Cresta launches dedicated Christmas markets and Winter breaks brochure
The UK’s leading short break provider Cresta has launched its new edition Christmas Markets and Winter Breaks brochure for 2010/11.
The brochure includes two fantastic new destinations for the Yule tide season Helsinki, Finland and Interlaken, Switzerland and sees the return of Moscow, one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Customers can also save up to 15% on Christmas breaks to Paris, Lille or Belgium, if booked before 31st August 2010, travelling from 1st November to 20th December 2010.
**NEW FOR 2010 TO CRESTA**
Finland Christmas Market - Somewhere a little bit different
St Thomas Christmas Market in Esplanade Park will have over 120 stalls with Finnish festive treats, gifts and handicrafts, including sledges, skis and ice skates. For food lovers, taste typical Finnish pastries washed down with mulled wine, which is fortified here with a dash of vodka! The town’s famous Old Market Hall in South harbour is known for its salmon, wild boar and pates made from hare, venison, or pheasant for a festive feast worthy of three kings.
When: 7th December - 22nd December 2010
Where: Esplande Park
Cresta - 2 nights in Finland, Helsinki from £269 per person
Staying at the 4 star Sokos Helsinki in Helsinki on bed and breakfast, flights from London Heathrow with Scandinavian Airlines - valid for travel 7th December - 22nd December 2010
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
**NEW FOR 2010 TO CRESTA**
Interlaken – The alternative winter break
Situated between lakes Thun and Brienz and within sight of Switzerland’s snow capped peaks. Interlaken has such a stunning mountain backdrop and fresh mountain air, it’s the perfect winter short break. Take a trip to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3454 metres, and journey through a winter wonderland of snow and ice, culminating with an awe-inspiring view across the Swiss Alps.
Cresta – 2 nights in Interlaken from £279 per person
Staying at the 3 star Carlton Europe in Interlaken on bed and breakfast, flights from London Heathrow with Swiss Air - valid for travel 1st January – 31st March 2011
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Budapest Christmas Market
The biggest outdoor event of the winter season against the cosmopolitan backdrop of the city, Vörösmarty Square is transformed into a festive wonderland, complete with around 150 cottage-style wooden stalls selling handmade gifts and souvenirs. After a day browsing, relax in one of the many cafés to sample mouth-watering local delicacies including delicious Hungarian cakes, pastries and honey cookies
When: 19th November – 29th December 2010
Where: Vörösmarty Square
Cresta - 3 nights in Budapest from £335 per person **3 nights for the price of 2**
Staying at the 5 star Boscolo New York Palace in Budapest on bed and breakfast, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways - valid for travel 19 November-27 December 2010
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Lille Christmas Market
This Market is extremely popular with British Christmas Shoppers because of the Eurostar link. Visitors to this market quickly get into the festive spirit with Lille's month-long Christmas market, held in the Place Rihour in the centre of town. The town centre is taken over by stalls selling arts and crafts and local cuisine. There's entertainment for children in the shape of theatre and games and a chance to sample traditional French Christmas delicacies, such as Yule Log and Christmas cookies.
When: 24th November - 30th December 2010
Where: Place Rihour in the Centre of Town
Cresta - 1 night in Lille from £125 per person
Staying at the 2 star plus Comfort Hotel Opera Lille Center in Lille on bed and breakfast, travelling from St. Pancras International on Eurostar - valid for travel 24 November-30 December 2010
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Berlin Christmas Market
With well over 60 Christmas Markets and advent bazaars every year, Berlin features prominently on Germany's calendar of Yuletide events. For something really traditional head for the Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Here you will be whisked away to an enchanted Christmas world full of scrumptious treats and fairy lights. Don’t forget to stock up on Gluhuein and gingerbread.
When: 22nd November - 31st December 2010
Where: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church along with many other locations
Cresta - 3 night in Berlin from £235 per person **3 nights for the price of 2**
Staying at the 3 star Altberlin AM Postdamer Paltz in Berlin on bed and breakfast, flights from London Heathrow with BMI - Valid for travel 22nd November - 28th December 2010
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
PragueChristmas Market
Christmas is a special time of year in Prague and the Christmas markets are a key ingredient in the Czech festive magic. Brightly decorated stalls cover the Old Town Square and complete the magical setting of this winter wonderland. The wooden huts hold a variety of traditional Czech products including handicrafts, food and drink and unique stocking fillers such as Bohemian crystal, wooden toys, scented candles, hand made jewellery and Christmas tree decorations.
When: 27th November - 2nd January 2011
Where: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square
Cresta - 3 nights in Prague from £249 per person **3 nights for the price of 2**
Staying at the 3 star plus Prague Centre Plaza in Prague on bed and breakfast, flights from London Heathrow with Czech Airlines - valid for travel 27th November - 27th December 2010
0844 879 8014, www.crestaholidays.co.uk or visit your nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places