How to save on British Airways luxury holidays this weekend
Champagne before take-off, up to two 32kg checked bags in baggage allowance, complimentary food, serious legroom and the chance to stretch out in the lounge before the flights – travelling business class with British Airways is definitely a treat. What's more, if you plan your trip carefully, it can also be an affordable luxury.
Book this weekend and you’ll find a great selection of short-haul breaks – all with Club Europe holidays (includes flights and three nights in a hotel) from under £300 per person – for travel in February and March. There’s also long-haul offers for later in the year that spoil you with all of the above and a flatbed, plus proper bed linen and amenity kits from The White Company, and a palpable sense of indulgence.
Here's a taste of what's on offer...
Get to know New York
With its neon billboards, theatres and bars, Times Square feels like the epicentre of New York – all energy and enjoyment. The stylish DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Times Square West has views onto the Hudson River and Manhattan, and a rooftop bar.
Three nights, room-only with Club World flights from Gatwick, from £1,629pp on selected dates from February 14 to March 31
Chill out in Nice
At the heart of the Côte d’Azur, Nice mixes pavement cafés, promenades and fin-de-siècle charm. The funky Villa Bougainville Hotel brings Nice’s Matisse vibe up to date with great decor and it is also close to the beach, restaurants and nightclubs.
Three nights, room-only with Club Europe flights from Gatwick, from £269pp on selected dates from February 18 to March 25
Verona for design fans
Verona is a small but especially charming northern Italian city between Venice and Lake Garda that’s filled with churches, piazzas and restaurants. Just outside the centre, the four-star Montemezzi Hotel has design-minded rooms and a restaurant serving local specialities.
Three nights, including breakfast and Club Europe flights from Gatwick, from £269pp per person on selected dates from February 24 to March 31
Go roving in Rome
Early spring – late February and early March – is when Rome is a sweet spot for visitors. Temperatures have started to swell but the crowds haven’t. Once a monastery, the Occidental Aurelia is now a sleek modern hotel in the Torre Rossa area, close to the Metro and buses.
Three nights, room-only with Club Europe flights from Gatwick, from £299pp on selected dates from February 24 to March 12
Discover art in Amsterdam
Experience the All the Rembrandts exhibition at the Rijksmuseum with 22 paintings and 60 drawings seen together for the first time. In the lively but largely residential Slotermeer area of Amsterdam, the XO Blue Square Hotel has everything from single to quad rooms, plus easy access by tram.
Three nights, room-only with Club Europe flights from Heathrow, from £289pp on selected dates from February 24 to March 18
A view of Cape Town
Overlooked by Table Mountain, Cape Town mixes scenery with fascinating history: you can go from educating yourself on apartheid on Robben Island to paragliding in the course of a day. The five-star Hilton Cape Town City Centre has a pool and views across Signal Hill.
Five nights, room-only with Club World flights from Heathrow, from £2,319pp on selected dates from November 2 to December 8
Ride the surf in Durban
On South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast, Durban has great surfing, a strong food culture and a laid-back atmosphere. A few blocks from the beach, the five-star Hilton hotel has all the frills, including a swimming pool.
Five nights, including breakfast and Club World flights from Heathrow, from £1,649pp on selected dates from October 7 to October 31
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