Christmas
Inspiration
The best Christmas holiday destinations for 2024
Fresh ideas whether you're travelling solo or taking the whole family
By Laura Chubb, Anya Meyerowitz and Emma Love
Places To Stay
14 charming Airbnbs in the UK for Christmas
’Tis the season to hole up in a cosy cottage
By Sarah James
Style & Culture
The best Christmas events in London 2023
The countdown to Christmas in London 2023 is on
By Connor Sturges
Style & Culture
The best Christmas markets in Europe for 2023
For some old-fashioned festive shopping, top up the glühwein and head to one of Europe's German-style Christmas markets
By Emma Love
The best Christmas hotels in London
With windows being opened on advent calendars around the country, the countdown to Christmas is extra glittery at these festive London hotels
By Rick Jordan and Becky Lucas
Meet the people who make Christmas in London, from crafty window designers to celebrated chefs
We speak to the people who make sure everything's running smoothly behind the scenes
By Connor Sturges
The best Christmas afternoon teas in London
Celebrate the festive season with an afternoon of scones, sandwiches and a helping of carol singing. For year-round recommendations, see our guide to the best afternoon tea in London
By Toyo Odetunde, Lucy Bruton and Connor Sturges
Style & Culture
Christmas movie locations you can visit in real life
The festive season is already wonderful. But add in a dash of movie magic at these real-life film locations, and you'll simply be in yuletide heaven
By Caitlin Morton, Jennifer M. Wood and James Medd
Destinations
Where the Condé Nast Traveller editors go at Christmas
From the beaches of Australia's sunshine state to the cosy villages of the Cotswolds, these are the destinations on our radars for Christmas 2023
By Condé Nast Traveller
Inspiration
The 10 best Christmas markets in Germany
Traditional markets and twinkly trees crop up all over Germany during the Christmas period. Here are 10 of the most festive Christkindlmarkts in the country
By Kerry Walker
15 gift ideas for gap year travellers
Our favourite practical gifts that every traveller will use
By Lauren Burvill
18 clever gift ideas that frequent flyers will love
Our top picks for the jet-setter in your life
By Lauren Burvill and Charley Ward
The best mince pies in London, ranked
We tried and tested London's mince pies to find the capital's very best festive bites
By Sarah James
Style & Culture
The best places to go ice skating in London
The countdown to Christmas in London is on. Rug up, grab your skates and embrace the festive spirit with a glide around one of the capital's best temporary rinks
By Connor Sturges
Where to see the prettiest Christmas trees in London
14 tree-mendously magical Christmas trees that sleigh in every way
By Connor Sturges
The best Christmas gifts for Disabled travellers
Ultimate gift ideas for travellers who also have a disability
By Sophie Morgan
My all nighter at Claridge's – this is what it takes to create London's most talked about tree
We spent the night at Claridge's ahead of the Louis Vuitton Christmas tree unveiling…
By Connor Sturges
Inspiration
The 8 best Christmas markets in London for 2023
We round up the finest festive markets across the capital
By Olivia Morelli
The best Christmas markets in Edinburgh to visit in 2023
Where to find festive cheer and glittering gifts, these are the best Christmas markets in Edinburgh – plus their opening dates for 2023
By Caoilfhionn Rose and Olivia Morelli
The 18 best restaurants open for Christmas dinner in London
These are London's finest spots for a special Christmas dinner
By Sonya Barber and Leonie Cooper