With Christmas just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start planning an exciting Christmas city break. People who want to get away in style will find a number of great options that are just waiting to be enjoyed. Of course, you will want to make sure that you arrange travel insurance before you go to make sure that the whole family is protected. Here is a selection of four of the best destinations to explore this Christmas.
London
Save money this Christmas by taking a break close to home. The whole city becomes decorated with festive cheer around the end of the year and there are lots of exciting events just waiting to enjoy. Visitors will have the chance to witness the excitement of the Santa Run, which is held each year to raise money for charity, while the Taste of Christmas festival offers visitors the chance to sample a wide range of festive food and drink. Special Christmas festivals are held in many of the city’s largest parks at this time of year and feature activities for the whole family to enjoy such as ice skating on large outdoor rinks.
Paris
Spending time in the city of love over Christmas can be cheap when you book in advance and take advantage of cheap travel deals. Young lovers are sure to have a magical time in Paris over Christmas as they gaze into each other’s eyes in charming Parisian cafes and take romantic walks along the banks of the river Seine. All of the city’s famous landmarks remain open to the public at this time of year and lucky visitors may even have the chance to catch a stirring performance by one of the city’s choirs in a magnificent church such as the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Berlin
There is plenty to see and do in this vibrant city around Christmas time and travelling to Berlin is very affordable. Berlin is one of Europe’s most exciting cities and people who love to party will find plenty to do here after dark, while special winter fairs and festivals are sure to put visitors in the festive mood. Berlin also boasts a large number of enchanting buildings and museums for visitors to explore, while taking a boat ride along the river is a festive experience that should not be missed.
Amsterdam
This chilled out city is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and unwind for a while in style. Sipping a cup of strong local coffee on one of the city’s barge cafes while watching the world go by, while visitors will be able to explore attractions such as the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House.