Special City Breaks

A city break or long weekend away is often the most precious holiday time of all when couples, families or friends can spend quality time together. Whereas an annual two weeks in the sunshine is simply about relaxing and charging batteries, short breaks tend to be more active and varied. Special city breaks often involve special interests, attending colourful annual events or simply celebrating a personal milestone. Special city breaks in romantic Paris, Florence or Venice are a perfect gift for a loved one for Valentine Day. An unforgettable short break in New York, Dubai or Las Vegas will ensure a memorable honeymoon experience for newlyweds.

 

 

People look forward all year to spending a special city break at the kind of colourful annual occasion that Europe excels at. Who could possibly forget a memorable Hogmanay night in Edinburgh, St Patricks Day in Dublin or a visit to the Oktoberfest in Munich? Special city breaks also offer cultured experiences such as the Carnevale of Venice, the masked balls of Vienna or even a visit to see the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. For the ultimate special city break, virtually nothing can compare to the vitality and spectacle of Chinese New Year in teeming Hong Kong.

 

 

A city break is the perfect opportunity to pursue a personal interest with a welcome change of scenery and also the experience of a new culture. Feel the warmth of the sun golfing in Malaga, a weekend of horse trekking in Almeria or even sailing the azure waters around Dubrovnik. Special city breaks can even learn new fulfilling skills such as landscape painting in gorgeous Avignon or a weekend of Italian cooking lessons in Turin. For many people, special city breaks are all about savouring the finer things in life. Luxury hotels in Dubai, glamorous nights out in Monte Carlo or the haute cuisine restaurants of Paris are all important ingredients of an extra special short holiday.