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Experiences Overseas

Are you dreaming of packing your bags and escaping for something a bit more exotic? Why not chase the sun with a European minibreak for two? Whether you dream of alfresco dining, artistic and architectural heritage or sun-drenched beaches, our short breaks offer the perfect escape. Soak up world-class culture and cuisine in Paris, embark on a bear tracking trip in Romania or race round the world-famous Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The world is your oyster!

Take a Trip to France

Home to the highest mountain in Western Europe, fine food and awe-inspiring art, France is a destination well worth exploring. Maybe you’ll bask in the sun in Cannes, wander round the artsy city of Nantes or escape for a Paris extravaganza! Or, if you’re an aspiring chef, why not cook up a storm with a six day cooking school holiday in Southern France?

Looking for a Short Break in Spain?

Jet off to sunny Spain for culture, shopping and sightseeing in abundance! We offer a magical selection of city breaks in Madrid, Salamanca, Seville and Murcia, as well as tranquil retreats in countryside and coastal settings. Ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to boutique-style guest houses, we can guarantee the perfect base for a relaxing minibreak in Spain.

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N/a · 11-05-2026

Great experience

Beautiful location and great service and afternoon tea experience.
Happily Ever After Gift Voucher for Two
Kp · 03-05-2026

Thoughtful gift

This voucher meant we could book in our own time and choose where and when we wanted go. Great present
One Night Country Escape with Dinner for Two
Martin · 06-05-2026

Nice present

Nice hotel with good size rooms, a good location .
Two Night Hotel Break for Two
Maj · 10-05-2026

gin tasting

Arun was a great server told us lots about gin
Birthday Celebrations Gift Voucher
Moni · 04-05-2026

Brilliant experience

Faulty Towers was was wonderful evening. Actors were great, interacted with guests all the time. Redeeming the voucher was easy.
Ultimate Time Together for Two
Genki · 25-04-2026

Hotel Bournemouth

Great hotel staff very professional faculties suoerb
Two Night Memorable Break for Two
John · 30-04-2026

Anniversary gift

Good breakfast room clean and tidy and hotel in a beautiful location overlooking Sefton Park
Two Night Escape to the Country
Chalky · 13-02-2026

Brilluant

Excellent, highly recommended. So easy to redeem. No fuss at the hotel. Checked in as a normal guest. Good value.
One Night Memorable Break for Two
Scott · 07-05-2026

Camellia Hotel

The Camelia Hotel in Southend was a welcoming and excellent place to stay. I would highly recommend it, especially for its outstanding restaurant, which offers high-quality dining for hotel guests.
Two Night Deluxe Getaway for Two
Heaton · 19-02-2026

Traditional inn with fab food and staff.

Traditional inn ,wonderful staff ,delicious food ,comfy clean bed beautifull area and dog friendly, breakfast is huge and you have a choice of about 6 breakfast ,plenty of cereal, fruit ,yogurts toast ect.
Two Night Dog Friendly Break
Rh · 29-03-2026

Excellent food

We had a lovely evening. The restaurant had nice atmosphere staff friendly and welcoming. Food really enjoyable.
Spoil Her Gift Experience Voucher
Lexa · 11-05-2026

Unique, fun active gift!

We had a fantastic morning out on the water, such a fun and memorable experience! Despite the rain and mist, it was still brilliant and actually added a really atmospheric feel to the whole trip. Exploring the Devon coastline by kayak was amazing, and our tour guide was excellent, sharing interesting insights and pointing out highlights along the way. One of the real highlights was spotting some lovely seals in their natural habitat, which made it even more special. I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something active, scenic, and truly unique!
Thrill Him Gift Experience Voucher