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Intelligent travellers use Eurostar
Completing a test to find the cheapest mode of transport to get to various European destinations, Nick Trend, writing for the Telegraph, noted that only two out of seven cities were cheaper to get to by plane. The increase in speed of the Aug 29 2008

Get the train to Val dIsere for a French Alps party
From its bars to its restaurants, the pistes and the villas and hotels, Val d'Isere is the place to go if you are looking to do more than just ski. Offering a history that goes back to the 11th century, the resort has "almost limitless piste skiing" according to whatson...Aug 29 2008

The basics of Barcelona
Although many have been before, others have no idea where to go, simply because the city has too much to offer. Some of the best treats of any city are discovered by rambling, seeing what is on offer and discovering new things. However, for those who want a little more of an itin...Aug 29 2008

Travel to Lille to experience gastronomic delights
Coming up for a week in the middle of October is an event that is among the reasons that many visit France in the first place: food. The annual Tasting Week, or Le Semaine du Gout takes place in many French cities from October 13th to 19th, with Lille hosting its range of culinar...Aug 28 2008

Fashionable weekend break in Brussels
However, for those who are interested in the world of fashion, a tour in October will take you to all of the best sites the Belgian city has to offer. The Fashion Designer's Trail or "Parcours de Stylistes" is an event organised as part of Modo Bruxellae which takes pla...Aug 28 2008

Sustainable train travel to Paris increasing
And the trend is beginning to show, with an increasing number of travellers choosing a more sustainable way of travelling to European destinations such as Paris by train. The Campaign for Better Transport, which helps create transport policies for the government, has noted an inc...Aug 28 2008

Travel outside of summer to get Barcelona at its best
Although many see the hotter months as an essential time to visit the Spanish city breakdestination, visiting in the winter offers a whole new perspective. Simon Calder, writing in the Independent, notes that during the winter months (November to January), the city offer some ...Aug 27 2008

Ski train to French Alps makes journey part of the holiday
Destinations such as Serre Chevalier in the southern French Alps can be travelled to by train, the perfect excuse for some sightseeing of France on the way. And the destination will not disappoint, with Serre Chevalier offering 13 towns and villages, 250 kilometres of high altitu...Aug 27 2008

Barcelona offers much for all types of city breaks
That is the opinion of author Sebastian Fitzek, who has said in an interview with the Telegraph that the city is work of art. "Every stroll through Barcelona is a walk through a living piece of art," he noted, adding that the first thing he does upon his arrival in the ...Aug 27 2008

Paris food festival a great excuse to visit
Renowned the world over as being a culinary capital, Paris is to host a world food fair at the end of October. Cuisinez! Expo at the Paris Carrousel de Louvre regularly sees up to 12,000 visitors for the two-day event which runs from the 24th to the 26th of the month. The opportu...Aug 26 2008

La Plagne offers great family ski resort
La Plagne, one of France's best ski resorts, offers a collection of various linked villages, providing some of the best and most varied options in the Alps. Whatsonwhen.com names it as "the perfect location for families" with its focus less on the glamorous aspects of t...Aug 26 2008

Barcelona to host alternative film festival
From the 16th to the 25th of the month, the city sees an influx of gay and lesbian cinema fans for its packed programme of shorts, full-length features and documentaries on the gay and lesbian community. Although held in Spain, participants come from all over the world for the fe...Aug 26 2008

Paris Fashion Week best time for French city break getaway
For fans of fashion, the end of September sees the highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week come to fruition. After a year of waiting, thousands upon thousands of journalists, models, designers and fashionistas head to the French capital for some of the most sumptuous and decadent ...Aug 22 2008

Take a break in Rome for the Festival of Sacred Music and Art
Coming up in October is another reason for fans of religious and classical music and art to go on a city break to Rome. The annual Festival of Sacred Music and Art is taking place throughout the Rome and offers visitors the opportunity to take in some of the most exciting sites R...Aug 22 2008

Commuters warned to stamp tickets on Italian rail travel
The case of Jennie Willcox is being highlighted in the Times, where she claims she could not see a sign to say they had to be stamped and ended up with a €50 (£39.90) fine. This is not only the case in Italy, but also in France and Belgium. Alan Heywood, Times Online ...Aug 22 2008

Many taking Eurostar to Paris
This coming bank holiday weekend 85,000 people are expected to use the train service to get to European destinations, with an additional 400,000 using the eurotunnel or the ferry to get to the continent. Although it may be too late for many to pack their bags and run to Europe f...Aug 21 2008

Catalan Wine and Cava show offers great weekend break trip
The Catalan Wine and Cava show coincides with the season's grape harvest, and offers some of the most beautiful tipples to be found in Spain. Wine houses, wineries and merchants all present their wares at the event. The cava trade itself comes from around 30 kilometres outside ...Aug 21 2008

Alternative to Oktoberfest with weekend break to Brussels
Those with a taste for the fizzy stuff will be bowled over by Brussels, which offers some of the best varieties of beer to be found anywhere in the world. According to travel company Kayak, the city break destination offers over 450 varieties of beer, meaning "you can sip a...Aug 21 2008

Madrid city break good for art and spending
Although there are many cities in the area that can claim to be great cultural destinations, Madrid, as the capital of Spain, has some truly amazing sights to behold. Museums such as the Paseo del Arte, Reina Sofia and Thyssen offer huge galleries and great exhibitions, with many...Aug 20 2008

City break in Ibiza Town is for teens and adults alike
The island of Ibiza and the huge clubbing destination of Ibiza Town offer some of the best places to party as well as relax in the south of Europe. TripAdivsor has named the island in its top ten islands in the Mediterranean and commented that it mixes fun and culture, should you...Aug 20 2008

City break to Valencia for culture and arts
The city has seen record numbers of visitors in the last year, mostly drawn by Santiago Calatrava's architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences and a new Bioparc of wild animals without visible barriers has also drawn in the crowds. Sue Mallia writing in the Times notes that th...Aug 20 2008

Catch a ferry for a Galway city break
Catching a ferry to Ireland and then heading to the alternative cultural capital of Galway is a great way of spending a weekend. Pl Conghaile of the Irish Independent notes that September is a great time to visit the city, with its Arts Festival, the Galway Races and a jazz and...Aug 19 2008

Kids love Hamburg as city break destination
A youth trip organised by the office has found that the German city was a hit with the 15 year olds, highlighting Hamburg as a great city break destination to go to if you are taking children. From the Fish Market to HSH Nordbank Arena, the home of the Hamburger SV football t...Aug 19 2008

City break in Paris against the clock
The ease of travel is the main thing about a short city break to the city, with those living in London or the surrounding area able to get to Paris in a very short space of time. Travel writer Fiona Duncan has suggested that the city can be done in 24 hours if carefully plann...Aug 19 2008

Take a city break to Salzburg where the hills are alive?
In the city you are never far from Mozart or Julie Andrews, although the association with Miss Andrews "baffles the locals a bit", the Express claims. It offers a vast range of tours based on either artist but there is more to the city than just music, notes travel wri...Aug 18 2008

Head to historical city break destination Berlin
Mostly known for its east/west divide, Berlin is a spot that has now "recreated itself as a single entity" according to the Irish Independent. Head for the Mitte district for a mix of culture and politics; two things which the city has seen a lot of in its recent histo...Aug 18 2008

Krakow hopes to attract gay people for city breaks
Due to the Polish city break destination being overrun by Brits heading for stag parties, many in Krakow are hoping for to pitch the city away from a cheap getaway destination and instead bring in more gay tourists who are likely to spend money and cause less trouble. Hilary Da...Aug 18 2008

Rome planning theme park to entice city break travellers
However,those going in a few years time will have a whole new reason to visit, with the opening of a Roman style theme park. Although the real thing is good for some, Rome has seen a downturn in tourists so far this year, mostly down to the pricey euro, and the city break dest...Aug 15 2008

Cool city break travellers heading to Reykjavik
With its currency falling against many, Reykjavik has recently hit the radar for people who have been searching for a cheap but impressive European destination to head to. Whatsonwhen.com have named it as a "bright, cool" city to take a visit to with clubs that open all...Aug 15 2008

Oslo has it all as city break destination
The Norwegian capital offers some of the finest cultural experiences to be found anywhere in Scandinavia, from the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History to the fine knitwear stores of Karl Johans Gate, the European destination offers an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Much of the cit...Aug 15 2008

City break and beach break in Riga
With its medieval look and status as the biggest city in the Baltic region, the city is a great place to visit for a city break. However, just 45 minutes outside the city is some of the most calm and quiet beaches to be found in all of northern Europe. The Aug 14 2008

Go on a decadent city break to Vienna
Centred at the very heart of Europe, Austria offers much in the way of all things regal, with Vienna topping the bill. The city is awash with some of the best boulevards and stylish boutiques as well as its more traditional attractions. Much of Vienna's Old Town is a UNESCO world...Aug 14 2008

Dont forget the Vatican when on Rome city break
The world's smallest sovereign state, the Vatican is the spiritual and physical home of the Catholic faith, and as such has some of the most stunning religious architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. Although the total population of the country is only around 550 people, the...Aug 14 2008

Take a city break in the worlds best capital Copenhagen
With that in mind CNN has spoken to a 33 year old Canadian journalist Tim, who has been living in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, for the past eight years. Recently being voted the world's best city to live in may be a lot to live up to, but Tim says that it is "absolutely t...Aug 13 2008

City break to Europes under the radar gems Bratislava and Kiev
Although many are tempted by the lure of big names such as Rome or Moscow, the real places to see are the likes of Kiev and Bratislava, travel writer Christopher Vourlias has said. Kiev, he said, is a "vibrant city with a rich heritage dating back to the 10th century…ye...Aug 13 2008