Budget airline flights to Christmas Markets

-->The Christmas holidays are rapidly approaching, and all your friends are planning a big trip away to enjoy a nice few days off. But what's that? You can't afford to go away? Well, think again. Because there are so many great low cost breaks to choose from, to some of the best holiday destinations in the world. And a visit to a traditional Christmas market is the perfect choice at this time of year - they offer something for everyone so you can be guaranteed a good time.
Christmas markets originated in Germany and Austria but are now located pretty much everywhere - which means you should be able to find some low cost deals to take you to a destination that hosts a Christmas market. Generally the markets are held in the streets or in a town square, and consist of a variety of stalls selling a range of food, drink, gifts and Christmas themed items. The nativity theme is very popular, and typical Bavarian food and drinks are common, such as Bratwurst, Christollen, mulled wine and wheat beers. People from all over converge to the markets, leading to a real festival atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy.


A Typical German Market

Some of the best markets include Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Dresden and Salzburg although they are now present in many continental areas including , Alsace, Zurich, Brussels and Chicago. In the UK, large markets can be found in Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester to name but a few. So what next? There are a range of low cost airlines that fly to many of these destinations, so simply choose your departure airport and search for a destination that takes your fancy! For example, from London you can fly out to pretty much all of the major Christmas markets, including those held in Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Salzburg, Leeds and Edinburgh. Prices are lower than you would imagine too, especially at an off peak time like November or December. So even if your pay rise has been put on hold, don't assume you won't be able to experience the joys of the Christmas market abroad! Check out the latest low cost flights and don't miss out on a visit to one of the best Christmas holiday destinations in the world!

Berlin Club Scene

Berlin plays host to some of the best clubs in the world, making it one of the top holiday destinations for anyone really into their dance music. At the moment, minimal and techno are the sounds of Berlin, sounds that can be heard in a large number of Berlin bars as well as in the clubs.

Tresor is one of the best underground clubs in Berlin. It recently moved from its last home, to a huge abandoned power plant in Mitte, Central Berlin. It had previously been located in a much smaller vault (English word for Tresor) underneath the Wertheim department store, which closed in 2005 due to rent problems. The new site is huge, the main attraction being the basement main room, entered via a pitch black 30m long narrow corridor lit only by a flickering light on the roof. DJ’s such as Jeff Mills, Josh Wink, Richie Hawtin, Sven Vath and Cristian Vogel are just some of the DJ’s to have played their in the past.

Berghain/Panorama Bar is another of the best techno clubs in Berlin. Found in a huge renovated power plant, it is easy to get lost in the club, which is split into Berghain, a huge cavernous main room specialising in techno, and Panorama Bar on the 1st floor, which has a more housey feel. The club strictly prohibits any photography within the club to preserve the secrecy of what is a fairly underground establishment, despite its size. The door policy is also famous for being selective – tourists will usually be turned away at the doors if there is any suggestion they may not be there for the music. Once inside the club, however, the atmosphere is electric and full of hedonistic clubbers. Nooks and crannies are in abundance and people indulging in sexual acts can often be spotted in these – nobody bats an eyelid, all in a nights work. The parties at Berghain are often extremely long – leave the club at 6AM and the queue to get in will often be as long as it was at 12PM when you came in.

In our opinion the clubs in Berlin are some of the best in the world. Often unique and with really up for it, friendly crowds, the clubs in Berlin make the city one of the best holiday destinations in the world.

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Best Holiday Destinations - Germany

Germany is located in Central Europe, bordering several countries including Holland, Belgium, France and Poland. It is a country with an incredibly exciting history, but at the same time is at the cutting edge of modern culture, making in a top holiday destination for anyone.

The Capital of Germany is Berlin, a highly interesting city, with an excellent mix of historical focus and entetainment. The bars and clubs in Berlin are on the whole excellent, with fine German beers being served at reasonable prices. The clubs are also good, a few of the clubs here are regarded as being some of the best in the World, such as Berghain/Panorama Bar and Tresor. Please see the separate page on Berlin clubs for more information on these places.

Berln has had a tough time due to the role of Germany in World War 1 and World War 2. Many of the buildings here were destroyed, so there is a mix of old and new buildings. The Reichstag, or German Government, has been rebuilt since WWII for example and is now topped by an incredible glass dome that you can walk up fora small fee. The guided tours in the city centre are highly recommended - these can be done on foot or by bike. Some are even free although a tip is probably expected!


Berlin at night

Overall, Germany is an incredibly diverse place, and should appeal to all types of people, no matter what their interests. This makes Germany one of the best holiday destinations in the World.