travel-quest specialist travel directory
travel-quest specialist travel listings
 
 

Weekend getaway and short break book and guide selection.



Main search page

Latest travel news
New additions
Editorials

Special Searches

Travel shop

Submit a site
Travel Co Admin

Contact travel-quest

 

London City Break?
If you are considering a city break in London then take a look at the London Pass and make the most of your time there.

A London Pass will allow you FREE entry into over 60 attractions including: • The Tower of London
• Windsor Castle
• St Paul's Cathedral
• London Zoo
• Planet Hollywood
• The London Dungeon
• The British Museum
• The London Aquarium
• Tate Britain
• Buckingham Palace
• The Cutty Sark
• Kew Gardens etc...

Plus FREE public transport, and discounts in restaurant, for theatre bookings, on sightseeing tours and much more ...

Get in FREE to over 50 top London attractions!

The London Pass , the leisure pass that lets you experience the best that London has to offer


 


weekend and short break books and guides – UK and Europe
weekend and short break books and guides – North America

Return to SPECIAL CATEGORIES > weekends/short breaks
Return to the Special Category index
Return to Full List

 

weekend and short break books and guides – UK and Europe


SERIES: A Great Weekend In: ...

If you are planning a weekend or short break to a particular European city these pocket or handbag sized guides are a must. Hotel recommendations are included of course, but even if you are on an inclusive package the guides are invaluable for restaurants, cafés, shops and places to see, all with addresses, opening times and descriptions. There is an easy to use area-by-area presentation. Sightseeing, restaurant and shopping recommendations are all contained within the same spread so there is no need to cross reference. Save up to 20% on the GB Pound price via these links:

A Great Weekend In: Amsterdam Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Amsterdam Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Barcelona Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Barcelona Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Brussels Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Brussels
Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Florence Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Florence Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Lisbon Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Lisbon Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: London Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: London Price in US$

 

A Great Weekend In: Naples Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Naples Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Paris Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Paris Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Prague Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Prague Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Rome Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Rome Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Venice Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Venice Price in US$

A Great Weekend In: Vienna Price in GB£
A Great Weekend In: Vienna Price in US$



Out of Paris: Days Out and Weekend Breaks Around the French Capital (Passport's Regional Guides of France) – explore the countryside and towns beyond the capital. This guide describes the major sights such as the palaces of Versailles and Fontainebleau, Claude Monet's garden at Giverny and Disneyland Paris. But also introduces smaller towns, rural abbeys and chateaux as well as making suggestions for cruising the waterways, birdwatching and wine tasting. It lists accommodation of all types, transport, local food specialties, activities and suggestions of things to do with the children. Save from 10 to 30% via these links:

Out of Paris: Days Out and Weekend... Price in GB£
Out of Paris: Days Out and Weekend... Price in US$


Classic Short Breaks in Europe – New slants on favourite European cities like Paris and Amsterdam contrast with lesser-known towns and regions. This hardcover book by Thomas Cook Publishing is published in association with Classic FM, and suggests over 100 places in which to enjoy a weekend or short break holiday. Buy it with up to 15% discount via this link:

Check price in GB£


The "Which?" Guide to Weekend Breaks in Britain – covering England, Scotland and Wales, this guide to weekend breaks celebrates the diversity of Britain, focusing on places and activties and including special-interest holidays. Buy it with up to 20% discount via these links:



The "Which?" Guide to Weekend Breaks in Britain Price in GB£
The "Which?" Guide to Weekend Breaks in Britain Price in US$


weekend and short break books and guides – USA


SERIES: Quick Escapes: ...

This extensive series offers weekend and short break vacation ideas for many major areas of the US, including Florida, New York City, St. Louis, Dallas, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. etc. etc. They include detailed travel directions, local sources of information, destination highlights, activities for morning, afternoon and evening, choice restaurants, picnic sites, lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping and detailed route maps. Save up to 20% on many of these titles via these links:

Quick Escapes Atlanta Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Atlanta Price in US$

Quick Escapes Chicago Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Chicago Price in US$

Quick Escapes Cleveland Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Cleveland Price in US$

Quick Escapes Dallas Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Dallas Price in US$

Quick Escapes Denver Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Denver Price in US$

Quick Escapes Detroit Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Detroit Price in US$

Quick Escapes Florida Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Florida Price in US$

Quick Escapes Las Vegas Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Las Vegas Price in US$

Quick Escapes Los Angeles Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Los Angeles Price in US$

 

Quick Escapes New York City Price in GB£
Quick Escapes New York City Price in US$

Quick Escapes Pacific Northwest Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Pacific Northwest
Price in US$

Quick Escapes Philadelphia Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Philadelphia Price in US$

Quick Escapes Pittsburgh Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Pittsburgh Price in US$

Quick Escapes San Diego Price in GB£
Quick Escapes San Diego Price in US$

Quick Escapes San Francisco Price in GB£
Quick Escapes San Francisco Price in US$

Quick Escapes St. Louis Price in GB£
Quick Escapes St. Louis Price in US$

Quick Escapes Washington D.C Price in GB£
Quick Escapes Washington D.C Price in US$



Away for the Weekend New York: Great Getaways Less Than 200 Miles from New York City for Every Season of the Year – this is a revised and updated version of the best-selling travel classic Away for the Weekend: New York. It offers fifty-two seasonally organized weekend destinations, all within two hundred miles of New York City, and recommends brief excursions to parks, cultural events, fairs, and historic sites in the Eastern United States. Covering weekend getaway in New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Each trip offers a clear itinerary with suggestions for motels, hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants for every price range. In addition, activities that are well-suited to children are noted and easy-to-read maps make navigation simple.

Away for the Weekend New York : Great... Price in GB£
Away for the Weekend New York : Great... Price in US$


Guide to Small Town Escapes – if you want to get away from the city for a weekend or short getaway, but are not so much into the backcountry, then this is the book for you! This National Geographic Society, 352 page paperback guide describes 80 small towns right across the States and includes narratives as well as information on what to do once you're there. Each town has been selected as a place to escape modern-day life and relax and yet offers plenty of entertainment. Save up to 20% on both the US$ and UK£ price via these links:

Guide to Small Town Escapes Price in GB£
Guide to Small Town Escapes Price in US$


TO TOP

     
 

| FREE LISTING | SUBMIT URL | CONTACT | RETURN TO SEARCH PAGE | TO TOP |
© Copyright travel-quest 1999–2006    Site design by: quest-designs travel web site specialists