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A four-day Hogmanay escape to Edinburgh — torchlight through the Old Town, the world's most famous New Year street party, a bracing Loony Dook and a slow recovery day in the Scottish capital, built around Scotland's two-day New Year holiday.
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4 days
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Dec 30 - Jan 2
Catch the July 14 parade and Eiffel Tower fireworks in Paris, then unwind among Provence's lavender fields — all in one bridged long weekend.
Duration
4 days
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Jul 11 - Jul 14
A smart multi-city route across the Netherlands and Belgium using trains, mixing iconic cities with hidden gems for a balanced and realistic trip.
Duration
5 days
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Apr - Oct
A four-day Ferragosto escape to Lake Como — villa gardens, ferry-hopping between Bellagio and Varenna, and a boat picnic on Italy's most cinematic lake, timed to the Aug 15 Assumption Day holiday.
Duration
4 days
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Aug 13 - 16
A four-day Labour Day escape to Cape Cod — National Seashore beaches, a Provincetown day, fresh lobster and the golden last weekend of a New England summer, timed to the Sep 7 holiday.
Duration
4 days
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Sep 5 - 8
Walk the Freedom Trail and Independence Hall on the Semiquincentennial — one bridge day turns July 4, 2026 into a four-day founding-cities road trip.
Duration
4 days
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Jul 1 - Jul 4
A relaxed 2-day Amsterdam plan focused on canals, walking, and local experiences without overloading your schedule.
Duration
2 days
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Mar - Oct
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