Weekend Getaways

Whether you want to meander through medieval old towns, relax in cosy cafés, shop for designer fashions or party through the night, there will be a weekend getaway just for you.

Paris and Brussels city breaks regularly top our list of best selling weekend getaways.  Easily accessible on the Eurostar from London St Pancras, Ashford or Ebbsfleet your weekend getaway will begin the moment you step on board the comfortable state of the art trains. For an extra special weekend break, ask us to quote for an upgrade to standard premier. You can enjoy a drink and a light meal in the quiet spacious surroundings of the carriage and with check in up to 30 minutes before the train departs there is no need to hang around waiting to getaway.

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Weekend getaways don’t always mean choosing from the top selling destinations. There are many other cities that would make a great choice for a weekend break. Poland has some great cities to offer those looking for a city break. Warsaw for example has a beautiful old town, which was painstakingly recreated after its destruction during WWII. Or head north to Gdansk with its beautiful port sitting at the mouth of the Vistula River. Whichever polish city break you choose you can be sure of a warm polish welcome.

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Choosing the right hotel for your weekend getaway is important. Do you want to be out and about exploring your chosen city break destination from dusk ‘til dawn? In which case you might be best choosing from one of our simple, family run 2* hotels. Accommodation is comfortable and clean without any of the frills that push the prices up. If your weekend getaway is all about relaxation, you may want to opt for something a little more luxurious.  Luxury hotels in cities such as Brussels will often offer much better rates for weekend getaways to fill rooms occupied by business people during the week. Whatever type of hotel you need for your city break, the Cities Direct Team is on hand to offer advice.

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If you are planning on packing as much sightseeing as possible in to your weekend getaway, you might want to consider pre-booking some excursions before you travel. That way you can be sure you are not going to miss a thing. When booking your city break, the Cities Direct Team can advise on excursions available in your city. We can offer tickets to many of the top attractions in Europe to save you wasting valuable time queuing for tickets. You may also like the convenience of a pre-booked transfer on your weekend getaway. Please ask for prices at time of booking.

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Romantic weekend breaks

If you are dreaming of a romantic weekend getaway, an Italian city break would be a great choice. Everybody falls in love with Florence.  A gem in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is like a living museum where even the most ordinary street is a work of art in itself.  Venice would be another great choice for a romantic weekend getaway.  Imagine a city break filled with romantic gondola rides, delicious seafood fresh from the Rialto market and moonlit strolls through a network of hidden alleyways and piazzas

We've selected some of the more popular romantic destinations below - click on a destination to view hotels and offers;

Romantic weekend breaks in Barcelona
Romantic weekend breaks in Bruges
Romantic weekend breaks in Edinburgh
Romantic weekend breaks in Florence
Romantic weekend breaks in Paris
Romantic weekend breaks in Venice
Romantic weekend breaks in Rome