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So it’s all booked; that chic city break in one of Europe’s trendiest towns, maybe Barcelona, Prague or even Reykjavik. You’ve got your mini tour-guide booklet, and those three or four days meticulously planned so you can make the very most of exploring the culture and sights of a new and exciting city.

Tower Bridge in London

But what if you could have a mini city break before you even leave the country? I wouldn’t say no. This two-for-one holiday is possible by staying in one of the many airport hotels dotted around the country the night before you depart. By doing so, you can make the most of the city nearest to these hotels, and with there being a range of Dublin airport hotels, Stansted airport hotels, and discount Manchester airport hotels, there’s plenty of choice.

What’s more, if you book a room as part of the Gatwick hotel and parking package, you can experience an even more cosmopolitan city breaks than the one you will be jetting off to the next day! With London only 30 minutes away by direct train, you can spend the day, and evening, visiting one of the world’s most famous cities.

There are so many sights to behold in this beautiful city; why not walk along the Thames and visit Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, or go across the river to St. Paul’s Cathedral. You could also take a birds-eye view of the city by going on the London Eye. There are plenty of restaurants and bars if you want a night out on the town, or else some great places for afternoon tea if you wanted something more civilized!

And you can do all of this before you fly to your destination. Visit the sights of London all day (and night if you wish!) and then come back to your airport hotel ready to board that plane the following day for your second fantastic city break.

Article compiled by Nick Phillipps