City Breaks

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

Spain’s a popular holiday destination for good reason – something about the sea, sun and sangria, right? For a city break, there’s Barcelona and Madrid. Or, you’ve got the Balearic beauties of Ibiza and Majorca and can always count on the Canary Islands for some winter sun. You might have he

We know time is precious when you’re escaping on a city break, so the less time spent getting to your hotel, the better. These destinations have a short transfer time by easy public transport right to the city centre, meaning you can get on with the fun stuff as quick as possible.  Once you’ve

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

Forgive the cliches, but Italian escapes are all about mouth-watering food, iconic sights Insta-worthy scenery. Sorrento has been high up on the hotlist for Italian destinations – and, while you’ll still find plenty of trips there across our site, over recent years, Sicily has become the biggest

Can’t decide which slice of Croatia will float your boat? We pit Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast against each other in a Croatian north-versus-south battle… Whether you’re after a culture-filled city break or a veg-out-by-the-beach kind of trip, you’ll be catered for wherever you up in Cro