Borgo Giusto Tuscany is a Medieval village nestled in the hills near Lucca. The property comprises original stone farmhouses surrounded by chestnut trees. You'll save £144–£165 compared to the direct price. It's £171 for two nights and a nightly tourist tax of 2.50€ (approximately £2) per person is payable at the property, making the total price £179. Flights are not included, but we found direct return flights to Pisa (an hours' drive away) from £45, so you could get a 2-night stay including flights from £135 per person.

Journey to some of the northernmost parts of Norway and Finland to discover the untamed natural beauty that lies above the Arctic Circle. Explore snowy forests, wild coastlines, and witness landscapes teeming with polar wildlife. Six-night guided excursions are available on select dates until early 2028 and save over £1000 per person compared to the direct price. Flights are not included, but we found 1-stop return flights to Ivalo from £241*.

The Companion Vienna is a boutique hotel that opened in March this year. The train station is five minutes' walk away and the historic centre can be reached in 15 minutes by subway. A 2-night break is £235 with this deal, saving 13–29% on the direct flexible price. A nightly tourist tax of 2.40€ (approximately £2) per person is payable on arrival. Flights are not included. We found direct return flights to Vienna from £97*, so you could get away from £219 per person.

Lille's charming city centre features ornate French and Flemish architecture, art museums, and cultural sites. Hotel Carlton Lille is steps away from the opera house, the Vieille Bourse, and Grand Place square. A 2-night getaway is £255, plus a nightly city tax of 2.75€ (approximately £2.50) per person payable upon arrival. You'll save 34–37% compared to the direct rates. Travel is not included. We found direct trains to Lille from £78*, so you could get a 2-night stay for £211 per person.

Lyon is a "sterling choice for bon vivants" ( The Daily Telegraph ). Sample Lyonnais cuisine with a bottle of beaujolais in a traditional restaurant. Stroll along the river Rhône at the Parc de la Tête d'Or, the largest urban park in France. A 2-night break is £169 with this deal, saving 33–41% on the direct flexible price. A nightly tourist tax of 2.86€ (approximately £2.50) per person is payable on arrival. Flights are not included. We found direct return flights to Lyon from £41*, so you could get away from £131 per person.