St Patrick was a 5th Century missionary and is generally credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and driving out all the snakes, among other things. March the 17th is St Patrick’s Day, which has become more about Ireland and the global contribution of the Irish than a religious holiday. It’s celebrated around the world, but there is no better place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day than in the beautiful city of Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland. It’s a popular time to take city breaks in Dublin and to holiday in the rest of the country. There is a lot more to it than drinking pints of Guinness although that is, of course, quite a drawcard.

Timing your short holidays or weekend breaks in Dublin to coincide with the great Irish national holiday means you can also enjoy all the entertainment of the St Patrick’s festival, which runs for a few days leading up to St Patrick’s Day. It’s much more than just a bit of fun and a lot of drinking. The festival is a celebration of Irish culture and brings in elements from film, music, comedy, and theatre, and art.

City breaks to Dublin are always full of adventure and interest, but nobody taking short breaks in Dublin at this time of year will be short of things to see and do. Whatever aspect of Irish culture captures your attention the most, St Patrick’s Day is a great time to explore it more. And the best thing about the St Patrick’s Day Festival is that it’s free!

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Summer 2010 is set to be an outstanding one for sports fans, with the football World Cup, Henley Regatta and Wimbledon tennis tournament all coming up. What better way of enjoying them than on a short break in London?

London makes an excellent base for enjoying any of these events. Henley and Wimbledon are not far out of town, and there are plenty of large-screen showings of World Cup games. If polo’s your thing, watch the world’s top polo stars in action at London’s Hurlingham Park, the traditional home of the sport. Or travel at the right time of year and catch some world-class rugby at Twickenham, or cricket at Lord’s or the Oval. With city breaks to London, you won’t miss any of the action.

And, of course, interest in sport in the UK’s capital is only going to increase as the city gears up for the Olympic Games in 2012.

As well as sports, you may want to come to London for the August beer festival at Olympia, among other special events from Picasso exhibitions to a chance to see inside Buckingham Palace.

If you’re looking into short breaks to London, see what we at Golf Weekend Breaks have to offer before you do anything else. Our short breaks to London are hotel-only deals, staying in four star comfort. We make booking short stays in the capital really easy – and we’re also ATOL-protected for extra peace of mind.

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There is more to County Dublin (or the Dublin Region if you want to use the modern terminology) than the city itself. Although there is plenty to do on city breaks in Dublin - history, culture and one the best theatre, comedy, and live music scenes in Europe - taking short breaks in Dublin is also an opportunity to explore a little more of Ireland.

You can go further and visit a neighbouring region. A day visit to County Wicklow is an ideal compliment to city breaks in Dublin. It has beautiful golf courses, lush green hills, and provides a taste of the quieter, more rural face of the Republic of Ireland. There are plenty of romantic windswept castle ruins and fascinating early Christian historical monuments within easy reach of Dublin.

There are ancient Celtic Crosses and even older monuments from before the time of St Patrick in the area. For those with a rather more modern focus, Dublin is the home of the Guinness Storehouse, complete with tours and tastings. Pubs with live music can be found any evening of the week. Everything that Ireland is famous for is available to you on short breaks in Dublin and surrounds.

Most people on weekend breaks in Dublin will find it’s not as rainy as they thought it might be. The city and county enjoy a much drier climate than the famously wet and windy (although ruggedly beautiful) west coast of Ireland. The climate is generally mild and not given to extremes of any kind, although it is sometimes windy.

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The city of Dubai is one of the most elegant and luxurious in the world, and the hotels that can be found there reflect that fact. The famous Burj Al Arab Hotel, for instance, has been consistently voted the best and most luxurious in the entire world. As a destination for weekend breaks, Dubai can provide quite stunning levels of service and facilities. City breaks in Dubai’s premium hotels will provide experiences that are sure to be remembered for a lifetime.

The Burj Al Arab has a private beach just for hotel guests- a world away from the crowded sands of the Mediterranean. The pool facilities you’ll find there and elsewhere on short breaks in Dubai are at a scale and luxury that the UK can only dream about, and if the beach, the marina for hotel guest use, and the swim-up bar at the hotel isn’t enough water for your short breaks in Dubai, the Burj Al Arab is close to the Wild Wadi Water Park.

The rooms are fully equipped with all modern conveniences at the highest level, from private fax machines to gorgeous spa bathtubs with water jets. There is a comprehensive health spa on the hotel premises, and it’s not far from the shopping at the Mall of the Emirates - a location sure to impress even those bored by the fashions on offer in Paris or New York. On weekend breaks in Dubai you can relax by what may the best pools in the world, or enjoy the attractions of this fabulous city.

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If you’ve been to the UK’s capital countless times, it’s understandable that you may not want to head there to see Buckingham Palace or Leicester Square.

But the joy of this town is that, however well you think you know the place, city breaks to London give you the chance to discover something new. For example, you could have lunch in an organic café in one of the lesser known, less glamorous areas such as Stoke Newington. Take a stroll through Highgate Wood, go deer-spotting in Richmond Park or browse the boutique shops in Crouch End in the north of the city. Wandering through the colourful Columbia Road flower market in Shoreditch, east London, could also be a great way to spend short breaks to London.

If you’re already done the Victoria and Albert, head for one of the more unusual museums, such as RAF Museum in Colindale.

So city breaks in London don’t have to be just about Trafalgar Square or Madame Tussaud’s. At Golf Weekend Breaks, we have some fantastic city breaks to London on offer. Our room-only deals are all for high quality, four star hotels, giving you the freedom to eat wherever and whenever you want, and travel to London as you wish.

And because our prices are by the night, you’re not tied to a particular length of stay on our city breaks to London.

See our website for more details – and rediscover your capital city.

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With ash clouds and air strikes disrupting summer travel, and the downturn meaning finances are still tight, many of us are tending to look closer to home when it comes to holidays.

You may not have given city breaks to London much thought, as you may feel you know the UK’s capital pretty well already. But, from Borough Market to Brick Lane, from a ghost tour of some of the older and more eerie parts of the City of London to a trip to the new Westfield shopping centre, there’s always something new to discover. And there’s certainly more to London than the Tower or watching the guard change at Buckingham Palace.

So why not rediscover England’s capital city on one of the many weekend breaks to London on offer this summer? From art to fine dining, from outstanding nightlife to some of the world’s best theatre, one thing you won’t run out of is things to do. And you can enjoy these breaks as a family, with a partner, or with one friend or a dozen. These trips can also be perfect for an unforgettable hen weekend.

At Golf Weekend Breaks, we currently offer weekend breaks to London staying in super-comfortable four-star hotels either near Heathrow or closer to the heart of the city near St Pancras, right near Kings Cross station.

See our website for more information today, and put one of our great weekend breaks to London in your diary this summer.

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London’s West End is host to some of the finest dramatic pieces of theatre and lively musicals in the world, so it’s no wonder that, for many people, no city break to London would be complete without an evening or afternoon at the theatre.

If you decide to enjoy a show as part of your short break in London, you can use the opportunity to enjoy some fine dining, shopping or sightseeing at the same time. Staying over also means you don’t have to worry about rushing for the last train once the curtain comes down.

You may be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to find cheaper tickets for some of the top musicals, including advance, last-minute or group bookings, discount ticket booths in Leicester Square or queuing for returns at the theatre on the day.

If you’re looking for city breaks in London, make us at Golf Weekend Breaks your first port of call. Stay in one of our four star hotels, either near Heathrow, allowing you to park easily, or conveniently close to the centre of town.

We’ve got some great deals on weekend breaks to London this summer, and, because we come with ATOL-bonded protection, your money is totally safe. Let us deal with your booking for you, leaving you to just look forward to enjoying this world-class city.

Visit our website for more information.

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Located in the southwest county of England, the ceremonial region of Wiltshire is characterised by high down land and wide valleys.

The history here is of great interest and the city encompasses the famous historic site of Stonehenge. Wiltshire has many places of interest to visit and loads of places to enjoy the pleasant culture.

The rural backdrop found here is great for golfers as this means that there are many places that one can enjoy the sport. As two thirds of the county lies on chalk, this gives a high chalk downland landscape.

The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club we offer in Wiltshire includes a tennis course and is surrounded by 365 acres of woodland, parkland and gardens. Amid panoramic views and many other guest amenities, it is definitely a place to stay. Please see our main pages.

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Derbyshire is a county located in the East midlands of Britain. It makes up a good portion of the Peak District amid an estimated population of 996,000 people it’s a great place to visit.

With a great history from visitors 200,000 years ago, there is much to discover.  Derbyshire embeds many scenic views, a city life and a diverse yet traditional culture.

Local attractions are many scenic views and metropolitan attractions. Local attractions include Chatsworth House, Crich Tramway Museum, Cascades Gardens, Haddon Hall and the Heights of Abraham.

Sports wise, there are two football teams derived from the county – Derby County F.C and Chesterfield F. As well as football, and the many clubs located here, there is a love for Golf also. With many places to enjoy the sport.

If you are interested in a golf weekend break in Derbyshire then do not delay, please browse through our selection. We have a brilliant value package for the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel And Country Club. Please take a look in our inner pages.

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With 2.25 million residents; Greater Manchester is a very large metropolitan City. It encompasses a total of ten boroughs and is a British hotspot for travellers and avid shoppers. Manchester generally experiences a maritime temperature with cool summers and mild winters.

Sixteen percent of employment is made up from the following sectors – Art, Tourism, Culture and Sport. This is the highest proportion of employment within the City. Culture as a whole here is very vibrant, diverse and entwines many different cultures together.

Nightlife is one of the best around Britain with many people visiting the City just on the weekend for the many clubs and bars.

Sport in Manchester is of a great importance. In 2002 it hosted the Commonwealth games which is annually watched by millions. In Football, Manchester United FC is their main components that play in many chief games. They also have a rugby union and a Cricket club. Horse racing and Golf are both major sports also.

For Golf, Manchester has around 32 clubs, which all offer great amenities. You are able to choose whether you would prefer to play the sport in Manchester’s rural areas or enjoy it nearer to the City. Amateur and Professional Golf is very sought after. If you are interested in a Golfing weekend break to the City, please browse our inner pages for further information.

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