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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 brand new leisure pass that lets you experience the best that London has to offer


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£


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 Superbreak website: Short Break Holidays
Inspiration! Breaks & weekends aplenty, city, speciality, attraction, theatre, spa ...
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uk flag National Trust (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Working holidays in National Trust locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. These include historic buildings as well as countryside, coastal, woodland and farm locations. Many different types of holiday aimed at a wide variety of interests and age groups.
| working / volunteer holidays | archaeological digs | country crafts | botanical | youth / teen | weekends / short breaks | UK |

uk flag Ocean Capture Adventures
based: Aquitaine, France
website: www.oceancaptureadventures.com
Join professional landscape photographer Jonathan Chritchley for your photography holidays in the beautiful Landes region of France, on the coast between Biarritz and Bordeaux. Dramatic seascapes, long sandy beaches, sand dunes, pine forests, lakes, fishing villages, great light, stunning sunsets and wide open spaces – all the ingredients for an exceptional photography experience.

| photographic | weekends / short breaks | France |

uk flag offpeakluxury.com
based: Suffolk, UK
website: offpeakluxury

Luxury short breaks at some of the finest high quality hotels in the UK and Ireland – at very attractive prices. Destinations include Lake District, Bath, Yorkshire, Sussex, Cotswolds and Devon. These midweek and weekend breaks are ideal for any occasion: a romantic break, anniversary, honeymoon, Christmas, New Year, Mothers Day or birthday.
| weekends / short breaks | valentines / romantic | weddings / honeymoons | city breaks | Christmas and New Year | England | Wales | Scotland | Ireland |

uk flag One Traveller Ltd
based: Northants, UK
website: www.onetraveller.co.uk
One Traveller specialises in fully escorted tours in Eastern Europe for the single traveller, offering tours with no single supplement. With over seven years experience in the travel industry they pride themselves on a high level of customer service. Travelling on your own could not be easier.
| singles holidays | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | seniors/silver surfers | Eastern Europe | Czech Republic |

Organic Tuscany
based: Florence, Italy
website: www.organictuscany.org
Week-long 'farm to table' organic cooking holidays in the Tuscan hills. Includes visits to local organic farms, cooking classes using organic ingredients, olive oil and wine tastings and tours of Siena, Florence and San Gimignano. Two courses a year are 100% vegetarian.
| cookery | gastronomic | weekends / short breaks | vegetarian | ethical / ecotourism | Italy |

Panorama Ireland
based: Dublin, Ireland
website: Panorama Ireland

For holidays departing from Ireland (Dublin and Cork) – Panorama Holidays, one of Ireland's leading tour operators. Panorama offer summer and winter holidays – anything from a cruise or summer sun package, to a snowboard or ski trip. They also offer flight only deals. Their website lists 1,000's of getaways to popular destinations and offers exclusive discounts for on line bookings. Also a range of travel deals including early booking offers, late deals, free child places, free group places, free adult places and other special offers!
| family / child friendly | weekends / short breaks | city breaks | cruises (ocean) | snowboarding | skiing (piste) | Western Europe | Egypt | Florida | Morocco | Tunisia |

uk flag Parliament House Hotel
based: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
website: www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk
Historic traditional 3 Star Edinburgh hotel, situated in the very heart of Edinburgh city centre and only a few minutes walk from the world famous Princes Street where you will be treated to spectacular views of the castle. Ideal location for business or leisure travellers. Short breaks and offers available.
| weekends / short breaks | Christmas and New Year | city breaks | valentines / romantic | Scotland |

 Playaway Weekends
based: N. E. Somerset, England, UK
website: www.playawayweekends.co.uk
Playaway Weekends offer UK wide tailor made stag and hen parties the best accommodation and activity deals. Call for a brochure on 01225 350075.
| stag / hen | paintball | karting / quad biking | beer / pub tours | wine tours | clubbing | canal / barge cruises | murder mystery | mountain biking | aromatherapy | horse / pony trekking | UK |

 Ramada Jarvis Partner Site
based: Buckinghamshire, UK
website: Ramada Jarvis

ramada logoWeekend getaways, city and leisure breaks throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Stay in stylish city hotels with health and leisure facilities on-site or escape to the country at one of the Ramada Country Collection hotels, or enjoy a Leisure Break at one of over 40 hotels through the UK.
| weekends / short breaks | city breaks | golf | gastronomic | romantic | England | Wales | Scotland | UK |

uk flag Red Dandelion
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.reddandelion.co.uk
'Life Strategies' weekends held in Weymouth and in the Cotswolds are designed to give you time-out to think, plan, discover who you are, what you really want and how to make it happen in a caring, supportive and fun environment. One weekend can change your life!
| self development | weekends/short breaks | England |

uk flag Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course
based: Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK
website: www.roxburghe.net
Aside from one of Britain's best parkland golf courses, Roxburghe offers a variety of outdoor activities including fishing on the Tweed, clay pigeon shooting, mountain biking, country walks and some great house parties and short breaks. Visit the website for more information.
| golf | freshwater fishing / angling | shooting | horse racing | croquet | archery | falconry | genealogy | Christmas and New Year | weekends / short breaks | weddings / honeymoons | Scotland |

uk flag Rufflets Country House Hotel
based: Fife, Scotland, UK
website: www.rufflets.co.uk
This 5 star St Andrews hotel offers a variety of short breaks throughout the year in and around Fife, including weekend breaks, romantic weekends, Valentines breaks, Christmas breaks and golf breaks; Rufflets Country House Hotel is situated just 1 mile from St Andrews. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
| weekends/short breaks | Christmas/New Year | valentines | romantic | golf | Scotland |

 Scotland's Hotels of Distinction
based: Fife, Scotland, UK
website:
www.hotels-of-distinction.com
Scotland's Hotels of Distinction is a collection of quality, four star hotels in Scotland, long sought-after by discerning guests from around the world for their authenticity and traditional Scottish experience. Experience a wide range of last minute offers, themed and seasonal offers on the web site.
| weekends / short breaks | Christmas and New Year | valentines / romantic | golf | weddings / honeymoons | Scotland |

Smashed! Travel
based: Gipuzkoa, Spain
website: www.smashedtravel.com
Smashed! Surfari's – surf by day, party by night. 45 euro a day includes camping accommodation, all meals, surfboards, surf instruction and transport. The surf safari visits various spots along the Basque coast during the day, returning in the evening for feasts and sangria.
| surfing | beer / pub tours | clubbing | weekends / short breaks | Spain | France | Morocco |

uk flag Somersault Consulting
based: London, UK
website: designyourfabulousfuture.com
'Design Your Fabulous Future' retreats have been created to delight your mind, body and soul. Combining the latest coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy, reiki and beauty therapy techniques, with delicious chef-prepared food, these all-inclusive retreats focus on creating the life you want.
| NLP | self development | retreats | meditation | beauty therapies | reiki | weekends/short breaks | England |

uk flag Spring Harvest Holidays
based: East Sussex, UK
website: www.springharvestholidays.com
Optional Bible study and worship are on offer at Le Pas Opton, a four star holiday park with pool and full facilities. English is spoken throughout. Daily activities for children and teens. Offering a peaceful, secure environment 10 minutes from beaches, ports and attractions, with a bar, restaurant, shop, sports and riverside setting.
| Christian | weekends / short breaks | family / child friendly | France |

uk flag Sudwindsports
based: Languedoc Roussillon, France
website: www.sudwindsports.com
Sudwindsports organises kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing holidays in the sunny south of France. The fully recognised watersports school runs activity courses on the kitezone, situated on the wide beaches of St Pierre-la-Mer, and on the shallow lake next to the centre. Also offering a wide choice of holiday accommodation.
| kite surfing | windsurfing | sailing (small boat / yacht) | sailing (catamaran) | canoeing / kayaking | weekends / short breaks | family / child friendly | children's courses / holidays | France |

Superbreak Featured Site
based: UK
website: Short Break Holidays
Inspire yourself – short breaks away and weekend break ideas aplenty – from European city breaks, to murder mystery weekends; from theatre and attraction breaks, to short breaks taking in concerts or events; from 'Hotel & Rail Breaks' to 'Speciality Breaks' and Minicruises. Plus last minute hotel offers in the UK, Europe and beach destinations.
| weekends / short breaks | UK | Europe |

Surf-Atlantico – Surf Adventure Holidays
based: Cantabria, Spain
website: www.surf-atlantico.com
Surf adventures which are more than just a surf camp. Surfari your way 1000 km along Spain's Atlantic coast and surf new breaks each day. Suitable for beginner to advanced surfers; transport, accommodation, beach BBQ's, board, wetsuit and tuition included. Discover Spain. Discover surfing. Surf and ski packages also available.
| surfing | skiing (piste) | snowboarding | overlanding | ethical/ecotourism | groups | weekends/short breaks | Spain |

uk flag Team Adventure Activities UK
based: Herefordshire, UK
website: www.taauk.com
An event management company offering adventure weekends and holidays; Team Adventure Activities write specific programs tailor made to your exact needs. They can provide activities, accommodation, entertainment, conferencing, food and transport or any other aspect of your event or holiday that you would like organised.
| canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | canoeing/kayaking | survival courses | multi-activity | stag/hen | singles holidays | women only | weekends/short breaks | team building/management courses | white water rafting | UK |

uk flag Theatre Breaks Online
based: London, UK
website: Theatre Breaks
Theatre breaks online offer the booking of theatre ticket and hotel packages. A great selection of the best shows in London and a huge list of London hotels to choose from. As well as London Theatre Breaks, we can also book many other event breaks. All bookings are available online at great prices.
| theatre / shows | musicals | ballet / opera | concerts / music festivals | comedy | weekends / short breaks | groups | England | Scotland |

 Three Choirs Vineyards
based: Gloucestershire, England, UK
website: www.threechoirs.com
Three Choirs Vineyards Estate is England's leading wine producer, the hotel is set in 100 acres of vineyards and is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy fine wines from around the world and superb english cooking. We offer wine tastings, walks around the estate and much more.
| gastronomic | wine appreciation / tasting | wine tours | wine making | cookery | weddings / honeymoons | weekends / short breaks | family / child friendly | beer / pub tours | England | UK |

Toscana Mia
based: Tuscany, Italy
website: www.welcometuscany.com
Italian cookery, wine and language classes in Tuscany with an Italian family. Cooking with Simonetta and Paola, both really fluent in English, is fun, lively and friendly. They follow traditional family recipes using fresh, natural ingredients, or accompanying you to visit typical italian markets, wineries and food producers.
| cookery | wine tours | Italian language | family/child friendly | singles holidays | tailor made | vegetarian | weekend breaks/short breaks | Italy |

 Townhouse Company (The)
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.townhousecompany.com
A group of independently owned, traditional Town House Hotels situated in Edinburgh; Channings, The Howard, The Bonham and Edinburgh Residence. Browse this site for details of what to do and see in Edinburgh (Theatre, Shopping, Events, Theatre) and great special offers and weekend breaks from the Town House Company Group of hotels.
| weekends / short breaks | Christmas / New Year | Scotland | UK |

uk flag Tracks and Trails
based: Essex, UK
website: www.tracks-and-trails.com
Experience walking, Nordic walking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski holidays in the Alps. Enjoy stunning mountain views, from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Learn about flora and fauna, history and culture. Choose from day walks or multi-day trips. Tracks and Trails caters for all ages and fitness levels, organising trips to meet your expectations.
| snowshoeing | nordic walking | walking / trekking / hiking | long distance walks | luggage transported | cross-country skiing | weekends / short breaks | tailor made | France | Italy | Switzerland |

uk flag TXX Promotions Ltd
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: www.txxpromotions.co.uk
Enjoy a themed holiday or event based around your favourite hobby or interest. TXX Promotions specialise in linedancing, country and western, bingo and skittles holidays and more, or they can tailor make a special event to your specific requirements. Professional and experienced organiser of themed holidays and events.
| line dancing | dancing (mixed styles) | bingo | bowling | tailor made | weekends / short breaks | groups | UK |

uk flag Upland Escapes
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.uplandescapes.com
Walk independently in Europe's uplands. Base yourself in a traditional village and enjoy life at your own pace. Discover wild-flower meadows, mountain streams, dramatic gorges and breathtaking views. From self-guided to organised walks, half-hour strolls to full day hikes – walk as much or as little as you like, or explore with your carbon-compensated hire car.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | ethical / ecotourism | family / child friendly | weekends / short breaks | self drive | Italy | France | Slovenia | Gran Canaria |

Villa and Culinary School
based: Provence, France
website: www.villaandculinaryschool.com
Where gastronomy meets with fun and luxury, hands-on culinary courses with a team of dedicated and passionate chefs. Improve your culinary skills with the youngest star-rated chef in France and visit some of the best wineries in Provence, while staying in one of the most exclusive properties in Cannes.
| gastronomic | cookery | wine tours | wine appreciation / tasting | weekends / short breaks | France |

uk flag WalkingWomen
based: Warwickshire, UK
website: www.walkingwomen.com
WalkingWomen specialises in friendly small group holidays for women. Whether you prefer gentle walks or adventure, creature comforts or economy, there's variety here for most tastes and levels of fitness. Lots of UK short breaks, 18 exciting destinations abroad, walking, trekking, skiing, climbing, photography ... It's easy to come on your own – most women do!
| women only | singles | group | walking / trekking / hiking | long distance walks | snowshoeing | cross country skiing | skiing (piste) | photographic | weekends / short breaks | Peru | Norway | UK |

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