Christmas and New Year
Spring specials and Christmas deals await you at The Elandra
Australia’s The Elandra Resort is offering amazing deals for this Spring and the Festive Season. If you’re after a romantic holiday, the perfect Christmas party, family fun or a simple chill out session in a place of unrivalled beauty – The Elandra has all of this and more! Located at Mission Beach, midway between Cairns and Townsville, The Elandra is nestled in amongst the unspoiled tropical rainforest and sits directly on the Great Barrier Reef - simply breathtaking.
Top five reasons to visit Finland in Winter
There are, of course, all sorts of reasons for choosing Finland as your winter holiday destination, however, VisitFinland has put together their top five reasons to inspire you to visit this magical wonderland over the festive season.
Premier Inn has Christmas shopping covered
Did you know that there are just 43 shopping days until Christmas! Why not avoid the rush and start this weekend? Here are some cracking places for you to do your Christmas shopping and make sure you get exactly what you want. And after a long, tiring day of trawling the shops, why not relax, unwind, put up your aching feet and stay in the warmth and comfort of a nearby Premier Inn, with prices starting from £59 per night.
Give your kids a guaranteed white Christmas!
Kids hankering after snow? Make their wishes come true with either of the following snow-sure breaks, including Christmas, from stylish family holiday accommodation specialist website babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk.
Christmas past and present with English Heritage
Christmas comes but once a year – so why not make the most of it by starting your celebrations early with English Heritage? Leave behind the crowded high streets to take advantage of English Heritage’s special Shopping Weekends and uncover a treasure trove of unusual gift ideas. Once you’ve got everything on your list, there’s still plenty of time to admire your stunning surroundings, indulge in a mince pie or two and join the rest of your family for a variety of seasonal tunes, tales and fun.
Carnaby launches Christmas with a Silent Night disco
On Thursday 13th November 5.30 – 6.30pm Carnaby Street will buzz to the new phenomena of the Silent Disco – the sound of silence. A euphoric experience, the noiseless entertainment will celebrate the Carnaby Christmas decorations where revellers will unite and dance with their oversized radio controlled headphones as the DJ performs live on stage. Dancing skills will be put to the test.
Step back in time this Christmas
Transport your family on a journey through time to experience a day out, Victorian-style, at the annual Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This year’s entertainment schedule is bulging at the seams with a host of exciting events and activities in store for all the family. Visitors can experience a typical day-out, centred around the world’s most famous historic ships.
Sparkling spa breaks in Cornwall this Christmas
Winter at the 5 star Retallack Resort and Spa’s stylish collection of self catering lodges offers acres of glorious rolling hills, and idyllic surroundings – so when you’ve exhausted the Christmas festivities take a break and enjoy a special spa package for two on offer over the Christmas period.
Festive family getaways in Italy and France
Still not sure what to do for Christmas this year? Family-friendly travel company totstotravel.co.uk suggests trying something different by celebrating the festive season in France or Italy. The company has several properties available with lots of little extras to make Christmas special for parents and kids.
Covent Garden will ‘delight’ visitors this Christmas
This winter, Covent Garden launches Christmas Delight – a unique programme of entertainment and music events, offering something that will charm and delight everyone, from the conscientious consumer, to the Christmas enthusiast, to the thrill seeker and thrifty spender.
Meet the real Father Christmas in Lapland this year!
You can experience the ultimate Christmas holiday this year with Small Families, the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays. Travel 150 miles inside the Arctic Circle to the Finnish town of Ivalo and you will be guaranteed all the snow you want and of course have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
Explore Europe’s authentic Christmas markets
Luxuries such as hot mulled wine and rich fruitcake to greet you on arrival, a special Christmas gift in your room, or a tour in a horse-drawn carriage – these are just some of the complementary seasonal treats set to warm the spirits of Preferred Hotel Group guests this Christmas.
A Christmas party to show-off about
Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong has arranged the ultimate Christmas party for the definitive show-off and their seven best-friends. The party, offered any day in December with 72 hours notice, is available at HK$45,000 in the luscious surrounds of Langham Place’s 1700 square foot Penthouse, perched 40 floors above the bustling streets and florescent lights of Mongkok.
A crystallized gift in the Maldives this Christmas
This Christmas, the super stylish Huvafen Fushi resort in the Maldives has partnered with world renowned crystal house, Swarovski and quintessential Australian designer, Camilla Franks to add some extra sparkle to the seasonal festivities.
A taste of Europe’s Christmas markets without leaving the UK
Disappointed you can’t visit one of Europe’s top Christmas Markets this year? If the credit crunch means you won’t be flying abroad for a taste of the festive season, do not worry - Hotels.com has come up with the best Christmas Markets around the UK, which offer a continental theme and an authentic experience of the great markets of Europe.