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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Man, this is a tough crowd. Nowhere in Europe is nice anymore except for the countrysides? Costa Rica is ruined? C'mon.

I really think any of the major cities would be great for a first trip, any of which you can couple with something outside the city if you want. Paris, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rome, Geneva, Madrid - throw a dart and take your pick. You'll be fine. (From someone that has been to almost every European country)[/quote]

This would be my approach as well. 4 or  5 days in each (city and countryside) is perfect. When we have done this type of trip, the balance in environments is good for everyone[/quote]

I'm struggling with the countryside part of it. WHERE in the countryside? That's like saying visit DC and some other town and then ending up in like Rockville. Or what are some resources for finding this "countryside" area outside of major cities? [/quote]

There are plenty of options, it really depends on what city you want to go to. Because of the trains serving most major cities in Europe, you can get out to the countryside very easily by train and then rent a car if you need to. A few summers ago we went to Paris and then took the train 3.5 hours to Annecy, near Geneva.  Rented a car there for our time and did tons of things around the lake - swimming, boats, biking, hiking in the mountains,etc. Then drove 45 minutes to the Geneva airport and flew home from there.

I'd figure out which city you think would work best for your family. Post it here and can tell you a good nearby outdoors-oriented option.[/quote]

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