Short Breaks & City Breaks

Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.

Find out what’s on in Paris, Rome or Barcelona before you go, discover a romantic spa retreat at Lake Como, or take a weekend break in Lapland on a reindeer safari. Or, if you want to soak up some rays while exercising your mind, your body and your credit card, consider a luxurious beach-and-shopping trip to Dubai.

With the whole of Europe on the doorstep, short break options are limitless, from horse riding in the Dordogne to a pit stop at the Monaco Grand Prix. To get the maximum from your mini-break, ask our experts about the best time to travel for away-from-it-all relaxation or to catch lively festivals and events from Bloomsday in Dublin, the Vienna Opera Festival and the spiritual pilgrimages of Spain and Portugal and carnivals under the midnight sun from Reykjavik to St Petersburg.

Spain’s Paradors

Tailor-made self-drive routes from £370 pp incl. flights

Spain's paradors are a network of historic palaces, fortresses and castles converted to luxury hotels. Take a look at our favourite parador itineraries or get in contact to tailor-make your own, with plenty of superb-value offers available.

Salamanca Wine Experience‬‬ at Hacienda Zorita

5-day tailor-made break staying at Hacienda Zorita from £410 pp incl. flights

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offer

Stay 4 pay 3 discount – Save up to £150 pp
Book by: 31 October 2019

Staying in a 14th-century country manor among the vineyards of the Duero Valley, you'll enjoy sommelier-led tastings, spa treatments and the chance to explore Salamanca’s heritage charm.

Vidago Palace

Historic hotel from £465 pp incl. flights

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offer

Stay 4 Pay 3 discount – Save up to £85 pp
Book by: 31 March 2019

With a whole suite of awards recognising everything from its golf course to its thermal spa, this grand Belle Époque dame is a gem hidden among the forests of northern Portugal.

Porto & the Douro Valley

5-day tailor-made break from £485 pp incl. flights

Spend two nights in the majestic Pestana Palacio Do Freixo – an 18th century palace on the Douro River, just upstream from the historical old town of Porto and two nights in your choice of luxurious Douro valley hotel.

Ca’Sagredo, Venice

Historic hotel from £600 pp incl. flights

This 15th century private palazzo is a favourite among discerning travellers and Condé Nast’s judges alike.

Hotel L'Orologio Florence

Contemporary hotel from £770 pp incl. flights

Themed on the world’s finest watches, this is a private collection turned hotel. It’s understated too, with the views of the next-door basilica and luxury rooms allowed to take centre stage.