Austria and Switzerland are finalising preparations for the massive influx of football supporters which begins later this week as the European Championship gets under way. Cities across the two countries are expecting a touirsm bonanza both during the event and after the tournament finishes. The exposure from hosting the event is expected to drive a signifcant rise in bookings for short breaks and longer stays in these two beautiful countries. The great thing about a city break in Austria or Switzerland is that just about every destination combines the vibrant life of the city with stunning scenery and loads of superb excursion opportunities right on the doorstep. Superb short break options include the famous like Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Geneva, Interlaken, Zermatt and St Moritz, and the less famous but equally fascinating such as Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt, Zurich, Basel and Bern, Book now for this summer to secure best prices and and beat the rush that's sure to follow the end of the Euros.

Austria and Switzerland are finalising preparations for the massive influx of football supporters which begins later this week as the European Championship gets under way. Cities across the two countries are expecting a touirsm bonanza both during the event and after the tournament finishes. The exposure from hosting the event is expected to drive a signifcant rise in bookings for short breaks and longer stays in these two beautiful countries. The great thing about a city break in Austria or Switzerland is that just about every destination combines the vibrant life of the city with stunning scenery and loads of superb excursion opportunities right on the doorstep. Superb short break options include the famous like Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Geneva, Interlaken, Zermatt and St Moritz, and the less famous but equally fascinating such as Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt, Zurich, Basel and Bern, Book now for this summer to secure best prices and and beat the rush that's sure to follow the end of the Euros.

Heathrow Express - operator of the rail link from Paddington to Heathrow Airport - is introducing bar code ticketing from next week. Under the scheme customers buying travel by Heathrow Express online will be sent an email or a mobile phone text incorporating a bar code which can be scanned at ticket gates and by on board staff. Unlike airlines, train operators have been slow to replace traditional paper tickets, with most online purchases still requiring a customer to receive the physical tickets by post or collect them from a machine at the station before travel.

Heathrow Express - operator of the rail link from Paddington to Heathrow Airport - is introducing bar code ticketing from next week. Under the scheme customers buying travel by Heathrow Express online will be sent an email or a mobile phone text incorporating a bar code which can be scanned at ticket gates and by on board staff. Unlike airlines, train operators have been slow to replace traditional paper tickets, with most online purchases still requiring a customer to receive the physical tickets by post or collect them from a machine at the station before travel.

Edvard Munch's masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from its Oslo home in 2004, has been returned to display in the Munch Museum in the Norwegian capital. Some restoration work has been necessary to repair minor damage sustained whilst in the hands of the thieves, but now the work is once again displayed in all its glory for everyone to see. Oslo is expecting a significant increase in short breaks to the city as people come to see this iconic painting up close for themselves. Tourist chiefs say visitors may be surprised at the many delights that Oslo has to offer the visitor in addition to the world famous Munch piece. Some of the best prices for city breaks in the Norwegian capital are available through Cities Direct - call 01242 536908 for details.

Edvard Munch's masterpiece 'The Scream' stolen from its Oslo home in 2004, has been returned to display in the Munch Museum in the Norwegian capital. Some restoration work has been necessary to repair minor damage sustained whilst in the hands of the thieves, but now the work is once again displayed in all its glory for everyone to see. Oslo is expecting a significant increase in short breaks to the city as people come to see this iconic painting up close for themselves. Tourist chiefs say visitors may be surprised at the many delights that Oslo has to offer the visitor in addition to the world famous Munch piece. Some of the best prices for city breaks in the Norwegian capital are available through Cities Direct - call 01242 536908 for details.

Easyjet launches its new route from London Gatwick to Nantes this week. The daily flight is the second route from London, supplementing Ryanair's established Stansted - Nantes route. Flights to Nantes are also available from Bournemouth, Liverpool and East Midlands. Nantes is sometimes overlooked as a city break destination but it does have much to offer the leisure visitor. A city of parks, museums and cobbled streets, excellent restaurants serving luscious Breton cuisine and interesting shopping, Nantes is the gateway to Southern Brittany and the Atlantic coast of France. The city hosted many games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup and delighted the many visiting fans with its friendly welcome, and it regularly tops quality of life polls in France.

Easyjet launches its new route from London Gatwick to Nantes this week. The daily flight is the second route from London, supplementing Ryanair's established Stansted - Nantes route. Flights to Nantes are also available from Bournemouth, Liverpool and East Midlands. Nantes is sometimes overlooked as a city break destination but it does have much to offer the leisure visitor. A city of parks, museums and cobbled streets, excellent restaurants serving luscious Breton cuisine and interesting shopping, Nantes is the gateway to Southern Brittany and the Atlantic coast of France. The city hosted many games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup and delighted the many visiting fans with its friendly welcome, and it regularly tops quality of life polls in France.

George Fertitta, CEO of the Big Apple's official tourism authority, is encouraging people to visit New York this summer. "It is a particularly vibrant destination for visitors in summer" he said. The city can offer "almost guaranteed warm weather" and plenty of places to cool off too. He highlighted some of the less well known features such as the fascinating walk over Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island's dolphin show and carnival rides and eating al fresco in Manhattan's "fantastic restaurants". It's also a great time to visit New York with the pound so strong against the dollar making everything that little bit more affordable. Don't forget that you will need to include a Saturday night stay in order to get the best air fares for your summer break in New York.

George Fertitta, CEO of the Big Apple's official tourism authority, is encouraging people to visit New York this summer. "It is a particularly vibrant destination for visitors in summer" he said. The city can offer "almost guaranteed warm weather" and plenty of places to cool off too. He highlighted some of the less well known features such as the fascinating walk over Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island's dolphin show and carnival rides and eating al fresco in Manhattan's "fantastic restaurants". It's also a great time to visit New York with the pound so strong against the dollar making everything that little bit more affordable. Don't forget that you will need to include a Saturday night stay in order to get the best air fares for your summer break in New York.

There is a significant increase in people booking European City Breaks by rail according to Phillippa Richardson, Virgin's Communications Manager. "More and more people are choosing [Eurostar] as a means to get to destinations they might have previously gone to by car or 'plane" she commented. Certainly with the advent of the full High Speed Rail Link bringing journey times down to around 2 - 2 1/4 hours from London to Paris and Brussels and excellent onward connections to a wide range of fascinating cities, the rail route to Europe is now very fashionable and a very practical way of enjoying a city break. Jace Quick, Managing Director of Cities Direct, a leading city break specialist, agreed - "there is no doubt that rail is fast becoming THE way to get the most out of a city break - it offers so many possibilities including the option to build exciting 2 and 3 centre itineraries and get the maximum enjoyment from your time abroad" he said.

There is a significant increase in people booking European City Breaks by rail according to Phillippa Richardson, Virgin's Communications Manager. "More and more people are choosing [Eurostar] as a means to get to destinations they might have previously gone to by car or 'plane" she commented. Certainly with the advent of the full High Speed Rail Link bringing journey times down to around 2 - 2 1/4 hours from London to Paris and Brussels and excellent onward connections to a wide range of fascinating cities, the rail route to Europe is now very fashionable and a very practical way of enjoying a city break. Jace Quick, Managing Director of Cities Direct, a leading city break specialist, agreed - "there is no doubt that rail is fast becoming THE way to get the most out of a city break - it offers so many possibilities including the option to build exciting 2 and 3 centre itineraries and get the maximum enjoyment from your time abroad" he said.

The CAA has announced that more than one hundred companies which sell holidays, including city breaks and tailor made holidays, as a package, may be doing so without the necessary ATOL. An ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licence) is a legal requirement for all companies selling such holidays and it ensures that, in the event of business failure, customers will not lose out financially and those abroad will usually be able to continue their holidays. New guidelines were introduced in January of this year to help ensure that UK travellers were properly protected in the new era of online holiday bookings. After a period of consultation that is now nearing its end the CAA has confirmed that it will prosecute firms which are not complying fully with the regulations. It is vital that holidaymakers travelling by air on packages and city breaks check ensure that their tour operator has an ATOL - look for the ATOL number and the ATOL protected logo or check on the CAA website www.caa.com

The CAA has announced that more than one hundred companies which sell holidays, including city breaks and tailor made holidays, as a package, may be doing so without the necessary ATOL. An ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licence) is a legal requirement for all companies selling such holidays and it ensures that, in the event of business failure, customers will not lose out financially and those abroad will usually be able to continue their holidays. New guidelines were introduced in January of this year to help ensure that UK travellers were properly protected in the new era of online holiday bookings. After a period of consultation that is now nearing its end the CAA has confirmed that it will prosecute firms which are not complying fully with the regulations. It is vital that holidaymakers travelling by air on packages and city breaks check ensure that their tour operator has an ATOL - look for the ATOL number and the ATOL protected logo or check on the CAA website www.caa.com

With the inexorable slide in the value of the pound against the Euro and some other currencies in recent months, ABTA has confirmed that at least fifteen Tour Operators have recently had their application to impose currency surcharges agreed and more are expected to follow suit. Surcharges on holidays already booked are perfectly legal if they are applied according to strict regulations in line with EU Directives. Holidaymakers worried about the possibility of a surcharge being applied to their holiday package are advised to check the operator's small print before booking, but most Tour Operators do reserve the right to apply surcharges. Holidays least affected include those such as City Breaks which are generally booked close to departure when prices are guaranteed. Cities Direct, for example, promises in its Booking Conditions not to impose any surcharge within 30 days of travel date.

With the inexorable slide in the value of the pound against the Euro and some other currencies in recent months, ABTA has confirmed that at least fifteen Tour Operators have recently had their application to impose currency surcharges agreed and more are expected to follow suit. Surcharges on holidays already booked are perfectly legal if they are applied according to strict regulations in line with EU Directives. Holidaymakers worried about the possibility of a surcharge being applied to their holiday package are advised to check the operator's small print before booking, but most Tour Operators do reserve the right to apply surcharges. Holidays least affected include those such as City Breaks which are generally booked close to departure when prices are guaranteed. Cities Direct, for example, promises in its Booking Conditions not to impose any surcharge within 30 days of travel date.

City break operators are expecting a big surge in bookings for the mesmerising Morroccan destination of Marrakech after the city starred in the popular TV show 'The Apprentice' which features Sir Alan Sugar. Participants were tasked with bartering for products in the legendary Souks, the markets where visitors to this fascinating place can try their own hand at wheeling and dealing to get the best bargains in all manner of goods. With the advent of Easyjet flights to Marrakech the city is now a very affordable option for a city break with a truly exotic flavour and is expected to become a firm favourite with those seeking something a little extra compared with the more predicatble European short break destinations. For the latest hot offers on Marrakech City Breaks call Cities Direct on 01242 536900.

City break operators are expecting a big surge in bookings for the mesmerising Morroccan destination of Marrakech after the city starred in the popular TV show 'The Apprentice' which features Sir Alan Sugar. Participants were tasked with bartering for products in the legendary Souks, the markets where visitors to this fascinating place can try their own hand at wheeling and dealing to get the best bargains in all manner of goods. With the advent of Easyjet flights to Marrakech the city is now a very affordable option for a city break with a truly exotic flavour and is expected to become a firm favourite with those seeking something a little extra compared with the more predicatble European short break destinations. For the latest hot offers on Marrakech City Breaks call Cities Direct on 01242 536900.

Local authorities have cracked down on the feeding of pigeons in St Mark's Square in Venice, a tradition much loved of tourists (and presumably pigeons too!) for over a hundred years. The practice was made illegal from 1st May and the fifteen licensed pigeon feed vendors are now out of a job and claiming compensation. The city authorities say that the huge flocks of pigeons living around the World Heritage Site, which they call 'flying rats', cause untold damage to historic buildings with their tons of droppings and constant scratching for food. Animal rights groups have called the decision cruel and stepped in to illegally feed pigeons after seeing birds allegedly starving following introduction of the ban. The authorities are determined to rid the city of the pigeon pest - erosion from which is even blamed for increasing the winter floods which cover the square in water.

Local authorities have cracked down on the feeding of pigeons in St Mark's Square in Venice, a tradition much loved of tourists (and presumably pigeons too!) for over a hundred years. The practice was made illegal from 1st May and the fifteen licensed pigeon feed vendors are now out of a job and claiming compensation. The city authorities say that the huge flocks of pigeons living around the World Heritage Site, which they call 'flying rats', cause untold damage to historic buildings with their tons of droppings and constant scratching for food. Animal rights groups have called the decision cruel and stepped in to illegally feed pigeons after seeing birds allegedly starving following introduction of the ban. The authorities are determined to rid the city of the pigeon pest - erosion from which is even blamed for increasing the winter floods which cover the square in water.

English football fans will soon be swarming to Moscow later this month for the final of the European Champions League and tourism in Moscow is already beginning to reap the benefit from being in the media spotlight. Moscow is often thought of as expensive and hard to get to but avoid the big events like the football, conferences and peak holiday dates and it is still possible to spend a few days in Moscow staying in a reasonable 2 or 3 star hotel without breaking the bank. The cooler months of winter are a great time to search out a city break bargain in Moscow too. Much attention has been focussed on how fans are to get their visas but if you travel with a reputable city break tour operator then a support letter will be provided and this together with a valid UK passport should ensure tourists get a visa for their visit. The spotlight currently falling on Moscow has also produced spin off benefits for the other great Russian city break destination, St Petersburg, and a two centre short break taking in both these great world cities is becoming more and more popular with the discerning traveller. For details about two centre stays in Moscow and St Petersburg or to book go to www.citiesdirect.co.uk or call 01242 536900

English football fans will soon be swarming to Moscow later this month for the final of the European Champions League and tourism in Moscow is already beginning to reap the benefit from being in the media spotlight. Moscow is often thought of as expensive and hard to get to but avoid the big events like the football, conferences and peak holiday dates and it is still possible to spend a few days in Moscow staying in a reasonable 2 or 3 star hotel without breaking the bank. The cooler months of winter are a great time to search out a city break bargain in Moscow too. Much attention has been focussed on how fans are to get their visas but if you travel with a reputable city break tour operator then a support letter will be provided and this together with a valid UK passport should ensure tourists get a visa for their visit. The spotlight currently falling on Moscow has also produced spin off benefits for the other great Russian city break destination, St Petersburg, and a two centre short break taking in both these great world cities is becoming more and more popular with the discerning traveller. For details about two centre stays in Moscow and St Petersburg or to book go to www.citiesdirect.co.uk or call 01242 536900

With the inexorable slide of the pound against the Euro many people are looking to destinations outside the 'Euro Zone' for best value city breaks. Avoiding the Euro and its related currencies can mean a much cheaper short break and some great shopping bargains too! There are still traditional city break destinations on the near continent that fall into this category. Call 01242 536908 for all the best city break offers outside the 'Euro Zone' Switzerland is great value this year, shaking off its stuffy expensive image, glamorous Geneva, beautiful Lucerne and idyllic Interlaken are all benefitting from a surge in popularity. Norway is another growing destination for city breaks, with Oslo and Bergen very popular and well served by low cost flights, and of course cities in Poland and the Baltic States such as Krakow, Riga and Tallinn are still great value for the time being. The real winners, though, are reported to be cities such as Marrakech, Cairo and Istanbul as well as Moscow and St Petersburg. The latter two are not cheap but Cities Direct offers superb value - especially on its popular 2 centre break combining both these great world cities in Russia.

With the inexorable slide of the pound against the Euro many people are looking to destinations outside the 'Euro Zone' for best value city breaks. Avoiding the Euro and its related currencies can mean a much cheaper short break and some great shopping bargains too! There are still traditional city break destinations on the near continent that fall into this category. Call 01242 536908 for all the best city break offers outside the 'Euro Zone' Switzerland is great value this year, shaking off its stuffy expensive image, glamorous Geneva, beautiful Lucerne and idyllic Interlaken are all benefitting from a surge in popularity. Norway is another growing destination for city breaks, with Oslo and Bergen very popular and well served by low cost flights, and of course cities in Poland and the Baltic States such as Krakow, Riga and Tallinn are still great value for the time being. The real winners, though, are reported to be cities such as Marrakech, Cairo and Istanbul as well as Moscow and St Petersburg. The latter two are not cheap but Cities Direct offers superb value - especially on its popular 2 centre break combining both these great world cities in Russia.

Cities Direct is pleased to announce the launch of our new multi centre city breaks programme. We have got some great city break combinations for you to try and some amazing prices. Click on the multi centre option in our quote search to see our latest deals or just give us a call on 01242 536 900 to get a quote for your multi centre city break!!

Cities Direct is pleased to announce the launch of our new multi centre city breaks programme. We have got some great city break combinations for you to try and some amazing prices. Click on the multi centre option in our quote search to see our latest deals or just give us a call on 01242 536 900 to get a quote for your multi centre city break!!

January is a great month to get the forthcoming year’s holidays planned and booked. Getting your 2008 city breaks booked up now gives you something nice to look forward to which is always a good thing!! We have got some great deals on offer at moment. Many of our favourite hotels are offering free nights on stays of 3 nights or more. We have also got some exciting new destinations on offer. With the Olympics taking place in Beijing this year, there has never been a better time to visit China. Check out or website for details on Beijing and Shanghai city breaks. A bit closer to home we have added the pretty Polish city of Wroclaw. An up and coming city break destination that is worth visiting before too many people find out about it! For advice on any of our city breaks just give us a call on 01242 536900 and we will be happy to advise you on the most suitable deals.

January is a great month to get the forthcoming year’s holidays planned and booked. Getting your 2008 city breaks booked up now gives you something nice to look forward to which is always a good thing!! We have got some great deals on offer at moment. Many of our favourite hotels are offering free nights on stays of 3 nights or more. We have also got some exciting new destinations on offer. With the Olympics taking place in Beijing this year, there has never been a better time to visit China. Check out or website for details on Beijing and Shanghai city breaks. A bit closer to home we have added the pretty Polish city of Wroclaw. An up and coming city break destination that is worth visiting before too many people find out about it! For advice on any of our city breaks just give us a call on 01242 536900 and we will be happy to advise you on the most suitable deals.

Happy 2008! January is our busiest month for people booking City Breaks, and we’re excited as January 2008 looks to be our busiest month since we started in 2000, some 8 years ago! We’ve got some great deals on offer at the moment, including free upgrades to superior rooms in some of our favourite City Break destinations. Have a look through the offers listed on the site, or call our City Breaks specialists on 01242 536900. We’ll be happy to advise you on the most suitable deals.

Happy 2008! January is our busiest month for people booking City Breaks, and we’re excited as January 2008 looks to be our busiest month since we started in 2000, some 8 years ago! We’ve got some great deals on offer at the moment, including free upgrades to superior rooms in some of our favourite City Break destinations. Have a look through the offers listed on the site, or call our City Breaks specialists on 01242 536900. We’ll be happy to advise you on the most suitable deals.

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. This week we are featuring cities that make ideal destination for Christmas shopping. We are currently offering Nice city breaks from £119 per person, Berlin city breaks from £149, Barcelona city breaks from £175, Budapest city breaks from £164 and Madrid city breaks from £159 to name but a few! So if you are looking to bag a real bargain check out our Special Offers page and book now to take advantage of these spectacular deals!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. This week we are featuring cities that make ideal destination for Christmas shopping. We are currently offering Nice city breaks from £119 per person, Berlin city breaks from £149, Barcelona city breaks from £175, Budapest city breaks from £164 and Madrid city breaks from £159 to name but a few! So if you are looking to bag a real bargain check out our Special Offers page and book now to take advantage of these spectacular deals!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. This week all of our special offer city breaks are under £150 per person, in fact many of them are under £100 per person!!! We are currently offering Nice city breaks from £82 per person, Venice city breaks from £89 per person, Berlin city breaks from £89 per person and Salzburg city breaks from £89 per person. So if you are looking to bag a real bargain check out our Special Offers page and book now to take advantage of these spectacular deals!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. This week all of our special offer city breaks are under £150 per person, in fact many of them are under £100 per person!!! We are currently offering Nice city breaks from £82 per person, Venice city breaks from £89 per person, Berlin city breaks from £89 per person and Salzburg city breaks from £89 per person. So if you are looking to bag a real bargain check out our Special Offers page and book now to take advantage of these spectacular deals!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There are currently some fantastic “free night” deals around for November and December departures. This week we are offering Nice city breaks from £114 per person, Berlin city breaks from £128 per person, Budapest city breaks from £134 per person, Florence city breaks from £122 per person, Istanbul city breaks from £133 per person, Krakow city breaks from £137 per person to name but a few. So check out our Special Offers page for some superb deals and remember at these prices availability is limited so book now to avoid disappointment!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist, is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There are currently some fantastic “free night” deals around for November and December departures. This week we are offering Nice city breaks from £114 per person, Berlin city breaks from £128 per person, Budapest city breaks from £134 per person, Florence city breaks from £122 per person, Istanbul city breaks from £133 per person, Krakow city breaks from £137 per person to name but a few. So check out our Special Offers page for some superb deals and remember at these prices availability is limited so book now to avoid disappointment!!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There are currently still a few good deals around for the October Half-Term Holiday. This week we can offer Milan city breaks from £169, Riga city breaks from £169, Salzburg city breaks from £199, Krakow city breaks from £199 and Berlin city breaks from £225 all departing during half-term week. So check out our special offers page for half-term city breaks and remember to book now to avoid disappointment.

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There are currently still a few good deals around for the October Half-Term Holiday. This week we can offer Milan city breaks from £169, Riga city breaks from £169, Salzburg city breaks from £199, Krakow city breaks from £199 and Berlin city breaks from £225 all departing during half-term week. So check out our special offers page for half-term city breaks and remember to book now to avoid disappointment.

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. There are still some great deals around for Autumn city breaks and this week all of our special offer city breaks are for breaks under £300 per person departing in September and October. Remember the more flexible you can be with your departure date and airport the better the price of your city breaks! We are currently offering Tallinn city breaks from £129, Barcelona city breaks from £249, Berlin city breaks from £255, Madrid city breaks from £209, Marrakech city breaks from £255, Prague city breaks from £239, Krakow city breaks from £185 and Brussels city breaks from £149. So check out our Special Offers page for details of these and many other city breaks departing in September and October. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. There are still some great deals around for Autumn city breaks and this week all of our special offer city breaks are for breaks under £300 per person departing in September and October. Remember the more flexible you can be with your departure date and airport the better the price of your city breaks! We are currently offering Tallinn city breaks from £129, Barcelona city breaks from £249, Berlin city breaks from £255, Madrid city breaks from £209, Marrakech city breaks from £255, Prague city breaks from £239, Krakow city breaks from £185 and Brussels city breaks from £149. So check out our Special Offers page for details of these and many other city breaks departing in September and October. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There a currently still some good deals around for the August Bank Holiday. This week we can offer Barcelona city breaks, Brussels city breaks, Cologne city breaks, Milan city breaks, Paris city breaks and Prague city breaks all departing on 24th August. So check out our special offers page for Bank Holiday city breaks and remember to book now to avoid disappointment.

Cities Direct, the city breaks specialist is pleased to announce our latest special offers. There a currently still some good deals around for the August Bank Holiday. This week we can offer Barcelona city breaks, Brussels city breaks, Cologne city breaks, Milan city breaks, Paris city breaks and Prague city breaks all departing on 24th August. So check out our special offers page for Bank Holiday city breaks and remember to book now to avoid disappointment.

Cities Direct Ltd, the City Breaks Specialist is delighted to announce some fantastic new routes. Great news for anyone located near Bristol as direct flights to Lisbon, Funchal, Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Porto, Riga, Salzburg and Turin commence this winter. For those of you around London new routes to Funchal, Zurich, Vienna, Gdansk, Bucharest and Lisbon start in November and for our clients in the Midlands and north-west new direct flights will be available to Budapest Riga and Salzburg from East Midlands and to Budapest, Salzburg and Stockholm from Liverpool. Prices start from as low as £169 per person for a 3 night break at a centrally located 3 star hotel. We are also taking bookings for Kakow city breaks based on the new direct flights from Edinburgh and Bournemouth and for Budapest city breaks with new direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick. BOOK EARLY to get the best prices and if you book and of our early booking offers by 1730 on 3rd August we will upgrade you to a 4* hotel free of charge!

Cities Direct Ltd, the City Breaks Specialist is delighted to announce some fantastic new routes. Great news for anyone located near Bristol as direct flights to Lisbon, Funchal, Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Porto, Riga, Salzburg and Turin commence this winter. For those of you around London new routes to Funchal, Zurich, Vienna, Gdansk, Bucharest and Lisbon start in November and for our clients in the Midlands and north-west new direct flights will be available to Budapest Riga and Salzburg from East Midlands and to Budapest, Salzburg and Stockholm from Liverpool. Prices start from as low as £169 per person for a 3 night break at a centrally located 3 star hotel. We are also taking bookings for Kakow city breaks based on the new direct flights from Edinburgh and Bournemouth and for Budapest city breaks with new direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick. BOOK EARLY to get the best prices and if you book and of our early booking offers by 1730 on 3rd August we will upgrade you to a 4* hotel free of charge!

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. There are still some great deals around for August and this week all of our special offer city breaks are for breaks under £300 per person departing in August. Remember the more flexible you can be with your departure date and airport the better the price of your city breaks! We are currently offering Cologne city breaks from £139, Brussels city breaks from £145, Barcelona city breaks from £199, Amsterdam city breaks from £195, Florence city breaks from £229, Geneva city breaks from £198, Granada city breaks from £185 and Marrakech city breaks from £246. So check out our Special Offers page for details of these and many other city breaks departing in August. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. There are still some great deals around for August and this week all of our special offer city breaks are for breaks under £300 per person departing in August. Remember the more flexible you can be with your departure date and airport the better the price of your city breaks! We are currently offering Cologne city breaks from £139, Brussels city breaks from £145, Barcelona city breaks from £199, Amsterdam city breaks from £195, Florence city breaks from £229, Geneva city breaks from £198, Granada city breaks from £185 and Marrakech city breaks from £246. So check out our Special Offers page for details of these and many other city breaks departing in August. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce new, direct flights from Edinburgh to Krakow commencing on 29 October 2007. We are currently offering 3 night Krakow city breaks in November staying at the 3 star Ascot Hotel from just £175 per person including direct flights from Edinburgh. To celebrate this new route we are offering £20 per person discount off our Deal of the Day Krakow city breaks if you book before 25 July (subject to availability). So ensure you don’t miss out book your Krakow city break for just £155 per person today!!

Cities Direct, the City Breaks Specialist, is delighted to announce new, direct flights from Edinburgh to Krakow commencing on 29 October 2007. We are currently offering 3 night Krakow city breaks in November staying at the 3 star Ascot Hotel from just £175 per person including direct flights from Edinburgh. To celebrate this new route we are offering £20 per person discount off our Deal of the Day Krakow city breaks if you book before 25 July (subject to availability). So ensure you don’t miss out book your Krakow city break for just £155 per person today!!

Cities Direct, the city break specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. This week, as well as our usual deals, we are also offering a selection of city breaks near the beach or in hotels with outside pools so you can combine a city break with a bit of much needed sunshine. We are currently offering Venice city breaks, staying on Venice Lido, from £189 per person, Barcelona city breaks from £199 per person, Nice city breaks from £200 per person, Valencia city breaks from £215 per person, Granada city breaks from £259 per person, Palma city breaks from £290 per person and Marrakech city breaks from £312 per person, all departing in August. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast – so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the city break specialist, is delighted to announce our latest special offers. This week, as well as our usual deals, we are also offering a selection of city breaks near the beach or in hotels with outside pools so you can combine a city break with a bit of much needed sunshine. We are currently offering Venice city breaks, staying on Venice Lido, from £189 per person, Barcelona city breaks from £199 per person, Nice city breaks from £200 per person, Valencia city breaks from £215 per person, Granada city breaks from £259 per person, Palma city breaks from £290 per person and Marrakech city breaks from £312 per person, all departing in August. At this time of year these city breaks are selling fast – so book now to avoid disappointment!

Cities Direct, the city break specialist is pleased to announce the following late booking offers for city breaks in July and August – Brussels city breaks from £134 per person***Paris city breaks from £215 per person*** Milan city breaks from £145 per person***Salzburg city breaks from £197 per person***Berlin city breaks from £153 per person***Florence city breaks from £158 per person***Venice city breaks from £178 per person***Prague city breaks from £182 per person***Rome city breaks from £189 per person***Nice city breaks from £184 per person***Amsterdam city breaks from £219 per person***Barcelona city breaks from £195 per person***Madrid city breaks from £202 per person***Seville city breaks from £163 per person. At these prices they won’t be around for long so book now to avoid disappointment!!

Cities Direct, the city break specialist is pleased to announce the following late booking offers for city breaks in July and August – Brussels city breaks from £134 per person***Paris city breaks from £215 per person*** Milan city breaks from £145 per person***Salzburg city breaks from £197 per person***Berlin city breaks from £153 per person***Florence city breaks from £158 per person***Venice city breaks from £178 per person***Prague city breaks from £182 per person***Rome city breaks from £189 per person***Nice city breaks from £184 per person***Amsterdam city breaks from £219 per person***Barcelona city breaks from £195 per person***Madrid city breaks from £202 per person***Seville city breaks from £163 per person. At these prices they won’t be around for long so book now to avoid disappointment!!

Cities Direct, the City Break Specialist, currently has some fantastic deals on 4 and 5 star luxury city breaks departing in August. We are offering 5* Amsterdam city breaks from just £260 per person, 5* Berlin city breaks from £199 per person, 5* Barcelona city breaks from £279 per person, 5* Rome city breaks from £270 per person, 4* superior Paris city breaks from £219 per person and 4* superior Florence city breaks from £245 per person. So why not check out our Special Offers page and treat yourself to a bit of luxury this summer?

Cities Direct, the City Break Specialist, currently has some fantastic deals on 4 and 5 star luxury city breaks departing in August. We are offering 5* Amsterdam city breaks from just £260 per person, 5* Berlin city breaks from £199 per person, 5* Barcelona city breaks from £279 per person, 5* Rome city breaks from £270 per person, 4* superior Paris city breaks from £219 per person and 4* superior Florence city breaks from £245 per person. So why not check out our Special Offers page and treat yourself to a bit of luxury this summer?