City Breaks

Planning a city break to Hungary’s capital? Go in December for the ultimate festive trip. The Christmas markets in Budapest are some of the best in Europe, and there are a whole bunch of them to pick from while you’re here.  The bigger markets open for business in mid-November and run until New

Always fancied doing Prague’s Christmas markets? You’re in for a treat. In December, the city of a hundred spires looks like a scene straight from The Nutcracker. Seasonal stalls pop up all over the Czech capital and the whole place is festooned in a blanket of fairy lights.   Things usually k

If you were a city break destination, where would you be? Everyone’s got something they look for when they’re holiday browsing. Always find yourself in the national museums? Or do you get your kicks tucking into the local food? Maybe it doesn’t matter where you go as long as it’s on a budget

We get it – money’s tight for all of us right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the luxuries of life. It’s still possible to book a getaway and escape the daily grind even when travelling on a budget, especially if you choose a quick city break. If you’re […]

Lisbon makes the hot list for trendy city break destinations, no doubt about it. Portugal’s capital city captures travellers’ hearts with its sunny waterfront, tiled buildings, yellow trams, and can’t-stop-eating custard tarts. Not a city person? It’s got beaches up for grabs too.  Portug

There’s something brilliant about a city break. Hop on a flight and within a few hours you can find yourself eating gelato by the Trevi fountain in Rome, or taking a dip in a thermal spa in Budapest. Europe’s got tonnes to offer. But are you looking for something a bit further flung? You’re no