For a long time, the average holiday in Portugal centred around the sun-soaked beaches and manicured golf courses of the Algarve. But today, Portugal can
4th December 2024 - Portugal Big Short Breaks
A city of redbrick and revolution, tea parties and trails, Boston is where America’s history was made and saved. So, naturally, it’s one of the country’s
10th November 2023 - USA Big Short Breaks
A weekend away is calling your name. But where to go? If unique character, captivating culture and delicious cuisine are on your wish list, either Rome or Barcelona could be the one.
13th September 2023 - Big Short Breaks
The Ancient Romans called it the ‘Eternal City’, believing the relentless power of their Empire meant Rome would go on forever. And although the Roman Empire might be a thing of the past,
8th August 2023 - Italy Big Short Breaks
Everyone thinks they know New York. They know its coffee shops thanks to Friends, its skyline and seasons thanks to Nora Ephron and its hardy locals thanks
3rd August 2023 - USA Big Short Breaks
For Spaniards, the Madrid vs Barcelona debate is one that’s been going around in circles for generations. Any good madrileño or barceloniano will be sure
5th June 2023 - Big Short Breaks
Built on 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges over Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is like Venice’s sleek and chic Scandi sister. This quietly
28th March 2023 - Sweden Big Short Breaks
For many of us, five-day workweeks are the norm (and have been for more than 100 years). But thanks to a UK-wide programme that’s just finished piloting a four-day week, it may all be about to change.
4th November 2022 - Big Short Breaks
The city break comes into its own in autumn. Crowds thin and prices fall yet the season’s backdrop of warm blush colours make everything look like it’s been baked in gold.
20th October 2022 - Big Short Breaks
Known as the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, Florence can be forgiven for resting on its laurels. A city of enchanting, cobbled streets and utterly irresistible
29th September 2022 - Italy Big Short Breaks
Brussels - the birthplace of the European Parliament, Jean-Claude van Damme and the Marmite of Christmas side dishes, the mighty sprout. Although this petite
28th June 2021 - Belgium Big Short Breaks
Let me take you back to where it all began for Original Travel, not with the US phenomenon of a week of wild partying during 'Spring Break' (although I
28th June 2021 - Big Short Breaks
Scandinavia is a hugely popular holiday destination right now, and with good reason. We ourselves absolutely love the Nordic region (admittedly, a loose
28th June 2021 - Big Short Breaks
Lebanese not only talk the talk, they walk the walk... We arrived in Beirut... After an extremely sociable flight (they love a natter, those Lebanese) that left London after lunch,
28th June 2021 - Lebanon Big Short Breaks
Four twenty-somethings with wanderlust in search of sun, fun, culture and gastronomy. One long weekend... Seville was the perfect choice for a Bank Holiday city break.
28th June 2021 - Spain Big Short Breaks
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