Christmas Markets 2010

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

If you’re looking for the ultimate shop til you drop experience, nothing beats Europe’s world famous Christmas markets. Opening before the first Sunday of advent each year and usually continuing to Christmas Eve, the seasonal stores are packed to the rafters with unique gifts, traditional trinkets, hand-made wares and plenty of local treats.

Collette Vacations’ Europe Christmas Markets, presents the ultimate Christmas markets experience, visiting no less than three cities famed for their markets such as Strasbourg, Bern and Innsbruck. In between bargain-hunting, travellers will also get the chance to revel in the region’s spectacular, snow-laced scenery.

Some of the many highlights include:

• Visit the spectacular Christmas markets at Strasbourg, Bern & Innsbruck
• Travel through the spectacular Bavarian Alps
• Explore the city of Munich
• Explore La Petite France in Strasbourg
• See the famous Neuschwanstein Castle 

The exceptional quality, unrivalled value and impeccable service provided by Collette Vacations will create holiday memories that last a lifetime.

Christmas Markets Europe

Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009

The festive season is a very special time in Europe and each year the traditional Christmas markets draw millions of visitors. Relive the magic of Christmas cheer and goodwill, perhaps recalling fond memories of childhood days.  Joyeux Noel!

In Germanic cities, towns and villages you will find all kinds of Christmas merchandise and gifts, whilst in France's Alsace region villages are glittering with Christmas lights and timbered fairy-tale buildings decked for the season.

Smell the air filled with aromas of roasting chestnuts, exotic warm spices of mulled wine, freshly baked mince pies and warm continental bread. Savour hot espresso coffee as you welcome the day. The crisp fresh air of winter makes every smell a memory.

Escape the festive madness at home and enjoy shopping for traditional gifts at the markets of Europe, at the same time giving you the ultimate Christmas gift - an Insight Winter Vacation.