Holiday ideas, please!

[SnorkMaiden]

For the past couple of years, I've spent my birthday (end of May) with my friends in the US. This year, though, I'm flat-hunting, so I had to set aside a large sum of money for the deposit, removal van etc. and won't have enough left for a big holiday.

That said, I still want to go away for a few days over my birthday. But where shall I go?

Here are some facts about the kind of holiday I enjoy:

- I like travelling by plane or train, but not by boat / ferry.

- I don't drive, so going somewhere and renting a car is not an option. Also, it means wherever I go has to have good public transport.

- As I'm only planning to go away for a few days / a week, the holiday should not include hours and hours of travelling. I'm based in London.

- While I certainly wouldn't mind nice weather, I'm not the "lying around on a beach, doing nothing all day" type. I'm also not too fond of spas and such.

- My ideal holiday would be a combination of nature and culture.

So, any ideas? They don't have to be places to go; they can also be about the kind of holiday I might enjoy etc.

Thanks, guys!

[Juliepants]

Have you ever been to York? That would easy for you to get the train to, and there's plenty to do and see. Or were you thinking more out of the country? In which case, perhaps a city break? Such as Rome? Thats easy to get to from London, and loads to do for a long weekend once you get there.

Jules x

[kaoskat]

I can't help. I know diddly about the UK. But I hope you'll take pics to share!

[SnorkMaiden]

Thanks for the advice, Juliepants. I've actually never been to York. Might look into it. And yes, Kaoskat, of course there'll be pictures.