Ah, the European common market, don’t we just love it… well, at Christmas we do.
It’s the one time of the year when ALL Europeans get on and we happily clink glasses of gluewein at a Christmas market.
So here’s a handy guide to where’s best. Sláinte, Cheers, Prost, Salud, Santé, Salute, Chin Chin… or whatever the toast is in your native tongue.
Germany
Stille Nacht! Heil’ge Nacht!, don’t you believe it… it will be neither silent, nor holy, more noisy and a hoolie.
Berlin:
From €219pp for the 4* Berlin Mark Hotel. Price is per person based on two adults sharing for travel in December 2016.
Price includes:
3 nights in the 4* Berlin Mark Hotel, Berlin Mark Hotel
Double Standard on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Return Aer Lingus flights from Dublin to Berlin Tegal.
Munich:
From €299pp for the 4* NH München Messe Hotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in December 2016.
Price includes:
3 nights in the 4* NH München Messe Hotel, Munich, Germany
Double standard on a Room Only basis
Return Aer Lingus flights from Dublin to MunichVisit www.clickandgo.com or call (01) 539 7777 to talk to one of our experienced reservation agents today.
Italy – The North:
Ah, La Dolce Vita… Christmas is special in Italy and nowhere is it more special than its Christmas capital, Bolzano. Just a ninety minute drive from Riva del Garda, you will find more than 80 stalls. But just to get you in the mood Travel Department will treat you to a full day in Venice and two full days in Lake Garda beforehand.
Price includes:
Five nights from €499pp/. Return flights from Dublin, 4* hotel accommodation, transfers, taxes & charges and excursions, with flights departing 24th November 2016, 27th November 2016, 29th November 2016 and 4th December 2016.
To book, click here or call 01-6371600.
Austria – Vienna:
Anyone for a Viennese whirl this Christmas? They’ve only been twirling and whirling at their Krippenarkt, or Christmas Market, for nearly 820 years. Sunway caught on a little bit later but have been making up for lost time. It offers these three-night deals:
Price includes:
Mozart Hotel (3 Star), departs 14th December, three nights from €259pp.
Austria Trend Europa Hotel (4 Star), departs 14th December, three nights from €445pp. To book, call 01-2311800 or for more information visit www.Sunway.ie/christmas-markets.
France – Cannes:
We wish you a magnifique Christmas. Cannes is chic all year around but it’s not cheap and that’s where the classy and well-priced 4* Mimozas Resort comes in. It is offering weekend breaks from €39.50pp in December. There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments set around a stunning lake. Also be sure to check out the Christmas Market which livens up Les Allees. Ryanair flies Dublin-Nice Friday, Sunday and Monday during the winter season.
Price includes:
4* Mimozas Resort, Cannes, Based on four sharing a one-bedroom apartment for two nights. 9th–11th December.Visit mimozascannes.com.
The Czech Republic – Prague:
Good King Wenceslas last looked out… well, the fact is he wasn’t a good king at all, but who wants to spoil a good story, and what really matters is this is a good market, among the best in fact. Havel Square in the Old Town, Wenceslas Square and Republic Square are the places where Prague celebrates Advent and Christmas. The markets open from November 27th.
Price includes:
3* Meran Hotel, two nights from €242pp. Departs 17th December
4* Adria Hotel, two nights from €279pp. Departs 17th DecemberTo book, call 01-2311800 or for more information visit www.Sunway.ie/christmas-markets.
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