TO ALL THE NICE PEOPLE WHO RESPONDED TO MY MESSAGE A BIG HUG AND THANK YOU!! IM STILL PLANNING ON MY TRIP TO LONDON BUT I HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE A TRIP (5 DAYS)TO BELFAST DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON A GOOD HOTEL OR EVEN A B&B. I HAVE NEVER TRIED A HOSTEL SO IF U HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Nicegal-
not sure if you know this or not, but typing in ALL CAPS for an entire message, is considered shouting.

Many people find it abrasive.

I personally try to reserve caps for emphasizing words, or showing extreme excitement or displeasure.

my 2cents

But she probably WAS in a state of extreme excitement if she just got dumped....

Well I didn't know that lol...But thanks for the info....and I'm not much for shouting....

Hi Nicegal

you'll have a great time in Belfast - im from NI but now live in Scotland but always love going back to belfast - plenty of good hotels around Queens University - known as University Street very central and good value - try Dukes Hotel i have a
stayed there a few times and never been disappointed.

whatever you do hope you have a great time

sel

I also got dumped prior to one of my trips (Southeast Asia), and like you, I decided to take the trip anyway. Emotionally, it was a bit rough at times, but I'm glad I went.

I have never been to Belfast, so can't offer you any advice. Just wanted to say I'm glad you are moving forward with your plans and I hope you have a wonderful trip!

When you are in Belfast you might want to take a bus tour of the city. This is an easy way to see around. The tours are organised by our local bus company,www.translink.co.uk/belfasttours.asp enjoy your visit Ice

Remember what they say in Italy...

Morto un Papa, se ne fa un altro.
When the Pope dies, they make another.

Have a great trip!

There are great tours designed for single, married /budget traveler /hosteling travelers. One is Tir na nog in Ireland and another is Slowbus in England. Another in Scotland called MacBackpackers. I did two of them and had a fantastic time and met lots of great people who I still keep in touch with.

You will absolutely love it. Try some keywords on a serch engine. I can not remember their web site names.

have fun

Don't know when your trip is, but if you haven't left yet: IYH has a hostel smack in the middle of Belfast. It's a great location (as long as you never turn left when you walk out the front door), and the accommodations are fine. It's also a great place to meet people who are on their way to the pub.