This accommodation at university residences is only available June - early September. In June 2007 it cost £24 a night for a single room with shared bathroom. It's a beautiful location by Holyrood Park with free car parking, and it takes around 20 minutes to walk to Princes St. The self-service breakfast is excellent.

Book online at:
www.laterooms.com/en/p1025/hotel-reservations/84026_edinburgh-first-hotel-university-edinburgh-edinburgh.aspx

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Cheap especially for a single room. I paid £24 for a single ensuite room. Centrally located, 10 minutes walk from Waverley rail station and Princes St. Breakfast not great, but good if you want budget accommodation with your own bathroom at a cheap rate.

Book online at:
en.venere.com/hotels_edinburgh/hotel_minotel_osbourne_hotel.html?ref=1234

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It's right in the centre of the town. It's a new hotel with bright spacious family rooms that sleep up to two adults and two kids. It cost from just £19 a night if you book online on the non-refundable saver rate at least three weeks in advance.

The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RR

Book online at:
www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1586&id=74798

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It's centrally located just off the Royal Mile and you can find rooms from just £19 a night if you book online at least 3 weeks in advance on the non-refundable saver rate.

30 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TA

Book online at:
www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1586&id=74798

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Bassano del Grappa is situated on the River Brenta, at the foot of Monte Grappa, thirty five kilometres north east of Vicenza. It is best known for it's Palladian Bridge, white asparagus and Grappa liquer. The location is quite stunning with the fast flowing river and fresh mountain air.

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I have written a personal guide to Lübeck:
www.europealacarte.co.uk/Germany/lubeck.html:

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I've written a personal guide to visiting Stirling:
www.europealacarte.co.uk/Scotland/stirling/index.html

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Dundee has really changed for the better over the last couple of decades. It has transformed from a down at heel city to a bright, fun place to visit. There's lots to do and see for everyone, shops, museums, theatre and the beach and castle at Broughty Ferry.

You can read my guide to Dundee at
www.europealacarte.co.uk/Scotland/dundee.html

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Bassano is in a stunning location, great views in all directions. When you visit you have 3 options, or you could try a combination of options! Stay around the town, go north into the mountains or go south to visit cities such as Vicenza, Padova or Verona.

I have written a guide to Bassano: www.europealacarte.co.uk/Italy/bassano.html

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I think that the Lido is fantastic. I am not a great swimmer but I loved the sea water pools here. One is really large with volcanic rocks in it. The water is deep enough to swim but you can stand up anywhere in the pool. No nasty big waves appearing to submerge your head. It only costs a couple of pounds to get in and you can stay all day.

You can't miss it on the prom in Puerto de la Cruz

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St Andrews is on the east coast of Scotland, in the county of Fife, north of Edinburgh.

It is best known for golf and the university (of which Prince William is a graduate). However you can visit St Andrews Castle, walk on the long golden beach and visit the nearby Neuk of Fife with its quaint fishing villages.

www.europealacarte.co.uk/Scotland/standrews/index.html

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I know that most people get off the plane at Girona and head straight for Barcelona. However, if you are looking for somewhere that's not so busy for a couple of days, consider Girona. I really like it along the riverside with the painted houses. There are several museums, the medieval part of the city and a great choice of restaurants where you can have a set 3 course meal for around 12 euros.

I have some accommodation suggestions at:
www.europealacarte.co.uk/Spain/girona/index.html

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Bergamo is ideal as a short break destination as it is a Ryanair hub (although called their Milan airport). There is a regular service bus into Bergamo city centre. There are a couple of interesting museums, lovely shops and the medieval hilltop town to explore.

I have written a Guide to Bergamo:www.europealacarte.co.uk/Italy/bergamo/.

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Gothenburg is on the west coast of Sweden. Don't be put off by tales of how expensive it is in Scandanavia. I found Gothenburg to be reasonably priced, with loads to do inside and outside. It is a very clean, civilised and vibrant city. It would be good for families as there is the Lisberg Amusement Park and the Universeum hands on science museum.

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Trieste is tucked away in the north east of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. It combines the charm of a mid-European city with a sea/beach location.

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Lake Iseo lies between Bergamo and Brescia in Lombardy in northern Italy. It is smaller and not so well known as Lake Como and Lake Garda. This is part of the reason why it appeals to me, as it is not so commercialised and is better value for money. Lake Iseo is home to the largest island in a lake in Europe, Monte Isola. No cars are allowed on the island, so it is ideal for walking or cycling. There are many pretty towns and villages around the lakeside. The scenery is very dramatic with sheer sheets of limestone at one point on the western bank and the Pyramids of Zone, earth pinnacles up to 10 metres high, on the eastern side of the lake.

I have written a Guide to Lake Iseo
www.europealacarte.co.uk/italy/iseo

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