A TRIP TO NEW YORK IS THE ULTIMATE CITY BREAK — BUT WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO DO IT WITH KIDS?

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Mark the Christmas season with a break in this tiny European nation

ELF THE MUSICAL A joyous stage version of the beloved film, with Buddy’s journey to New York full of laughs, singing and festive magic. ✣ Tickets from £39.50; elflondon.com. 28 October 2025-3 January

Take a break...

It calls itself the ‘capital of Christmas’, and this city in north-east France has hosted a festive market for 450 years – so it could be right! The markets spread out across the centre of the town, f