Europe: Holiday Activity
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Christmas and New Year's Eve in Rome
What better place to celebrate Christmas than in the Eternal City where it all began. Whether you’re keen to embrace the religious side of Christmas or simply want to see the Italian way of life, ... Continue Reading »
Christmas & New Year's Eve in Paris
Spend your Christmas in Paris, and see how the fashionable French celebrate Christmas in style! Oozing with atmosphere, Paris has long been the destination of choice for stylish shoppers, romancing ... Continue Reading »
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Events
As only the 2nd monarch, alongside Queen Victoria, to ever fulfill 60 years on the throne, it’s a significant year for the Queen of England, with June 2nd, 2012 marking her Diamond Jubilee. Britons ... Continue Reading »
Christmas Markets
Located on the Salzach River and a stone’s throw away from the Bavarian Alps, Salzburg is a magical place. With tall cathedral and church spires rising into the night sky of the Old Town and horse ... Continue Reading »
Christmas Markets (Christkindlmarkten)
The start of Advent season brings the traditional Christmas markets to the squares and streets of Munich. The most well-known market is Christkindlmarkt, located in Marienplatz. The twinkiling ... Continue Reading »
Christmas Markets in Switzerland
A Christmas tradition to be envied (and indeed, visited) is the vibrant profusion of Christmas markets that spring up all over Switzerland during the holiday season. They range in size and scope from ... Continue Reading »
Christmas and New Year's Eve in London
Celebrate Christmas this year with Viator, and see the top London attractions sparkle away from the crowds! The Christmas lights, which famously light up Bond Street and Oxford Circus each ... Continue Reading »
Holy week in Seville - Most Famous Easter Processions
Holy Week in Seville (this year April 17th-24th) is the celebration of the passion and death of Christ through the brotherhood processions to the Cathedral. Besides the religious aspects, Holy Week ... Continue Reading »
All Saints' Day - Nov 1st
The festival to honor all Saints is believed to be the time when boundaries between living and dead disappeared, and people visit the graves of relatives to decorate them elaborately with offerings ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Queensday
Every year on 30 April the Dutch celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. The celebrating Dutch dress up in Orange and everybody is allowed to trade things unnecessary in the streets - the freemarket ... Continue Reading »
A White Christmas in Scotland
I was happy to be going so far north for my first wintry Christmas; naturally I was hoping for snow. We left London amidst forecasts of snow, arrived in Edinburgh under those heavy grey skies that ... Continue Reading »
Barrio de Gracia - March Festival
Gracia is a barrio (district) of Barcelona that you must not miss. It has a fantastic community spirit and seems to have endless street festivities throughout the year. March 3rd is one of the ... Continue Reading »
Best Towns for Easter Traditions in Italy
Italy loves Easter, or Pasqua in local terms. Aside from the deeply religious observation at the many Papal Masses held in Rome , and the explosive tradition of fireworks in Florence , many ... Continue Reading »
Carnival in Venice
Life and theater, all in a mask. This is the theme of the 2012 Venice Carnival and what better stage setting could you find for acting out your daily life than Venice. Carnival marks the beginning ... Continue Reading »
Carols at Kings' College in Cambridge
One of the most famous Christmas traditions in England is the carol singing by the choir of Kings College Cambridge. Every year there are two carol services; the first held in early December is for ... Continue Reading »
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