--- title: "17 Delightful City Breaks to Plan ..." description: "London; Paris; New York; Berlin; Prague; More ..." url: "https://travel.allwomenstalk.com/delightful-city-breaks-to-plan/" category: "travel" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 17 Delightful City Breaks to Plan ... If there's anything I love and would encourage absolutely everyone to do, it's to travel, and city breaks are a great way to start seeing the world without too much commitment. They're often a more affordable way to get away from it all and explore another culture. Some of the places on this list, I've been to and some I haven't. All are places I want to go to. Book a long weekend off work, pack a comfortable pair of shoes and put these 17 beautiful places on your must-visit list of city breaks. ## 1. London ![London](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gz/ys/nk7bck5m_600x400.jpg) Of course, London is the number one places on my list of city breaks - because I live there! Out of everywhere I've been, London is the most accepting; it doesn't matter where you're from, where you've been, what you wear - you'll still fit in. It's loud and it's dirty but you can go from Tudor England and Queen Victoria's Britain in a couple of streets. And what other city can say that?! ## 2. Paris ![Paris](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vw/mk/qyz4tt9r_600x402.jpg) One of my favourite places in the entire world and the most elegant city I've visited. You just can't beat the French when it comes to food, fashion - and romance! ## 3. New York ![New York](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gf/cc/xcok434a_600x401.jpg) I LOVE New York and it's one of the few places that I feel is similar to London. I love the buzzy atmosphere and I love the history. Definitely plan a trip to Ellis Island; it's the place where immigrants had to pass through before entering the city and it kind of summed up NYC for me. ## 4. Berlin ![Berlin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g3/hf/mjnsule7_600x399.jpg) A sprawling, mismatched city with a brilliant art and music scene. Berlin is VERY cool. Personally, I also found it a little sad - so much of the city was destroyed during the war but I guess what happened is a huge part of it's make-up now. ## 5. Prague ![Prague](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ij/j2/wsgtw30o_600x400.jpg) One of the best places I've visited! Amazing food and drink - I ate a lot of roast goose and drank a lot of beer - beautiful, fairytale buildings and friendly people. It's also very cheap. ## 6. Bangkok ![Bangkok](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x2/b1/d1436i27_600x391.jpg) Bangkok is an experience. I know some people who've hated it but I thought it was wonderful. The noise and movement is constant so you'll be knackered by the end of the day but it's worth it (although it's so cheap, I would recommend spending a little extra and getting a hotel with a rooftop pool - you'll need it!). And look at Mark Wiens' food blog if you want to find the best street food! ## 7. Dubrovnik ![Dubrovnik](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yb/o1/qc9rgv06_600x450.jpg) Game of Thrones is filmed here - it's King's Landing. That is all. ## 8. Marrakech ![Marrakech](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ks/iq/iljlwkg3_600x398.jpg) My next holiday! I've been doing some research in advance and it looks fabulous - day trips to the Atlas Mountains, wondering around the souks, visiting a traditional hammam. I reckon you should go, too. ## 9. San Francisco ![San Francisco](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lf/rk/gypbpssr_600x480.jpg) One of my favourite holidays - this is such a pretty place and I loved how you could hop on a tram and it could take you wherever you wanted to go in the city. Also, Alcatraz! Now that's an interesting day out. ## 10. Boston ![Boston](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mf/wk/w08i81q6_600x361.jpg) I don't want to offend any Americans here - 'cause I know you guys love America - but I'm a history buff and compared to London, you don't have as much of it as we do. I'm sorry. But Boston has a lot and it's fascinating. The walking tours of the city are great. ## 11. Lisbon ![Lisbon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hu/kc/ysli6umv_600x399.jpg) Ah, Portugal. I've been coming here since I was a little girl and it's just a lovely place. If you go, I would recommend eating at least two custard tarts a day. Possibly three. ## 12. San Sebastián ![San Sebastián](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ny/z1/o1i0vcy1_600x360.jpg) I haven't been here but I have it on very good authority that it's a wonderful place to spend a few days. In fact, one of the most well-travelled people I know says it's his favourite place in the whole world. ## 13. Venice ![Venice](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z5/r8/kdrxdss0_600x400.jpg) Beautiful, romantic Venice. There are few cities idolised in books and films as much as Venice is - spend some time there to see what the fuss is about. ## 14. Rome ![Rome](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lj/ad/nhg2nfg9_600x375.jpg) And if you're going all the way to Italy, don't miss Rome. There's so much history here and in a lot of ways, it's where it all began. Just be careful when you're buying ice cream. ## 15. Barcelona ![Barcelona](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g7/ni/m64q1wb4_600x389.jpg) Have you seen Vicky Christina Barcelona? It's one of those films where the place is like the main character. And the main character is SEXY. ## 16. Krakow ![Krakow](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y1/xa/yf7aijq0_600x450.jpg) A great place to visit if you want a cheap break - flights from the UK aren't as cheap as you might expect, but the cost of accommodation and food makes up for it. ## 17. Reykjavik ![Reykjavik](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/to/tf/gmsb5zkq_600x450.jpg) From very cheap to very expensive. You might need to save up a bit more for Iceland's capital but it has the northern lights and fermented whale - gotta try that, right? There's lots more - Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul, Amsterdam - and that's largely Europe-centric. There's a big old world out there, so I hope this inspires you to go further afield on your next trip! 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