Time out – where is your favourite short break destination
By Darren Cronian on Friday, June 20th, 2008

When you read this I will probably be sat in a pub, or relaxing reading a book in my tent – this weekend I am taking some time away and I’ll be in Great Langdale in the Lake District National Park. You’ll find me at the National Trust campsite between Crinkle Crags, and the Langdale Pikes.

Time out – where is your favourite short break destination

I’d like to know where you go to relax and unwind for a short break and why is it so special?

Have a great weekend..


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12 responses to “Time out – where is your favourite short break destination”

Brian | 20 June, 2008 at 9:29 pm

Hope you have a great time.

My 3 all time favs for the UK would be:
Lake District (Ambleside / Elterwater)
Northumrian Coast (warkworth / Bamburgh / Holy Island)
Cotswolds

These places are just awesome for relaxing.

Austin | 20 June, 2008 at 10:42 pm

I personally love to go to Orcas Island (in the San Jan Islands in Washington State, USA,) especially during the winter when it’s less busy. It’s not too far from Seattle, so I can get up there for a short break without wasting too much time on traveling. There is a campground on the northwest part of the island that has some great little cabins right on the beach. You can relax for a few days, far away from cell phones, internet, and life in general.

Darren Cronian | 22 June, 2008 at 2:44 pm

@ Brian

The Lakes are fantastic, love the place, its just a shame it gets so much rain! I am back from my trip there, was hoping to stay til later tongiht but the wind and rain cut short our trip.

@ Austin

Orcas Island sounds great. Plenty of places for camping? I need to get over to the US, even if I have to row over the Atlantic! :D

Kimberly | 22 June, 2008 at 4:10 pm

I love weekend breaks! From Atlanta I love to hit the Delano in Miami, the Mondrian in Scottsdale and the Gansevoort in NYC. I’m into more the hip boutique hotels.

Austin | 22 June, 2008 at 7:54 pm

@Darren
There is camping right near the beach at the place I went, and I know that there is camping at many other places on the island. There’s several other great islands where you can camp AND get a chance to see the orcas.

Brian | 23 June, 2008 at 1:55 pm

@Darren with the weekness of the $ now is probably the best time to make a trip Stateside :o)

Rohan | 26 June, 2008 at 11:50 pm

Newquay is our favourite British spot.

Gareth K Thomas | 29 June, 2008 at 4:41 pm

Living in Cardiff, South Wales leave me really spoilt for choice. A great weekend away normally involves the tent (helps to keep things basic some times) and the Pembrokeshire coast.

Darren Cronian | 29 June, 2008 at 4:45 pm

@ Gareth

Yes, I love the Pembrokeshire coast, visited that area alot when I was younger.

P.s.

Apologies for the comment layout at the moment, I’m in the process of changing it, usually Sunday’s are the quiestest time to make changes.

foxnomad | 2 July, 2008 at 12:53 pm

I’ve taken many trips around the world for 3-4 days. Europe from the US East Coast is a good bet, as is east Asia (Hong Kong, Philippines).

Nick | 3 July, 2008 at 9:57 am

I love to do weekend city breaks, recently I went to Montpellier and it was beautiful.

But on a regular basis I like going to the coast, as I was brought up near the sea I find that it is a real draw. The South West Coast Path, around Cornwall and Devon, has some spectacular scenery, and sitting watching the sea can be very relaxing.

Carol Bryant | 3 July, 2008 at 6:14 pm

There is nothing like spending a weekend in the mountains. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park of East Tennessee is the most visited National Park in the United States. Just a few days with your feet proped up on the rail of a porch while you watch the squirrels play is my kind of get-a-way time. There is so much to do you will never get bored. The shopping is fabulous and the shows are really good. Between all the options to hike, play golf, ride go carts, horse back ride, take a helicopter ride, miniature golf, eat, go to shows - well you get the idea. The best way to do this is to stay in a cabin. The best cabins the area has to offer can be found at EdenCrest.com. Not only are they beautiful but the staff at Eden Crest is very friendly. You will have a great time.

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