Christmas holidays

Traditional Christmas holiday in Kracow (photo: Daniel Barnes)
Whether you crave a snowy European Christmas holiday with all the traditional trimmings or a barbecue on the beach in the sunshine, where to spend the annual Christmas holiday is an important decision.
European destinations such as Croatia offer a rich heritage of Christmas festivals and culinary delights. In Australia and New Zealand the attitude to Christmas celebrations is more laid-back, while still retaining the essential traditions.
Or you could eschew tradition altogether and raise a glass to the Christmas spirit in an exotic location such as Thailand or Madagascar.