{"id":2212,"date":"2022-12-06T00:33:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T13:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/seven-festive-reasons-to-spend-christmas-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T14:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T03:23:19","slug":"seven-festive-reasons-to-spend-christmas-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/seven-festive-reasons-to-spend-christmas-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Festive Reasons to Spend Christmas in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Christmas in Europe is a greeting card dream come true \u2013 and this is a love letter to the continent\u2019s most wonderful time of the year.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flurries of snow dancing on the crisp air. The smoky scent of chestnuts roasting over glowing embers. Fairy lights twinkling like stars against the inky sky. A hearty glass of red beside a crackling pub fire. Chilly fingertips brushing against cashmere gloves. Steaming mugs of gluhwein spiced with cloves and cinnamon. Glasses chinking, laughter, excitement. Handsome pines dressed to the nines in glittering trinkets and candy canes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything they say about Christmas in Europe is true. There\u2019s nothing quite like celebrating this most magical time of year in the deepest depths of winter, where the festive spirit burns brighter than anywhere in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From dashing through the snow in Lapland to Germany\u2019s Christmas markets, here are seven reasons why you simply must spend the big day in Europe at least once in your lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Europe<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Europe\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SqHMPYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/ellen-kensington-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000SqHMPYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Ellen Kensington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/e3sq6r6p5jndi6ipnugg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Ellen Kensington, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ellen Kensington<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Classical London Glamour in Kensington with Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Cocktail<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$289<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$339<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$787<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000TQNY9YAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-clermont-victoria-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000TQNY9YAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Clermont, Victoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/0ajwrsj79gy2wmsxvjxb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Clermont, Victoria, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Clermont, Victoria<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">London Heritage Elegance near Buckingham Palace &#038; Hyde Park with Daily Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$539<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$547<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,234<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-49%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000RM789YAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/nous-santorini-greece-europe\/006RF00000RM789YAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"NO\u016aS Santorini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bh4j9vlarj2h981ugie.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"NO\u016aS Santorini, Santorini, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Santorini, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">NO\u016aS Santorini<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Design-Led Santorini Escape w. Daily Breakfast, Nightly Sunset Cocktails &#038; EUR100 Dining Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$599<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$699<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$3,208<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-78%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SmBxBYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mama-shelter-roma-italy-europe\/006RF00000SmBxBYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Mama Shelter Roma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/81xb4up64gusgo8hbms.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mama Shelter Roma, Rome, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Rome, Italy<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mama Shelter Roma<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Design-Led Rome City Break near Vatican Museums with Daily Breakfast &#038; Welcome Drink<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$299<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$349<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$986<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-64%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SweZeYAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-hoxton-southwark-london-united-kingdom-europe\/006RF00000SweZeYAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Hoxton, Southwark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3kd679xvi8ygmrtn4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Hoxton, Southwark, London, United Kingdom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>London, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Hoxton, Southwark<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central London Urban Oasis near the Thames with Cocktails, Daily Breakfast &#038; Stylish Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$799<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$899<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,916<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-53%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SvRD3YAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/omeon-mykonos-greece-europe\/006RF00000SvRD3YAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Omeon Mykonos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/1kk0opalkruyw3dx7cjp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Omeon Mykonos, Mykonos, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mykonos, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Omeon Mykonos<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Mykonos Adults-Only Escape with Daily Breakfast &#038; Daily EUR50 Resort Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$489<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$569<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,466<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-61%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000RM1VlYAL\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/victoria-golf-resort-and-spa-vilamoura-portugal-europe\/006RF00000RM1VlYAL\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Victoria Golf Resort &#038; Spa, Managed by Accor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mn70u9j8a6u7h6oy2y2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Victoria Golf Resort &amp; Spa, Managed by Accor, Algarve, Portugal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Algarve, Portugal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Victoria Golf Resort &amp; Spa, Managed by Accor<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Luxury Algarve Golf Resort with Daily Breakfast &#038; EUR100 Resort Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$429<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$459<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,881<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-75%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SDY5NYAX\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_81200c1bbe59ee2d2fea0192bb659b29\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/cayo-exclusive-resort-and-spa-crete-greece-europe\/006RF00000SDY5NYAX\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Cayo Exclusive Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mhaejxsf37mujekqqi.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Cayo Exclusive Resort &amp; Spa, Crete, Greece\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"296491\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Crete, Greece<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cayo Exclusive Resort &amp; 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Quaint wooden chalets house artisanal gifts and festive fare, from gingerbread hearts hanging on red ribbons to huge, doughy pretzels dusted in snow-like cinnamon sugar. Revel in the crisp chill of December temperatures that can dip below freezing, before being warmed by steaming cups of gluhwein (spiced wine) and Baileys-spiked hot chocolate \u2013 and, of course, the sheer magic of it all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/mandarin-oriental-munich-germany\/0062y00000BdkSjAAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandarin Oriental<\/a>, Munich&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festive Shopping in London&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/shutterstock_517102384-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping in London, one of the best reasons to Christmas in Europe - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-7575\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shopping in London. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Victorian-era arcades with their upmarket boutiques \u2013 such as the \u2018jewel of Mayfair\u2019, the Burlington Arcade, home to British fragrance house Penhaligon\u2019s and N.Peal cashmere, whose store has stood proud for more than 80 years \u2013 to the well-heeled Harrods and artsy Liberty, it\u2019s little wonder London\u2019s shopping is renowned as some of the best in the world. There\u2019s no better time to indulge than in December, when the twinkling Christmas lights of Regent Street dance overhead and the iconic red buses overflow with excited shoppers. Pause only for traditional afternoon tea at Fortnum &amp; Mason or a glass of bubbling champagne under the tree at Claridge\u2019s Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/the-egerton-house-hotel-london-united-kingdom\/0062y000005JWqnAAG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Egerton House Hotel<\/a>, Knightsbridge&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleigh Rides in Lapland, Finland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/finland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lapland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sleigh rides in Finland, one of the best places to spend Christmas in Europe - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-7517\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sleigh riding in Finland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it get any more festive than a sleigh ride through the snow? The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of the festive season, the star atop the tree, the coin in the Christmas pudding, is a trip to Lapland: the spiritual centre of Christmas and Santa\u2019s homeland, in Finland\u2019s north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights, rug up in a traditional wooden sleigh as you traverse the arctic landscape. There are as many<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/helsinki-highlights-and-nuuksio-reindeer-park\/4f732522-13fa-4897-a0e5-9ba000c10b86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reindeer<\/a> here as there are people, which can be seen grazing majestically in the fells and padding through the freshly fallen snow. A Christmas fantasy come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/partner\/northern-lights-ranch\/33a0d186-fe96-4f1b-a637-0f18b9f22ac1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Lights Ranch,<\/a> Kittila&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drinks at Dublin\u2019s Temple Bar, Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXEKeeGsE8r\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXEKeeGsE8r\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXEKeeGsE8r\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Temple Bar Pub (@thetemplebarpub)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish welcome is warmer than any other in the world, so you can only imagine the levels of festive spirit that are reached at Dublin\u2019s most famous pub at Christmastime. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/private-beer-whiskey-trail-guinness-jameson\/d02c4b8a-4f00-4859-b8a3-ee9514cebc1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guinness<\/a> fuels the merriment in this 19th-century inn, where dancing patrons spill out onto the cobblestoned street in a raucous whirl of laughter. Treat yourself to a cosy candlelit dinner here of Irish oysters followed by roast chicken, honey-glazed ham, cranberry sauce and all the trimmings, before finishing with a warming nightcap from one of Ireland\u2019s largest whiskey collections \u2013 the perfect prelude to a walk home in the crisp winter air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/dylan-hotel-dublin-ireland\/0062y000004RvmAAAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dylan Hotel<\/a>, Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Midnight Mass in Vatican City, Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vatican-City-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"Midnight mass in Vatican City, Italy, one of the best places to spend Christmas in Europe - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-7519\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mass at the Vatican, Italy. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those looking to embrace the deeper meaning of a Christian Christmas will find what they\u2019re looking for in the ancient Vatican City, home of the Roman Catholic Church. The Midnight Mass at St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, held annually on Christmas Eve, delivers a true sense of occasion to this special time of year. Be greeted by the glittering tree soaring into the night sky and nativity scene in St. Peter\u2019s Square before taking up your place to hear the Pope\u2019s sermon (tickets are required for entry to the mass, or it can be watched on the big screens in the square).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the city walls are the countless resplendent churches of Rome, dripping in gilt and dressed in frescoes of Renaissance greats such as Michelangelo. Lit by the soft glow of candlelight and harbouring a silence and stillness that is scarce in today\u2019s frenetic world, these sacred spaces provide a place for reflection at an ever-poignant time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/the-first-roma-arte-rome-italy\/0062y000006z7jBAAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The First Roma Arte<\/a>, Rome&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Skating in Paris, France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Paris-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A snowy Eiffel Tower, one of the best reasons to visit Europe at Christmas - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-7537\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paris in winter, France. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Lights is a star in itself, but it never shines brighter than during the festive season, when fairy lights sparkle in the canals and the cold air invites lovers to snuggle ever closer as they traverse the city\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace the romance of the season by ice skating at a festive rink, which in previous years have found their home at the foot of the glittering Eiffel Tower, at the Christmas market in the Jardin de Tuileries and on the sky-high rooftop of Tour Montparnasse. A particularly enchanting spot to get your skates on by night is the year-round Le Grand Palais des Glaces \u2013 one of the largest rinks in the world, sat beneath a soaring glass dome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay at:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/hotel-de-sers-paris-france\/0062y000003GK7IAAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel de Sers<\/a>, Paris&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skiing in the Alps, Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/country\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Switzerland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A ski town in Switzerland, one of the best places to spend Christmas in Europe - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-7528\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A ski town in the Alps, Switzerland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing gets you in the festive mood quite like a little convivial apr\u00e8s-ski after a day on the slopes. Where better to indulge than the alpine wonderland that is Switzerland? Its landscapes look like they\u2019ve come straight from a Christmas card, with glittering mountaintops, wooden chalets, medieval buildings and mirror-like lakes, all sprinkled in a dusting of snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in the chills and thrills of winter sports in the famous St. Moritz, Gstaad or Verbier, or for somewhere a little more off the beaten track, the wide slopes of Dachberg near the charming village of Vals, close to the Italian border. By night, warm up beneath twinkling fairy lights with a hot chocolate in-hand. 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