Peaceful hamlets of honey-coloured stone, gently rolling hills of green and bustling market towns: the Cotswolds more than deserves its reputation as one of UK’s most beautiful regions. During this fantastic long weekend we’ll visit the highlights of this idyllic part of England, where time seems to have stood still, from the birthplace of the Bard to Broadway’s famously picturesque high street.

With sixty miles of unspoilt coastline, resorts that have been popular since Queen Victoria’s time and an idyllic interior of thatched cottages and quaint hamlets, it’s no surprise that the Isle of Wight has remained one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations.

The Lake District is a unique, little-altered gem that draws visitors from all over the world and was the atmospheric backdrop for TV drama series ‘The Lakes’. Our long weekends here are designed to show you the highlights, making them the perfect Lakeland getaway.

This refreshing weekend break will help you unwind with visits to some of the Dales’ prettiest spots, including the falls at Aysgarth and Hawes. In contrast we also discover historic York, with its medieval buildings and wonderful minster.

The beautiful beaches and handsome resorts of Britain’s most south-westerly county are the highlights of this fantastic new long weekend break. Newquay is famous for its golden sands and lively atmosphere and from our base here we’ll visit the idyllic harbour towns of St Ives and Falmouth, and the compact cathedral city of Truro.

Why not join us on this long weekend in one of UK’s friendliest seaside resorts? Blackpool has long been a favourite for a getaway thanks to its incredible illuminations, iconic tower, great beach and appetite for fun.

Situated on Yorkshire’s coast between two large bays, Scarborough styles itself as the UK’s oldest seaside resort and has been welcoming visitors for some 360 years. This fantastic long weekend also includes a full day in lovely York, a city steeped in history and culture.

There’s nothing like a blast of sea air to rejuvenate and relax. This new weekend break is centred around the beautiful English Riviera, a section of Devonian coastline famed for its natural beauty, pretty seaside villages and the sophisticated atmosphere of its larger resorts, such as Torquay.

This weekend blends one of the most important cathedral cities in the land with an included visit to one of mainland Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities. From our base on the Kent coast, we spend a day in lovely Canterbury before enjoying another day crossing the channel by ferry to visit the Belgian city of Bruges, a delight of cobbled lanes, grand squares and picturesque canals.