Delpech Travel has always been at the vanguard of offering great value short breaks on the internet. We’ve been arranging Eurostar and Eurotunnel breaks from the beginning and have well established relationships with the major ferry operators too. So we’re well placed to secure really competitive rates for our customers – whichever way you want to travel.

Additionally, by dealing with carefully selected hotels in key destinations we’ve negotiated significant reductions from public rates. If you call us, you’ll speak to real people who are happy to take the time needed to assist you - we have more than 180,000 satisfied clients, which we think speaks volumes!

If you’re looking to keep costs down, check for hotels with special offers, e.g. free nights, but ensure your arrival day applies. Try to avoid Eurotunnel or Ferry travel before 2pm from the UK and if you can, return before 1pm from the continent. If travelling with Eurostar, be aware that ticket prices can rise as trains fill, so book as early as possible and if you can be flexible with journey times that can help us find you better value seats.

Cultural Capital at Europe’s Crossroads Handsome and full of buildings with character, Lille has a lovely centre ideally suited for a city break – most of the sights can be combined with a leisurely walking tour and the open market (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday morning) is a bargain hunter’s feast. It also boasts the largest bookstore in Europe with 8 floors and more than 400,000 titles so this is a must see holiday destination for those who enjoy a good read.read more