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The growth of budget no-frills airlines over the last nine years to Western and Eastern Europe has completely changed the face of European travel from the UK. There are many attractive low-cost destinations to choose from. It can often be cheaper to fly to European towns and cities than travelling by train within Britain. Many destinations have become popular for 1 day shopping trips, short weekend breaks or very low cost holidays. Fares under £60 return can be found to most destinations if you are flexible on dates and times. With so many new day and weekend trips to previously unknown cities of Eastern Europe on offer, the possibilities are endless. Below is our list of winter travel suggestions and destination guides to Europe. Skiing Destinations Andorra - Generally cheap, good for complete beginners, young hectic nightlife, good snowboarding. Austrian Alps - Attractive vilage resorts, wooded mountain runs, great beer. French Alps - Resorts have wide open spaces, fantastic scenery, dramatic skiing and best boarding. Italian Alps - World class ski areas, rugged mountains (Matterhorn,Dolomites), great food and wines. Swiss Alps - Outstanding hotels and restaurants, excellent skiing amongst picture postcard scenery. Christmas Markets Austrian Christmas Markets From late November until Christmas, there is a "Christkindlmärkt" in most Austrian cities and villages. These markets are great for jolly folk music and wonderful handicrafts. Belgium Christmas Markets A warm, friendly atmosphere attacts millions of visitors each year to these markets. Dutch Christmas Markets Festive Christmas markets with a difference, tasty Dutch foods and abundant Christmas gifts. Eastern Europe Christmas Markets A white Christmas with fantastic local foods amongst magnificent architecture. German Christmas Markets These magical traditional markets are really something special, they are found in most German cities. Scandinavian Christmas Markets Winter sleigh rides, ice-skating and old-fashioned market stalls, this is the home of Father Christmas. Other useful travel information can be found on our Travel Resources page. If you are using your Mobile phone abroad, have a look at our guide to global roaming, find out the true costs and see how you can save up to 85% on calling and texting and receive calls for free in 64 countries (saving up to £1.80 a minute). |
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