The New Year has now definitely begun and while most of us are back at work, it is the perfect time to start planning this year’s city breaks. Here are our picks for the top five city break destinations for 2013, from Marseille, one of the European Capital of Cultures, to Amsterdam – a city of anniversaries and celebrations.
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Shopping in Dubai is an experience that can't be replicated - and if you are planning a short break to this stunning city, you will find plenty of things to see and do. From traditional markets to modern malls, you will want to allow yourself lots of time to explore in Dubai!
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Solo travel has become increasingly popular over recent years and numerous tour organisers have responded by creating a range of two day to two week group trips, meaning you can travel alone but also be guaranteed the opportunity of meeting new folk.
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Turkey is not somewhere that immediately springs to mind when choosing a destination for a weekend away, although this really needn't be the case. Located just four short hours from the UK by plane, this fascinating country - which straddles the divide between Europe and Asia - offers wonderful weather, great beaches and a rich culture.
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Explore some of the most exciting destinations Europe has to offer this year and avoid singles supplements with the new range of short breaks from Friendship Travel, which includes Istanbul, Dubrovnik and Barcelona.
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With London’s The View from The Shard opening to the public tomorrow, February 1, we’re taking a look at some of the best views of some of Europe’s best loved cities, and they’re not always from where you’d expect.
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If you want to go on an overseas holiday but aren't sure where to go, it's worth visiting Lanzarote. Not only is the Spanish island just a few hours' flight from the UK - ideal if you've only got enough free time to go away for a long weekend - but it also benefits from warm weather and has terrific attractions. Costa Teguise is a particularly good destination for a short break, here's a look at why.
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Every year in December thousands of people descend on the small Turkish town of Konya for the festival of the whirling dervishes – one of the country’s most iconic symbols. The celebration, otherwise known as the Mevlâna Festival which begins today on December 10 and runs all week until December 17, is one of the most important in the Turkish calendar.
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