City Break Articles

Cesky Krumlov is South Bohemia's fairytale town

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path

Castle and Cute-Town Hopping in South Bohemia, Czechia’s Fairytale Lake District

Explore the fairytale castles and lakes of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, including České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Hluboká and Třeboň.

Innsbruck's Golden Roof dazzles alongside the summer beer serving terraces

All, Austria, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Travel Style

How To Spend a Weekend in Innsbruck, Austria’s Altstadt in the Alps

Discover the best things to do in Innsbruck with this two or three-day itinerary, covering museums, mountains, culture and cuisine.

Ravenna is an incredible day trip from Bologna

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Day trips from Bologna: 16 best things to do in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is Italy's most mouth-watering region. Medieval villages, out-of-this-world food, supercars and storied cities all await on a day trip from Bologna.

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Visit Portugal With a Free TAP Stopover in Lisbon or Porto + Taste Celebrated Chefs’ Dishes Onboard

Spend a few days in Lisbon or Porto in Portugal using the TAP Stopover programme when flying between Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

Families enjoy the views high above Innsbruck

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Summer Highs in Innsbruck, Where the Alps Are for All

Forget skiing and snow and visit Innsbruck in summer, the best season to explore the Tyrolean city's terraces, trails and tales.

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Slowing down in Graz, Austria’s sustainable second city

Enveloped by the farmlands of Styria, the Austrian city of Graz is a sustainable city break which backs up its green credentials.

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17 Best Cities to Visit in Spain for Culture, Coast or Cuisine

Beyond Spain's most apparent city breaks, there are many more beautiful spots worth visiting. From a city-cum-beach island capital to mountain-backed aged alcázars, these are my picks of the best cities to visit in Spain.

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London on a budget: 15 cheap travel tips

After five years in London working in hospitality, you have to learn the tricks to do London on a budget, and I've finally written down a few of my favourite ways and tips to visit this incredible city without breaking the bank.

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A quick guide to Palma de Mallorca: Spain’s best island city break?

Where to eat, drink, visit and stay in the capital city of the Balearic Islands: Palma de Mallorca - with day trip suggestions.

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23 Best hidden gems in Europe: off the beaten path places for 2023

Looking to go off the beaten path in Europe? Then this list of Europe hidden gems will help you discover some unusual destinations in 2023.

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How to spend a weekend in León, Spain: attractions, architecture and tapas crawls

Discover outstanding architecture, aged-attractions and delicious dishes during a weekend in León, Spain, a great Spanish city break.

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How To Spend a Weekend in Oviedo, Spain: Things To Do in Asturias’ Chilled-Out Capital

Pack in plenty of things to do in Oviedo during a weekend break, from cider and cheese tastings to monuments and Mozarabic architecture.

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Graz travel guide: going beyond the UNESCO Old Town

Plan your trip to Austria's second city with this Graz travel guide, covering where to eat, drink, sleep and the best things to do in Graz.

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Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino: how to spend a weekend in Valladolid, Spain

Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino; Valladolid, Spain serves up plenty for a relaxing, yet fun, weekend city break.

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A guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ beloved beach escape

For a city-cum-beach-break, the Asturian city of Gijón, Spain, ticks all the boxes; from golden sands to roman ruins.

An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia

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Italy off the beaten path: 25 hidden gems in Italy

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Italy. I love getting off the beaten path in Italy with so many colourful and dreamy destinations to explore.

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How To Spend a Long Weekend in Porto (and The Douro Valley)

Pack a punch into your Porto city break with award-winning chefs, palaces, gardens, museums, wine tastings, and more in just three days.

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Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.

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Renaissance, Romance and Ragù: three days in beautiful Bologna

Whether you spend a long weekend in Bologna or use it as a base to explore the Emilia Romagna region, you'll be hard pushed not to fall for its beauty.

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Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: The Extended Great Ocean Road

If there is one road trip down under you will know it's the Great Ocean road but the extended version, from Melbourne to Adelaide is even more stunning...

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Mini adventures in micro countries: a quick guide to Europe’s smallest nations

Adventures come in all shapes and sizes, and as Europe's smallest nations show us, big doesn't always mean better. Here are six tiny countries to visit!