{"id":29053,"date":"2023-01-20T14:40:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=29053"},"modified":"2023-03-22T12:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T12:28:52","slug":"city-break-or-beach-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"City Break or Beach Escape? Why You Don&#8217;t Need to Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Agonising over whether a <strong>city break or beach holiday<\/strong> would be better for you? Have you thought of just doing both?<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/city-beach.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/city-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Split image of Bangkok at night and a Maldivian island\" class=\"wp-image-29059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/city-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/city-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/city-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Should you choose a city break or beach escape for your next holiday?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a holiday tale as old as time&#8230; should you go for a city break or beach escape?<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll outline which selection would be better for you. But, we love temptation, so we&#8217;ll also play devil&#8217;s advocate and talk about twin-centre or <a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/multi-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-centre adventures<\/a> in more depth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spoiler alert, these adventures are basically the perfect compromise of sea and city.<\/p>\n<p>So, why don&#8217;t we kick things off by deciphering whether the beach or city would be more your speed. Then we&#8217;ll tell you more about twin-centres and how they could be the perfect skeleton key for unlocking your R and R riddle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/2vljlWVJ8eNzTjgxRK\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/adultswim-alcohol-demon-alcoholic-2vljlWVJ8eNzTjgxRK\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d210ac73c57\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d210ac73c57\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d210ac73c57\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/#Why_Should_You_Book_a_City_Break\" title=\"Why Should You Book a City Break?\">Why Should You Book a City Break?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/#Why_Should_You_Book_a_Beach_Escape\" title=\"Why Should You Book a Beach Escape?\">Why Should You Book a Beach Escape?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/#What_Is_A_Twin-Centre_Holiday\" title=\"What Is A Twin-Centre Holiday?\">What Is A Twin-Centre Holiday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/#Are_Twin-Centre_Holidays_Always_a_City_and_Beach\" title=\"Are Twin-Centre Holidays Always a City and Beach?\">Are Twin-Centre Holidays Always a City and Beach?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/#Discover_Our_Range_Of_Twin-Centre_Holidays\" title=\"Discover Our Range Of Twin-Centre Holidays\">Discover Our Range Of Twin-Centre Holidays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Book_a_City_Break\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Why Should You Book a City Break?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should definitely book a city break over a beach holiday if you prefer an adventure. Or if you like to get out and explore a new destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Being in the city gifts you the opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture. Whether you decide to explore the sights of a European hotspot or dive into an exotic hub.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The other great reason to plump for a holiday in the hubbub is that no two cities are ever the same. Each is packed with new restaurants, bars, boutiques and experiences. You can find a new favourite restaurant every evening or shop &#8217;til you drop through the daytime<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-walking-in-town.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-walking-in-town.jpg\" alt=\"Woman on her phone walking through a city\" class=\"wp-image-29062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-walking-in-town.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-walking-in-town-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-walking-in-town-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you see yourself swanning around a cityscape?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/subscriber-exclusives?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section.jpg 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section-768x141.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Book_a_Beach_Escape\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Why Should You Book a Beach Escape?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choose a beach holiday if you&#8217;re aiming to get away from it all. For relaxation and escapism, there can be no substitute for a sojourn to sun-drenched stretches of sand.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there is such as thing as &#8220;<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"><a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/brilliantio.com\/why-is-the-beach-relaxing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach therapy<\/a><\/span>&#8220;. Research has shown that <strong>heading for the sand could be considered a form of self-care<\/strong>. The soothing sounds of the ocean lapping against the shore reduces activity in the parts of the brain associated with stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stretching out on a sandy beach may just look like a break from the norm. But it&#8217;s also a great way of<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/03\/11-ways-holidays-can-promote-positive-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improving your mental wellbeing<\/a><\/span>. So, it can be argued that kicking back and switching off the noise with a good book, a dip in the pool, or enjoying a tasty cocktail is actually you looking after yourself. Can you do that in the noise of the city?<\/p>\n<p>But now we know more about why people choose between the city or the beach. Why don&#8217;t we offer option 3, a multi-centre adventure a.k.a the best of both worlds?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-on-beach.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-on-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Woman alone on a beach\" class=\"wp-image-29061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-on-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-on-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-on-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Or is chillng on the sand more your scene?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Twin-Centre_Holiday\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Is A Twin-Centre Holiday?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Twin-centre holidays are a way to <strong>experience two different regions or destinations in one trip<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These unforgettable trips are normally held over 10-night durations and can bring together stunning destinations like<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/tropicalwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/08\/city-escapes-and-beach-days-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-twin-centre-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai &amp; the Maldives<\/a><\/span>. On that adventure, you&#8217;d spend 3 days in the bright lights of Dubai and the next 7 sunning it up on the beaches of the Maldives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This new approach to holidaymaking offers a clever compromise to the city vs beach debate by allowing you to do both in one trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-town-beach.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-town-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Two areas of Cancun\" class=\"wp-image-29068\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-town-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-town-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-town-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A twin-centre holiday let&#8217;s you explore two different types of trip in one escape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Twin-Centre_Holidays_Always_a_City_and_Beach\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Are Twin-Centre Holidays Always a City and Beach?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>multi-centre holidays aren&#8217;t always a combination of cities and beaches<\/strong>. They can also be used to deliver a more in-depth picture of a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take the opportunity to discover multiple locations in one country. For example, one of our latest trips offers the chance to discover<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"><a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/multi-centre\/thailand\/bangkok-phuket-twin-centre-exclusive?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bangkok and Phuket<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Or how about doubling up on the beachy fun, by exploring two Caribbean islands on a<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/multi-centre\/st-lucia-tobago\/caribbean-twin-centre-escape-st-lucia-and-tobago?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Lucia and Tobago<\/a> <\/span>trip? The city, jungle, beach or rainforest are yours for the exploration on one of these adventures.<\/p>\n<p>But if you still can&#8217;t decide between a city break or beach escape, why don&#8217;t we break down those options in more detail to see which would be better suited to you?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/st-lucia-tobago-tc.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/st-lucia-tobago-tc.jpg\" alt=\"Twp shots of Caribbean beaches in St Lucia and Tobago\" class=\"wp-image-29069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/st-lucia-tobago-tc.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/st-lucia-tobago-tc-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/st-lucia-tobago-tc-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can make the choice to have a multi-centre adventure that is all about nature and beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Our_Range_Of_Twin-Centre_Holidays\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Discover Our Range Of Twin-Centre Holidays<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Twin-centre holidays provide that perfect middle ground between committing fully to the sand or streets. All you need to do then is decide which type multi-stay you want to have&#8230; more decisions, eh!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have a host of twin-centre trips available today. From Caribbean adventures to city and beach holiday compromise kits. Just click the button below and let the arguments begin again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/multi-centre?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-1024x133.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-1024x133.png 1024w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-768x100.png 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agonising over whether a city break or beach holiday would be better for you? 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