Dubai's Christmas Spectacle: Winter Wonderland in the Desert
Discover how Dubai transforms into a festive wonderland with markets, snow & carols, attracting thousands despite the heat. Explore the cultural fusion and expat experiences.
Discover how Dubai transforms into a festive wonderland with markets, snow & carols, attracting thousands despite the heat. Explore the cultural fusion and expat experiences.
Discover the quirky festive customs of the British Royal Family, from pre-dinner weigh-ins to German-inspired gift exchanges and Christmas Eve football matches.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for unique gifts & festive cheer. Our guide covers Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, London & more. Plan your visit now!
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz pledges to transform Berlin into a major geopolitical hub if he becomes chancellor. Will his ambitious foreign policy vision resonate with German voters? Read our analysis.
Prague's Old Town Square offers the most affordable festive break in Europe. Discover £2.17 pints, £74 hotels, and a magical atmosphere. Plan your trip now!
Discover why Antwerp's festive Grote Markt market, with its culinary delights and cultural gems, is the unmissable European Christmas destination for 2025. Plan your trip now.
A festive market fan left baffled by London's tiny Southbank Christmas Market. Discover why this popular spot failed to deliver on the hype and what was missing.
Discover Germany's most enchanting festive markets for 2025, from historic Nuremberg to the magical Ravenna Gorge. Plan your perfect Christmas escape.
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Discover six fantastic Christmas cruises still available for a last-minute 2025 festive escape. Sail from the UK or fly to warmer climates for a stress-free Yuletide celebration.
Festive shoppers are shunning Britain's costliest Christmas markets, where mulled wine hits £9 and hot chocolate soars past £6. Discover which fairs are facing a backlash.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Discover the UK's top 20 Christmas markets for 2025, from Bath's chalets to Edinburgh's big wheel. Find dates, unique gifts, and festive food for your perfect seasonal trip.
Outraged families across the UK are calling out 'rip-off' prices at festive markets, with reports of £70 family ice skating tickets and £11.50 mulled wine. Discover the eye-watering costs in major cities.
Discover Meera Sodha's recipe for Friede's grandma's zimtsterne, a festive German almond and cinnamon biscuit with a history stretching back over five centuries. Bake these chewy stars this Christmas.
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
Paris's festive markets, ranked Europe's most expensive, face criticism for sky-high prices and unbearable crowds. Discover tips for a better visit.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
Discover Chatsworth House's magical Christmas market in the Peak District. With free entry, 100 stalls, and local crafts, it's a perfect festive day out. Plan your visit now!
Discover why Chatsworth Christmas Market in Derbyshire is being hailed as a superior, classy alternative to crowded city markets. Find local gifts, fair prices, and stunning views.
Discover Vienna's enchanting Christmas markets, just over two hours from London. Find cheap flights from £20 and plan your perfect festive city break now!
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
Discover the world's most magical Christmas markets from Germany to Japan. Plan your perfect festive break with our guide to enchanting winter destinations.
Discover the history of Moravian stars, the handmade German Christmas decorations illuminating homes for over 180 years. Learn about their symbolism and craft.
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.