3 Must Visit Places This Christmas

What a better way to spend your Christmas month that spending all your well earned wages on your sisters, boyfriends, younger brother you met that one time, and not to forget the other collection of people who you feel completely obliged to buy for. You then have to plaster on a half hearted smile onto your face as you open up present after present of things you would politely walk past in the shops. You may as well spend a little bit of your hard earned cash on yourself, after all it is the season of giving and who better to give to than yourself. Little get-away's are the perfect thing to do at this time of year to get you in the spirit, no matter you're pay packet there is always somewhere for you to wander off too. 

SAVE

English Christmas Markets

Whether Manchester Christmas Markets or London Winter Wonderland, either of these are very easily accessible via train. The Manchester Markets are huge and just a short walking distance from the train station, they are located in different main spots in Manchester all just a short walk away from each other. Hundreds of stalls with everything from Candles and Bonsai Trees to Sweets and German Sausages. As well as lots of little stop off's for them all important tipple breaks, mulled wine and cider are a perfect drink to warm you up. The London markets are identical but are bit more pricey for trains and underground passes. You can still drink and eat and stroll around looking at the adorable home-made products on each stall and Winter Wonderland has the extra bonus of rides and plenty more seating as well. The advantage of these two is that once you're there you don't have to spend anything in essence and just take in everything around you. 

SPEND

European Markets 

Amsterdam, Germany and Prague. All great Christmas breaks to take yourself, family or partner. Flights can average out for just under £100 each if you find a good deal, some include hotels so make sure you search around first before settling on the best deal. If you're a bit wary of funds their is always hostels to stay at for less that £20 a night at this time of year and some include breakfast as well. There are also places a bit more up market for those who fancy splurging a bit on a 5* Hotel. Booking.com offer amazing deals and can offer up to 80% off some great hotels. The markets are second to non and the atmosphere is on point, make sure to pack warm clothes though, I'm talking hat, scarf and gloves, who shabang. 

SPLURGE

New York 

You have been saving all year for this and with flights at £400 per person I can see why. Hotels do not come cheap either and there isn't many other options, there are Hostels but they can average out at a similar price with hotel deals included and forget about B&B's unless you want to pay the rest in taxi's to and from the centre. However saying all that, you cannot beat New York at Christmas. The largest Christmas Tree, The carollers and the decorations everywhere, Americans are friendly the best of times but this time of year sets them off. You can always hear a Christmas song playing and the shopping is out of this world. If I had the money I know where I would be spending my Chrissy break anyway. 

Whether your a saver or a splurger there is something or somewhere for everyone to get into the festivities. Don't be a Grinch and treat yourself this year. 

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