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Prague, Czech Republic



Founded in the 9th century Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The city lies on the River Vltava and the city centre is a designated Unesco World heritage site. Prague was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Czechoslovakia after the First World War. With an industrial background Prague also boasted magnificent architecture and was to become known as the “city of a hundred spires.”

With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 under a new independent Czech Republic. The city has a huge and varied art collection ranging from Art Nouveux to Baroque and Gothic to Neo-Classical.

Other must see attractions include the New Town with the historic Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle the largest castle in the world or the Metronome a giant functional metronome that looms over the city. You can also see the National Museum or State Opera.

The city has an integrated transport system incorporating 3 metro lines and the Prague Tram System and is served by Ruznye International Airport. Prague has plenty of cafes and restaurants and cheap apartments and Hotels to match its vibrant nightlife and with the introduction of low cost cheap flights, Prague has become one of the most popular short stay destinations in Europe. To book Prague flights, search for the Czech Republic- Prague under the flight only search.

Venice, Italy



The beautiful city of Venice in northern Italy is located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. This fascinating, romantic city is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, a fact that is more than apparent by the huge crowds that gather in the famous St. Mark’s Square, snapping away with their cameras at the historic sights of Venice. Holidays in Venice often evoke a certain romantic feeling, which has made it a popular destination for couples, but there is a vast range of things to see and do for absolutely anyone on a Venice city break.

The beauty of Venice, with its fantastically ornate bridges, bustling streets and waterways and superb buildings make it a great place to simply wander around, getting lost among the labyrinthine backstreets that open onto charming little piazzas. In addition to doe-eyed newly weds and retired history professors, cheap Flights to Accommodation in Venice can be hard to come by in busy periods so it is a good idea to book as early as possible. Hotels in Venice, as in most cities, have varying degrees of quality and cost and most are likely to increase their prices in peak periods, although it is usually possible to book a hotel in Venice that suits most budgets.

With regard to finding cheap hotels, Venice is generally pricier than some European city break destinations, but there is plenty of variety and with so much to see and do you won’t need to worry too much about your hotel decor. From the moment you book your cheap flights, Venice will be the only thing you can think of as you countdown the days till your visit to this romantic and spectacular city.

Vienna, Austria



Vienna is the capital of Austria; it is located in the east of the country and is divided by the magnificent River Danube. The city is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and is ranked third in the world for quality of life. Things to do in Vienna include a visit to Schonbrunn Castle, the number one tourist attraction in the city. Other attractions include the Belvedere Museum, Hofburg Palace and the Danube Tower with its rotating café and the highest bungee centre in the world. Vienna City Breaks also offer an amazing array of art museums, parks and architectural jewels to visit in this fantastic city.

A must for any holidaymaker to the city is a visit to the world famous Lipizzaner Spanish Horse Riding School of Vienna. Vienna also has strong musical links, being the birthplace of Johan Strauss (you can also visit a memorial to Mozart) and the Vienna Boys Choir, there are still regular venues for classical concerts and promenades. The city also has a strong underground dance and techno scene adding to the exciting nightlife of the city. Hotels in Vienna range from Luxury to budget value for money hostels and pensions all within easy reach of the city centre.

The Kaffehaus is the traditional meeting place to drink coffee, read newspapers and meet friends. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes serving international cuisine. The Naschmarkt, Vienna’s permanent market, sells fruit, vegetables, spices, fish and meat from around the world.

The city is famous for its wines and the city has its own vineyards, the wine is traditionally drunk as a spritzer. Vienna has a fantastic infrastructure with all the main Autobahn’s linking to the city. It is served by Vienna International Airport, the Airport being and a hub for low cost cheap flight airlines, which offer cheap Flights to Vienna; this has seen an increase in popularity in Weekend Breaks to Vienna. Vienna Flights are available from most UK Airports.
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