The Christmas market in Montreux, Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is also one of the most fun. Shoppers can find everything in the 170 chalets along the shores of Lake Geneva, ...

There’s something truly special about Europe during the holiday season — fairy lights twinkling across cobblestone streets, the smell of mulled wine in the air, and the soft hum of Christmas carols ...

Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every December. For Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, it is an effective way of ...

While Americans were busy prepping their Thanksgiving meals, Europeans were immersed in readying their magical Christmas markets. And while there are fantastic ones sprinkled across the continent, ...

I’ve been chasing European Christmas markets for years, and I need to be honest: most of them are tourist traps. Overpriced mulled wine served in plastic cups. Mass-produced ornaments pretending to be ...

Balkan Christmas markets are redefining winter tourism in Europe, offering a more relaxed, multicultural alternative to traditional German markets. From Zagreb to Sarajevo, these modern festivals ...

The most popular Christmas markets in the UK and Europe have been revealed, with Belfast’s Christmas market at City Hall in the top 10. Christmas markets are an essential part of the festive ...

For a bucket list trip, consider a 12-night New Zealand cruise on Celebrity Edge between late December 2026 and early January ...

Holland America Line plans ocean cruises combining Europe’s Christmas markets with Scandinavian winter destinations.