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Europe’s Best Nightlife: Budapest and Madrid

Posted on June 17, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

On a city break, a city’s nightlife can be a welcome wind down (or rev up!) from the rigours of sightseeing and culture in the daytime, or of course it can be the main reason for going in the first place. Whatever your motivation, this irregular feature highlights some of our top picks of the nightlife in the various cities covered by CityTrip Planner. Today, we explore life after dark in two very different European capitals: Madrid and Budapest. Going Out On The Town in Madrid Anyone looking to spend a night drinking and dancing in Madrid first needs to appreciate one key thing about nightlife in the Spanish capital: it starts late. Really late. Like the rest of Spain, the average day is structured around avoidance of the heat of high noon, pushing lunch and dinner into the early evening and end of the day respectively. As a result, … Continue reading →

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24 Hours In: Berlin

Posted on June 14, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

For a city with such a rich history, it would be unfortunate if you found yourself with only one day to spend in the German capital. Still, however long you have to spare in Berlin, make sure you take some time to get at least a small taste of this remarkable city. We’ve come up with a few recommendations as to how to get the most out of even the shortest stay in Berlin. If it isn’t quite to your liking, you can get your very own personalised guide absolutely free, just by visiting www.citytripplanner.com. A City Of History Berlin is filled with reminders of its rich history, whether it be from the 20th Century or further back in time. Not far from the city’s central rail station are both the Tiergarten’s Soviet War Memorial, erected shortly after the city was effectively split in two in 1945, and the Reichstag … Continue reading →

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Europe’s Greatest City Castles

Posted on June 10, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

Most cities have a centrepiece, whether it be an Industrial Revolution-era masterpiece like the Eiffel Tower or one of the continent’s most ancient structures such as the Colosseum or Parthenon. Sitting chronologically in between these two eras of architecture are the structures that defined medieval Europe, equal parts palace and fortress: its castles. Many of these centuries-old structures are still standing in one form or another and often major landmarks and sightseeing stops on any trip to their city, and we’ve picked out a few of our favourites. 1. Prague Castle Sitting high atop a hill on the west bank of the river Vltava, which runs through the heart of the city, Prague Castle has watched over the city in one form or another since the 9th Century. At various points in its history it has been home to Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of the states of Czechoslovakia … Continue reading →

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24 Hours In: London

Posted on June 7, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

Sometimes you are on a tight schedule when visiting a new city, whether you’re there on business, stopping off as part of a road trip or cruise, or simply on a brief weekend break. In our continuing series of articles focusing on what to see when spending just a short time in some of the world’s most exciting destinations, today we take a look at the capital city of England and the United Kingdom: London. Still Europe’s most visited city (though its claim on the global title is due to be stolen away this year by Bangkok), London’s enduring popularity is in no small part due to the huge range and variety of things to see and do, even when the not-always-glamorous English weather is being uncooperative. Four major airports serve London (six if you include outliers Luton and Southend), each one hour or less away from the centre … Continue reading →

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Europe’s Best Cities For Foodies

Posted on June 5, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

Everyone goes on holiday looking for something different; sometimes it’s culture, other times a wild party weekend, sometimes just relaxation. Whatever the motivation for a city break though, they all have one thing in common – the need to eat three times a day. While all but the most budget of hotels will offer at least a basic breakfast, which European city do you want to find yourself exploring if you’re one who has a demanding taste in… well, taste? We’ve picked out some of the best cities in Europe for people who love good food, and revealed some of the best restaurants in which to get it! 1. Paris This city of love and fashion is equally renowned for its food, in no small part due to the constant influx of inspired young chefs from across France. This importing of regional cooking allows visitors to the French capital to … Continue reading →

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2013′s Five Most Popular European Destinations

Posted on June 4, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

At the end of May, Mastercard revealed the results of their 2013 Global Destination Cities Index, which forecast the Thai capital of Bangkok being the world’s most-visited city in 2013. We decided to take a closer look at the list’s European destinations as we bring you the top 5 most popular European destinations forecast for 2013. 1. London (15.96 million visitors) The Olympics might have been and gone, but London is set to welcome even more visitors this year than in 2012. One of the reasons so many people flock to the British capital each year is that there is plenty to see and do throughout the year and in any weather conditions; remember, if you have the misfortune of enduring grey, wet English weather for the entirety of your stay, the vast majority of museums and galleries in London are free. 2. Paris (13.92 million) The city of love, … Continue reading →

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24 Hours In: Rome

Posted on May 31, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

Sometimes you are on a tight schedule when visiting a new city, whether you’re there on business, stopping off as part of a road trip or cruise, or simply on a brief weekend break. After our article a few months ago on how you might spend a day in Paris, we’re expanding the concept into a regular series of articles focusing on what to see in some of the world’s most exciting destinations. Today, we take a look at the Italian capital: Rome. What To Fit In The biggest decisions when visiting somewhere for a short period of time are inevitably what sights to see and which to neglect. In the interests of catering for all potential budgets and bases (those of us on business trips rarely get unlimited expenses!), we’ll try to stick to attractions in relatively central locations that are easily accessible by foot, public transport or short-distance … Continue reading →

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Five Top Summer City Breaks In Europe

Posted on May 29, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

Whether you’re embarking on your annual two-week summer holiday or simply looking to head for a long weekend or last minute city break, the next few months are a perfect time to head to Europe’s metropolises. We’ve picked out six of our favourites across the continent which are ideal candidates for city breaks this summer. 1. Bruges One of the contenders for the much-contested honorary ‘Venice of the North’, Bruges welcomes millions of visitors every summer who are keen to make the most of the warm weather in this charming Belgian city. Authorities have gone out of their way to maintain the medieval feel of Bruges, and it has been an effective tactic; the city is as charming as any you will find in Belgium, though the canals, tight streets and cobbled plazas can get crowded in the peak summer months. 2. London London proved in the Olympic summer of … Continue reading →

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CityTrip Planner Introduces: Edinburgh

Posted on May 24, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

After adding the sunny Spanish destinations of Valencia and Seville to our site, we felt it was time to give Northern Europe some well-deserved attention, specifically to the UK’s second-most-visited city and festival capital of the world, Edinburgh. A city that is both grand and unpretentious in equal measure, the Scottish capital is a fascinating place. Picturesque architecture and cityscapes can be found all across town, often thanks in no small part to the nature of the landscape that Edinburgh has been built on. Its seven hills mean something impressive is never far from view, and from atop these mini-peaks the view across the city and beyond to the Firth of Forth makes it easy to see why it became known as the Athens of the North during the Scottish Enlightenment. Castles and Culture Edinburgh’s location and geography made it a perfect place for a hillfort, which is how the … Continue reading →

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City Break Apartments at CityTrip Planner

Posted on May 17, 2013 by CityTrip Planner

We already offer hundreds of hotels for each of the city trip destinations on CityTrip Planner, from humble 2-star budget offerings to the grandest 5-star luxury hotels, but we wanted to give visitors to our site even more choice when it comes to accommodation. We’re delighted, therefore, to be able to announce that we have partnered with WayToStay to offer holiday apartments in almost all of our European destinations. Just like our range of hotels at hotels.cityplanner.com, we now offer apartments for all sorts of budget and individual requirements. For example, in London you could choose to stay in well-furnished and well-located apartments in contrasting areas of the city, whether it be trendy, up-and-coming Hackney in the city’s East End or West London’s millionaires’ playground of Belgravia. To check out the apartments on offer, just head to www.citytripplanner.com and choose your city, then check out the apartment tab to see what’s … Continue reading →

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