City breaks are becoming as popular as sun holidays among
tourists. According to a new study, in the last 12 months 41% of those asked
said they had been on a city break, which was the same result for beach
holidays.
Below we have researched the top 3 destinations for city
breaks:
Paris
Home to Disneyland Paris,
it is no wonder that this city is on the top of the list. Over 15 million
tourists flock to this location year on year. Whether you are planning to go away
for a long weekend or 2 weeks, there is so much to do and see here. Disneyland
is not only great for families with small children but also groups of friends.
Come on, no matter how old we are, we all have the one childhood hero or heroine
that we would love to see in ‘real life’.
It’s not just Disneyland in Paris that is drawing in eager
holidaymakers. City breaks in Paris are popular as it has something for every
type of traveller. Those who love strolling along surrounded by stunning views
and perhaps ending in a boutique café for a bite to eat, Paris is for you.
However, if you love impressive tourist attractions, Paris has the soaring
Eiffel Tower, the interesting Louvre Museum and the stunning cathedral of Notre
Dame to name a few. For those on a budget looking for cheap holidays, not only
is there affordable accommodation in Paris, but a whole host of free museums
and parks to explore.
Barcelona
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has made it
to position two on our top 3 city breaks list. One of the reasons why it is so
popular among tourists, is the fact that it is known as one of Europe’s
liveliest places to visit. Whilst here, it is highly recommended to take a walk
from Plaza de Catalunya and continue on to La Rambla. On your stroll you will
be able to enjoy highly entertaining street performances, find great deals in
the Mercat de Boqueria (street market) and finally end in the 19th
Century opera house, ‘Gran Theatre del Liceu’.
For those foodies out there, Barcelona is
known for its tapas! This is a great way to enjoy a variety of dishes and
submerge yourself in Catalonian cuisine. Can Ramonet is a great restaurant for
tapas and if you don’t want to miss the buzz, head for lunch around 2:30pm and
dinner 9:30pm.
Rome
Looking for
truly unforgettable city breaks? Look no further than the Italian capital of
Rome! There is so much to both do and see in this magnificent city, from
appreciating the world’s finest art to enjoying gorgeous tasting cappuccino.
Whilst here make sure you visit attractions including:
- St Peter’s
- Piazza Navona
- The Forum and Colosseum
- Trajan’s Column
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Trevi Fountain
- Marcus Aurelius Golden Statue
- The Pantheon
- Piazza del Popolo.
You may be thinking this is a lot to cover, but many of these
attractions are in close proximity to one another and most of them are free!
Love great food, at an affordable price? Well you are spoilt
for choice here in Rome! Many restaurants have remained unchanged for a while;
with photographs still present showing places ‘back in the day’. What also
hasn’t changed is the prices! For example, you can get two pizzas and a bottle
of house red for as little as €25 at La Montecarlo.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to a travel
comparison website and start comparing city breaks to these
locations!
(Photo courtesy of agaw.dilim)
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