Short Break (1172 community guides)

To really get under the skin of Oxford, hire a bike and pedal away, immersing yourself in the museums and restaurants of this fascinating and beautiful university city... read more »

Rub shoulders with the fashion pack, pay homage to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and marvel at the 135 towering spires of the Duomo in Italy’s most stylish city, Milan... read more »

Once one of the richest cities in France, Lyon’s innate charm is evident in its handsome buildings, chic eateries and the narrow cobbled streets of the old town... read more »

Pretty as a picture, the enticing Swiss town of Lucerne is home to stunning alpine scenery, a sparkling lake, atmospheric medieval quarter and world-renowned music festivals... read more »

Explore Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’, with its canals, arching bridges, historic squares and romantic medieval streets that are full of charming buildings and welcoming bars ... read more »

It's not every hotel that's happy to see children - but these five Irish gems will deliver the goods for both parents and children alike... read more »

Discover a new vibe in this old city. Forget café culture - Vienna is now dancing to a new tune where modern art, innovative music and fusion cuisine take centre stage... read more »

You'll find the entrepreneurial spirit of Cold War-era Berlin alive and well on a visit to the near-mythical crossing point at Checkpoint Charlie... read more »

Venture out to Albania and you'll find a country only just opening up to tourism and alive with Roman and Greek history... read more »

Downtown Madrid is packed with a mix of traditional shops and high-street names.... read more »

A vintage train journey across Mallorca’s high mountains transports passengers to a more leisurely age. Climb aboard the tiny Vitamin C Express...... read more »

Far from the madding crowd (or an hour and a half by train from London), West Sussex contains five great hotels to unwind in. And only one is by the seaside.... read more »

With quirky boutiques, palatial aspirations and an expanding foodie scene, Brighton is a vibrant seaside city armed with an appetite for all things arty... read more »

Chic pavement cafés, markets bursting with fresh local produce and evocative historic haunts - there is more to the seaside city of Cannes than the summer dazzle... read more »

Take the time to explore Glasgow’s food trail, and you'll discover there’s a lot more to Scottish cuisine than haggis... read more »

Ibiza Town’s hippy culture and summer parties draw the crowds, but you will be equally seduced by its quiet crooked streets, stunning harbour and simple cooking... read more »

A mix of medieval and modern, Lisbon proudly exhibits the enduring legacy of its Moorish past alongside a thriving café scene and distinctive cuisine... read more »

Nature's been kind to Gozo, with glorious beaches round the coast and a sea of green inland... read more »

Bursting with baroque architecture, Valletta, the beautiful and compact capital of Malta, offers rich Mediterranean cuisine and a unique mix of Arab and European influences... read more »

A vibrant, sprawling multicultural hub, Marseille is home to the celebrated fish stew, bouillabaisse, one of the many Provençal culinary treasures of the region... read more »