Best Historical City Breaks Items

5 reasons why you must visit Alicante

Alicante is a fantastic city to go on a short break to. Not only is the Spanish destination around a three-hour flight from the UK, but it also offers the perfect mix between an activity, beach and cultural break, no matter who you are away with.

What is there to see in upstate New York?

When planning holidays to America, the bright lights of New York will probably be at the top of your list of things to see. While the centre of the city is certainly a must-visit destination, don't forget to explore the hidden gem of upstate New York.

Normandy has a host of cities perfect for a short break

Normandy is perhaps best known for the D-Day landings, and while this is a major draw for tourists, French holidays here make for a fantastic city break. The region's historic cities mix all the facilities you would expect, but with stunning scenery.

Best historical city breaks

For history buffs, a city break can be a great learning experience as well as a holiday. Europe is home to approximately 370 cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other continent in the world. In addition to these sites, Europe also contains some of the world’s best museums where you can learn about the history of almost anything. Here’s our list of Europe’s top historical cities.