Christmas in other parts of the world can be very appealing, whether you’re spending the holiday abroad or getting a taste of it beforehand in Christmas markets.
See how the Italians decorate Rome in December, or explore Christmas villages in the mild Cypriot sunshine. Skiers wanting to end the year with a bang can party hard in Austria, or if you prefer a laid-back beach holiday, sink into the warm sands of Goa.
Hikers can roam the scenic coast of the North York Moors, or pretend to be lords of the manor in their own country house in Derbyshire.
Looking for that great adventure? Travel around China by high-speed train or bask in the Australian sun.
Wherever you choose to go on holiday in December, you’ll get some travel ideas here.
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Italy
Steal away to Rome for a few days and base yourself at Donna Camilla Savelli, a delightful 17th-century former convent in the equally delightful Trastevere district. Cross the Tiber if you want to check out the Christmas markets in Piazza Navona and Villa Borghese, or just wander the colourful streets, squares and gardens of Trastevere. Citalia has a four-night break at Donna Camilla Savelli departing 14 December, with prices starting at £582pp, including flights and breakfast.
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Cyprus
Get a taste of a Cypriot Christmas by staying in one of the eight official Christmas villages that run from late November to early January. Lefkara, about a 20-minute drive north of the coastline between Larnaca and Limassol, sparkles with gaily lit market stalls throughout the Christmas season, and a week’s stay in one of the traditional apartments in the Blue Arches will give you the full festive experience. Sunvil has a week’s self-catering in one of these one-bedroom apartments (sleeping up to four) in December from £656pp, including flights, transfers and a welcome pack.
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Yorkshire
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