Which way will you head on your next break?
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So much about planning a holiday is about making choices and Europe’s vast variety of destinations doesn’t always make deciding where to go easy. But this week we’re celebrating that diversity, and hopefully helping with some of those decisions, by focusing on a simple choice - will you head north or south for your next break? We’ve picked some of our favourite trips which span from Iceland’s amazing geothermal wonders to the unique sights of Italy’s ‘heel’, Puglia. Plus these tours, with so much included from the major sights to hidden gems, make planning a break easy. You just have to decide which way to head…

The Guardian Holidays team

 

‘Kayak across the fjord to your own secluded beach’

From the archives: Readers’ favourite summer trips to Scandinavia

From the archives: Readers’ favourite summer trips to Scandinavia
Nordic breaks offer peace and tranquillity, say our tipsters, who revel in midnight skies, car-free islands and spectacular views.

Norway tour

Norway tour
Discover Norway’s history and natural beauty on this classic tour including Oslo and Bergen, two scenic rail journeys and a fjord cruise.

 

My favourite late summer city break in southern Europe

From the archives: Readers’ tips

From the archives: Readers’ tips
Beaches on Sardinia, food markets in Aix-en-Provence and historic Sarajevo are among our tipsters’ highlights.

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Save up to 15%

Iceland explorer - save £100pp

Iceland explorer - save £100pp
See more of this fascinating island’s beauty, from the famous Golden Circle to spots well off the tourist track, on this small group tour.

Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy

Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy
Italy’s heel is filled with unique sights from trulli houses to medieval cave dwellings plus beautiful coasts and baroque towns to explore.

Baltic capitals – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius - save 15% quote EASTER

Baltic capitals – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius - save 15% quote EASTER
Explore the cultural highlights of three capitals including old towns, a baroque palace and more… See the trip of the week for discount details.

Classical Spain

Classical Spain
Explore the Moorish highlights of Spain including Granada’s spectacular Alhambra, Cordoba’s Mezquita, beautiful Seville and striking Ronda.

 

Trip of the week

Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast
- save 15% this Easter

Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast<br>- save 15% this Easter

Discover the beautiful Dalmatian Coast including Roman Split, walled Trogir and historic Dubrovnik, explore the lakes and waterfalls of Krka National Park and spend a day exploring Montenegro on this classic tour.

Book by Tuesday 22 April 2025 and save 15% on 2025 or 2026 departures on this and other selected tours with Newmarket Holidays when you quote EASTER. Discount applies to the original tour price and selected optional excursions and excludes late availability holidays. Full terms and conditions apply, call for details.

 
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