The City Break Episode: Secret Travel Hacks & Hidden Gem Destinations
In this episode, EasyJet Holidays’ Dom Carrick reveals the insider tricks that seasoned travellers use to get the most sightseeing time for the lowest price – and how to avoid paying premium rates for flights and hotels.
But that's not all. Think you know Europe’s top city break destinations? Some of the bestsellers might surprise you – and Dom shares which cities are rising stars for 2024.
And if you thought city breaks weren’t family-friendly, Dom busts the myth and explains how to make short-haul trips work with kids.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
03:06 – The secret ‘shoulder seasons’ when flights and hotels are cheaper, but the cities are even better
05:54 – Budget vs luxury: How to upgrade your city break experience without breaking the bank
07:15 – Europe’s most-booked city breaks – and the rising stars that are trending for 2024
11:27 – The best city breaks for families with young kids (and how to avoid common mistakes!)
14:25 – New and unexpected city break routes – could these be the next must-visit places?
16:40 – Planning your itinerary? The biggest mistake most travellers make on short breaks
24:19 – The hidden costs of Disneyland Paris – and how to cut them down dramatically
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