Barcelona is a must. i wouldn't bother with Madrid or london. Paris should be seen once as well.

Scotland!

Bring an umbrella. And some midge repellent. And get your shots before you arrive.

mcmeekle said:

I'm not really selling this am I?

mcmeekle said:

ok going by advice here Im thinking since I don't have much time I should do some sort of tour/cruise ...that way we don't have to spend half our time figuring out where to go with 2 - 3 distinations
so....what tours or cruises do u guys recommend?
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What are ur top three distinations ...what is a must see at each of them....and pics?????

don't do a tour.....it's stressful and you'll be stuck with all kinds of annoying tourists. Just pick a couple of destination and arrange your own means of travel! I would opt for a rental car or flights!

Try not to plan too much!

abierman said:

Kylie spends a week in Amsterdam, and the others go on a bus trip, perfect!
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Rome: tons of actual history in that city, the ruins are something everyone should see ...There's also the Byron store there lol ...

Paris: I can't imagine going to France and not visiting Paris...the architecture is gorgeous (something you might be interested in lol)...

Spain: gorgeous country, although I was in the southeast section of Spain and I think you'd proberly go up north if you went. Ronda, however, is a really cool little city to visit if you're in the area...

Florence, Italy (well, Firenze, I guess I should say lol) is breathtaking to view from overhead as you drive in...there are several small towns/cities in Italy that are really cool to visit, actually. When I went with my father and brother, we rented a car and spend several days driving to different spots and just taking in the country...we loved it.

Would be cool if you were able to swing by Santorini ...

Vegas you already know about lol ...

As far as planes, cruises, etc...no idear which one would be best, especially for a family traveling with two kids. Only thing I suggest to anyone visiting Santorini, though, is that they fly to the island instead of arriving on a cruise...there's something to first taking in that spectacular view and scenery after driving up to the village of Oia instead of first seeing it from down below on a ship, I think.

1. Barcelona. See La Sagrada Familia.

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Las Rhamblas.


Take in the architecture.



Catch a Flamenco Show.


2. Paris. See the Eiffel Tower.



Arc de Triomf.




Stroll down the Champs d'Elysee.


Go to the Moulin Rouge.



Have to see Versailles



3. Venice. Just wander around & try & take in the most unique & beautiful city on earth!








Stay in Venice because it get s crowded durring the day. After 4.00pm u practically have the place to yourself & it amazing! DO you need someone 2 carry your luggage????
If U don't want 2 wander around yourself get a local tour when U get there! They're heaps better than the ones U arrange from here with the big touring companies! Good luck!

your holiday album is very impressive!

ZombieKitten said:

you're so friggin' right!!!!

ZombieKitten said:

They're not mine! But it's some of what I've seen!

abierman said:

Thanks everyone ....I know I want to do rome, paris and venice would be great.....
Other than that Im damn confused

ocean said:

Remember: if you go go to Santorini, fly in, and drive up to the village of Oia....don't take a cruise there lol.

Byron said:

I don't even know where half these places are in relation to each other LOL ..time to get out the map....and a trip to the travel agent might be in order

I recommend the following:

Switzerland
Austria
Italy
French Riviera
Belgium
Holland

These countries are the most beautiful to tour.

I used to live in this town:



in one of those apartment buildings

ZombieKitten said:

wow...what age were u when u left hun?

Byron said:

That's a MUST!

and don't trip over the dogs!!!

ocean said:

yep a picture postcard of a town

before that this place:





and this is where I was born:


up in that building, the hospital


this is the end of the street where I lived for the first 6 months of my life

in this town


came to Australia when I was 7
to this place:

ZombieKitten said:

Doesn't quite have the same beauty huh

nope

U 2 leave Melbourne alone!

Amaxx said:

I only spent one day at Versailles last month and could have easily spent more. Amazingly beautiful place and I'm only talking about the garden! I wanted to get lost in there.

ZombieKitten said:

Shouldn't you be making Melbourne more attractive for me?

sextonseven said:

Melbourne's OK, but we'll go up north too

ZombieKitten said:

I stayed in Lucerne, Switzerland!!!! Beautiful there.

Apparently that bridge burned in the early 90s and they had to rebuild it, that what I heard. It is nice to visit there.

ZombieKitten said:

If u go up North permanently. I know a Real Estate Agent who claims 2 be honest!