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Easter city breaks show bookings are up reveals CityBreaks-Direct

Mar 1st

Posted by admin in Holiday news

Online travel agency, www.citybreaks-direct.co.uk has revealed the most popular European city break destinations for couples and families alike during the Easter period. 

Bookings increased in relation to previous years for city breaks in Europe as the economic climate became more challenged and UK holidaymakers cut back on more luxurious items such as a 2 week holiday to the Mediterranean.

The top most popular city breaks for Easter in 2010 are:

  • Venice
  • Amsterdam
  • Prague
  • New York
  • Barcelona
  • Nice
  • Rome

City breaks to Rome and Venice at Easter in 2010 are particularly popular with couples enjoying romantic weekends away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and making the most of the long Easter weekend.

Families tend to city break in New York during the Easter period as culture, fashion and milder spring weather enhances the appeal for a longer New York city break where there is something to suit everyone, whether it‚s shopping in the famous boutiques or taking a trip around Madison Square Gardens and even a visit to the Empire State Building.

City breaks to Barcelona during the Easter period are also popular with families as the city break experience is combined with culture, architecture and a beach holiday.  Spain is popular with British holidaymakers and is the number one searched for destination in Europe by Brits.

Group city break holidays to Amsterdam and Prague are more popular than couples visiting the European city break destinations, popular trips for group city breaks can be tailor made at CityBreaks-Direct.

An Easter weekend city break to Nice is a popular destination for many UK couples as the mineral spas are a great attraction for a romantic weekend away for two.  Dining in the seafood restaurants and window shopping in the many boutique style shops is certainly a relaxing and unwinding city break destination which is situated by the sea.

CityBreaks-Direct.co.uk offer a range of city break destinations across Europe and the USA and cater for groups, hen and stag trips, plus guidance and expertise for those new to city breaks and for holidaymakers who wish to surprise a loved one.  For more information visit: http://www.citybreaks-direct.co.uk/.

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Copenhagen has one of the ‚greenest‚ hotels in the world

Feb 9th

Posted by admin in Holiday news

One of the world‚s largest hotel chains claims they have one of the greenest hotels in world in popular city break destination, Copenhagen.

The Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers may not look aesthetically pleasing with its 85 meters of solar panels; it is however, the largest building with solar panel installation in Northern Europe.

The Independent online reports, “The hotel also uses the first groundwater-based heating and cooling system. By drawing water from 100 meters underground, the system effectively uses the earth as a heat source in winter and heat sink in summer.

To save on energy the hotel management has installed energy saving lighting, computer equipment and kitchen equipment.

According to EU regulations, the hotel meets the standards for a ‚green‚ building, which means per guest, emissions are 5.7kg (max) per night; normally they are 8.4kg per night.

For more information visit The Independent online, for city break information and city breaks to Copenhagen visit CityBreaks-Direct.co.uk.

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Summer European City Break destinations

Apr 28th

Posted by admin in Holiday news

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European summers are warm and sunny, if not hot and sunny. Why not city break in several locations breaking up your holidays into 2, 3 or 4 day city breaks? Here are a few ideas of locations worth visiting in the summer to soak up, culture, sun and much more‚¦

Barcelona is a popular Spanish city break destination, it‚s easy to get round on foot to see the sights or by bus, include a trip to the beach as an essential must when visiting this beautiful city in the summer time.

Prague is a popular city break destination due to the famous architecture of the city, outdoor dining and is great value for money, especially if you‚re on a budget. The Czech Republic capital is known as a romantic city break destination.

Amsterdam is famous for its festivals, in the summer months they go hand in hand, this city break is also known for its cafes and boutique style shops. Home to many famous modern style museums and culture, and many a boat trip.

Venice is famed for gondolas, canals and romanticism. During the summer months there are many festivals, parties and fireworks, however if you are looking for something a bit different, there are many tiny towns on the outskirts where you can visit ‚glass making paradise‚.

Reykjavik is known for its nightlife, geothermal pools and cultural museums and galleries. If you‚re looking for a romantic relaxing break, this could be the city for you. Enjoy strolling around the city and experience on the lava fields or lagoons in the Icelandic capital.

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