In December, the picturesque city of Tallinn becomes even more magical. Light installations and tiny illuminated trees brighten the medieval cobbled streets, while the Christmas market and its towerin

A winter break in postcard-pretty Salzburg gives you all the magic of a fairy tale, with the UNESCO-listed Old Town dusted in snow, twinkling markets in medieval squares, and a host of Advent activiti

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

Comforting, seasonal and rooted in tradition, Polish bakes are a celebration of harvests and holidays

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Milsom Street and around, Bath A Unesco World Heritage site, Bath is a festive stunner. Behind its Georgian facades, moreover, you will find incredible shopping that should cover all gift buying needs