| is nothing better than finishing work on a Friday and | | | | place to relax in and escape from the hassle of every |
| knowing that you have all weekend to relax. A full | | | | day life. Visit attractions like the Cape Fear Museum |
| workweek can be gruelling and exhaust even the | | | | and Screen Gems Studio. It doesn’t matter |
| most enthusiastic and energetic of worker. Escaping | | | | where you stay because the city works its magic |
| from those stresses is harder now than it has ever | | | | regardless, but the Holiday Inn there is particularly quaint |
| been and a weekend break is absolutely necessary | | | | and friendly, with excellent service and facilities. |
| once in a while to fully recharge flat batteries. | | | | 6. Sequoia National Park – if you want to get |
| Everybody has different wants and needs to fulfil in | | | | back to nature then this is the weekend break for you. |
| order for them to fully relax. Regardless of what your | | | | Sequoia National Park offers a range of outdoor |
| personal wants and needs are, there are a few cities | | | | activities and attractions like Crystal Cave, Hume Lake |
| that will fulfil a great weekend break. Here are the top | | | | and Kings Canyon. Wuksachi Lodge is in the heart of |
| ten weekend getaways: | | | | the park and offers full access to all facilities, thus |
| 1. Chicago – Chicago is perfect for every | | | | making it an excellent place to stay. The service you |
| individual that wants to get away for the weekend. | | | | will receive there is second to none. Ultimately though, |
| The city has the perfect ambience because of the | | | | the scenery is awe-inspiring and will relieve any |
| variety of activities available. The beach can be a | | | | strenuous weeks endured at work. |
| haven for relaxation and contemplation, but the city | | | | 7. Amsterdam – This busy city caters for every |
| shops are also perfect for retail therapy. The variety | | | | tourist passing through without making you feel like an |
| of activities on offer is immense – from natural | | | | outsider. Relax at cafes and bars such as the |
| exploration of the Great Lakes to sightseeing around | | | | Bamboo Bar, Café Meander or at the beautiful |
| the architectural marvels of the city, there is something | | | | jazz bar Casablanca. There are also great theatres |
| for everyone. Staying in a hotel like the | | | | including the De Balie and Bellevue Cinerama Calypso. |
| Inter-Continental Hotel Chicago can also enhance your | | | | The culture just has to be sampled to be appreciated. |
| stay, with a luxurious setting in a prime location. | | | | Hotels like the Victoria Hotel offer elegant |
| 2. Dublin – Dublin is great for a weekend | | | | accommodation just outside the city for a quiet haven |
| getaway because it is effectively the heart of Ireland. | | | | to relax in to perfectly compliment the busy nature of |
| There is so much to do, whether your ideal break is | | | | the city. |
| strolling around Dublin Castle, visiting historical buildings | | | | 8. Rome – Rome is the heart of Italy’s |
| like the St Patrick’s Cathedral, relaxing in cafes | | | | cultural past. There is so much to see and do here, |
| or visiting the Temple Bar where there are funky | | | | from the ancient architecture like the Colosseum, to |
| shops. The Russell Court Hotel is the perfect location | | | | the cultural cafes that you cannot help but feel relaxed. |
| to enjoy it from. It is the centre of the city and within | | | | The Victoria Hotel is one of the best hotels in Rome |
| walking distance of most of the main attractions. | | | | and offers unashamed luxury. If you are looking for a |
| 3. Calgary – This is a must-visit Canadian city if | | | | city with old values and customer service to match, |
| you love to relax in beautiful natural surroundings but | | | | then this is the place for you. |
| have the best of the busy urban environment to | | | | 9. New York – There is the lure of Broadway, |
| amuse yourself too. There is a whole host of shopping | | | | art museums to inspire you, the historical buildings and |
| options as well as the beauty of Lake Louise, | | | | statues like the statue of Liberty as well as the |
| landmarks like the Calgary tower and fun family days | | | | world-renowned shopping experience near Time |
| at the Calgary Zoo. De-stressing yourself will come | | | | Square. The city is so addictive that you will want to |
| with no effort at all here. The Sandman Hotel | | | | go back for more. The Edison Hotel is in a perfect city |
| Downtown is just one of the many places you can | | | | location and provides a comfortable place to relax |
| choose to stay to fully appreciate your visit. | | | | after the busy days you are likely to have in the city. |
| 4. Geneva – The natural beauty of Switzerland | | | | 10. Bordeaux – A weekend break that involves |
| such as Lake Geneva will leave you breathless in | | | | drinking wine may be just what some individuals need |
| awe. It is a truly old city with astounding beauty. The | | | | to relax after a hard week at work, and that is exactly |
| architecture is fascinating like the Cathedrale de | | | | what you will get in Bordeaux. This French region is at |
| St-Pierre, but the choice of cafes allows you to take in | | | | the heart of the wine production France is famous for. |
| the ambience of the city too. There are hotels all over | | | | Relaxing in vineyards and watching the world go by in |
| the city, but for the best weekend break, a centrally | | | | cafes or relaxing at Les Sources de Caudalie Spa can |
| located one will give you access to all of the amazing | | | | make you appreciate life so much more. Appart Valley |
| activities the city has to offer. Try the Beau Rivage | | | | is a perfect hotel in terms of location and facilities and |
| Hotel Geneva for the best blend of affordable luxury | | | | can make your stay that little bit more special. |
| and prime location. | | | | Weekend getaways must be tailored to your specific |
| 5. Wilmington, North Carolina – This is the ultimate | | | | needs in order to get the most out of them, but all of |
| beach weekend break. Wilmington offers the | | | | the destinations on the above list may entice you to try |
| relaxation of a beach on the Atlantic Ocean with small | | | | something out of the ordinary. Time is precious, so |
| sidewalk cafes and quaint little shops. The atmosphere | | | | enjoy your weekend breaks as much as you possibly |
| is extremely relaxing and unhurried, making it a lovely | | | | can. |