Cultural

North Yorkshire is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. Home to two National Parks - the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors; two walled cities (Richmond and York); 16 National Trust properties (including the beautiful Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal) and no fewer than 27 castles – it’s got the lot.  When Le Tour de France came to the UK the Yorkshire Dales was the starting point.  Therefore, if it is good for Le Tour de France then it is sure to please the cycle enthusiasts and those who see themselves more advance.

Pick from our list of great places to visit for your next short break.   If you have not select your next short break destination yet, then checkout these places.  We have destinations in Europe, Asia,  South America and the Middle East.

In 1516 the Germans passed and edict, which ordered that beer could only be made from barley, hops and water (later they add yeast); making this declaration over 500 years old. In Munich each summer (July 22 - 24) Germans gather to celebrate the German Beer Purity Law.  More than 100 Bavarian brewers descend upon Munich's Altstadt centre for this three days celebration, where they'll serve foaming but correctly brewed beers.

See more of what South Africa has to offer in both town and country. A trip to South Africa will allow you to enjoy both worlds and everything in between. From rolling landscapes packed with animals you've only ever seen roaming free in films or kids' books to inspiring arts and design centres, some of the world's best restaurants and adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving, dune boarding, up close and personal with a great white.

With designer stores a plenty, vintage boutiques, fantastic food, art and grand architecture, Milan is the perfect place to enjoy a stylish weekend away.  Start your trip by checking into the Bulgari Milano Hotel, which many of the city's visitors are happy to call home during the Milan Fashion Week (September).

Housed in a very tastefully renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo in the heart of the shopping district, it's an excellent base for exploring one of Italy's most liveable, and shopping friendly cities.

Are you planning your winter short break and torn between the bright lights and great food of an urban escape and the adrenaline rush of a skiing holiday? My I suggest a visit to Vancouver and Whistler where you'll have the best of both.  Choosing between a city break or skiing holiday can cause a real dilemma, because you need guarantee snow and that is not usually guarantee when combine with a city break, but!  Fly to Vancouver and you can have your cake, eat it, and be on world-class slopes a few hours later, without breaking the bank.

Whether it's food, events, activities or history that makes your perfect trip, Jersey has something for everyone.  It's official, Jersey is the warmest place in the British Isles.  As the sun starts to set on a British summer, escape across the Channel to Jersey for a warmer summer.

Spain's resort towns are still a destination when the summer is over and most of the tourist are gone. The winter months offers a different feel to the region, and depending on what you are into and what you would like to do these five cities will offer you just that and more.

Leipzig is located just one-hour train ride from the German capital, Berlin. It has been dubbed the 'New Berlin' because it has such a cool vibe, buzzing cultural and a wealth of history. So what is it about this emerging European city that is so appealing to everyone, from classical music lovers to hip clubbers.  Leipzig is one of Europe's emerging cities in terms of music, nightlife, art and gastronomy.

Stuck behind a computer and in traffic can feel a long way from adventure.  But Jordan, home to some of mankind's earliest settlements and the world's great civilisations, is straight out of an Indiana Jones film (The Last Crusade to be precise); could this be the most rewarding short-haul travel destination?