Short Break Holidays

Nowadays any free time at all is a precious commodity that is worth cherishing. Make the most of a few days off work and treat yourself to a rewarding short break holiday. Whatever takes your fancy, from inspiring medieval architecture to a long weekend of frantic clubbing, a change of pace and scenery is always the perfect cure to the ills of modern life. Take flight to the continent for a quintessential European experience in eternal Rome, lively Madrid, Berlin or Amsterdam. Offseason short break holidays will find deserted beaches to laze on in sunny Dubrovnik or enchanting Malta or experience a vibrant beach scene in perennial favourites such as Malaga and Alicante.

 

Ardent history buffs will relish the captivating smaller cities of Tallinn, Split, Krakow or Riga for some of the continent's most delightful architecture, complete with picture postcard scenes of timeless local life. Two of the most visually stunning include ever popular Bruges and the foreboding walled city of Carcassonne. The very best arty short break holidays will definitely include captivating Florence, Venice and Madrid on the itinerary. For a more discerning city break of the finer things in life head to wondrous Milan for high class boutiques by day and rapturous nights of high brow opera. Extravagant Monte Carlo, Cannes and the gastronomic haven of Lyon will all satisfy the whims of hard to please epicureans.

 

With a little more time to spare you can be touring the bewitching Kasbahs of Marrakech and Istanbul or enjoying the tropical sunshine and lifestyle of animated Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. Unforgettable Bangkok and teeming Hong Kong are right up there with the very best long haul short break holiday experiences and offer up captivating culture and delicious food. Closer to home can be just as rewarding for travellers looking for good value action packed weekends away. Regal Edinburgh and boisterous Dublin both offer compelling art and history and a real sense of fun for all ages. Whatever your interest, from mainstream museums sightseeing to more esoteric pursuits, there is a perfect short break holiday just waiting to be enjoyed.