Travelsphere Holidays (0800 19 14 18 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/shortbreaks) has launched their first Short Breaks brochure featuring a lovely assortment of ideas to Europe, America and distant shores in 2005 from as little as �99 per person. Itineraries range from 3 to 7 days, with the option if travelling further afield to �add-on� or extend your stay from just �79.

The brochure is packed with ideas to suit every taste and pocket. The ladies will love the weekend shopping trip to the French summer sales in Lille this July from just �99 per person. The price includes a 10% discount voucher for selected outlets and restaurants, travel by Eurostar and two nights� accommodation on a B&B basis in a centrally situated 2-star hotel. A 1st class upgrade on Eurostar with a meal and drinks included costs �75, while an upgrade to a 3-star hotel costs just �25.

The value packed selection by coach includes such delights as a 5-day break on a B&B basis in the stylish French seaside resort of Deauville on the Normandy coast from just �169. Discover the picturesque riverside town of Boppard in Germany�s enchanting Rhineland on a 5-day, 4-star break on a half-board basis from just �299. A 5-day walking break in the stunning Ardennes region of Belgium includes all walks, excursions and 4-star accommodation on a half-board basis in picturesque Bouillon from just �239.

The choice by air to Europe includes the classic cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, Barcelona, Lisbon and Vienna on a B&B basis with included city tours from just �299. For something different, have a look at the stunning 5-day, 4-star break at Castle Castelbrando - a 2,000 year old fortress set in 120 acres of garden, park and ancient woodland, located 50 miles north of Venice in the heart of the Prosecco Hills � available on a half-board basis from �479. For a chic getaway, try the 5-day, 4-star break on a half-board basis at the elegant Vidago Palace Hotel in the heart of Portugal�s beautiful Tr�s-os-Montes region from �489.

The selection to distant shores includes a 6-day break in Vegas on a room only basis from just �399. The break gives you the option to add-on a National Parks & Canyons trip from �199, take a 5-night West Coast adventure from just �249 or combine all three for an action-packed 14-day tour from only �799.

The worldwide selection features �Cairo & the Pyramids�, 5-days from �479. An exotic 5-day break in Marrakech is on offer from �449. For intrigue and mystery, try the historic 5-day break to Istanbul from just �349. Journey to the �Land of Smiles� for a vibrant 6-day break in Bangkok on a B&B basis from �499, or experience the legendary shopping and nightlife of Hong Kong on a colourful 6-day break from �599.

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For further information contact:

Andrea Mason +44 1858 410 018 amason@travelsphere.co.uk