Fancy a family ski holiday this winter but don’t want to pay the top Alpine prices, or you can’t afford to make the long-haul flight to Canada? Fear not; we have a few alternative destinations that are fast becoming skiing hotspots!

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Spanish Adventures

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a trip down to sunny Spain for a holiday filled with sombreros and tapas. We started out holiday in Malaga, where it’s still sunny despite being a bit too cold for hitting the beach, and on the second day of Christmas, my true love took me on a car hire to Alicante, where we visited the beautiful castle and strolled along the port.

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Are you a traditionalist that believes Christmas holidays should be spent in front of a log fire drinking warm wine and mince pies or are you a modernist who heads straight for the high temperatures and warm ocean waters? I have to admit I cannot decide where I lie on this decision, as I can see plus points in both of the options!

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Now your choice of passenger is purely a personal one, so we turned to our friends on Twitter to see who they would take along for the ride.

Here’s the best of the replies:

@FCC_Cambodia Hunter S. Thompson

Wise choice guys, he would have lots of great stories to tell, you would never have an awkward silence moment with him!

@IavraVillaAssoc I’d take Aladdin on a magic carpet ride road trip

That sounds like you’re in for a bumpy ride!

@budgetplaces Carlos Sainz! He knows how to drive better than me

Very clever; taking the Spanish rally driver along for the ride. We hope you have a strong stomach as he may like to drive a little fast!

@EuroTravelogue My Yellow Lab!!

Very cute, does he have a dog driving licence?

@Riley_Connor Jack Kerouac. So that he could then write a book on it and cast me as a character.

Sounds like we have an inspiring actress in search of Hollywood!

@MyDestination we would like to take a road trip!

Any offers out there for the guys at MyDestination?

Thanks for the great answers!

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Due to the booming financial crisis, leaving the Euro comfort zone and exploring other destinations can be a hard wave to ride on… but long-haul travel is becoming more and more the direction where to bet those holiday British pounds. It may be no wonder, then, that this particular niche has grown tremendously over the last twelve months as a less budget-consuming option even when you consider adding a hire car to the itinerary!

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The snow season is always a fun one but for driving a vehicle in it, it can also be a dangerous one. Most people from the UK are used to some snow and have had some experience driving in it, but head over to Europe in the winter months and you could be in for a shock; the snowfall there is generally a lot heavier than in the UK and it lasts longer!

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Despite the unusual autumn heat wave, winter is fast approaching and since the beach is no longer an option, it’s about time we start turning our attention to the slopes. If you don’t know what to do with your time off, think no more! A ski holiday is the perfect option! It’s exciting, it’s lots of fun, and it can be a great choice both for families and groups of friends.

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No one likes being told what to do and when; which is why year on year the DIY holiday marketing is growing! With the internet now found in most homes it’s now easier than ever to take control of your own holiday.

The most important factor of a DIY holiday is research and preparation, there are plenty of travel sites out there that will showcase their brand and have useful destination information. For example, we have put together tips on driving in different countries, so if you hire a car in the USA, you can first read the USA driving information guide. Researching the area which you are planning on visiting allows you to choose the attractions that interest you the most and also the places you wish to avoid.
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Is it too early to start talking about Christmas? No we don’t think it is either; let’s all get in the festive spirit! A great way to do that is by planning a trip to some of Europe’s finest Christmas Markets.

When we think of Christmas Markets one place in particular springs to mind; Germany, and that is because the tradition that sees tourist flock to the German cities originated in the Late Middle Ages in the German speaking parts of Europe. During the four weeks of Advent, streets are turned into Christmas Market wonderlands with hand crafted trinkets and locally produced food and drink; all designed to keep you warm through the Christmas period.

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It’s the spookiest date on our calendar: 31st October, when the kids dress up as skeletons and witches to go Trick or Treating, pumpkin sales go through the roof, and the TV channels are filled with re-runs of classic scary movies. But do any of us really know what Halloween is all about?

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