For travellers looking to make the most of a few days away, city breaks offer an easy way to experience new places without committing to a longer holiday.
According to ABTA’s Holiday Habits research, city breaks consistently rank among the most popular types of holidays taken by UK travellers, alongside beach holidays and other short breaks.
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Après Ski, which means ‘after skiing’ in French, refers to the range of activities and entertainment offered by winter sports resorts, to help you relax after a day on the slopes. The events will differ depending on your chosen resort, but below we’ve listed the top 10 most common and popular après ski activities.
If you’re planning a ski holiday later in the season (i.e. March–May), you must book your resort carefully to avoid being disappointed by a lack of snow. While spring brings longer days and milder temperatures, it doesn’t mean skiing is off the table. In fact, spring skiing can be one of the most enjoyable times to hit the slopes, with quieter resorts and more relaxed travel dates.
The key things to consider are altitude, northerly latitude, and a strong reputation for snow (both natural and snowmaking). These factors help ensure reliable conditions well into spring, making late-season ski trips a great option for families, groups of friends or solo travellers who may prefer to travel outside the peak winter dates.
To help get your research started, we’ve listed our top 10 ski resorts for ‘late snow’, Each of these destinations proves that a spring ski holiday is still very achievable, whether you’re travelling as a family, with friends, in a group or on your own.
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Beautiful mountains, fresh air and adventure are just a few of the many reasons to choose a winter sports trip for your next holiday. However, as with any activity based holiday, there can be added risk if you do not adequately prepare for your trip, so here are our top tips for staying safe on the slopes.
As we at Holidaysafe know first-hand, the majority of today’s ‘elderly’ are now using their retirement to travel the world, ticking items off an ever-growing bucket list of amazing experiences and adventures. Whoever said that travelling is only for the young was totally out of touch with the modern world. Today’s so-called ‘senior citizens’ are fitter and stronger than their predecessors, and 70 is definitely the new 40!
If you’re a true foodie, then travelling to sample Europe’s best dishes will be top of your bucket list. To help anyone planning a delicious European trip, we’ve listed our top five European destinations based on their food, plus information on key dishes to wet your appetite.
Sometimes we all need a break to disconnect with the stresses and strains of everyday life, and reconnect with the ones we love. Whether that means a quick weekend away or a full on holiday, we’ve packed this page full of tips and advice to plan the ultimate romantic city break. Read more
There are a few key destinations which will instantly spring to mind when most people think about a city break; Paris, Rome and Amsterdam are just a few of the most popular. However, if you’re looking for a fresh spin on the city break, then we’ve listed our top 10 alternative destinations for you to try.
Sometimes we all need to escape the rat race, so why not use your next piece of free time to plan a last minute city break? You could travel somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit, or simply explore a new and exciting destination. Read more
Picture the setting; my boyfriend and I had just left the traditional Greek restaurant we had been eating in that evening, and wondered down to a tiny strip of beach just a short walk away. We sat on some drift wood by the shore and watched the most amazing sunset together, and then my partner got down on one knee and proposed to me.
It was by far the most spectacular moment of my life, made even more amazing by the beautiful setting he had chosen to pop the question. We were in Corfu, one of the Greek islands, and now that place will be forever in our hearts; a special place we can return year after year for special anniversaries and to show our kids where we got engaged.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has up-to-date advice on staying safe abroad, see gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. FCDO Travel Advice can change so check regularly for the latest information and sign up to email alerts for your destination. For more general travel information, visit the FCDO Travel Aware website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk.
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