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Shopping Weekends in Manchester

Manchester makes the ideal destination for city breaks, romantic getaways and fun-filled weekends with friends and family. Manchester is just brimming with interesting things to see and do, from theatres and museums to art galleries and exhibitions. The Museum of Science and Industry is located in the worlds oldest surviving passenger railway station is the MOSI Manchesters Museum of Science & Industry. The Mosis amazing galleries tell the story of Manchesters scientific and industrial past, present and future. The Arndale centre is one of the biggest shopping centres in the city, offering shoppers an eclectic mix of designer outlets, departments stores and high street favourites. The Eastern Wing of the centre is now home to a huge food hall, including fish and chip counters, delis, sushi bars and even a real ale micro-bar. Whether you fancy a light bite on the canal, noodles in china town, or full-blown haute cuisine, Manchester has it all.

Shopping Weekends in Belfast

Two years ago Lonely Planet described Belfast as a city on the rise and Frommers rated Belfast in the Top 12 world holiday destinations for 2009. In its 2010 Guide, Lonely Planet describe the 'hip-hotels-and-hedonism party town' while adding '...get here early and enjoy it before the rest of the world arrives'...It is logical then that Belfast has become an extremely popular city break destination. City Breaks are the travel choice of the teens; with air fares and sea fares at their lowest ever and with budget airlines practically giving away tickets short city breaks are within the range of most Europeans. We have more words for 'party' than any other culture! Words like 'craic' 'a wee Knees up' 'hooley' 'crank up the volume' 'shindig' 'a bash' 'no time like now' but it goes on and on with all expressing a sense of urgency; the Irish will party at the drop of a hat! Perhaps your interest is in history and culture? Or maybe you love theatre and concerts? How about street carnivals and festivals? Or maybe you just want to celebrate something in a real party atmosphere? Well, you will find a Belfast City Break package that is designed just for you. There is always an exciting event taking place in Belfast; as one finishes another begins! Perhaps you are literary minded? We have a tradition of great writing in Belfast having produced some of the finest modern writers today. Music is part of the fabric of life in Belfast and has produced such diverse artists as Van Morrison and James Galway to Snow Patrol. We have numerous festivals that children adore from the Festival of Fools to the Belfast Childrens Festival and more.

Shopping Weekends in Edinburgh

Stay in a Hotel in the middle of Edinburgh with a city break - A city of outstanding splendor Edinburgh short breaks feature a beautiful and superbly atmospheric city packed with excellent architecture and overflowing with history. Scotlands capital is a delightful city for just walking around, with most of the major sights within a manageably compact central area. The principal appeal of Edinburgh weekend breaks is the look of the city itself and the delightful contrast between the fine medieval streets of the Old Town and the graceful, elegant Georgian architecture of the New Town. All Edinburgh city breaks unavoidably focus on the two great thoroughfares, the Royal Mile and Princes Street, and the truly wonderful castle that sits above and looks over the city. The undulating nature of the city along with fine parks and viewpoints make Edinburgh short breaks a favourite.

Shopping Weekends in London

Next to New York and Paris, London offers almost certainly the best shopping experience of any city in the world. Certainly, visitors to the capital are often overwhelmed by the utter range of goods obtainable. For major international and British Brands, Londons major shopping areas tend to centre around Oxford Street and Regent Street, while Knightsbridge is home to stores stocking even additional upmarket goods. Anyone looking for specialist items should head to Covent Garden, whilst those with severe money to spend descend towards New Bond Street home to some of Britains most fashionable shops.