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City Breaks

Embrace the allure of a captivating city break – the perfect antidote to the mundaneness of everyday life. City escapes, peppered throughout the year, breathe fresh life into our routines and replenish our spirits. Whether it’s the rich cultural tapestry of European cities or the electrifying vibrancy of New York’s Big Apple that calls to you, we’ve got your city dreams covered. Perhaps you envision an urban escape that melds with an adventure – say, skiing or surfing. Or you’re keen to dive into the heart of diverse cultures. Exploring global cities has always been challenging.

This section contains a collection of travel articles, each a crafted guide to a unique city. Our goal? To help uncover that ‘special somewhere’ that aligns perfectly with your urban travel aspirations. Recognising that each city-breaker has its own unique tastes and preferences, we’ve endeavoured to create a rich selection of articles. Whether you’re drawn to the cosmopolitan vibes, cultural richness, or romantic charm of cities, our stories will transport you through enchanting alleyways and across cobbled squares.

Immerse yourself in the narratives below, and we hope you’ll find a story that mirrors your city travel dreams. Enjoy the read, and let the urban explorer within you take flight…

Both the most European and most Caribbean city in America, New Orleans is an astonishing and unforgettable destination. Its authentic, raw, and larger than life…
A beautifully preserved old city and an open-air museum dominated by the presence of a superb historic Old Town, Krakow is Poland’s cultural capital. A…
Some say Poznan is the birthplace of Poland while others consider it to be the historical capital of Wielkopolska (Greater Poland)! However, if there is…
Portland is a city like no others. And these aren’t just some words on paper. They materialize into an impressive city that basically invented hip,…
Charming, Oxford’s fame gravitates around its prestigious university and brilliant student population. A beautiful day trip destination from London by bus or train, Oxford welcomes…
What may sound like a magical realm with dragons and fairies is actually a vibrant Volga port city situated in southern Russia. A major hub…
Amsterdam is not as famous for its Christmas markets as its German neighbors, but the Dutch know how to make the most of Christmas in…
Since Germany is the inventor behind Christmas markets, it probably won’t surprise you to find out that Berlin, the country’s capital, is home to no…
When Christmas is just around the corner, Vienna is already under the spell of some of the most magical Christmas markets in Europe. The city’s…
When the first snowfalls and the rooftops get their winter veils on, you know Christmas is just around the corner in Tallinn. And what a…
Welcome to Charleston, y’all! A South Carolina coastal metropolis that managed to keep the skyscrapers away and the 19th-century mansions in all their splendor, Charleston…
Stockholm should make it on your must-visit list for its looks alone. One of the prettiest cities in Europe, Stockholm combines the verve and dynamism…