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1st & 2nd may
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29th & 30th may
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28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
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Visit the magnificent churches, stroll down the famous La Rambla boulevard with its street performers, musicians and dancers, immerse yourself in Gaudi's architecture or Picasso's Museum or simply relax and gorge on seafood and tapas. A bank holiday break in Barcelona will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. We have a wide range of handpicked hotels in Barcelona from luxury 5 stars to the best budget 2 stars.
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £54pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £54pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £60pp
If you're feeling really keen, take part in the Belfast marathon on the first bank holiday in May! Or perhaps just join the crowds and cheer on the runners from the sidelines instead! Also taking place over the May Day bank holiday weekend is the Festival of Fools - Ireland's biggest street theatre festival! A long weekend in Belfast has loads to offer - from cycling along the Lagan and Lough Cycle Way; hit the shops on Donegall Place or take a day trip to the Giant's Causeway.
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £77pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £57pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £48pp
Bruges is an incredibly beautiful city, and to top it all off it's the World's Capital of chocolate! A trip to the chocolate museum Choco-Story gives a whole history of the stuff. Cruise the canals and admire the picturesque bridges and secret gardens you will see along the way. Grab yourself a bank holiday hotel bargain in Bruges!
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £88pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £93pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £109pp
Taking part in Copenhagen for ten days in August (20-29 Aug 2010)is the Copenhagen Cooking event - a tribute to Nordic cuisine with tastings, competitions, markets, wine fairs and discounted gourmet goods. Once you've had your fill, visit Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid statue; ride a rollercoaster in Tivoli Gardens or take a tour of the old canals which will ensure you see all parts of the old city and pass many of the famous sights. Complete your trip with a discounted Copenhagen hotel and have yourself a Nordic bank holiday this spring or summer!
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £68pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £68pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £68pp
Just after dawn on the Sunday of every month, head to the Smithfield Horse Market in Smithfield Square. Another must-do if you wish to experience Dublin as the locals do is to head to Temple Bar for a pint or two of guiness - home to cobbled streets and a whole array of bars, cafes and art galleries.
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £70pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £70pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £53pp
Everything including the people in Florence is beautiful. Gaze in wonder at the magnificent Duomo, built in the 12th century. Wander through the Boboli Gardens - a true Italian Renaissance garden - with its great views of the city and its wonderful rose garden. Head to the Piazza della Signoria, home to many sculptures and the Fountain of Neptune. Once you've wandered enough, put up your feet and treat yourself to some delicious Florentine cuisine.
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £49pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £49pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £49pp
Whether you want to sample the bars of Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon between the castle and the river, browse the Museum of Decorative Arts, gaze up at the Cathedral, or sample the bohemian nightlife of the Bairro Alto, a bank holiday in Lisbon is sure to be a lot of fun. 1-9 May is the Estoril tennis Open if you fancy spectating or why not head to Rock in Rio - a music festival of blues, soul, indie and rock - in the Bela Vista Park (this usually takes place end of May).
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £58pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £49pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £54pp
Hit the world-famous Notting Hill carnival on Aug 29th and 30th or if you fancy something a little more chilled, head to Chelsea Physic Garden (containing the oldest rock garden in England!). If they don't float your boat, hit the shops of Oxford street or take a trip on the London Eye and take in the views of the city on a spring or summer's day. Hit a ball in Hyde Park or just hang out in London's trendiest bars in the West End. Have yourself a capital city bank holiday and round it all off with 15% off your bank holiday hotel!
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £51pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £51pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £66pp
Take a ride on the State Island ferry taking in the views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty or go to the opera at the Met (in spring, this theatre is home to American Ballet Theatre). Go to Chelsea Market where you can taste wines or grab a bowl of soup or take in a concert at Giants Stadium. Once you've worked out what you're going to do, relax in one of our perfectly located bank holiday hotels!
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £53pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £53pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £63pp
On Sundays in May various free events take place in the Arenes de Jardins de Cimiez. Local bands perform, local folk tales are performed and there's much merriment and entertainment. May and August are perfect times to hit the beach in Nice or just relax and soak up the rays from your hotel's roof terrace. The Splendid has a pool on the 8th floor completed with jacuzzi, terrace, panoramic restaurant and bar. Sip a glass of cold white wine on a terrace or hit the clubs of downtown Nice. There is plenty to keep you occupied during a bank holiday in Nice!
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £43pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £43pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £48pp
Visit the La Bastille Modern Art Fair (28 Apr - 2 May), the Paris Boat Show (29-30 May) or the Festival Rock en Seine (a chilled out music festival in the Saint Cloud Park just outside of Paris (27-29 Aug). Climb the Eiffel Tower, discover the 35,000 works of art in the Louvre or spend a night at a live jazz gig.
1st & 2nd may
2 nights, double,
from £61pp
29th & 30th may
2 nights, double,
from £61pp
28th & 29th august
2 nights, double,
from £52pp
On 1st May, a huge music festival known as Primo Maggio takes place in Piazza San Giovanni. Rome is so full of things to see that your bank holiday break in Rome would be full to the brim! Imagine yourself as a gladiator at the Colosseum, stroll through the gardens of the Villa Borghese, or book in to see an Opera. Indulge in a mouth-watering pizza in a piazza or enjoy a glass of white Frascati. Your bank holiday hotel in Rome will top off your stay - we have a huge amount of choice from luxury 5 stars to the best budget 2 stars.