Christmas and New Year
Celebrate Christmas on the water
Explore the canals and rivers of the UK this Christmas with a short break or a week-long stay on board a narrowboat – which sleep from two to 12 – courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Making Christmas tracks with gorillas
Travel to see the mountain gorillas and enjoy one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have. A lucky few have visited Uganda and Rwanda, and you can see the excitement in their eyes as they re-live the moment they came face to face with these amazing primates.
Christmas cottages by the coast
A variety of festive packages for couples, families or larger groups are featured under ‘Celebration Breaks’ on the Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire website.
Adventurous escapes for Christmas
Turkey and tinsel is not for everyone and adventure travel specialist Kumuka Worldwide is highlighting a choice of small group tours over the Christmas period.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Vegas-style
Celebrate this Christmas in the Californian sunshine and party New Year’s Eve away in Las Vegas with TrekAmerica.
The festive express - Christmas breaks by rail
For a continental Christmas full of tradition and scenic treats, Great Rail Journeys is highlighting its range of festive breaks by rail.
All I want for Christmas - A luxury hotel break in London
The May Fair Hotel is offering to make your festive dreams come true with an early Christmas offering - book before 18th October 2009 to enjoy a seasonal stay from £149 per night.
Belgravia prepares to celebrate the festive season in style
Belgravia will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Sunday 6th December, as the area’s three most prestigious retail neighbourhoods come together to celebrate the festive season.
A sparkling winter break in Canada
For a sparkling short break in the run-up to Christmas, head to Niagara Falls for the annual Winter Festival of Lights, courtesy of Canada specialist, Bon Voyage.
Four reasons to escape to Puglia this autumn
Autumn in Britain brings darker nights combined with dropping temperatures. In Southern Italy however, the sun continues to shine and 25ºC is a regular occurrence.
Christmas cheer in Helsinki
As you would expect from the home of Santa Claus, Finland knows how to celebrate Christmas and the country’s capital Helsinki is particularly atmospheric over the Christmas period.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Cornish style
Looking for a great UK escape this Christmas and New Year? Why not consider spending the festive break on the fabulous West Cornwall coast. Aspects Holidays has over 200 properties in and around the stunning harbour town of St Ives can offers everything from contemporary, luxury apartments to cosy fisherman’s cottages.
A traditional Christmas at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow
Fishmore Hall located in the heart of the foodie hotpot of Ludlow would like to welcome guests to the Shropshire countryside to sample the Christmas delights in the town including the town’s Medieval Fayre and Fishmore Hall’s Christmas fayre.
Wind down to Christmas at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel
It’s no wind-up - take a pre-Christmas, chill-out midweek break at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa and enjoy dinner ‘on the house’ in the romantic Tower Restaurant overlooking the lake.
Tempting festive events at Chiddingstone Castle
Chiddingstone Castle near Edenbridge in Kent will be tempting visitors with their festive events throughout November and December.