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Best City Break Destinations

Whether you're looking for city breaks close to home or something more exotic, HeadingThere have travel tips and destination guides to inspire you. From historic European capitals to the shopping meccas of the world, discover your dreams city break destinations here.

 

For a romantic weekend in the city, Europe is full of possibilities from the tried-and-tested to the up-and-coming. With cheap flights to cities such as Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam, exploring Europe is easier than ever. For a city break with a difference take a look at the capitals of Eastern Europe, many of which are well kept secrets just waiting to be explored. Here is a selection of some of the best city break destinations around the world.

 
New York City In terms of extravagant city breaks, New York has everything to offer, from romance and culture to shopping and shows. New York is surprisingly easy to navigate as most of the key sightseeing locations are concentrated in the same area. Visit the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Check out the sparkles in Tiffany's, ice skate in the Rockefeller Centre during winter, or spend New Year in style by joining the crowds at Times Square.
 
Rome History, culture and cuisine all contribute to Rome's greatness. From the majestic Coliseum to the heavenly ice cream, Rome is a living masterpiece. Stroll the antique streets where history and myth decorate everything from fountains and squares to statues and ruins. Gaze at Michelangelo's lofty masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel on a trip to the Vatican, and find out what pizza is really supposed to taste like. In the evening, check out a real Italian opera, sip fine Italian wines in the main squares, or strut your stuff on Rome's world class dance floors with the stylish locals.
 
Dublin For a romantic city break close to home, the Irish capital is a fantastic option.

Visit Dublin castle, sample local ale and stroll around the grounds of Trinity college with its stunning architecture and landscaping. For windows into history, take a tour round the 250 year old Guinness Storehouse or travel back in time to medieval Dublin on a visit to the Dublinia experience.

 

Vilnius This fairytale capital of Lithuania is one of Europe's best kept secrets, where Baroque architecture, castle and spires characterise the maze-like old town. Lying outside the eurozone, Vilnius is also incredibly cheap compared to its Western sisters and thus serves as the perfect city getaway for those on a striker budget, without compromising on quality or experience.


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