not into clubbing and such.

Mike
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 20 September 2008, 20:15:42
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It's fair to say that 2008 has been quite a turbulant year for Maria any myself for a lot of reasons.. but things are coming together, especially now my job is sorted and other factors have improved... so we've decided we deserve a break.

For a week in November,  Hannah is going on a youth adventure week so this is going to be the first time in 3 years we've been able to go away anywhere together as a couple.

On the Monday, we fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam in the morning. We are spending two nights in a top 5 star hotel just on the outskirts (still easily accessible on tram route) and is walkable when drunk (just!)

Plan do to lots in this time - top restaurants, canals, museum or two, casino, sex show, Red light district (viewing only!), coffee shops, bars, the works.

Then on the Wednesday we travel on high speed Thalys train from Amsterdam Central to Brussels, where again we spend time in a top hotel, and sample what the city has to offer... (including belguim beers ::) )

We then fly back to Southampton, where (you guessed it) we'll be having a bit of a night out, before catching the late train back to Cardiff (first class, of course ;) )

I really can't wait.



That is a great move James, and I wish you all the best in advance of this well deserved break! :y :y :y :y

PS enjoy their chocolate and tapestry, as well as beer!!
 :y :y :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: SP_3.2 on 20 September 2008, 20:19:00
Hope you guys have a great time  :y sounds like a very nice trip.
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: mars on 20 September 2008, 20:23:52
Sounds like a fun trip. I have been to Belgium a couple of times and love it there, there are some great beers! :y :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: platty on 20 September 2008, 20:47:11
In the Grand Place, Brussels there is awesome architechture, excellent beer and with good company it is a lovely place - Enjoy  :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2008, 20:54:54
I think me and a few mates have a 'gentlemens weekend' planned in a few weeks....
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 20 September 2008, 21:02:40
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It's fair to say that 2008 has been quite a turbulant year for Maria any myself for a lot of reasons.. but things are coming together, especially now my job is sorted and other factors have improved... so we've decided we deserve a break.

For a week in November,  Hannah is going on a youth adventure week so this is going to be the first time in 3 years we've been able to go away anywhere together as a couple.

On the Monday, we fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam in the morning. We are spending two nights in a top 5 star hotel just on the outskirts (still easily accessible on tram route) and is walkable when drunk (just!)

Plan do to lots in this time - top restaurants, canals, museum or two, casino, sex show, Red light district (viewing only!), coffee shops, bars, the works.

Then on the Wednesday we travel on high speed Thalys train from Amsterdam Central to Brussels, where again we spend time in a top hotel, and sample what the city has to offer... (including belguim beers ::) )

We then fly back to Southampton, where (you guessed it) we'll be having a bit of a night out, before catching the late train back to Cardiff (first class, of course ;) )

I really can't wait.



I wouldnt go catching a train  :o I happen to know of a nice silver Omega that could take you door to door  ;D :D
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: jimmas on 20 September 2008, 21:05:10
Have a great time, been there a couple of times lots to see and do  :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Jimbob on 20 September 2008, 21:05:21
Sounds a good trip, hope you both enjoy it  :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: tunnie on 20 September 2008, 21:24:07
sounds like a trip  :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Markie on 20 September 2008, 21:26:39
Your heading to two of my favourite EuroCities....

Go to both every year....You MUST go to the Hennieken  Museum in `Dam :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 September 2008, 11:09:55
Have a fantastic break James... Leave the mobile and Lappy behind and let someone else deal with all the crap for a week :y :y
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Gaffers on 21 September 2008, 11:19:52
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Your heading to two of my favourite EuroCities....

Go to both every year....You MUST go to the Hennieken  Museum in `Dam :y

Its closed
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Gaffers on 21 September 2008, 11:26:20
You're going to Love amsterdam.  I had 2 very good meals there one cost quite a bit the other was very cheap.  I seriously recommend the second, a fondu place near the center, a bit dark and dingy but it was very good food.....

Brussels, main square very expensive, just outside much cheaper and the beer is the same.  But stay away from the EU area where prices are astronomical.  More Brits in that quarter than any other  :(

I hope you both have a great time, I am jealous.....  :y

Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: Gaffers on 21 September 2008, 11:34:49
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You're going to Love amsterdam.  I had 2 very good meals there one cost quite a bit the other was very cheap.  I seriously recommend the second, a fondu place near the center, a bit dark and dingy but it was very good food.....


have a look here

http://www.timeout.com/amsterdam/guidevenue/2089/Cafe_Bern.html
Title: Re: 2008 - Booked a trip
Post by: HolyCount on 21 September 2008, 11:35:45
Nice one James --- hope ( I am sure) you and Maria will have a great time and a well deserved break.  :y