Taking a city break is a great way to explore a new culture, visit a new destination and meet the locals. From city breaks in the UK, like historic York or Edinburgh, to getaways in Europe such as Prague or Rome, one of the benefits of living in the UK is that we have a whole heap of great cities to explore on our doorstep, and with the boom in low-cost airlines, there's never been a better time to head off.
City breaks don't have to cost a fortune to be enjoyed. With low cost airlines flying from most UK airports to a huge number of European, and now worldwide, cities, you can get away for less on your next break.
From a short break of just a night or two, to a week where you can really get to grips with a new place, your break can be as tailored as you like, especially with such a diverse range of accommodation options, including the likes of Airbnb which has boomed in recent years. Fancy mixing culture with sand on a beach city break? No problem. Why not combine your break with another activity, like the beach, some active sports or perhaps just a little me time in the spa? We've got a whole host of holiday types here.
From London, the Eurostar travels direct to Paris, Lille and Brussels, so it's convenient to travel to Europe by train too. And in the next few years, there will also be direct connections to cities like Amsterdam. It's a great way to avoid the airport queues and fuel charges that have hiked up flight prices. Low cost airlines like Ryanair have also opened up lesser known destinations in Spain, Italy and Eastern Europe.