Short Breaks

    Where is Hot in September in Europe: 18 Sunny Places

    By Map & Family

    July 30, 2024

    The height of summer is past and now’s the time…

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    Bürgenstock Hotel & Spa: a Luxury Swiss Retreat

    By Map & Family

    August 15, 2023

    Looking for the ultimate hotel and spa experience? The sybaritic…

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    6 fun Gaudi buildings to see in Barcelona Spain

    By Map & Family

    March 9, 2019

    You can’t visit the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona without spotting the unique buildings of Antoni Gaudi. Colourful, curvaceous and creative they won’t fail to stop you in your tracks.…

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    Coworth Park Hotel: luxury family weekend near London

    By Map & Family

    February 10, 2017

    A family celebration is the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway and here’s a great tip for a special hotel just a stone’s throw from London. Suzie, Sam and their…

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    Rome with Teenagers: Must-Sees and Top Things to Do

    By Map & Family

    April 19, 2016

    Planning an Italian city break to Rome with teens? Here are our tips for things to do in Rome in three days. Must-see sights from the Colosseum to the Sistine…

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    Venice to Verona Day Trip: all you need to know

    By Map & Family

    October 11, 2015

    Our favourite things to do in Verona on a day trip from Venice. From the Roman Arena to Juliet’s balcony there’s plenty to see on a walk around this beautiful…

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    Iceland: family weekend in Reykjavik

    By Map & Family

    August 26, 2014

    A weekend away in another world: in Reykjavik Camilla and family abandoned coats and scarves to bathe in glorious geo-thermal pools, headed out to sea to spot hump-backed whales -…

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    gondolas on misty day in Venice

    3 Days in Venice: City Break with Teenagers – or without

    By Map & Family

    October 29, 2013

    Our top ten tips for a family trip to Venice: where to go, what to do and best buys

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