I suggest Copenhagen
It's just about thawed out by now. Great theme park in the middle of the city, the country side is amazing for walking and activities. The people are all lovely, there are some good beaches not too far away. Sweden is a very quick train ride away for a bit of a change (Malmö and Lund are two very lovely places).

Also, if you were to go when I'm there this summer, I'd be more than happy to take you out for a meal.
(Potty Jag har smör i min rumpspringa, Tue 19 May 2009, 10:07, 2 replies, latest was 17 years ago)

Ah cool! :)
Not entirely sure when - we're sitting til the end of August, so it might not even be until next spring, but Scandanavia had already popped up due to the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights, but also for the reasons you mention.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 19 May 2009, 10:10, Reply)

Whenever you go (if you go!), there is a chance I'll be there
I tend to spend one weekend in four/five out there.
(Potty Jag har smör i min rumpspringa, Tue 19 May 2009, 12:22, Reply)

I'll bear that in mind.
Cheers!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 19 May 2009, 13:51, Reply)

V. expensive though
If you want to be kind to your friend and not make her pay a fortune. Denmark costs a bomb.
(The Apeface Cherub is not a cunty-uber-cunt, Tue 19 May 2009, 13:53, Reply)

That's why I've limited us to two hours on a plane
to keep costs down. I don't want her to have to spend too much, so cheap and cheerful is good.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 19 May 2009, 13:55, Reply)

Another vote for
Denmark/Sweden.

Paris: Architecture, atmosphere, food.

Barcelona: Weather, stuff to visit/see/do.

Naples/Sorrento: Weather, gorgeous scenery, Capri (Island off the coast), Amalfi coast
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 19 May 2009, 10:12, Reply)

Bucharest is awesome too
Although may be just outside the 2 hour flight.

If you like Ashes to Ashes, then you'll love it. Bucharest is it in real life, London in the 80s!
(Ethelred is watching cheese grow, Tue 19 May 2009, 10:13, Reply)

I used to DJ out there a lot
Great place but I found the food *challenging* and I'll eat pretty much anything bar bollocks/cocks.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 19 May 2009, 10:16, Reply)