During the cold winter months many people escape their hectic lives and jet off around the globe to some top destinations. Here`s a guide to some of the best winter getaways you could be heading off to this year.
Get into the Christmas spirit at Berlin`s famous Christmas markets. One of the most famous in the German capital is the Charlottenburg Castle Christmas Market. Keep yourself warm with a lovely cup of spiced mulled wine and browse the gifts on sale in the craft stalls. Remember to sample some tasty traditional German festive food like Stollen cake and bratwurst.
Perhaps you might prefer some winter sun, so why not take a trip to sunny Greece. The small, charming island of Cephalonia is warm all year round and boasts some of the finest landscapes in the Mediterranean. Made famous in the novel and film adaptation Captain Corelli`s Mandolin the relaxed charm and idyllic scenery is sure to get you in a laid back mood for the holiday season.
If you prefer something a little more historical why not take an educational trip to where the Christmas story all began. Mentioned in myriad carols and hymns Bethlehem is a site of pilgrimage for many people wanting to see such famous places as the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd`s Fields.
If you want to guarantee some snow however, you can`t go wrong with hitting the slopes of Switzerland or Austria. The British weather is notoriously unpredictable but by visiting one of these fashionable destinations you`re assured more than a bit of the white stuff. Don`t worry about feeling the cold however; you have a vast array of swanky hotels or cosy chalets. Take to the piste during the day time and in the evening enjoy some world class wining, dining and nightlife.
If you`re after a truly indulgent experience you can treat yourself and your partner to a healthy living retreat in Belgium. Appropriately named, the Belgian town of Spa offers some top notch treatments to leave you feeling purified, refreshed and rejuvenated in a period when most people are left feeling in need of a detox. The quaint town can easily be reached via the Channel Tunnel Eurostar or for a quicker trip, aeroplane.
This need not be as pricey as you think. There are plenty of great opportunities for you to get discounts from travel companies, such as First Choice Vouchers which can offer excellent reductions on the cost of your winter getaway.
