Christmas and New Year
SalzburgerLand Christmas Markets 2012
Christmas in Austria is always magical and nowhere more so than in Salzburg and the surrounding SalzburgerLand villages.
From summer to Santa
Esprit Santa’s Lapland has released details of its winter programme of snowy, festive holidays to visit Santa in Lapland’s frozen north this December, with a new inclusive Igloo Fantasia experience, including new elf shows, an exhibition of ice sculptures and reindeer feeding added to its already comprehensive offer.
Ho ho ho and a hotel for Christmas fun for everyone
‘Tis the season to be jolly with a Christmas break in the Lake District at the Castle Inn Hotel at Bassenthwaite. Families, couples, social butterflies and business guests are catered for all under one roof creating a fun vibe this Christmas at the hotel.
Hotel launches whodunit with a Christmas treat for good detectives
The Lake District’s Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere has long been a perfect venue for a whole house hire and murder mystery event, as well as a Christmas party and dining celebration, so this year it’s decided to combine the two in a whodunit style competition.
New York bargain Christmas shopping breaks
Due to the many silver screen portrayals, the city’s famous department stores, shopping avenues and iconic festivities, the lead up to Christmas is historically the most expensive time to visit New York.
Set sail for a gourmet Christmas and New Year
Renowned for their fine food and elegant surroundings, rather than full-on family entertainment, Oceania Cruises’ fleet of four luxury cruise ships will be serving traditional and local cuisine throughout the festivities, while festive entertainment and seasonal décor throughout the ships will add to the holiday atmosphere.
Hong Kong welcomes The Year of the Dragon
Hong Kong is ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in spectacular style with stunning flower markets, a fantastic International Night Parade, dazzling fireworks, lively sporting events and much, much more.
Celebrate New Year in superstar style at Malta’s Phoenicia Hotel
Bring in the New Year at Malta’s Phoenicia Hotel, where Brad Pitt was spotted twice over the summer as he dined in the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, and you’re sure to feel like a star.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Broadway House
This year West London’s newest members club, Broadway House, invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with an exclusive party.
The taste of Christmas at Hotel Okura Amsterdam
The 5 star Hotel Okura Amsterdam’s culinary team at the award winning Serre Restaurant and the hotel’s two star Michelin star French restaurant, Ciel Bleu will be preparing their favourite recipes over the festive season.
Start the New Year in style at Gilgamesh
Acclaimed London restaurant, Gilgamesh is hosting a glitzy New Year’s Eve party. Guests can first enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, before being invited upstairs to the elegant Gilgamesh Studio Nightclub to start 2012 in style.
A heart warming Christmas in a Mediterranean climate
Visit Valencia this Christmas as the city streets and gardens are transformed into a landscape of reds and greens, lit up at night by trees wrapped in twinkling lights.
‘Unplug 2011 & Play 2012’ with Enur this New Year Eve at W Maldives
This New Year Eve, amplify the night as W’s electric energy fuses with the Maldives sense of eternity at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives.
Take That tribute band to perform live at The Granville @ Barford!
‘Take That 2’, the UK’s number one tribute to Take That, is to perform live at The Granville on New Year’s Eve. They are so respected in the tribute world, that even Take That talk about them.
Stay in one of Santa’s Christmas cabins
Leave the Christmas shopping behind and escape to a truly magical experience in one of Santa’s log cabins. Santa’s Lapland are offering a three day trip to Lapland’s frozen north for £1499 for a family of 4 (saving £947) departing from Manchester or Gatwick and including a substantial daily breakfast, lunch on the “Search for Santa “day and 3 course evening meals served by your own cabin host and including free wine and soft drinks for the children.