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African Safari: Go walking among giants in Tanzania on the ultimate safari experience.

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Antarctica: Penguins, glaciers and endless adventure at the edge of the world.

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You have a long weekend – where do you go? Romantic Paris? Eternal Rome? Belgian chocolate-heaven Brussels? Short breaks don't have to be a clichéd whizz around a capital city

Top 10 short breaks

No time? No problem! Here are some ideas for making the most of your long weekend

  1. Stay in a castle, Europe – regal splendour doesn't have to cost the earth – stay in a converted castle for less than £20 a night – there are plenty of options, including forts in France, Scotland, Holland and beyond.
  2. Montenegro – hike in the pristine hills of this Adriatic beauty. It's a small nation, so you can easily fly in, trek for a few days and head home again – though you'll probably want to stay longer.
  3. County Cork, Ireland – kayak at night in the bioluminescent lakes of Cork: as your paddle hits the dark water, millions of micro-organisms sparkle, making for a most magical experience.
  4. Camino de Santiago, Galicia, Spain – the full Camino pilgrimage trail will take weeks, but you can walk a perfect portion of the route – from Santiago de Compostela to the Atlantic coast at Fisterra – in a lovely long weekend.
  5. South Tyrol, Italy – tour northern Italy’s formerly Austrian enclave on a Vespa motorbike, combining quiet valleys, hilltop castles and a delicious mix of Italian and Germanic cuisine.
  6. Champagne region, France – the alternative way to wine-taste: abseil into the cellars of Champagne to add some adrenalin to your chic sipping and slurping.
  7. Fez, Morocco – delve into the medieval alleyways of Morocco's finest medina for an Arabian Nights-style short break. Take plenty of dirham – the shopping is fun and fabulous.
  8. Seville, Spain – Learn to be a travel writer on an enlightening course in the lovely Andalucían city, where you can combine expert tuition with tasty tapas and fiery flamenco.
  9. Ardeche, France – kayak through the tranquil gorges of the Ardeche in just a few days. Camp at riverside sites and pack plenty of local bread and cheese for picnics on the banks.
  10. Tysfjord, Norway – plan a short break between late-October and February to snorkel with the passing killer whales in the pristine fjords of north Norway. The less intrepid can watch from a boat instead.

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