Many people dream of travelling around Europe and staying in a city such as Paris or Rome. That idea can easily become reality, and nowadays, most European cities are just an hour or two's flight away from London.
Whilst some people are happy to let a travel agent sort out their break, others prefer to take a more hands-on approach. Keeping Holland as an example, it is extremely easy to find accommodation in amsterdam to rent online, and this can be done from your computer at home or even work. (Assuming the boss isn't looking, of course!).
Most accommodation search websites offer the same things. These are descriptions and photos of the property, along with the price. The better accommodation booking websites also offer additional things, like customer reviews and feedback, video tours and other information. There is normally also a phone number, should you wish to speak to a real person.
Of course, booking the accommodation is only half of the job. It is also possible to arrange flights online as well, either directly through an airline's website or through a flight centre website.
When booking either the accommodation or flights, it may be good to keep in mind that various people offer either late booking, or early booking deals. So, if you can be a little flexible about when you wish to travel, you may be able to save a little money as well.