Visiting a festive market while on a cruise is the perfect way to celebrate the season. With plenty of time left to book, here’s a guide to our favourites

Christmas on the Danube 8 days/7 nights from £2,399pp December 2025 and December 2026 Celebrate the season with seven festive tours that include Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and either Salzburg or Li

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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

The combination of a the crisp air, twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine is a surefire way to bring some festive cheer, and it’s all there at a Christmas market. As with all things Christmas,

From dazzling light displays and lively artisan markets to sumptuous seasonal stays and friendly reindeer, read on to discover some of our favourite festive coastal breaks this year