City Scape If you’re not the lying-by-the-beach type, you can still have a honeymoon to remember in a hip European city that reflects your couple personality….
MR & MRS FASHIONISTA
Where? Milan, Italy
Why? Regarded as Europe's creative capital Milan is a mesmerising blend of old and new where the focus is on worldly pleasures and luxe lifestyle. Shopping here takes on a quasi-religious significance with Gucci, Vuitton and Todds recently taking up residence in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele where the original Prada store has been since 1913. Milan has also been at the forefront of technical innovation for the last two millennia (think Leonardo da Vinci) and as a result the city offers a wealth of historical and cultural heritage. Theatre and cinema flourish in this fashionable milieu, as does a hopping club scene and a slew of tempting restaurants.
 Don't miss: This sprawling metropolis is not renowned for its looks but there are a few hidden gems. At its centre the Duomo is the world's fourth largest church and a spectacle of statues (3,500 adorn the exterior) spires, marble pinnacles and pillars. For designer names at discount prices visit one of the famous outlets such as D-Magazine or Salvagente.
Stay at: If money is no object opt for the luxurious
Bulgari (www.bulgarihotels.com), refined and prestigious this luxury hotel links contemporary design with comfort. For affordable old-world charm try the centrally located Antica Locanda dei Mercanti, www.locanda.it
Getting there: Fly direct to Milan from Belfast International Airport with Jet 2, www.jet2.com or from Dublin with Aer Lingus, www.aerlingus.com and Ryan Air www.ryanair.com
Picture credit: Fototeca ENIT, hotel images requested via email
MR & MRS CULTURAL
Where? Berlin
Why? Since reunification in 1990 Berlin has evolved into a dynamic, sexy and creative city. Don't be put off by it's austere exterior, this city knows how to have fun! A fusion of past and present, modern Berlin is a blend of grand public buildings, glorious museums and theatres, urbane restaurants, bustling pubs and raucous nightclubs. The city is regarded as a treasure trove for lovers of art, architecture, artefacts and shopping.
 Don't miss: One of the city's biggest tourist magnets, the Hackesche Höfe is a warren of eight beautifully restored courtyards filled with upmarket cafes, galleries, boutiques and entertainment. An exotic Elephant Gate marks the gateway to the Berlin Zoo, Germany's oldest animal park and
home to some 14,000 furry and feathered
denizens from around the world.
Stay at: Just off the main shopping street is the
surreal Propeller Island City Lodge a - truly extraordinary hotel featuring 30 Individually designed rooms ranging from a padded prison cell to a castle and forest - bedtime here will never be boring! Visit www.propeller-island.com for details.
Getting there: Fly direct to Berlin with Easy Jet from Belfast International Airport, www.easyjet.com or from Dublin with Aer Lingus, www.aerlingus.com and Ryan Air www.ryanair.com
MR & MRS SOPHISTICATED
Where? Geneva, Switzerland
Why? This sleek, cosmopolitan lakeside city is Switzerland's third-largest city and has a chic international feel and enjoys a beautifully peaceful setting on the banks of Lake Geneva. There's an overall feeling of upper class comfort here - streets are clean and safe, the shopping's good and the food and wine are first class. The city is packed with museums, has many excellent cultural events and is ideally placed for quick hops to the Swiss and French Alps. Check out the south bank for the best of city's museums and the vieille ville, the old part of town, with the pedestrian-only Grand-Rue running through it.
Don't miss: The iconic Jet d'Eau, the world's tallest fountain which shoots water into the air with incredible force to create a 469ft 
plume. A symbol of the Geneva watch industry, the
famous flower clock has been located at the edge of the Jardin Anglais (English Garden) since 1955 and is a masterpiece of technology and floral art.
Stay at: Located in a magnificent park on Lake Geneva, La Reserve is a haven of natural tranquillity. For creative relaxation, try the spa; relax by the
outdoor swimming pool or hop onto the elegant Venetian water taxi, which will take you in and out
of the city for shopping and sightseeing. See www.designhotels.com for details.
Getting there: Fly direct to Geneva from Belfast International Airport with Easy Jet, www.easyjet.com
or from Dublin with Aer Lingus, www.aerlingus.com
MR & MRS ADVENTUROUS
Where? Warsaw, Poland
Why? The capital of Poland has shrugged off its dour Eastern Bloc image and is finally showing its true colours. A decade after the fall of communism, Warsaw has turned into a thrilling, busy city swiftly catching up with the West. It's Poland's most cosmopolitan, dynamic and progressive urban centre, dotted with luxury hotels, elegant shops and a diverse range of services. Warsaw has the big city character you'd expect of a capital, and a skyline to prove it - one that's dominated by modern skyscraper, but it also has beauty of the sympathetically restored Old Town, rebuilt to perfection after the ravages of war.
 Don't miss: The Royal Castle, deliberately destroyed on Hitler's orders during WWII, this 13th-century
castle has been rebuilt and features the impressive Great Hall with its dazzling gilded stucco and golden columns.
Stay at: Le Regina, an elegant and sophisticated
five star hotel, named the most prestigious hotel in Poland by Forbes magazine. This beautiful building in Warsaw's Old Town has been faithfully restored in the style of an eighteenth century palace and outfitted with all the modern amenities. Visit www.leregina.com for details.
Getting there: Fly direct to Warsaw from Belfast International Airport with Wizz Air, www.wizzair.com or from Dublin with Aer Lingus, www.aerlingus.com, Ryan Air www.ryanair.com and BMI, www.flybmi.com
MR & MRS GLAMOROUS
Where? Nice, France
Why? A leading resort on the French Riviera, Nice is fondly known as the Queen of the Cote d'Azure. Stroll along the impressive Promenade des Anglais and take in the sights or soak up the atmosphere from a chaise lounge, and let waiters bring you cocktails and appetizers. Nice's sparkling blue seas are dotted with luxury yachts and the high class shopping and numerous fine-dining establishments are testament to the fact that this is a popular playground for the rich and famous. Along side all this glitz and glamour, old town Nice is dripping with atmosphere. Its narrow streets are a one-stop shop for Provençal wares, household items, wine, gourmet gifts, hip clothing and more.
 Don't miss: Cours Saleya Flower Market is one
of the best attractions in the whole city. The edges are lined with cafés and souvenir shops, and the stands themselves are packed with amazing produce and myriad flowers. It operates six days
a week, replaced on Mondays by a flea and antiques market. Nice is second only to Paris in
the number of museums and galleries but the Matisse Museum, featuring the work of Henri Matisse is one of the best.
Stay at: Hotel Beau Rivage. A modern hotel right in the heart of the old town just moments from the flower market and nightlife, The Beau Rivage is the only hotel in Nice to have its own private beach where you can lounge in the sun during the day and dine under the stars at night, Recently given a face lift under the guidance of French architect Jean Michel Wilmotte, the hotel is a soothing blend of beige stone, wood, pebbles and linen. Visit www.nicebeaurivage.com for details.
Getting there: Fly direct to Nice from Belfast International with Easy Jet www.easyjet.com, and from Dublin with Aer Lingus, www.aerlingus.com
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