Brochure selection for weekends & short breaks holidays to Egypt

They say: "When you want to get away for a few days you could spend hours trawling the internet trying to be your own travel agent – or you could let the experts take care of it."

We say: "Extensive coverage of the best city break locations, lots of hotel choice with helpful photos so no squinting to make out the detail."

• Fly scheduled and direct from local airports or take Eurostar
  
• Cresta also offers holidays on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express
  
• Look out for special offers from free room upgrades to free child places

They say: "A collection of ‘short stories abroad’ incorporating an innovative and diverse range of city and relaxing resort stays of two to seven nights. Underpinned by our quality, value, service and special ‘Voyages Jules Verne’ touches."

Explore has put together a brochure with unusual short breaks that offer so much more than the average city break. There are winter activities, wildlife encounters, wilderness experiences as well as cultural and historical wonders from Scotland to India. Perfect for those who only have a few days to spare.