City breaks are a great way to relax and get away from the normal routines of life. Take a weekend break to forget the trials of the working week or a short break mid-week to take advantage of cheaper airline tickets.
Breaks in Europe
European city breaks are ideal to make the most of your time, and most airports have cheap, regular flights to the main European city destinations. Eurostar city breaks are also available if you prefer to relax and travel by train.
If you have the opportunity for just a short break, Paris is accessible from London in just over 2 ½ hours via Eurostar. Or why not combine a short break with a ferry trip and take an Amsterdam short break - exceptional in spring, when the bulb flowering season is in full bloom.
Which City?
City break holidays are ideal for anyone, and also great if you've just retired and want to experience the delights of foreign cities at different times of the year.
Paris
Paris city breaks are perfect in spring. Have an exhilarating walk up to the Basilique du Sacré Coeur in the fresh March air, or saunter along the Seine in the early April warmth, enjoying the flowers of the Jardin des Tuileries as they explode into bloom in May.
Prague
Alternatively take a trip to Prague just before Christmas. During Prague city breaks you can visit the famous Christmas markets, the ‘Vanocni trh,’ selling all sorts of delights every day, open from 9am to 7pm in the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and at Namesti Republiky.
Barcelona
Barcelona city breaks are wonderful in the autumn: enjoy the sea air and the fabulous tapas restaurants - it's still warm enough to enjoy an leisurely lunch outside in the balmy October sun.
Rome
For high summer you can't beat Rome city breaks, where you can enjoy the ruins of the Colosseum, Caesar's forum, and the Pantheon in July. If the days are too hot you can visit ancient monuments in the atmospheric evening light and spend all night walking with the locals and dining al fresco.
A last minute city break at any time of the year is also a great option. Short breaks are available at large discounts if you book just a few days before. Make the most of your flexible schedule and enjoy a quick Barcelona city break, or head for the delights of Madrid or Seville. Cheap city breaks are also ideal for exploring famous sites, ancient, and modern - take a Berlin city break and see the remnants of the Berlin wall or visit the marvels of Gaudi architecture on a Barcelona break. City holidays are a great way to soak up culture and history.
Disneyland Breaks
For families with young children a short break in Disneyland Paris is always a great treat. You can travel by air, train, or coach and book into one of the many hotels for a few days of madcap cartoon fun, without the expense of going all the way to Florida. Short break Euro Disney trips don't cost the earth and are an ideal second holiday for early autumn half term, or in the Easter holidays.
For a short break, a city in Europe is a great option but, if you are planning a really special celebration, why not consider a New York city break? A transatlantic flight, the sights and sounds of New York, and dinner at the famous 21 Club in Manhattan are very hard to beat. New York city breaks offer a truly memorable and romantic way to mark a special occasion, not to mention excellent shopping and sightseeing facilities.
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