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Seven City Break Tips For Planning A Get-A-Way
Whether it’s a last minute break or a well-planned vacation using your holiday budget, a City Break, is a great way to escape for a short while and discover some new and exciting; classic cities of the world.
Together in collaboration with my guest author, we’ve put together just a few suggestions and …
Taking A City Break Travel Tips
for planning your adventure and long awaited get-a-way!
Making A City Break Work Best For You!
What Is A City Break
In a nutshell, a city break is a …
Short trip often for two to four days and usually, not during peak season.
Choosing A City You’ve Always Wanted To Visit
City Break Tips For Planning #1
Grand Palace Bangkok
You’re not going to be able to fit everything in, with only a few days. Try to do some research before arriving and choose the places you really want to see. Find out where they are, if they’re easy to get to on public transport and, the best times to visit.
Plan out an itinerary, even if you really don’t like the idea of a; timetable. You can at least plan in a few essential {Must-Sees} and then fit the rest of your city break, around those.
Check Opening Times And Closures
City Break Tips For Planning #2
The Louvre Pyramid
This is vital in countries such as; Italy or Spain, where many of the city’s attractions, and top museums are closed on … Mondays.
For example, if you have plan to visit famous art galleries, to see a specific collections, galleries loan famous works to each other, quite frequently.
Book your entry tickets in advance, so you won’t waste your time waiting in queues, for the more popular attractions. This is a must, if visiting major attractions such as; The Louvre or The Vatican Museums.
Plan to arrive very early, to avoid the huge bus loads of tours. Most major tourist attractions allow you to book online these days and many, with added discounts as well.
Tips For Travel On A Strict Budget
City Break Tips For Planning #3
Getting local currency for your destination is easiest, by way of ATM’s. They are everywhere now and in most cases, will give you the best exchange rates as well. We only use credit cards when traveling, when we absolutely have to. This is to avoid the added fees, credit card companies tack on to purchases.
As well, be sure to check with your local bank, before leaving home. Many major institutions have {reciprocal agreements}, with other foreign banks.
If so, there’s no fee for using the ATM with a partner bank, which is great!
Travel Mid-Week
Another tip is to try and plan your trip midweek, if traveling by air. Many flights are cheaper during the weekdays and you may get better room rates, as well. Be sure to check out my post here on …
⏰ The Best Day And Time To Buy Airline Tickets ⏰
Yes, there are better times of the day and days of the week, to book your flights!
If you are traveling to Spain for example, many 🥧 eateries in {Barcelona and Madrid}, offer fixed-price weekday lunch menus and at a great bargain. These deals are not usually available on weekends.
Eat Where The Locals Do
City Break Tips For Planning #4
Enjoying the Local Food in Old Delhi India!
Talking of food, a city break is a fantastic opportunity to experience the local culture, including the local cuisine.
If you’re fussy about your food choices, check online for restaurants and reviews beforehand, so you have an idea of what dishes are; served, prices and comments. Ask the locals for advice on the best places to eat. If you’re staying at a hotel, staff are great for finding out about hidden gems and restaurants to to suit your budget.
On our trip to India a few seasons ago, we found both; Tripadvisor and Google Reviews, very helpful in selecting popular eateries and finding the local hidden gems.
Taking A City Tour
City Break Tips For Planning #5
The Hop On Hop Off Tour Bus in Sydney Australia!
If pressed for time, check out the local hop on/hop off city sightseeing tours. We always enjoy taking this tour, when traveling to large cities. They’re a great way to get acquainted with the city you’re visiting and with flexibility, allowing you to get; on and off, at your leisure.
As well, check out the many excellent walking and bike tours, in the city, which are outstanding.
Eco-friendly tours are excellent and very affordable, as well!
You will visit places you may not know about and/or even find. At the same time, you get a better feel for a city’s history and culture, on your guided bike tour. All, without the worry of getting hopelessly lost, at the same time!
Travel Around The City Like The Locals Do
City Break Tips For Planning #6
Enjoying Saigon Vietnam on Scooters!
If your time is limited in a city for your short break, the hassle of car hire, can be more bother than it’s actually worth. The beauty of most major cities, is that they usually have well-developed; public transport systems.
Take the local; tram, subway or bus, quickly and cheaply. In many cities, you can also buy reasonably-priced; unlimited transport passes, that save you the hassle of finding fares and buying tickets, for separate journeys.
Some of them also give you {free entry}, to a few of the city’s main attractions, which is an even bigger bonus!
Chill Out & Enjoy Your City Break
City Break Tips For Planning #7
Swimming at Los Barriles Beach Baja Mexico
Remember, you’re supposed to be on holiday and you won’t fit the whole city, into a few days. So, be sure you give yourself some down time, to relax and enjoy yourself.
Don’t spend all your time rushing from, one attraction to another. Take the time to appreciate the quieter side of life in a city and find a green space, weather permitting and spend time in a local park.
Or perhaps, simply spending some time people-watching, at a local café. Sometimes just doing nothing, is the perfect way to while away an hour or so, while you recharge your batteries, for the next adventure.
Below, I’ve also included a link to a {Travel & Destinations} website on an article, written about …
* Why You Should Go On A City Break *
Another good read!
Travel and Destinations
Safe and Healthy Travels!
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