January is an ideal time for a city break in Portugal. The post-Christmas calm, lower accommodation prices and milder winter weather make sightseeing more enjoyable than in the busy summer months.

There are some cities in Europe that simply come alive in the wintertime, as parks packed with sweat-drenched tourists are swapped for fairy light-strewn streets and frosty cocktails turn into warming ...

Couple enjoying a glass of champagne on a boat with the sun in the background - Vladans/Getty Images The city break is often thought of as something of a mini-vacation. True, it can form part of a ...

Europe is arguably the best continent for city break holidays, offering a vibrant destinations characterised by historic old towns, exciting cuisine and creative communities. Yet prices for trips to ...