Escape Magazine Autumn 23

SAY YES TO EUROPE!

LONG WEEKEND CITY BREAK? THINK EUROPE

Europe is great for many things, and a long weekend away spent exploring a new city is one of them! Paris , Venice , Amsterdam , Zurich and more await. How about going to see the northern lights in Reykjavík for an experience like no other? Whether you’re looking for cosy cafés and charming restaurants or you prefer historical old towns full of world-famous art galleries - there’s a Europe city break for you. Bask in Budapest ’s thermal baths, experience Dubrovnik ’s Gothic architecture, or take some you-time in Montenegro at the luxury One&Only Portonovi resort. If a weekend isn’t long enough, combine your winter city break with sunshine. Start in Istanbul before heading further afield to the Maldives . Whatever your holiday dreams, our Travel Specialists can make them a reality.

GOODBYE BLUES, HELLO WINTER SUN

Want to top up your tan? The Canary Islands , such as Lanzarote and Tenerife , boast temperatures in the high twenties during autumn and winter. And if the Canaries don’t take your fancy, head to the turquoise coast in Turkey for some sun-drenched days of relaxation. Or perhaps a trip to sunny Cyprus - one of the Mediterranean’s warmest winter climates.

Explore all that Europe has to offer with a tempting short-haul retreat. With so much to see and do just hours from the UK, what’s not to love?

’TIS THE SEASON FOR CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Of all the things Europe excels at, Christmas Markets might be the best. There’s something special about them, from their rustic wooden huts and fluorescent fairy lights to handmade decorations and local delicacies. They’re a festive treat for your senses! Make the most of the Christmas Markets and experience the season’s magic with a cruise along the Rhine from Basel to Cologne . En route, enjoy the twinkling lights of the enormous Strasbourg Christmas tree , the baroque town hall of Koblenz , which is transformed into a giant Advent calendar for the season, and more.

FOR YOUR NEXT EUROPEAN ADVENTURE SCAN

If Europe in the winter isn’t for you, start planning your 2024 summer break. Need a recommendation? Ikos Resorts in Greece and Spain occupy prime beachfront locations and offer a unique concept of Unconditional Luxury. PLAN NOW, THANK YOURSELF LATER

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