A new study reveals the most captivating alternative city break destinations, showcasing charming European capitals like Ljubljana, Porto, Zagreb, and Tirana as enticing alternatives to traditional tourist hotspots. The study highlights these cities’ unique cultural offerings, historical treasures, and culinary delights, offering travelers a chance to experience Europe’s hidden gems.
easyJet holidays has launched its enticing Winter 2025 collection, offering over 900 hotels across 30 destinations. From sun-drenched beaches to charming European cities, there’s a perfect escape for everyone. Enjoy seven-night beach vacations starting at £350 per person and three-night city breaks beginning at £194 per person. With exclusive early access to winter flights and complimentary stays for children, easyJet holidays makes planning your next adventure a breeze.
Jet2CityBreaks, the UK’s leading city break operator, is expanding its Discover More collection to include Marrakech and Krakow. The new packages offer immersive experiences in these vibrant cities, including guided tours of iconic landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions. With flights operating from multiple UK airports, travelers can choose from a variety of departure dates and durations for their city break adventures.
Looking for a cheap city break? EasyJet is offering a range of last-minute getaways starting from just £125pp for a two-night trip. Discover stunning destinations like Barcelona, Prague, Marrakech, and Venice, all within budget with included flights, luggage, and hotel.
London Stansted Airport is anticipating a surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming bank holiday weekend and half-term break, with an estimated 430,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport from May 25 to June 2. Over the three-day weekend alone, nearly 150,000 travelers are anticipated to depart from Stansted, with 50,000 departures scheduled for Saturday. Popular destinations for sun-seekers include the Canary Islands, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Dubai, while Dublin, Edinburgh, and Barcelona are favored choices for city breaks. The airport is also expecting a significant influx of international visitors, with over 845,000 passengers expected to arrive during the half-term holiday.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced an extensive expansion of their flights and city breaks to Norway for 2025, including the introduction of departures to Bergen from three additional UK bases and a significant increase in capacity. The expanded program offers trips to Bergen from seven UK airports, with new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, and London Stansted. This expansion follows the successful launch of their 2024 program to Norway, marking Jet2’s return to Bergen after over 15 years. In addition to providing more options and earlier access to Bergen, Jet2holidays’ ‘Discover More’ product range caters to non-family bookings, couples, and solo travelers seeking discovery-based experience holidays. Packages include accommodations, flights, and full-day tours featuring boat trips along the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and a breathtaking mountain railway journey.
