Antwerp

City of Rubens, fashion mecca, great maritime metropolis, world diamond centre - Antwerp, the largest yet perhaps least well-known of the Flemish cities, has nevertheless become one of Europe's most popular short break destinations. The Manhattan of its day in the 16^th century Flemish Golden Age, long since re-established as one of the world's great ports, and today, thanks to a regeneration inspired by local architects, designers and fashion designers, reborn as one of the continent's most exciting places to live in and visit.

Musts include the historic centre, the steeply gabled guild houses of the Grote Markt dominated by the Gothic cathedral; the city's museums and their Flemish masters, notably Rubens, and his house/workshop; the Esplanade, with its National Maritime Museum, for views across the mighty Scheldt; shopping on the Meir, with its many designer labels, and a visit to MoMu and its world-famous fashion museum. Perhaps though the true pleasure lies in just wandering its colourful neighbourhoods, then sampling the excellent local beers and gastronomy in the myriad friendly bars, cafes and restaurants.

Antwerp is a city on a human scale, a fascinating mix of lively popular districts and tourist zones, large but pedestrian-friendly, allowing the visitor to see and experience much in a short space of time - in other words, the ideal short-break destination. And now even more accessible thanks to Eurostar and a quick local connection to its magnificent Gothic rail station

Hotel Agora

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With an ideal location opposite Antwerp’s magnificent Gothic station, yet just a leisurely stroll along the main shopping streets to the historical centre,

the Agora is a brand new hotel (opened 2007) offering a warm welcome and all modern comforts in its 79 rooms. All are pleasantly decorated, offer a good level of comfort and are with bath or shower, wc, tv, fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities. Buffet breakfast

Hotel Agora Prices
Dates	1 Nov 09 - 31 Mar 10 1 Nov - 31 Dec 10					1 Jul - 31 Aug 10					1 Apr - 30 Jun 10 1 Sep - 31 Oct 10
No. of Nights	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sgl Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt
Price (£)	183	228	274	46	23	177	221	265	44	24	189	237	285	48	25
Terms	Prices per person in £GBP and include Eurostar and TGV. Hotel Supplements may also apply and will be advised on booking. Check 1st class and peak travel supplements here. As a result of Eurostar unexpectedly increasing their prices from 1st September 2010 please add £13 for breaks in Paris and Lille and £10 to all other destinations

Hotel Residence

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4–star quality at a 3-star price in this warmly hospitable, authentically local hotel, in which traditional style and values are allied to modern comforts.

Ideally located for convenience of access, sightseeing, shopping, bars and restaurants, it is just off the main boulevard leading from station to historic centre. Quality fabrics and Italian design furniture predominate in public areas and the 47 comfortable, airy rooms; all are all with tv, safe and minibar, the marble-tiled bathrooms with bath or shower, wc. American buffet breakfast.

Midweek supplement: £7 except Jul/Aug

Hotel Residence Prices
Dates	1 Nov 09 - 31 Mar 10 1 Nov - 31 Dec 10					1 Jul - 31 Aug 10					1 Apr - 30 Jun 10 1 Sep - 31 Oct 10
No. of Nights	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sgl Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt
Price (£)	209	267	325	58	39	187	236	284	48	40	217	278	339	61	41
Terms	Prices per person in £GBP and include Eurostar and TGV. Hotel Supplements may also apply and will be advised on booking. Check 1st class and peak travel supplements here. As a result of Eurostar unexpectedly increasing their prices from 1st September 2010 please add £13 for breaks in Paris and Lille and £10 to all other destinations

Hotel Theater

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Excellently sited in a quiet side-street close to the main shopping streets, Ruben’s house and the splendid historic centre, the Theater offers all the facilities and services you would expect of a stylish 4 star, including elegant lounge, bar, sauna/fitness centre and an excellent restaurant.

The welcome is warm, the ambience simultaneously grand yet intimate. All 127 air-conditioned rooms are with satellite tv, safe, minibar, iron/ironing-board and tea/coffee-making facilities. The immaculate en-suite tiled bathrooms are with bath, shower and wc. American buffet breakfast

Hotel Theater Prices
Dates	1 Nov 09 - 31 Mar 10 1 Nov - 31 Dec 10					1 Jul - 31 Aug 10					1 Apr - 30 Jun 10 1 Sep - 31 Oct 10
No. of Nights	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sgl Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt	2	3	4	Ex Nt	Sng Nt
Price (£)	242	316	389	73	47	246	321	396	76	48	252	329	406	77	49
Terms	Prices per person in £GBP and include Eurostar and TGV. Hotel Supplements may also apply and will be advised on booking. Check 1st class and peak travel supplements here. As a result of Eurostar unexpectedly increasing their prices from 1st September 2010 please add £13 for breaks in Paris and Lille and £10 to all other destinations