Weekends away can be challenging when it comes to making the most of them. Often, two days can fly by faster than you expect, leaving you feeling as if you’ve barely touched the surface. You just need a few tricks to help you make the best use of your 48 hours when exploring a new place.

These tips will help you plan the perfect city break. Get your cabin baggage out of your bag, put on your most comfortable shoes, and get ready to leave.

Decide Where You Want To Go Carefully 

Weekend getaways are more convenient in smaller cities. Danish, Portuguese, and Slovenian capitals such as Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Ljubljana are ideal for exploring in a couple of days.

Choose a lesser-known destination, like Casablanca instead of Marrakech, Palermo instead of Rome or Rotterdam instead of Amsterdam.

Accommodations Should Be Booked As Soon As Possible

Booking in advance is best, but you can also book the day before you arrive – even the morning of your trip. If you take the time to research the best areas of the city, you can book the coolest apartments, the most romantic bed and breakfasts and the chicest boutique hotels with two to three months’ notice.

Try To Be Flexible With Your Budget 

Be prepared for a few unexpected expenses on short trips. It could be an overpriced cocktail in an unassuming bar or a taxi to an airport that was miles from the city centre.

Spend a little money occasionally. There is no need to prove a point by waiting hours for public transport or searching endlessly for the cheapest lunch deal during mini-breaks. You want to be able to allow for little treats such as booking a chauffeur service or spa treatment. 

Choose Something You Love 

Is yoga a part of your daily routine at home? Check out some classes. Are you a theatre enthusiast? Take a tour behind the scenes. Are you a beer enthusiast? Find a brewery near you. Experiencing things like this will make you feel as if you’re getting a taste of life in a new city. With Viator, you’ll discover dozens of small-group activities that aren’t limited to queue-jump passes.

Use Your Feet 

There’s nothing more tempting than hopping on a metro, tram, or bus when you’re pressed for time. Try walking instead. In addition to getting a better feel for different neighbourhoods, you never know what you’ll find if you get lost.

Consider the holiday photos you look back on fondly; they’re rarely snapshots of famous sights, but are instead of places that hold personal significance.

Be Ready To Change Your Plans 

If you are not having fun, then you should do something else. The experience of going to a museum is almost as if you feel obligated to spend some time taking in the exhibits after paying money for admission.

Do not fear cutting your losses and moving on if the place you planned to visit does not meet your expectations.

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