Amsterdam continues to be a highly popular destination for weekend breaks and it’s easy to see why. This city has a truly cosmopolitan feel with something for everyone. What’s more its compact size means it is best explored by foot, or even better do as the local do and get yourself a bike. There also a selection of boat trips to whisk you along one of the many picturesque canals, an ideal choice for a romantic dinner date.

Amsterdam is just a one-hour flight from London, making it really convenient. Alternatively, you can catch the Eurostar to Brussels and then simply hop on a train that will take you to Amsterdam Central Station. Once there you’ll discover a great choice if accommodation from the picturesque gabled townhouse hotels, to individual boathouses.