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France
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Hop over the channel
Lille
Oh-so-cool neighbourhoods, vibrant fusion food and vintage markets. Meet the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and rising star of regenerative tourism.
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Beaches and Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Explore honey-hued streets, art museums and bustling wine bars. Take a day trip to the seaside, Europe's largest dune and the cool waters of the Arcachon Basin.
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History and gastronomy
Dijon
Burgundy's capital and UNESCO site, Dijon's walkable centre is filled with half-timbered medieval and Renaissance buildings dating back to the 15th century.
Spring highlight
The Keukenhof
Each Autumn, seven million bulbs are hand-planted across the Dutch Keukenhof in Lisse. By spring, the fields bloom with miles of tulips lined with footpaths and cycle routes for easy exploring.
The Netherlands
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A vegan long weekend
Rotterdam
The second-largest city in Holland, characterised by striking modern architecture, sustainable urban design and a rising plant-based food scene.
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Regal Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn
On the edge of the Hoge Veluwe National Park, Appeldoorn’s regal, historic centre extends out into miles of biodiverse countryside, easily explored on foot or by bike.
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Colourful, cultural Delft
Delft
The home of Vermeer, Delft Blue pottery, and lazy Saturday bric-à-brac markets along the canal. Perfect for enjoying museums without the crowds.
UK short breaks
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Forest holiday in North Wales
Betws-y-Coed
Go off-grid in the mountains of Betws-y-Coed. The Rocks hostel in Snowdonia is all wood beams, log fires and life’s simple pleasures.
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Wellness weekend in Falmouth
Falmouth
Enjoy a wellness weekend in Falmouth. Book into the spa, get your cold water fix in the Cornish sea, or discover your creative side at an arts class.
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Classic Yorkshire
York and Malton
An ode to God's own country. Explore York and Malton, both Yorkshire towns that inspired two classic authors: JK Rowling and Dickens.
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City to sea
Glasgow and Oban
Stay in lively Glasgow, with its rich heritage, before heading to the seaside town of Oban for relaxation and wildlife-spotting.
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Broads National Park
Norwich and Hoveton
The Broads is Britain’s largest and most wildlife-rich wetland. Spend a weekend exploring fens and woodlands along its gentle waterways.
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Scotland city break
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Two nights. Two sleeper train journeys. Two Scottish cities. Enough galleries, restaurants, and live music to make you go back for more.
Belgium
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Go green in Ghent
Ghent
With parks and nature reserves, Ghent is a city green to its core: home to the largest car-free zone in Europe and Belgium's 'Veggie Thursday' movement.
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Craft, beer, and craft beer
Bruges
Leafy canals, gingerbread houses and cobbled streets, with a history of lace production and a beer culture so good it's been declared UNESCO Heritage.
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Foody Brussels
Brussels
Brussels ticks all the boxes of culture, nightlife and gastronomy, from Michelin-starred dining to paper cones of moules-frites washed down with Belgian beer.
More European city trips
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Turin
Authenticity meets glamour: Turin’s charachterful crumbling Roman old town opens up to palatial squares and elegant city parks.
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Zürich
Forget what you know of this Swiss financial hub and discover the West’s buzzing warehouse galleries and bars. All backdropped by Alpine views.
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Cologne
One of Germany’s most diverse cities, with a bounty of museums that range from chocolate to perfume, modern art to Roman history.
How long does it take?
Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!