Think of a holiday destination and it's likely that a palm-fringed beach springs to mind, but don't rule out the good old fashioned city break. By definition we're talking short transfers and a perfect distillation of the country in question's cultural highlights in one conveniently accessible destination. Then there are more than likely some seriously slick hotels (both big and boutique), excellent restaurants and top shopping to boot.
So, you might ask, what do Original Travel bring to the party? Well for starters we've been to all our urban destinations, and know them well. Secondly, we have a network of concierges, agents and locals who keep us up to speed on where to eat, drink, party and purchase, all of which information is packaged up into our regularly updated and improved destination dossiers. All this means you can hit the ground running, and avoid that horrible feeling of leaving somewhere thinking you might have missed seeing the site, or visiting the new hot restaurant. Clever, no?
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Best for: Couples
Lisbon Like a Local: A City Break Discovering Portugal's History, Culture and Food
The one-time centre of a great maritime empire, Lisbon has grown
into relaxed and vibrant modern city, the perfect spot for a luxury
city break.
Itinerary...
3 Days
From $1,285pp
Best for: Couples, Families and Solo Travellers
Valletta City Break
The multi-layered (architecturally, linguistically,
gastronomically, literally) cultural gem of Valletta could make a
wannabe historian of even...
4 Days
From $790pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Seville City Break
Spend three days getting under the skin of one of Spain's most
beautiful cities on this luxury city break.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Hunt out Seville's...
3 Days
From $1,020pp
Best for: Couples
Classic Sites and Secret Spots: A Luxury City Break in Venice
Venice is one of Europe's (and indeed the world's) most
beautiful cities, and a luxury city break here makes for a perfect
romantic trip. Let...
3 Days
From $2,190pp
Best for: Couples
Appreciating Art and Architecture: A City Break in Florence
Florence is known for being the birthplace of the Renaissance
and is famous all over the world for housing masterpieces of art
and architecture....
3 Days
From $1,225pp
Best for: Couples
Ancient Architecture and Cultural Hot Spots: A Luxury City Break to Rome
Such is the breadth and depth of history, art and culture in
Rome that you could easily dedicate a Big Short Break to one of
many themes. However,...
3 Days
From $1,330pp
Best for: Couples
A City Break to Miami
An adventure in the city of Miami, where you will experience
art, culture and trendy hotspots, as well as the iconic South
Beach.
5 Days
From $765pp
Best for: Couples
A City Break to New York
An action packed adventure in New York, where you will see and
experience famous attractions both on the land and from the air.
Shopping, museums,...
4 Days
From $735pp
Best for: Couples, Families, Groups and Solo Travellers
Marrakech City Break
Enjoy a Big Short Break in the most exotic place within easy
reach of the UK - Marrakech. Home to luxury riad accommodation,
fabulous and fabled...
4 Days
From $795pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
A Parisian Big Short Break
Get under the skin of the City of Light on this four-day
itinerary, taking in some iconic spots and others which fly
slightly under the radar.
Itinerary...
4 Days
From $2,075pp
Best for: Couples
Walking Tours, Wine Tastings & River Cruises: A Big Short Break to Porto
Three days of the good life in Portugal's superb second city,
enjoying its impeccable wines and fascinating heritage.
Itinerary at a glance:
Soak...
3 Days
From $2,105pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
A Long Weekend in Lyon
France's second city is its first for food, not to mention
somewhere in the heart of excellent wine country and with
fascinating culture, making...
4 Days
From $1,555pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Highlights of St Petersburg
This Russian short break makes perfect sense if you are short on
time. Elegant St Petersburg feels more European than other Russian
cities, scattered...
4 Days
From $1,665pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Moscow: Russia’s Cosmopolitan Capital
Cosmopolitan, lively Moscow has been Russia's capital for a
century. Iconic St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin face off on
opposite sides of...
4 Days
From $1,510pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Washington DC Big Short Break
Spend five days getting under the skin of the city that is the
beating heart of American politics. Walk along the National Mall
and marvel at...
5 Days
From $1,180pp
Where to Go
New York
Does it need an introduction? Go shopping, go partying, stay in an uber cool urban hotel, and enjoy your bite out of the Big Apple.
Buenos Aires & the Pampas
One of Latin America's sexiest cities combines easily with a taste of rural Argentinian life and a meeting with the iconic gaucho.
Rio, Buzios, Paraty & the Costa Verde
Rio de Janeiro has perhaps the most stunning physical setting of any city in the world, with the legendary beachfront neighbourhoods of Copacabana...
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
The Basque Country and Rioja offer world class wine, award-winning gastronomy, outstanding contemporary art and architecture, culture, surfing,...
Beijing & the Great Wall
A guide is essential to get the most from China's historic capital city, as well as all the nearby attractions.
Valencia and Eastern Spain
Long overshadowed by other Spanish cities, Valencia is fast coming into its own.
Cartagena
One of Latin America's most attractive colonial cities, with boutique hotels and endless photo opportunities.
Cape Town
Surely the ultimate 'winter sun' city break from the UK; endless appeal, and minimal time difference.
Porto & the Douro Valley
The Brits have long had a penchant for port, but the vineyards where the fortified wine is created and the eponymous city of Porto are, in themselves,...
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