City breaks and destinations

Eurostar to Amsterdam explained: whether there is a direct train, journey time, passport checks and how to find cheaper tickets.

London to Bruges by train explained, including the change at Brussels and whether a day trip is realistic.

Where Eurostar goes from London, which cities suit a weekend, how to reach the Alps and how early you can book.

How to get from the UK to Disneyland Paris by Eurostar, including direct trains, journey times, costs compared with flying and luggage tips.

Eurostar to Brussels: journey time, the station, what to do in a weekend and how to continue to Bruges.

Plan a weekend in Budapest with a simple two-day itinerary, where to stay, how to get around and what to book ahead.

A weekend in New York is worth it if you plan around jet lag. Here is what to do, where to stay and what to book ahead.

A weekend in Berlin: what to see, where to stay, how to get around and what to book ahead.

How to spend a weekend in Venice, with a two day plan, where to stay, how to get around and what to book ahead.

Plan a weekend in Dublin with ideas for what to do, where to stay, what it costs and how to get around.