Jetset head of marketing Roddy McPhee
“Glasgow is my favourite city but then I am biased because I am from there. The city has changed dramatically over the last few years and it is a great place to go for a short break.
There are plenty of restaurants for eating out, plenty to do for entertainment and sightseeing and you are also near enough to get out into the countryside to visit Loch Lomond. Within two hours, you can be in the Highlands.
On a short break, you could spend a whole day just shopping. On the next you could visit the museums and parks and there is now a lot going on down by the River Clyde.
It is a good idea to hire a car so you can take the opportunity to see the countryside and it is also a good destination if you want to play golf. There are a large number of municipal courses within easy reach, as well as private courses like Gleneagles.”
Superbreak sales director Ian Mounser
“I like Edinburgh. There are lots of things to do, even if it’s raining, and there is something going on year-round. The shopping, entertainment and food are good, and not very expensive either. There is also a good range of quality hotels both in the city centre and on the outskirts.
On a short break, it’s certainly a good idea to do an open-top bus tour, go down the Golden Mile and see places like Holyrood Castle. I would suggest a whisky tasting and, for families, Edinburgh Zoo is only a short taxi ride away. In the evening, the ghostly walking tours are good fun.
Obviously the Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival are hugely popular, but it would be silly to go there then if you wanted to go sightseeing as it is very busy. If you are not particularly interested in seeing the festival, then steer clear of the city at that time.”
Crystal Premier Britain programme director Simon Box
“York is a particular favourite of mine. It is a beautiful, historic city with lots of narrow lanes like Brighton.
It is very compact, so it is easy to walk around, and the station is within walking distance of the centre. There is good shopping, good restaurants and lively pubs.
The biggest attraction has to be York Minster, which is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It is so huge that when you walk inside, it is quite overwhelming. Another major attraction is the Jorvik Viking Centre, which appeals to adults and children. Because York is so popular with tourists, it has all the services of London but on a smaller scale.”