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Christmas markets 2009

Europe's Christmas markets are a great way to combine your gift-buying with a relaxing city break and a large dose of festive spirit. Now is the time to book if you don’t want to miss out – here are just a few ideas for your trip.

Bruges

At Christmas medieval Bruges, with its cobbled streets, historic buildings and horses and carts, is a beautiful location. The Christmas market on the main square forms a ring around an open-air ice rink. The market is open every day from 24th November to 31st December.

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Prague

Christmas markets are a key ingredient of the Czech festive magic, lighting up the city centre in a true winter wonderland setting. The markets run daily throughout December.

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Munich

Munich's Christmas market, or Christkindlmarkt, is at Marienplatz in the heart of the Old Town. Famous for gingerbread, manger figurines and 'chimney sweeps' made of plums and almonds. The market is open daily from 25th November to 24th December.

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Homecoming Scotland Don't miss the grand finale

Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a celebration of Scottish culture, innovation and heritage, inspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's poet bard, Robert Burns. The events programme culminates in a grand finale, starting on November 26 and continuing until St Andrew's Day, November 30. For more details, visit HomecomingScotland.com.

Why not join the celebrations? From Heathrow there are direct flights to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

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Vienna Austrian Airlines

The Austrian capital is a historical gem, but it's also a city with a beating modern heart. On the one hand, you can't fail to be struck by the grandeur of St Stephen's Cathedral or the baroque Natural History Museum, especially if you ride between them in a horse-drawn Fiaker. Yet attractions like the avant garde Hundertwasserhaus and the giant ferris wheel famously featured in The Third Man point to an alternative side of Vienna – as do the bars of the 'Bermuda Triangle' and trendy city nightclubs.

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Milan non-stop Lufthansa Italia

Lufthansa has extended its network and now offers non-stop flights between London Heathrow and Milan Malpensa with its new brand Lufthansa Italia.

Lufthansa Italia blends traditional Lufthansa values, notably reliability and high quality, with Italian flair.

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Amsterdam KLM

Amsterdam's mixture of historical charm, warm hospitality and a well-developed business infrastructure has earned it an international reputation as a top business destination. But with a huge indoor playground, a children's cooking café, a historical zoo, an interactive science museum and special youth performances in the Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam also offers children and families many activities to enjoy.

The Netherlands' capital is within easy reach, courtesy of KLM.

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Paris Air France

The "City of Lights" is synonymous with romance. Blessed with one of the world's most beautiful cityscapes, it remains one of the world's most popular destinations. Paris attracts people from all walks of life, irrespective of age, culture and nationality. The charm of the city lies in its warmth and romance, not to mention star attractions including the Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.