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Article: Discreet charm of Bruges; Euro weekend.
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- Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2000
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AS weekend breaks away become increasingly popular with British tourists, holidaymakers are looking further afield than the UK when choosing a destination.
Places such as New York, Las Vegas and even Hong Kong are being talked up by tour operators as the new weekend destinations but they can be a long haul for those seeking a two-night stay away from the stresses and strains of home.
Similarly, perennial favourites such as Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam are easily reachable but can offer few surprises for the increasingly well-travelled Brit.
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