Brussels

Brussels city breaks are popular with those looking to visit the many museums, stylish bars and cafes lacing the location's many cobblestone streets. Famous for its vast selection of chocolates and beers, Brussels is fast becoming a busy hotspot for musical entertainment and theatre, appealing to music lovers and those looking to take in the city's architectural marvels.

The architecture descends along the Léopold II's Parisian-style boulevards (Belliard and La Loi) with many grand and governmental buildings draw tourists along. Sainte Cathérine, the Art Nouveau district of St-Gilles and Ixelles attracts art enthusiasts and visitors from the world over. If you visit during the winter months, make sure you spend some time at the Brussels Christmas Market where the charming streets and squares are transformed into a winter wonderland.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 5 min
• Brussels Airport: 15km from the city centre; transfer time about 20 min
• Nearest railway station: Brussels-South railway station
• Currency: Euro