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Swedish City Breaks

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Sweden is well known for its history, heritage, culture and design. There are arguably no two better places to experience this than the country’s capital – Stockholm and its second largest city of Gothenburg. These cities are so diverse with great nightlife, quirky shopping experiences and frequent exhibitions, its no wonder it attracts so many visitors. Read on for a few more:

Stockholm

Stockholm attracts so many tourists as its home to amazing buildings and wonderful entertainment. Stretching across 14 islands of the archipelago, the capital of Sweden is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit on a European city break.

The shopping areas are all close to each other so shoppers visiting Stockholm don’t have to walk very far. The fashionistas flock here for shopping city breaks as it has a great reputation. The city district shopping area is nestled between the bohemian Sodermalm and the luxury Ostermalm in Stockholm.

Stockholm is home to many spas so relaxing comes easily. Sweden was of course the place where the massage originated from - it was a Swede who came up with the original massage concept that was later developed by at Dutchman and then developed in hundreds of countries around the globe. The Swedish massage if one of several treatments available in Swedish spas, so make sure you don’t miss out on the relaxing properties surrounding city breaks to Stockholm.

Gothenburg

For foodies, a visit to the west of Gothenburg is a must, with a diverse range of Michelin Star restaurants. Gothenburg’s coastal location means that fish and shellfish are readily available all year-round and have exceptionally high levels of quality and flavour. In addition to fish, Sweden is most known for game, berries, mushrooms and dairy products, which can be sampled in numerous hot and cold traditional dishes.

if you like art and history there’s lots of great museums in Gothenburgh. The Gothenburg Art Museum (Gothenburg’s Konstmuseum) has a spectrum of artists in its majestic walls, from Carl Larsson, to Munch and Zorn. This neo-classical building is beautiful to look at and a favourite with budding photographers.

There are passes for Stockholm and Gothenburg making both cities a cheap place to visit. The city pass cards are a no-brainer - free transport, discounts at many shops and free entry into a wide variety of venues and attractions. With this in mind, there’s no excuse not to visit these incredible cities!

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Take To The Islands On City Breaks To Sweden

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Stockhom is unique in the fact that the area surrounding the city is varied and spectacular, and is a feature drawing visitors ever year. You may have heard of the Archipelago, which is the collection of islands which the city is home to. With over 25,000 beautiful islets, visitors can spend everything from a day, city breaks of a weekend, to a few months exploring. Read on to find out which islets are the best to visit if time is short or you don’t know where to start. 

Vaxholm

64 islands make up the capital of the archipelago, Vaxholm. Shoppers will be in a heaven of boutiques and small souvenir shops in Vaxholm. If you like your food,there are many unique cafes and independent restaurants to wet your appetite. A main feature of these islands is the wooden houses which were built at the start of the last century. Painted in a range of pastel colours, the houses bring a resort feel to this destination. Taking a boat over to the tiny island of Vaxholmen, visitors can discover Vaxholm Fortress Museum and the citadel. History fans will enjoy learning about the fort’s history, which dates back to the 1500s, where King Gustav Vasa built it to protect Stockholm. Vaxholm will be a welcome stop for travellers on city breaks  to Sweden, with its picturesque surroundings and rich culture.

Sandhamn:
Known as one of the most beautiful islands in the Stockholm Archipelago, Sandhamn is the name of the port in  the northern end of the Island. It was recently quoted in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series as being a getaway for the main character Micheal Blomkvist.One of the island’s highlights is the beautiful harbour; home to a range of spectacular yachts which are a favourite with visitors as a photography haven. The village also offers winding alleyways leading to small cafes and shops to wile away a lazy afternoon with, or experience the remarkable maritime terrain of the outer archipelago. There’s a happening party scene here as well and many sailors and yachters meet here.Stepping onto this islet is like taking a step back in time. No cars are allowed, which makes for a lovely silence hanging in the air. The island offers a wonderful a range of activities and makes for an extra special location for such events as stag/hen parties, conferences, romantic weekend or weddings.

A visit to Stockholm’s Archipelago is one of the most unique experiences on any European city break, and offers much to explore across its watery landscape. Travelling from one island to another is easy with the riverboat taxis, which makes each islet accessible. Alternatively, sea kayaking is an ideal way to experience the rich natural heritage of the archipelago at a much more leisurely pace.  

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Summertime City Breaks In Stockholm

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Visiting the Scandanavian capital of Stockholm is not everyone’s idea of a summer holiday but its worth considering. Stockholm comes to life in the summer as the sun draws people out into the parks, streets and squares. There is plenty to do on sunny city breaks to Stockholm, from island hopping, to enjoying the cultural scene on offer and exploring the wealth of historical attractions.

Island hopping

A well known cluster of islands known as ‘the water city’ offers 14 unique islet cultures. No European city break is complete without visiting these beautiful islands; so whether travellers are visiting with family, or a loved one, taking an archipelago tour is highly recommended.

The Queens Island, or more formally known on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Drottingholm is a real highlight. With so many islands to explore, make sure you don’t overlook the main city; there’s so much to see on a summer city breaks to Stockholm.

Summer music

The bars and unique night life make Stockholm the best place to party come evening. One of the biggest Stockholm events is the Jazz Fest, one of Sweden’s oldest festivals. As one of the safest, well-organised music festivals in Europe it has a great reputation globally.

With all European city breaks, one of the best things about visiting a country is getting to listen to its music. Södermalm is the place to go in Stockholm for nightlife, bars and restaurants. If you’re looking for a place where you can eat, dance and enjoy music all night long, then look no further than the Glen Miller Café, which has a regular crowd who go every week to watch the jazz and blues performers. One tip to avoid missing out would be to pre-book as it’s a small venue and fills up very quickly. You’re guaranteed enjoyment thanks to the night life on city breaks to Stockholm.

 

 

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Why Not Book One Of The Great City Breaks To Sweden To Experience Music Festivals

Monday, March 21st, 2011

The best way to truly discover Sweden is through its culture. By discovering a country’s arts through the many festivals going on all year round you can get to know the country and the people’s passions much better. Some of the major cities have a range of festivals and city breaks to a metropolis such as Gothenburg will help you to really get to know the locals and their tastes. Here’s a range of some of the fun and exciting festivals on offer:

 

The Way Out Festival

Way Out West taps into Gothenburg’s thriving music scene, lining up many additional artists at various clubs in Gothenburg during the festival weekend. You can be guaranteed an extraordinary stay in Gothenburg in mid-August as this event also coincides with the Gothenburg culture festival. The young music festival, Way Out West, which is only a couple of years old is known as one of the best in Europe.

Göteborg International Film Festival

World cinema, including Swedish films are celebrated at one of Scandinavia’s largest film festivals from late in January to early February. The Dragon Awards and the Ingmar Berhman International Debut are the two international competition categories at the festival. There’s so much going on at the famous Järntorget Theatre, not just the screening of over 500 films but other parties, programmes and of course the Nordic Film Market. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time attending the festival, then looking at weekend city breaks might help you to enjoy the festival, without being there for too long.

Göteborg Music Festival

This popular event held for five days at the end of June consists of marching bands, orchestral processions and string bands that play in public areas such as the Avenyn and Kungsportsplatsen. The festival operates with the Gothenburg Concert Hall and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and provides various workshops and seminars as well.

There are so many other festivals to choose from as well, all of which help you enjoy the culture of this incredible country. Choose from this and other city breaks to make the most of your holiday.

 

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Taking A Trip To Some Of The Romantic Places In Paris

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Paris is a very popular choice for couples because it is considered to be the most romantic cities in the world. And if you have plans to visit Paris with your loved one then you might need some help regarding the best places to visit. What follows is a list of some of the most romantic places in Paris; this is only the tip of the ice-berg though and you will find a lot more such places if you explore.

 

Taking A Boat Trip Along The River Seine.

 

It is possible to enjoy a romantic meal while floating down the River Seine - could there be anything more romantic. This fantastic city will pass by as you float along. This is one of the most popular ways for people who want to propose to their loved ones; they can be almost guaranteed to get the response they want by doing it this way.

 

Visitng The Eiffel Tower At Night.

 

The Eiffel tower is the most famous landmark in Paris. It is a romantic place to visit during the day but for best effect this is a place you want to visit at night. When you visit this monument at night you will have to deal with fewer tourists. It really does create a stunning effect when it is all lit up at night.

 

A Stroll Around Parc Monceau.

 

This park is a beautiful place to visit in Paris. It really is a great place for you to take a stroll with your loved one. It can be found in the south of Paris and is the ideal place to choose if you want to escape the busy streets. This is a place where many couples will be walking hand in hand. You have to feel a little bit romantic while walking around Parc Monceau; it would be impossible not to.

 

Today, more and more families are taking the car and driving to their holiday destination abroad. Many people drive down and catch thedover to calais ferry. Doing this means you don’t have to worry about things like the disneyland paris tickets. At the end of the day there isn’t a better way of getting in some city breaks europe?

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