And with apologies to popsters the Beautiful South and with very different sentiments… this could be Rotterdam, Seville, Riga or Porto.
Because these too-long neglected destinations, which have been living in the shadows of neighbouring bigger cities are now having their moment.
Of course, long before Paul Heaton had raised Rotterdam’s profile with his hit song, your Bandanaman was carting Herself off to enjoy its charms.
Although she might not have been expecting a football match, the Netherlands v Greece at the De Kuyp stadium.
But hey, as I always say, if you want to get under the skin of a people, go to where they play and pray.
Rotterdam good city
And the train to the match was jumping with orange boiler-suited members of the Oranje Army with half basketballs perched on top of their heads.
While we went native ourselves at the game with pea soup and French Fries with mayonnaise, very Dutch.
Our pals at Best Online Holidays have opened up the great port city’s many other charms to us.
Such as the over 40 museums, buzzing cultural scene and bold modern architecture.
Best Online Holidays are offering three nights stay at 3* The James Rotterdam including flights, sure it’s got my name on it.
Stay in the heart of the city, close to Markthal, Coolsingel, and Lijnbaan.
Departs from London Stansted & London Southend on October 11, 12, 13, 26 and 31st from £199pp.
Let’s all be Seville
Seville too was a whistlestop tour to take in the Expo although we almost took in Madrid too.
As The Scary One tried to negotiate the multi-lanes and whizzed back into the right one just in time.
The pride of Andalucia is a delight any time of the year but especially so at festival times, for Semana Santa and Feria de Sevilla.
The same travel providers have two nights stay at 4* Hotel América, room only, including flights.
From London on October 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 from £129pp.
You’ll stay in the heart of Seville’s old town, close to the Cathedral, Giralda, and Santa Cruz district.
Don’t pass the Porto
And so coming to Oporto to give it its proper name we, of course, all associate it with its famous fortified after-dinner wine.
And while the etiquette we’re told is to pass the Port we’d never advise you passing the Porto.
Or you’ll miss the UNESCO-listed centre, lively neighbourhoods, world-famous Port wine cellars, and nearby Douro Valley vineyards.
A three-nights stay with Holiday Buzz at the 4* Eurostars Porto Douro including flights, departing London Gatwick on October 18, 20, 22 and 26 for £289pp.
The last Latv
And, of course, resilient travellers that we are we won’t be put off by noisy neighbours.
Which is why Latvia and its vibrant capital is attracting more and more curious visitors.
Its UNESCO-listed Old Town offers a blend of medieval charm and Art
Nouveau elegance.
With bustling markets, stylish cafes, and riverside promenade making it a captivating city break.
Superscapes offers three nights at the 4* Monika Centrum Hotels.
Just 500m from Riga Old Town, departures from London are on October 5, 6, 7 and 17 October from £139pp.