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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.
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uk flag Acacia Cottages
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.acaciacottages.co.uk
Acacia Cottages specialise in country breaks and weekend packages for groups of six or more, centred around self-catering country cottages together with a series of activities, perfect for celebrations, such as family reunions, birthdays or for hen parties looking for something different from the usual city night out.
| weekends/short breaks | spa hotels/accommodation| stag/hen | relaxation | shopping | gastronomic | groups | multi-activity | England | Wales |

 Activities Abroad Featured Site
based: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
website:
www.activitiesabroad.com
Activities Abroad provide activity holidays throughout Europe for families and adult only groups. From white water rafting and skydiving in Spain to canyoning in Greece, mountain biking in France and sea kayaking in Turkey, these holidays are a great choice for anybody interested in a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
| white water rafting | mountain biking | cycle touring | canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | family/child friendly | singles holidays | weekends/short breaks | Europe |

 Adrenalin Antics
based: Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
website: adrenalinantics.com
Using stunning locations and adventurous activities, we will provide you and your party with the alternative weekend you won't forget. We can organise your accommodation and transport, so all you need do is to take the plunge and put your plums to the test.
| stag/hen | weekends/short breaks | team building/management courses | canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | mountain biking | aerial zip way | canoeing/kayaking | white water rafting | tailor made | surfing | Wales |

uk flag Bath & West Country Walks
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.bathwestwalks.com
Guided and self-guided walking holidays in South West England from April to October. Enjoy the Cotswolds, explore Exmoor, discover the Mendip hills and Bath. Visit Avebury, Bourton on the Water, or Stonehenge & Glastonbury. Also walking holidays in Austria in June and Cyprus in November. Hotel and inn accommodation with private facilities.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | luggage transported | seniors/silver surfers | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales | Austria | Cyprus |

 Bonham (The)
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.thebonham.com
Voted one of the world's coolest hotels by Conde Nast, The Bonham features a number of themed weekend breaks such as art lovers breaks, shopping, whisky, culture, New Year, chiller ghost weekends, and theatre. It's in an ideal location for major events like The Edinburgh International Festival, Book Festival and Rugby Internationals.
| weekends/short breaks | city breaks | theatre/shows | whisky tours | Christmas/New Year | ghost | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland |

uk flag Bordeaux Cycle Tours Limited
based: Bordeaux, France
website: www.cyclebordeaux.co.uk
Cycling holidays in France – cycle tours through the vineyards, valleys and forests surrounding Bordeaux. Carefree self-guided cycle tours for couples, small groups, families and wine-lovers, ranging from 4 night short breaks to 10 day bicycle trips that are adventures in the French art of living.
| cycle touring | wine tours | family/child friendly | weekends/short breaks | France |

uk flag Burgundy On A Plate
based: Cote d'Or, France
website: www.burgundyonaplate.com
Private wine and gastronomy guided tours with the Burgundy specialists, offering vineyard tours and tastings, gourmet dining, historic châteaux, medieval Burgundy tour ‚ stunning scenery, cooking courses, wine and cheese tasting, golf and gastronomy and a top of the range new wine tour. Unique tours with a difference, scheduled or customised.
| gastronomic | wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | small group motor tours | Christmas/New Year | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | France |

uk flag Butlins Partner Site
based: UK
website: Butlins
butlins logo Short family getaways that aren't going to cost the earth, brilliant facilities for all ages (including the grown-ups!) – from Noddy's Toyland to Kids Clubs, plus an excellent range of accommodation. As well as family holidays, Butlins are good for a half term treat, autumnal fireworks, Easter week-ends, a family Christmas away... Late deals and special offers too!
| family/child friendly | single parent holidays | weekends/short breaks | groups | clubbing | theatre/shows | concerts/music festivals | Christmas/New Year | Christmas/New Year party breaks | England | UK |

uk flag Byways Breaks
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.byways-breaks.co.uk
Cycling and walking holidays in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders. Comfortable accommodation with good food including farms, hotels and pubs. Routes are carefully selected to explore the best countryside and visit places of interest. Offering a range of holidays suitable for all abilities. Full back-up including luggage transfer.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales |

 Channings
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.channings.co.uk
Award winning 4 Star Edinburgh hotel with 46 individually decorated bedrooms. Channings specialises in weekend breaks featuring shopping, whisky, culture and theatre. During the year packages are offered for Hogmanay, The Edinburgh International Festival, book Festival and Rugby Internationals. Please see website for more details.
| weekends/short breaks | theatre/shows | whisky tours | Christmas/New Year | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland |

Convivio Rome Italian Cooking Holidays
based: Ri, Italy
website: www.conviviorome.com
Fun, creative, relaxing and affordable Italian cooking holidays in Sabina, a magical and unspoilt land of olive groves, vineyard and sunflower fields between Rome and Umbria. Immerse yourself in true Italian life! Accommodation in recently renovated homes within the medieval hilltop village. 1 day, 3 night and 6 night holidays available.

| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | weekends/short breaks | Italy |

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