Christmas and New Year
Sicilian Treats: Festive house-party holidays in Sicily
Swap mince pies and Christmas pudding for 'panettone' and other Sicilian Christmas delicacies and enjoy mild temperatures and a house-party style atmosphere on a Christmas or New Year break in Sicily.
Cheap Dublin Christmas market breaks
Irish Ferries Holidays has a self-drive Dublin break from just £183 per person (saving £42 per person) for any three nights’ bed and breakfast, before 23 December, at the Sandymount Hotel, a perfect base from which to visit the city’s Christmas Markets.
Gothenburg and West Sweden - Christmas breaks and new tours
Here’s an overview of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news - from a festivity-filled break in Gothenburg to new walking trips in Dalsland’s lake district, hotel openings and plans to expand the famous Shellfish Journey.
Escape to Devon this Christmas for a magical festive break of fun
Devon has Christmas all wrapped up this year with a host of magical seasonal events which promise to delight all members of the family and guarantee some Christmas cheer.
Family Christmas in a Cornish cottage
Going away in the UK for Christmas rather than heading overseas is the popular choice for many families for a variety of reasons; taking wrapped presents through airport security is difficult, it is a lot more cost effective and even the family dog can come along to join in the festivities (selected properties only).
New Year ski-house party in the Pyrenees
Once the turkey has been stuffed and the last dry fino has been quaffed, why not head out to the French Pyrenees for some superb skiing or boarding and a private house party to celebrate New Year in style?
Give the kids the gift of adventure travel this Christmas Day
Whatever toys and games are on this year’s ‘must have’ Christmas list, nothing beats giving the gift of travel to your family and leaving them with memories that will stay with them forever.
Discover Swedish Lapland this Christmas at IceHotel
Discover the World has just launched its latest collection of IceHotel Christmas breaks to Swedish Lapland for Winter 2012/13 with exclusive direct flights to Kiruna from London Heathrow (just 3.5 hours).
Loch Lomond Arms Hotel has Christmas wrapped up
The newly opened Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, situated in picturesque Luss, is set to celebrate its first Christmas with a seasonal offering that ensures all can join in the festivities.
Festive fun in Shakespeare Country
Enjoy a whole host of festive activities in Shakespeare Country with spectacular Christmas lights, festive markets, traditional carols, candlelit tours, storytelling, craft fairs, wreath making workshops, ghost tours and a Royal Shakespeare Company performance of ‘The Mouse and His Child’.
Get on the Christmas train in the Cultural Heart of Germany
The festive season in the Cultural Heart of Germany offers more than your average Christmas market. Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia as the home of many Christmas traditions from Christmas decorations to Christmas carols take pride in celebrating the run-up to Christmas in style and with some added attractions.
Wonderful winter escapes for discerning travellers
Make the most of the colder months with a festive short break to one of Europe’s Christmas Markets or an unforgettable Northern Lights experience.
Family Christmas house party in Cornwall
Finding a large, good quality property in Cornwall for a big family or a group of friends for Christmas, that doesn’t break the bank, can be difficult.
Yoga Weeks at the Alpina Dolomites for December 2012
Gather yourself for the Christmas season in the magnificent surroundings of the Italian Dolomites, where The Alpina Dolomites Gardena Health Lodge & Spa is offering Yoga Weeks from December 7 to 21.
Christmas cheer for singles this festive season
UK breaks in Berkshire, city breaks in Marrakech and winter sun in Lanzarote…just some of the options on offer to solo travellers this Christmas from singles holiday specialist, Friendship Travel.