Treat yourself with a luxurious city break escape

Most of the time, planning a holiday means searching for the most inexpensive deals available - even if that means cutting corners on the quality of your accommodation or travel. But every so often, it's nice to treat yourself to the finer splendours of travel - so why not save up and splurge on a luxurious getaway?

There are a number of ways to indulge while on vacation - from eating at the most lavish restaurants to visiting truly extravagant spas. At the centre of a deluxe holiday is undoubtedly luxurious accommodation; it does, after all, determine how you'll begin and end each day, in addition to the quality of hospitality and service you'll receive. Moreover, if luxury is what you're after, you'll find a number of cities - from Chicago to Miami - which offer the best there is in the way of high class comfort. Visit a luxury hotel spa for a massage or facial after a day of sightseeing in the Windy City; or sit down to a delectable meal - complete with a glass of fine wine - before heading off to experience the infamous nightlife of Miami. No matter where you decide to go for your luxurious holiday, you can count on an abundance of opportunities to indulge.

If you're considering taking a luxury city break, there are a number of exquisite luxury hotel suites that offer the best in all sectors of hospitality, from superb facilities to impeccable service. So you'll truly feel that you're being both pampered and taken care of in the best way possible - and isn't that exactly what luxury travel is all about?

However, if you're still worried about splurging on accommodation, you can always consider compromising on other aspects of your holiday. For instance, why not organize your own walking tour of the city rather than joining a sightseeing tour company? Or sample the smaller, more independent - and likely fantastic - eateries around town rather than splurging on expensive restaurants. Moreover, while extravagant getaways are expected to cost more, keep in mind that even luxury hotel suites offer special deals and packages - so you may not end up paying so much for your luxury retreat after all.

So, why not treat yourself to the finer splendours of travel? After all, there's nothing quite like stepping into - and waking up in - the lap of luxury when you're on holiday.

Andrew Regan is a freelance online journalist who travels extensively.