Autumn, Winter and Spring Holidays

[Worthy4England]

Returned from Vienna.

A wonderful city.

I'm going to report most of it on the Art thread - we managed five galleries and an opera (four euros for a standing place at the Staatsoper for Janacek's Cunning Little Vixen - packed - gave a glimpse of opera as affordable... Was like being in Burnden, on the terraces, with barriers to lean on... I loved it... we were, of course, in the posh standing places, the others were three euros!!! Over 500 hundred standing tickets at each performance of every opera - audience old, young, and overwhelmingly Austrian).

For food, drink, culture, friendliness, transport, and, above all, art... well... this city is one of the very, very best...

Did you all pi$$ in the aisles at half time?

Glad you enjoyed it - I loved Vienna last time I went - think it's much better than say Paris...

[bobo the clown]

Returned from Vienna.

A wonderful city.

I'm going to report most of it on the Art thread - we managed five galleries and an opera (four euros for a standing place at the Staatsoper for Janacek's Cunning Little Vixen - packed - gave a glimpse of opera as affordable... Was like being in Burnden, on the terraces, with barriers to lean on... I loved it... we were, of course, in the posh standing places, the others were three euros!!! Over 500 hundred standing tickets at each performance of every opera - audience old, young, and overwhelmingly Austrian).

For food, drink, culture, friendliness, transport, and, above all, art... well... this city is one of the very, very best...

Did you all pi$$ in the aisles at half time?

Glad you enjoyed it - I loved Vienna last time I went - think it's much better than say Paris...

One of my favourites too. The sheer scale of it's Imperial buildings are awe inspiring. It's old shopping area has magnificent squares and building. Cultural buildings and events everywhere. Superb food and drink and, as you say, properly friendly people.

One of the best.

[LeverEnd]

I had a great time in Freiburg, catching up with old friends I don't see often. Mainly sitting around drinking, chatting and eating. Went up the cable car for spectacular views of the valley, visited a few old haunts, great stuff.

Will, you guys weren't the only BWFC season ticketers in Vienna, my cousin was there celebrating her birthday. It's moved up my list.

[Bijou Bob]

Right, just booked flights from Manchester to Austin, Texas, returning via New York, for a rather good value 600 quid. In between, we'll be visiting friends with a couple of nights in Dallas to do the Grassy Knoll and book repository.

I've just had a look at some Noo Yoik hotels and had to come and have a sit down and a little weep. Anyone any recommendations for somewhere reasonably priced and in a good location? Thanking you kindly.

[Bruce Rioja]

Right, just booked flights from Manchester to Austin, Texas, returning via New York, for a rather good value 600 quid. In between, we'll be visiting friends with a couple of nights in Dallas to do the Grassy Knoll and book repository.

I've just had a look at some Noo Yoik hotels and had to come and have a sit down and a little weep. Anyone any recommendations for somewhere reasonably priced and in a good location? Thanking you kindly.

You can't take it with you, you tight c*nt. Do New York and do it well. You will never, ever spend money better. It is the most astonishing city on earth, in my opinion. And I do get to visit more than most.

[Bijou Bob]

Aye, but some of us are spending our own money, not spanking a corporate card! 250 quid a night seems steep to me, but I'm just a humble, poorly paid, public sector employee.

[thebish]

Aye, but some of us are spending our own money, not spanking a corporate card! 250 quid a night seems steep to me, but I'm just a humble, poorly paid, public sector employee.

that's cos it IS a bit steep!

[Montreal Wanderer]

Aye, but some of us are spending our own money, not spanking a corporate card! 250 quid a night seems steep to me, but I'm just a humble, poorly paid, public sector employee.

I would be surprised if you couldn't finder cheaper through a site like hotels.com or use a travel agent.

[Bijou Bob]

Aye, but some of us are spending our own money, not spanking a corporate card! 250 quid a night seems steep to me, but I'm just a humble, poorly paid, public sector employee.

that's cos it IS a bit steep!

Not to the Rioja-Rockerfellers it isn't.

[KeyserSoze]

Let's not get it into this again

When are you staying?

[Bijou Bob]

May 3rd to 8th....if I can find somewhere reasonable, another option would be to take a look at new york state or Maine instead.

[thebish]

type new york into trivago - there's loads at well under £250 a night!!

[Bruce Rioja]

Aye, but some of us are spending our own money, not spanking a corporate card! 250 quid a night seems steep to me, but I'm just a humble, poorly paid, public sector employee.

Mate - I've just had a look on Expedia (who I use frequently) and there are countless hotels in NYC at less than £100 a night. Oh, and when I went it wasn't a work trip - I payed for the flights missen, although I did get free digs as a mate was working for NBC and they'd rented him an apartment in Manhattan, which was nice .

[Bijou Bob]

Cheers chaps, I've had a good look today and there are some reasonable hotels, shame is they nearly all rate badly on TripAdvisor. I'm now doing the trawl of the discounters but am keeping the faith and the wallet hidden.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Cheers chaps, I've had a good look today and there are some reasonable hotels, shame is they nearly all rate badly on TripAdvisor. I'm now doing the trawl of the discounters but am keeping the faith and the wallet hidden.

American reviewers tend to be a bit harsh on Tripadvisor, having high expectations - I wouldn't take them too seriously. Just because a hotel is three star instead of five star doesn't make it a dirty dive.

[Bijou Bob]

Granted Monty, I always ignore the US based reviews. For some reason, many seem to get their knickers in a twist about hotel Wi fi. Get out and see the city ffs!

[clapton is god]

Having a night out in town in a couple of weeks, Alberts Shed etc, and have just booked a night at the Hilton in a Queen room for Mrs C and myself to round the night off. I won't tell her until we are walking back along Deansgate and we do a quick swerve left into the foyer. What can possibly go wrong? I can be a romantic git at times.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Having a night out in town in a couple of weeks, Alberts Shed etc, and have just booked a night at the Hilton in a Queen room for Mrs C and myself to round the night off. I won't tell her until we are walking back along Deansgate and we do a quick swerve left into the foyer. What can possibly go wrong? I can be a romantic git at times.

Don't tempt fate, Clappers! Where wives are concerned I've noted things can gang aft agley! Still a great surprise to pull which will get you many points. Enjoy the night.

[Bijou Bob]

Lovely thought old chap, but make sure you have her toothbrush, make up and spare underwear in your pocket or you could be in the dog house Clappers! Been there. No wonder that one didn't last.

On another happy note, found a hotel in NYC on the lower east side, lovely boutique place for very reasonable money.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Lovely thought old chap, but make sure you have her toothbrush, make up and spare underwear in your pocket or you could be in the dog house Clappers! Been there. No wonder that one didn't last.

On another happy note, found a hotel in NYC on the lower east side, lovely boutique place for very reasonable money.

Very sound advice. You could possibly drop off a case with all the necessaries at the front desk beforehand. Might be embarrassing if you pulled out a handkerchief to blow your nose and pulled out panties instead.