Why choose short breaks?

For the few of you out there who haven’t heard of the term, mini cruises are essentially short breaks to destinations within a short reach of the UK. Short breaks of under four nights are generally the timescales involved.

The great aspect of mini cruise breaks are that for ferry fans like oursleves they provide the best of both worlds. Not only do you get to spend  time on the boat itself, but you also have the chance to explore your destination in full when you arrive. Mini Cruise breaks also give the feeling of escape even over a short period of time. Many people are now choosing to holiday in shorter timescales but more often.

Which cities in Europe are best for short breaks?

Many of the major ferry operators have a range of mini cruise breaks and offers. If we were to recommend destinations that are ideal for a short break from the UK, we would probably go with Amsterdam, Belgium, Northern France and possibly Scandinavia (Denmark is not too far). These are destinations that would fulfil the majority of our criteria for a short cruise break.

• Amsterdam short breaks – we have spoken of our love for Amsterdam before. A few hours in the ferry is all thats needed and you will be in one of the most fun and diverse cities in Europe. Amsterdam offers a great short break, you can relax by day, walking, cycling or saling along the canals – visit some of the best museums in Europe, enjoy the unique atmosphere of the coffee shops. At night, you can choose from a huge variety of restaurants and bars in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Amsterdam is our top mini cruise break destination from the UK.

Amsterdam - Great Short Break Destination

• Belgian city break - The capital Brussels is well worth a visit for a short break, it is a cultural and architectural gem. Also, well worth a visit is medieval Bruges, a beautiful city dripping with culture and interesting things to do.

Bruges at Night - Medieval Wonder

• France – Brittany Ferries operate a great service to this beautiful area of Europe.

Brittany Beaches

• Denmark – The western coast of Denmark is a very underrated short break destination (perhaps people fear it is too far to travel). We have posted before about the Esbjerg region.

Satues on Esbjerg Beach

These are a few of the reasons why we love short breaks. Where is your favourite short break destination, please let us know – all comments are welcome.

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