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City breaks

An empty Piazza del Duomo with the magestic Milan Cathedral at dawn
  1. Lisbon, Portugal skyline at Sao Jorge Castle in the afternoon
    City breaks

    10 min read

    10 of the best summer city breaks in Europe

    From sunny streets in Barcelona to sublime seafood in Stockholm, we round up the best place to visit in Europe for a summer city break.

    Updated 11 July 2025

  2. Venice Grand Canal, view of the Rialto Bridge and gondoliers in Italy.
    City breaks

    8 min read

    7 common city break rip-offs and how to avoid them

    Don’t fall victim to rip-offs on your city break. Keep your bargain break within budget with our guide to sidestepping common wallet-busters.

    Updated 23 May 2025

  3. City breaks

    8 min read

    12 of the best spring city breaks

    Whether you want to make the short hop to Paris or get near-guaranteed sun in Valletta, here’s where to go for a spring city break this year.
    Photo of Steph Marinkovic
    By Steph Marinkovic

    Updated 28 March 2025

  4. An aerial view of the Sacre Coeur Basilica rising above the streets of the Montmartre district at sunrise
    City breaks

    10 min read

    The best city break destinations for a three-night getaway

    These popular European city breaks have a superb blend of iconic sights and undiscovered areas – all perfectly packable into a half-week getaway.
    Photo of Jacob Lewis
    By Jacob Lewis

    Updated 14 March 2025

  5. Light streams through the arches and columns of the honey-hued semi-circle Plaza de Espana building
    City breaks

    6 min read

    9 amazing short-haul cities that are still warm in winter

    Whether you’re dreaming of sightseeing under blue skies or al fresco lunches, here are nine exciting short-haul cities perfect for a warm winter break.
    Photo of Anna Hardy
    By Anna Hardy

    Updated 30 January 2025

  6. Aerial view of Berlin skyline, with the TV tower spire in the background and a bridge crossing the Spree river
    City breaks

    7 min read

    Why January is the best month to travel (and the cheapest cities to visit in 2025)

    Our latest research reveals that January is actually one of the cheapest times of the year for a city break in Europe. Here's where to go in 2025.
    Photo of Joey Tyson
    By Joey Tyson

    Updated 2 January 2025

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    7 min read

    15 of the best things to do in Krakow

    Krakow’s fascinating history, as well as its looks and vibrant, year-round nightlife, make the city an excellent place to visit in any season
    Photo of Joey Tyson
    By Joey Tyson

    Updated 13 December 2024

  8. A poppy seeded round pretzel in focus against a blurry background of Krakow's main square
    City breaks

    6 min read

    The best food and drink in Krakow – and where to try it

    To help keep you fed on your Krakow city break, we’ve rounded up all the must-have dishes in the city.
    Photo of Mary Novakovich
    By Mary Novakovich

    Updated 13 December 2024

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