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Aliens, Hitler and a hideaway villa on Fuerteventura
Aliens and Adolf Hitler might not seem to have much in common. But lying in isolated mountainside in one of the most secluded areas of the Canary Islands lies an spacious villa that has given birth to mysterious legends about both.
This spacious...
Discover The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is located on 150 acres of land at 1150 Oxford Rd. in the city of San Marino, California. San Marino is best known for the financial wealth of it's residents and for it's proximity to...
Overland with the Independent Adventure Truck
Transcontinental journeys are no mean feat, you need a sturdy; trustworthy companion. Not just any auxiliary travel buddy, but a solid, dependable vehicle. When it comes to choosing that vehicle, nothing beats an Overland Expedition Truck, Here's...
Today's Timeshares Provide Flexibility And Variety
Owning a timeshare used to mean traveling to the same resort, at the same time, year after year. No more! That concept of timeshare is now outdated. Thankfully, timeshares are increasingly more hip to the needs of today's customers, who want more...
Traveling on a Budget? Try These Money-Saving Vacation Ideas
If your spirit of adventure is larger than your travel budget, these money-saving tips might just put your next vacation within reach. 1. Swap homes with other vacationers If you prefer to mingle with the locals rather than other tourists, look...
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Taking a City Break - the relaxing way
Long weekend city breaks have rapidly become one of the most popular short holiday choices for the British public. Cities such as Amsterdam, Prague and Barcelona are filled throughout the year by tourists looking for a weekend escape. However, fitting in all the local culture, nightlife and rushing to airports and catching flights twice in a short space of time can leave the average visitor needing another break to recover!
One way to enjoy a city break in the slow lane is to change your method of transport. Instead of rushing through traffic to catch flights why not glide across to your holiday destination on a luxury cruise liner? To many this is simply an idea they have never entertained but mini cruise breaks have become a fantastic alternative for people looking for a short break - without breaking the bank.
An overnight cruise gives you a chance to relax and enjoy some great on-board entertainment. They really let you unwind into your holiday as opposed to finishing your work one minute and being stuck in a foreign city trying to have fun the next. With live cabaret entertainment, restaurants, bars, cinemas, swimming pools and health spa's there are plenty of activities to help you unwind before relaxing in your own en-suite cabin.
Although there are many choices when it comes to mini cruise breaks perhaps one of the UK's best known firms who offer trips is P&O found at http://www.poferries.com. One of their most popular cruises is upon the majestic "Pride
of Bilbao" ship which sails regularly from Portsmouth to the famous Basque city. The city certainly has a great deal to offer visitors - perhaps the highlight being the world famous Guggenheim Museum.
One possibility at this time of year is to turn your cruise weekend into a pre-Christmas shopping break. Christmas shopping is never fun and escaping the winter crowds in the UK to do your shopping in beautiful cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam could leave your friends green with envy! Amsterdam is the city of antiques, books, diamonds making it a great location to find Christmas gifts for your friends and family. Rotterdam is also an excellent choice as a weekend shopping break with the famous area of "Lijnbaan" which contains all of the major high street chains, and smaller fashion boutiques - enough to satisfy even the most dedicated of shoppers!
Many companies ( such as http://www.superbreak.com ) offer some fantastic mini cruise packages that combine both 2 nights on board, plus a couple of nights in a great hotel in the heart of great cities across Europe. To be honest the benefits of travelling in this fashion are numerous. While the speed and convenience of air travel cannot be rivalled, if you have an extra day to spare then the adventure and luxury that travelling by boat can offer really will leave you relaxed and enjoying the travelling part of travel!
About the Author
Robin is a freelance travel writer and also webmaster for www.travel-tips.co.uk.
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