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Indulge in lakeside strolls, boat adventures and picture-perfect views

As autumn draws to a close and the first signs of winter appear, the Lake District is arguably more beautiful than ever. Crowds have thinned out after a busy summer but visitors can still enjoy stunni

We loved holidays so much we decided we’d never come home

(and some you might not have thought about)

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