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Culture, cocktails and skyline views: why Liverpool deserves to be your next city break

Sipping cocktails next to the water always puts me in holiday mode. So a cool Aperol Spritz in the sunshine at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, watching the world go by as we wait for lunch, is the perfect start to our weekend getaway. My partner and ...

08 Aug 2022 at 11:00

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These European cities are blooming with activity this spring

Traditionally, spring has always been a season focused around nature. But as days lengthen and the air grows warmer, cities also shine in a new light. After two years of closures and restrictions, museums and galleries have reopened and streets ...

04 Apr 2022 at 10:25

Athens beats eastern European favourites in budget city break rankings

Athens has beaten traditional budget-friendly eastern European destinations to be ranked the cheapest location for a city break on the Continent. Analysis of a dozen typical tourist costs for UK visitors in 20 popular cities by Post Office ...

03 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Railway heritage meets fine dining – could this be the grandest hotel in the north?

There’s an energetic buzz about The Grand, York, and it’s not all down to the beehives on the roof. The two colonies of industrious residents are being brought up to strength by an experienced beekeeper, but are already supplying honey to ...

22 Nov 2022 at 10:09

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Why Athens beats Berlin and Barcelona as Europe’s hippest city break

The bronze lion’s eyes follow me around my bedroom. What is it trying to tell me? I lean in for a closer look and, as I do, I see a button – like a doorbell, right there in the lion’s mouth. Is this a trap? Is something going to leap out ...

04 May 2022 at 10:25

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Why York’s a true northern star

I’m lying under an arch of ochre bricks, the scent of rose and jojoba in the air, a therapist working expensive oils into my tired skin. But that arch of bricks isn’t just an aesthetic addition to the treatment room in the stylish No.1 ...

10 May 2023 at 07:30

European city break costs surge 50% in a year, research finds

Hotel prices for UK holidaymakers in three-quarters of popular European cities have soared by more than 50% since last summer, according to new research. Madrid was found to have the largest percentage rise out of 35 destinations ...

13 May 2023 at 00:01

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Expert tips for booking the best holiday in 2024

For many people, a new year means a new holiday allocation and the possibility of exciting plans for the 12 months ahead. January is historically the busiest season for booking breaks, but with budgets of increasing concern it’s ...

27 Dec 2023 at 08:30

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Holiday like a king in Europe’s cheapest city break destination – Belgrade

The simple wooden table ahead of me is laden with dishes. Plates of cevapi (a type of mincemeat), sizzling grilled peppers and gibanica (a cheese filo pastry pie) form insurmountable food mountains, barely leaving any space for ...

11 Dec 2023 at 09:29

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Wine, waterfalls and street food – why Portland needs a spot on your travel wish-list right now

The jury’s out on whether jetlag remedies really work. But while I can’t claim it’s a complete cure, standing near a roaring Multnomah Falls, engulfed in its cheek-pelting cloud of spray, certainly helps. Columbia River Gorge ...

22 Jun 2022 at 10:00

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Why underrated Cincinnati is the place to pursue every American dream

I feel like I’m stepping into an indoor mini Las Vegas of the Fifties, flashing neons in vibrant reds, blues and greens lighting up an avenue of Americana. Anyone remember the McDonald’s sign when it only had one arch, not ...

14 Jun 2023 at 08:00

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These are the staycation city breaks to take this year

Art exhibitions, historic museums and lively music concerts are all a lure for spending time in cities. But you don’t have to hop over into Europe to enjoy a cultural, action-packed weekend. These urban centres in the UK ...

18 Jan 2023 at 08:30

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