For those of us in search of a summer city break with the added bonus of a few beach days, these fun and vibrant cities will offer that and much more. With parts of Europe reaching mid-thirties in summer, retreating to the beach is often much needed. Below you can find some of Cities...
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As a city renowned for its many attractions for the adult visitor, Amsterdam would not be the first to spring to mind for a family destination but we found it actually had much to offer all ages. Only an hour flight from the UK, it was a stress-free journey and the free drink and snack...
Read more →Jerez epitomises the rich history, heritage and architecture of the area and is the home of sherry, tapas, horses and flamenco. What I loved about Jerez is you can experience all this without the crowds that descend on the more well-known cities nearby. You’ll even find the town goes eerily quiet in the afternoon...
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For those of us who have exhausted the list of well-known Spanish cities, Cadiz is an exciting new destination to visit. In the last year, several airlines have introduced flights from various regional airports to Seville making Cadiz easier than ever to visit for a short break or as part of a longer trip...
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With it’s close proximity to Africa, Madeira enjoys subtropical temperatures all year round. Similar to the Canary Islands, even January can see temperatures around 17c. Largely untouched by mass tourism, it has a very different vibe though. Madeira has found the perfect balance for a sustainable tourism industry with the Madeira Reserve created in...
Read more →Valencia is a brilliant choice for a family break in the springtime or any time of year for that matter. When you’re craving some sunshine but it’s not quite warm enough for the pool or beach, it is a perfect city to visit. Travelling in April, the weather was around 20˚C throughout our stay....
Read more →Once Christmas is over and the spring still feels like a distant dream, head to Budapest for a bit of luxury to banish those winter blues away. Travelling in January and February, you can treat yourself to a 5* hotel at a similar cost to a 3* hotel at other times of the year....
Read more →Tallinn is the perfect destination for an October half term break. When the beach resorts of the med no longer guarantee the heat for swimming and beach fun, we embraced the cold weather and had lots of adventures exploring this beautiful city. Only four kilometres from the airport, it was a quick taxi ride...
Read more →Lisbon is the perfect choice for a family city break. On arrival in Lisbon airport we made our way to the city centre by metro. A clean, cheap and efficient system which we used throughout our stay and the novelty never wore off for the children. Travelling in April, we were spoilt with beautiful...
Read more →Budapest may not be one of the first cities that spring to mind when deciding on a city break with kids, but it actually has more than many European cities. With many beautiful parks and outdoor activities, child friendly museums and indoor and outdoor pools, it has everything for an exciting, fun packed family...
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