'I visited Britain's best Christmas market - there was one important detail lacking'
Bath Christmas Market topped Which?'s UK rankings, but people found it fell short on one aspect.
Bath Christmas Market topped Which?'s UK rankings, but people found it fell short on one aspect.
Going away for the festive season has left me with unforgettable memories, from a boat trip with Bangladeshi fishermen to exploring Castro’s Cuban hideout I have made a point of escaping Christmas for as long as I can remember. Not escaping for Christmas, but avoiding it altogether – the stressful buildup, consumer chaos, panic buying, the enforced jollity and parties. When the first festive gifts start appearing in the shops in September, it’s time to confirm my travel plans, ideally to include New Year’s Eve as well. Sometimes I travel independently, but more often in a group, and while it’s not always possible to avoid the tinsel and baubles – even in non-Christian countries thousands of miles away – I just relish not being at home at this time of year. Continue reading...
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