[Al4x]

i would personally probably only be able to make UK destinations.. its alot of faff and alot more expensive if i cant drive..

the only other place i personally could get to is netherlands, via ferry but unlikely

or, how about ibiza?

 

[carlosgp]

Ibiza would be a bit difficult, but Palma de Mallorca could be a great place to meet. Easy to reach from all europe, cheap flights, a lot of hotels, good weather, beaches, spanish nightlife...

 

[smallcaps]

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Originally Posted by carlosgp /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ibiza would be a bit difficult, but Palma de Mallorca could be a great place to meet. Easy to reach from all europe, cheap flights, a lot of hotels, good weather, beaches, spanish nightlife...

think it would be hard to keep people from staying indoors to listen to audio equipment, but it is beautiful there. worried about sweaty earphones! lol!

 

[omegaman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlosgp /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ibiza would be a bit difficult, but Palma de Mallorca could be a great place to meet. Easy to reach from all europe, cheap flights, a lot of hotels, good weather, beaches, spanish nightlife...

Actually not a bad idea, A great City with lots of city centre hotels with conference facilities etc. plus due to the fact is is a holiday island lots of cheap tourist flights from all the major European cities. The airport is only a couple of minutes from the centre.

Also a lot easier if you want to bring the wife/family they will have loads of things to do, and you could always extend the trip and have a few days on the beach.

Defiantly one for the short list.

 

[krmathis]

Don't seem promising!
I am more than willing to help out, but being more or less the sole Head-Fi'er in Oslo its too major of a task for me to arrange something like this on my own up here. So I vote for mainland Europe...

 

[apatN]

Well I know that around Amsterdam are a couple of Head-fiers and it is easy to reach...

 

[Bonthouse]

I think we should narrow it down to 3 or 4 major cities and then make a poll.
Amsterdam, London, Berlin and ... ?

 

[apatN]

^ Berlin wasn't a good idea after all since it has no big airport nearby...

 

[smallcaps]

looks like amsterdam and london are the two top choices. regardless we would need to get more interest going...

 

[darkless]

I want to reiterate that personally I'd like the option of driving to the meet, since I anticipate lugging lots of gear with me. In terms of driving distances London is farther away than Amsterdam for most people, except for the UK residents and the Southwestern Europeans where London is around 100 km closer. Flight prices is a toss-up from what I can tell.

For the time being my vote is on Amsterdam.

 

[Bonthouse]

Please don't forget that in 2009 we still have the transportation device called a "train".
It can get you anywhere, even if you have lots of luggage. Every self respecting city (the big ones) have huge train terminals, so that's a plus. Also, it isn't that expensive too

But again, I think we should make a poll with London, Amsterdam and possibly a third city.

 

[Gamerphile]

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Originally Posted by Bonthouse /img/forum/go_quote.gif But again, I think we should make a poll with London, Amsterdam and possibly a third city.

Okay, Okay... I get the message... Will look into a pole

Question what would be relevant information?
Cities disregarded - reasoning for both poll choices and disregard?
Others...
Also please help state or collect info for above.

Have a nice day and thanks for all the fish

 

[Bonthouse]

Nah, not to shove it somebody's throat, but that is just what I think is the handiest way of choosing the city.
Otherwise you get the Amsterdam, Amsterdam/London, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Oslo, Ibiza and other answers, which frankly aren't helping. Too much unuseful answers.
To qualify the city has to have a airport nearby, is easily accessible via car and a big train terminal so each form of transportation can get to the chosen destination without lots of complications.
Amsterdam has a great public transportation service and is very cheap.
I've heard the same about London, but I have no experience with it.

 

[smallcaps]

if we do have it in amsterdam, what head-fi'ers from the Netherlands can help? if we have a good ground team then it would go much smoother. btw Bonthouse, i'm a graduate of the Aki. how is Enschede these days? i miss Café Het Bolwerk...

 

[apatN]

I am not near Amsterdam and am currently busy with my finals. I am sure I can help with some things though. Contact me.

FWIW though I know Hans (Qables) was planning a meet any of these days... Hmm...