City Breaks

Summer in Seoul and beyond
Culture fans have something to look forward to this summer in the form of an annual cultural event bringing the performing arts outdoors at major sites in the heart of Seoul, live jazz on the Hangang River and finally a regional fireworks festival in Pohang.

New Studio M Hotel opens in Singapore
Studio M, the newest hotel by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels officially opened on 17 June within the iconic entertainment precinct of Robertson Quay. Studio M is Singapore’s first loft concept hotel which boasts designer chic and contemporary functionality for trendy and savvy travellers.

Summer al fresco dining in London
With the sunshine hopefully on the way, the following London restaurants offer outdoor areas perfect for al fresco dining.

Music fans flock to Barcelona for festival season
This summer, Barcelona is set to be one of the go-to destinations for European music fans, with the city playing host to two major music festivals – Primavera Sound which took place in May and Sonar in June.

Watercolour painting holidays in Rome
Away from the buzz via del Babuino, Rome’s chicest shopping street, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Hotel de Russie offers the opportunity to brush up on one’s painting skills, with a two-hour lesson in watercolour painting conducted in the hotel’s unexpected, magical, secret courtyard garden.

Join the party at Covent Garden
June 18th marks Covent Garden Market Building’s birthday, and the area is celebrating by hosting a packed weekend of fun-filled activity, from an array of delicious birthday food to bespoke anniversary street performances and good old-fashioned giant, outdoor party games, including some very special prizes for lucky players.
Monte Carlo: Style, luxury & a world of entertainment
Famous throughout the world as a centre of entertainment, beauty and all out fun, when you rent a privately owned apartment in Monte Carlo, you're ready for the holiday experience you'll remember forever. The capital of Monaco, Monte Carlo is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and it's not hard to understand why.
Copenhagen culture offers UK travellers value for money
According to Post Office Travel Money research, Copenhagen’s top heritage attractions offer extremely good value for UK visitors’ travel money in comparison to other city destinations across Europe.
A garden party to make a difference
The Prince of Wales is joining forces this Summer with musicians, comedians, environmental experts and some of Britain’s best known companies to create a unique festival in the heart of London.
Front row seats for 4th of July fireworks on the Hudson
NY Waterway Tours offers the best seats in the house – from the middle of the Hudson River – for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.

Sex and the City style breaks on a budget
With the much anticipated Sex and the City sequel just around the corner, Hostelworld.com has come up with some chic accommodation ideas to help guests follow in the stylish footsteps of their favourite cast members.

Take a twilight cruise of New York City
NY Waterway’s breathtaking 90 Minute Twilight Cruise returns Saturday, May 29, to enchant locals and tourists while they enjoy the spectacular New York City skyline as it comes to life at sundown.
WorldHotels expands portfolio in Budapest
One of the leading groups of independent hotels, WorldHotels, is proud to have added three additional properties of the Mellow Mood Group in Hungary to its portfolio in Budapest.
Head to Dublin for a better value city break
The Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer report has revealed Dublin to be one of the top destinations within the eurozone for a best value city break.
See Lee Mead in Wicked
Show-and-Stay.co.uk have tickets available to see Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead on the West End stage in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria, from 10 May 2010.