The Holiday which? guide to weekend breaks in Europe

A short break can be as recuperative as a longer holiday, and it can take as little time to get to the Continent's major cities as it does to travel to many a British holiday destination. "The Holiday Which?" team has visited 21 of Europe's most atmospheric cities to bring the reader this guide to short breaks abroad. An overview of the glories of each place heralds a description of the sights that no tourist would want to miss, plus the lesser-known attractions; there are tips on the most fruitful areas for shopping, eating and leisure activities, not forgetting details of the best of the city's night life.;It includes pages of recommended hotels, highlighting their individual character and facilities as well as listing room rates - including any special deals that may apply. You'll also find guidance on when best to go, whether to travel independently or book a package, and how each city's public transport system works.;The featured cities are Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Bruges, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Florence, Istanbul, Leningrad, Lisbon, Madrid, Moscow, Nice, Paris, Prague, Rome, Salzburg, Venice and Vienna, and if you read the city-in-a-nutshell sections before you arrive you will be sure of getting the most from your time away.