Advent in Austria is truly magical. The Christmas markets are filled with the aromas of spiced hot drinks, glühwein, fresh baked pastries, delicate Christmas cookies, and a host of other delicious goodies. Rather than flamboyant decorations and festive kitsch Austria keeps a sense of tradition. Handcrafted gifts, and ornaments, blown glass baubles, carved figurines, and traditional garb are all on display in pretty lakeside and mountain...

Visitors come from all over the world to experience the Christmas markets in Prague, home of Good King Wenceslas. Amongst the elegant historical buildings, Christmas trees are ablaze with lights and numerous stalls sell wonderful gifts including wooden toys, ornaments, jewellery, embroidered lace and dolls in traditional costumes. The delicious aromas from mulled wine, a warm honey liquor called medovina, fresh cooked pastries and spit roasts...

Kraków, the former capital of Poland, is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in central Europe. It is dominated by St. Marys Church, where buglers mark each hour, and the Cloth Hall which makes for a splendid backdrop for visitors shopping at the Christmas market, where wooden stalls offer a variety of gifts from delicacies to traditional items such as, woollen clothes and locally-crafted jewellery. The replicas of traditional...

With three-night stays in each city to savour the sights and allow for the odd afternoon to relax. We include a range of experiences such as a calligraphy lesson, cooking class, lunch with a local family in a small fishing village, cruises on the Perfume River, Mekong Delta, overnight in Halong Bay with its stunning Karst scenery, and rides on tuk-tuks and rickshaws! Dining is a range of local and colonial cuisines and we visit the home of a...

Cruise Europe’s most majestic river with like-minded single travellers. Each guest will have their own double en suite cabin for sole occupancy on our four-star superior ship. We include all meals, excursions, on-board gratuities and unlimited drinks with all lunches and dinners. Two One Traveller Tour Managers will accompany you and once on-board the newly refurbished MS Swiss Crown, the friendly crew will ensure you receive a...

Celebrate the festive season in the warmth of the ‘land of smiles’

Escape over the entire festive season to the warmth of the ‘Land of Smiles’, with stunning temples, palaces, white sandy beaches and bargains galore. All extras are covered including an afternoon canal and river cruise with welcome drinks and a tropical fruit buffet as a relaxing start to your holiday. This allows you time to unwind and get to...

Celebrate Christmas in a mild climate, where a touch of the exotic is closer to home than you would think. Morocco is a magic carpet ride from the snow-dusted Atlas Mountains, through Marrakech's thronging medinas to petal-strewn serenity in a Fez riad (traditional house). It is a place where spirituality rises with the first adhan (call to prayer), where cities are urban labyrinths and where runaway donkeys rule the...

Breathtaking views, magnificent mountains, unspoilt nature, glistening lakes and genuine hospitality – that is the magic of Switzerland! Staying in the idyllic chalet village of Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, with a range of amenities, train rides, cable car rides, meals and drinks all included!

As well as attractive chocolate box scenery, excursions are included to the capital city of Berne, with its elaborate Gothic clock...

Lake Garda, not far from the city of Verona, is one of Europe's most breathtaking sights and Italy's largest lake surrounded by snow-topped mountains that blend into the crystal waters of the lake. Witness Venice at this special time of year, as well as Verona and its magnificent Roman arena. Many towns around the lake host atmospheric Christmas markets nestled in their fascinating historic centres. On our extra special Christmas holiday, we...

The majestic snow-covered mountains of Austrias Salzburg and Tyrolean regions make a truly magnificent scene for a Christmas to remember. The four-star cosy, rustic family-run Bruckenwirt Hotel, with its excellent facilities, will welcome you for a traditional Austrian Christmas in the area from where the carol Silent Night originates.

We include a drink with each meal and many extra touches such as horse and sleigh rides, a lake...