Those in search of a comprehensive guide to short-breaks in Europe need look no further than Food and Travel�s essential European Cities Collection, containing fantastic profiles of 74 cities across 27 countries. With such a variety of things to do, see and eat, the European city-break getaway has long been a favourite amongst UK holiday-makers. The short-break market is worth �2 billion, with over 7.5 million short trips to Europe taken by the British public each year. With news coming of a possible end to the recession, and Autumn statistically the most popular time for short breaks to be taken, there is no better time to be heading to Europe than now!

However, with so many cities to explore, the hardest part of the short-break is often choosing where to go. To aid in this decision, the award-winning magazine Food and Travel, has recently brought together its popular 48 Hours series to form one beautifully designed and indispensible guide � European Cities Collection.

Gregor Rankin, Food and Travel�s publisher, says:

�The world is getting smaller and sometimes, in the hunt for new travel experiences, we turn to far-flung destinations, overlooking gems that are much closer to home. It�s not just about classic destinations, such as Paris, Rome or Barcelona; how many people have explored lesser-known cities, for example Thessaloniki, Tallinn and Tampere? Even in well-trodden cities, we have tracked down great restaurants and beautiful sights that have escaped the tourist radar. European Cities Collection provides readers with both the inspiration and information they need to get the most out of their trip.�

Food and Travel�s European Cities Collection is a comprehensive guide featuring 212 full-colour pages packed with invaluable advice. Using extensive first-hand experience of each city, readers will get the inside track on why go, what to do, where to stay and where to eat and drink, along with full-colour images, travel information, a trip tip and weather guide.

European Cities Collection also provides a fascinating introduction to each country with food glossaries and unmissable festivals and events. The comprehensive guide is divided into ten easy-to-read sections, featuring: � Austria, Germany and Switzerland � Baltic States (Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania) � Belgium and the Netherlands � France � Italy � Portugal and Spain � Mediterranean (Croatia/Greece/Malta/Turkey) � Eastern Europe (Bulgaria/Czech Republic/Hungary/Poland/Romania/Slovenia) � Iceland and Scandinavia (Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden) � UK and Ireland With specialist knowledge on where to go, what to do, where to stay and where to eat and drink, the fascinating European Cities Collection is a must have for those seeking a European city getaway. Travelling to Europe�s cities has never been simpler or more rewarding!

European Cities Collection, priced �5.99 is now available to buy at WH Smith, Sainsbury�s, Borders, direct from the publishers by calling 01858 438785(including free p&p), or logging on to www.subscription.co.uk/foodandtravel/1091

Full colour, A4 size, 212 pages. Price �5.99 (UK), �7.95 (Europe) and �8.50 (RoW)

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Food and Travel magazine is the UK�s leading gourmet travel magazine, published independently ten times a year by Green Pea Publishing Ltd, winner of the PPA Independent Publishing Company of the Year 2008 and PPA Publisher of the Year 2008. Priced �3.80 it is available on subscription and at quality news outlets including WH Smith, Waitrose, Sainsbury�s, Borders and Co-op. A digital edition of Food and Travel magazine can be viewed at http://www.f1colour.co.uk/DE/Food&Travel/AUGSEPT09.htm.

Food and Travel contacts Switchboard: 020 7501 0511 Charlotte Swift, Editor. Tel 020 7501 0511 Email: charlotte.swift@foodandtravel.com

Gregor Rankin, Publisher. Tel: 020 7501 0520 Email: gregor.rankin@foodandtravel.com

For further press information contact:

Kevin Gibson / Lauren McNally Tel: 020 7367 0916 / 0918 Email: kevingibson / laurenmcnally@hillsbalfoursynergy.com