The UK countryside comes alive in spring and these breaks – everything from seal-spotting to cycling and even wine-tasting – make the most of it
Category Archives: breaks
Top 10 last-minute half-term holiday deals
Looking for a family break but no time to browse? Our pick of late deals in Europe and further afield will ease the way to a February escape
10 of the best UK winter escapes
A good way to break up the winter is with a few days in the countryside. We’ve picked stays across Britain, from cosy B&Bs to stylish holiday homes, many with seasonal offers
The best city breaks in Germany
Riesling and Romans, baroque and bratwurst … our tipsters point to alluring cities from Bavaria to the Hanseatic northern ports – but sidestepping Berlin – taking in great food, museums, spas and bars
Winter town and city breaks: readers’ travel tips
A party vibe, sunshine, snow, shopping … our tipsters look beyond the major capitals to recommend idyllic seasonal breaks from Madeira to Romania. And yes, of course there’ll be glühwein
Best overseas breaks at Christmas and new year
In search of a lantern festival, exotic wildlife and traditional markets, from Brittany to the Japanese alps
Easter escapes: day trips and short break ideas in the UK
These short break suggestions and tips for great days out will help you to have a cracking time over the Easter bank holiday weekend
