The romantic city of Edinburgh is on our minds a lot lately- especially with the festival coming up. We think its one of the best short break destinations in Europe; the city is small enough to get everywhere on foot, it's beautiful and we love the shops and restaurants. And now there's a whole new way to tackle the city. Luxury Edinburgh is a consortium of top hotels and retailers, including The Scotsman, The Witchery, Harvey Nichols and Belinda Robertson. The company can put together bespoke, luxury itineraries which can include private, out of hours shopping at Harvey Nichols with a personal shopping consultant, a personal stylist at Belinda Robertson, and made to measure tailoring at Cruise. Phone 0131 477 8585 for more details.

When most people think of shopping in Edinburgh, they think of whisky, cashmere, and kilts (usually in that order). These items are still some of the best buys in this picturesque city, but forget about stuffy twin sets or traditional tartan.

Can't wait until May to see “The Da Vinci Code” movie? Then head to Edinburgh and see one of the movie's top sites, Rosslyn Chapel, for yourself. The Howard Hotel, a Small Luxury Hotel, in Edinburgh is offering guests the chance to retrace the footsteps of Langdon and Neveu at Rosslyn Chapel. The Howard, a five star townhouse hotel with just 18 bedrooms, captures the historical, bohemian spirit of the novel ”“ a perfect backdrop to such a thrilling tale of conspiracy. The package, priced at £450 for two, includes: two nights in a deluxe double room, full Scottish breakfast, dedicated butler service, a two-course dinner in The Atholl on one night, entry to Rosslyn Chapel, and the all-important taxi transfer each way to the Rosslyn Chapel. Valid until 31 October 2006.