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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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 Activities Abroad website: www.activitiesabroad.com
Activity weekends and holidays for families and adult only groups in Europe ...
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 Leger Holidays website: Leger Holidays
Value for money European weekends, short breaks, city breaks & tours ...
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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/New Year | England | Wales | Scotland | Ireland |

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 |

Page & Moy
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: Page & Moy Short Breaks
Short breaks from four to seven days offering the perfect opportunity to explore somewhere new. These breaks are ideal if you've limited time or just want a shorter holiday. Page & Moy short and city breaks are available in destinations in western and eastern Europe and beyond, including favourites such as Milan, Rome, Venice, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Barcelona, Girona ...
| sightseeing | city breaks | weekends/short breaks | historical tours | archaeological tours | architectural | wine tours | concerts/music festivals | ballet/opera | Worldwide |

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 |

 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/design_your_life.php
'Design Your Life' weekends allow time-out to rediscover yourself, get past blocks and create the beginnings of a Life Plan. Weaving together life coaching, healing, meditation and filled with fun, these weekends allow you to make huge changes to your life. Weekends are held in the Cotswolds and Weymouth.
| self development | weekends/short breaks | retreats | meditation | England |

uk flag Rufflets Country House Hotel
based: Fife, Scotland, UK
website: www.rufflets.co.uk
A 4 star country house hotel just 1 mile from St Andrews, offering a variety of short breaks, including weekends, romantic and Valentine breaks, Christmas breaks and golf packages. Rufflets has been in the same family ownership since 1952, and offers a relaxing atmosphere to get away from it all.
| 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/New Year | valentines/romantic | golf | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland |

Smashed! Travel
based: Gipuzkoa, Spain
website: smashedtravel.co.uk
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 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 | canoeing/kayaking | sailing (small boat/yacht) | sailing (catamaran) | 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 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 |

uk flag 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 Collection (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 Town House Collection hotels.
| weekends/short breaks | Christmas/New Year | Scotland | 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 | weekends/short breaks | family/child friendly | self drive | Italy | France | Slovenia | Gran Canaria | Austria | Wales |

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 |

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