5 Star City Breaks

The thing with a five star city break is you can go to virtually any city and enjoy the luxury of a five star hotel. The real question is which cities are best, and at what time of year should one go, to experience the right mix of five star luxury and elegant holiday making. We've put together a list of a few cities that have the right mix of luxurious surroundings, great cuisine and superb five star accommodations. 
 

A five star city break in Venice has to be one of the most spectacular ways to enjoy a short break. With its romantic canals, luxurious renaissance and baroque architecture and a wealth of art galleries, you won't go wrong if it’s a five star city break you are after. The cuisine in Venice is simply spectacular, with the full range of haute cuisine and magnificent small eateries which have views over the beautiful harbour. If you visit the city out of season you can not only find some spectacular deals but experience the city in a new way. Travel in October or February to enjoy the city with a mystique generated by the mist that hangs low over the parapets and roof tops. On days like these you can experience a romantic trip followed by an evenings' spa, with the warmth and luxury of the evening contrasting perfectly with the cold outside.

St Petersburg is one of Europe's most unconventional cities. With a history to match anywhere in the world and a recent renaissance; it is a wonder more people haven't thought of it for a five star city break. Combining old world elegance and charm with a modernity found in many of Eastern Europe's up-and-coming cities, you will find five star luxury here to be a different experience from anywhere else in the world. The city which inspired such writers as Dostoevsky and Tolstoy can be exceptionally cold in winter, however, with great offers available on five star luxury that takes advantage of the Tsarist wealth and focus on style you will find few better places to take a relaxing break and enjoy the unconventional Russian hospitality.