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prime example of a destination that is inexpensive and unspoiled. It retains its walled, cobblestoned medieval old town, home to 15th-century defensive tower Kiek in de Kök, and a 13th century ury
Gothic town hall which sits in the main square, surrounded by cafes f and shops. Seek out pretty stone-flagged streets such as St Catherine’s Passage before heading for a traditional Estonian lunch in the likes of Restoran Spot in the heart of the city. If the weather is still warm enough, there is the option of sunning yourself on Pirita Beach, a short taxi ride north. Then in the evening watching the sunset from the Tallinn TV Tower.
GO: Three-night breaks start from £395pp, including in flights and a double room with breakfast. See S regent-holidays.co.uk. eb
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There h is nothing quite like standing on the middle of Prague’s atmospheric Charles Bridge as evening falls. fa Musicians and artists line the balustrades as couples co stroll arm in arm across it towards Prague Castle Ca and mansion-lined Petrin Hill. Narrow cobbled lanes on either end of the bridge are stuffed with crafts and gift shops. The hub of everything is the fairytale Stare Mesto or Old Town square, surrounded by a cornucopia of architectural facades from across the ages.
There is a huge choice of inexpensive daily concerts on offer, performed in beautiful settings such as the Mirror Chapel in the Kiementinum, worth attending for the venues alone.
GO: A three night Prague City Break with flights “Choose the right card before you go, be careful which ATMS you use abroad and withdraw larger amounts less often. It pays to prepare, and now it takes little to no time to do so.” For more good advice see weswap.com. from Edinburgh, B&B hotel, and a half day city tour is from £419pp. See traveldepartment.co.uk.
Poles apart Krakow
Krakow – the Florence of Poland – is a colourful patchwork of quaint boulevards, green parks and market squares. Explore the Old Town and its crown jewel, Rynek Glowny, one of the largest medieval squares. Other romantic highlights include Wawel Royal Castle, the Jewish quarter and the 14th century St. Mary’s Basilica. And there’ll be classical music everywhere you go.
GO: Krakow airport is served by Ryanair, easyjet and Wizzair. Stay at Vienna House Andel’s Cracow, whose ‘Fall in Love with Cracow’ package includes a bottle of sparkling wine, dinner by candlelight and a relaxing couple’s massage. From £159 for two nights. See viennahouse.com.