Luxembourg, the capital, is likely to be the first point of entry and what a good starting point it makes.
A small city of just 86,000 citizens (138,000 including surrounds), what Luxembourg lacks in architectural grandeur - when compared to Paris, Rome or London - it makes up for in charm and relaxed accessibility.
The city is perched atop cliffs that drop into the valleys of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers and is a place to stroll at leisure with frequent stops to gaze up it, across to and down upon dramatic city vistas from any number of majestic viewing points.
In doing so the eye is invariably drawn to the historic old town, which richly deserves its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
And although Luxembourg is by no means a crowded city, it is still possible to escape what bustle there is by dipping into the municipal gardens that semi-circle the city.
In this respect think spacious tree lined gardens and grand lawns rather than town park.
To complete this stress busting break there are the city's fine restaurants offering a wide range of international cuisine.
The European influence pervades the culinary scene and results in a wonderful choice of cuisine in any number of enticing restaurants and patisseries.
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A multi-cultural approach to life
The country's multi-cultural approach is evident in the languages spoken in Luxembourg. Luxembourgish, French and German are the official languages and English is also widely used.
As for the short nation break, a number of delightful small towns, with linked attractions, are easily reached from Luxembourg city - thanks to the country's fine road network.
The country measures 56 by 32 and you can indeed get to every corner within a one hour drive from the city.
I took in Echternach, a medieval walled town with a baroque Benedictine Abbey, which also lies at the heart of a region known as Petite Suisse (Little Switzerland) and the delightfully picturesque town of Vianden with its spectacular medieval castle
Another delightful place is Clervaux with its own castle and which is the now permanent home of The Family of Man, a poignant and truly memorable glimpse of everyday life worldwide in the first half of the 20th Century.
The 503 photographs were first selected by Edward Steichen, from almost two million submitted, and unveiled in a hugely successful 1955 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.