Nothing booked yet for 2010 holidays wise. Used to have a look at the 'special offers on ryanair.com and even Aer Lingus, but no real bargains anymore. Both airlines have jumped on the cheap initial fare then add on loads of charges. Have decided over the last year or so you have to do a weigh up on the fare v convenience and destination and weather. Also while its best to go somewhere different every time its also a bit of a relief knowing in advance the Airport, how to get to your Hotel, somewhere to eat and so on. So for 2010 have planned to do about 4 trips. First trip probably in January or February, so have to go somewhere with good weather so that really means Portugal or Spain, maybe Italy. I'd really like to return to Porto in Portugal but there are no direct flights. Ryanair did fly direct for a time but they couldnt make it profitable. So may decide to go to Lisbon and get the train to Porto. Again for me it means loads of trains and trams to travel on, though I don't bring along my Anorak and pencil. Theres also plenty of places to eat and have snacks especially the Majestic Cafe in Porto. And Pasteis de Belem in Lisbon. In Porto have found a highly recommended Hotel in the very centre of the Main Square, and although you might think I planned it there is a brand new 'Old' Tram route which does a circular route right round to the Majestic Cafe! Brilliant or what.
Later in 2010 another trip is pencilled in to Switzerland, possibly Cologne. Somewhere in France later in the year. Anywhere in France is great, possibly Montpellier or back to Collioure, Beauvais who could choose.
Photos from Porto in 2006, Trams along the Riverfront and the Interior of the Majestic Cafe.
