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O Octobert b 22 with ith easyJetJ t H Holidays.lid BOOK: easyjet.com/holidays 020 3499 5232. URBAN AUTUMN: Sightseeing in the Spanish capital is more attractive without the heat and hordes. Culture vultures can get their fix at the Prado and Reina Sofía museums while footie nuts can visit Real Madrid’s historic Bernabeu Stadium. Have a morning stroll in the city’s main park, the Retiro, formerly the gardens of a royal palace, and take in the glorious autumn colours. CITY DEAL: Monarch has a two-night B&B break at the four-star H10 Puerta de Alcala from £188pp, including return flights departing from Birmingham on Friday. BOOK: monarch.co.uk, 0333 777 4740. URBAN AUTUMN: Slip away for a Scandi break to the capital of Denmark, which came top in the UN’s AVOID a financial slip-up when skiing by heading to pistes in Eastern Europe or Italyy this year. T That is the advice of the Po Post Office, which surveyed t the cost of staples in r resorts such as equipment h hire, lift passes, lessons WorldW ld H Happinessi R Report t thishi year. Here, you can truly embrace the Danish hygge (cosy) lifestyle.
The cool city is home to Noma, voted the world’s top restaurant in 2014 and one of the Copenhagen’s 15 Michelin-starred spots.
The charming Tivoli Gardens amusement park, built in the 19th century and famous for its Saturday fireworks display, will be open from Friday for special Halloween fun. See tivoli.dk. CITY DEAL: Three nights B&B at the four-star Ascot Hotel, a 10 minute walk from Tivoli Gardens, costs from £255pp. It includes flights departing from Edinburgh on October 30 with easyJet Holidays. BOOK: easyjet.com/holidays, 020 3499 5232. URBAN AUTUMN: The throngs of daytrippers and visitors have ebbed away come autumn, so you can check out the floating city at its best.
It’s still warm and you can happily soak up the rich heritage of La Serenissima in short sleeves. Gawp at the splendour of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doges Palace in stunning St Mark’s Square and then head to 16th-century Rialto Bridge – the oldest of the four bridges crossing the city’s Grand Canal. and on-slope meals and drinks as part of its Travel Money Report. Bulgaria came top for low prices but there were four Italian resorts that made the top ten. The Post Office said: “It is important to do your homework before booking and factor in all the costs of skiing.” CITY DEAL:DEAL AtA two-night B&B stay at four-star Basilea Hotel with Monarch costs from £185pp, including return flights leaving from Gatwick on November 4. BOOK: monarch.co.uk, 0333 777 4740. URBAN AUTUMN: The Jersey capital is at the heart of the Channel Island’s annual Tennerfest. It’s a celebration of the season’s harvest with the chance for visitors to sample some fine food at terrific prices.
More than 180 restaurants, bistros, gastropubs and cafes across Jersey are offering fixed-priced menus starting at £10, featuring freshly caught fish and island specialities. Plus for the first time, there’s a gourmet dining option. It runs until November 11. See tennerfest.com. CITY DEAL: During October, the three-star Mayfair Hotel, in the centre of St Helier, is offering four nights for the price of three from £279pp. It is based on two sharing a twin room and includes return flights from Gatwick, Luton or Liverpool, breakfast and transfers. BOOK: modernhotels.com, 01534 735 511.