European and worldwide cities
A few days. A complete change of scene.
Choose a city for the feeling you want, then let the right neighbourhood, hotel and experience bring it to life.
What are you in the mood for?
Culture. Food. Romance. Energy. Stillness.
Barcelona
Art, food and Mediterranean energyGaudí icons, old-city lanes and Mediterranean appetite,an energetic city break that turns a cruise departure into part of the holiday.
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Rome
History and long lunchesAncient history at street level, world-changing art and the pleasure of an unhurried table after the day visitors leave.
Be inspired →Lisbon
Hills, tiled streets and Atlantic lightMiradouros, tiled streets and Atlantic light make Lisbon an easy, soulful partner to a Douro journey or ocean crossing.
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Copenhagen
Design, food and winter atmosphereHarbour life, confident design and quietly excellent food,compact enough for a short stay, interesting enough to wish it were longer.
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Tokyo
Neighbourhood discovery and late-night energyA city of deliberate contrasts: shrine calm and neon intensity, exacting craft and tiny after-dark dining rooms.
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Singapore
Food, gardens and an easy gatewayFuture-facing gardens, heritage quarters and one of the world’s most accessible food cultures make the stopover feel like a destination.
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Vancouver
City life beside ocean and mountainsA city held between ocean, forest and mountains, with enough nature in its centre to make an Alaska departure feel seamless.
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Cape Town
Food, coast and dramatic landscapeMountain, ocean, creative neighbourhoods and serious history make Cape Town far more than the gateway to safari.
Be inspired →The hotel is part of the plan
A good location can give you an extra day.
I match the neighbourhood as carefully as the room, balancing airport or port transfers with where you will want to walk, eat and spend the evening.
Good to know
Questions people often ask.
How many nights make a good city break?
It depends on flight timing, the city and the pace you enjoy. A well-located hotel can make three nights feel more generous than four spent travelling across town.
Can a city break be added to a cruise or tour?
Yes. A city can protect the journey from disruption, change the pace and add a completely different chapter before or after a cruise or tour.
Where are the UK city breaks?
UK cities sit within the dedicated UK Breaks section alongside countryside, theatre and luxury hotel escapes.
Ready when you are