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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 Travel ...

03 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Paris is gearing up to host the greatest show on earth with a French flourish

Hidden behind closed doors not far from the Eiffel Tower, two of the world’s best breakdancers have drawn a crowd. In the very shadow of that landmark is the Spot 24 centre, where Polish-born Paulina Starus and Colombian Jordan Silva Medina are ...

27 Mar 2024 at 07:30

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How Munich is reviving its retro party roots to become a fun city break

Surrounded by darkness, I take a deep breath of the freezing air. The warming scent of oranges and sweet cinnamon guides me to a wooden hut, where a man spreads thick chocolate sauce on sizzling crepes and ladles out mugs of steaming mulled ...

14 Dec 2022 at 09:30

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Vilnius: The beautiful Baltic city break set to steal hearts this summer

“Soft landings,” exclaims Valentas Karpinskis, as he slaps my backside with a smile. It is the final evening of my four-night trip to discover the delights of Vilnius – and undoubtedly the most unforgettable. Valentas, a burly hot air ...

29 Apr 2024 at 08:31

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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

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 ...

13 May 2023 at 00:01

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Why budget-friendly Bucharest is Europe’s most exciting city break

I’m gazing at the blank horizon ahead of me, blurred by a haze of stifling 38C heat rising from flat farmland, when everything suddenly goes dark. Adjusting my eyesight, I can just about make out rows of tall, ...

26 Jun 2024 at 07:30

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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. ...

22 Jun 2022 at 10:00

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Third of people ‘planning an overseas holiday plus a staycation this summer’

One in three (33%) people is planning both an overseas holiday and a UK-based staycation this summer, a survey has found. Holidaymakers expect to spend £2,804 across the summer on international trips, ...

22 Jul 2024 at 11:23

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These are the best European cities to visit in bad weather

Holidays are synonymous with sunshine, but it’s also possible to enjoy a getaway when skies are dull and grey. During winter months, when days are shorter, many of Europe’s cities continue to shine. ...

10 Jan 2025 at 14:53

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City breaks drive surge in summer travel demand for On The Beach

Travel agency On The Beach has reported a surge in demand for summer travel, as consumers flocked to its new range of city break package holidays. The group said sales for the period from October ...

25 Feb 2025 at 11:46

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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 ...

04 May 2022 at 10:25

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