Lisbon, the city of seven hills
Lisbon, the city of seven hills, overflows tradition and culture fruit of a glorious past The capital of Portugal surprises the visitor with a mixture of decadent air from the old streets of the neighborhoods of La Alfama, El Chiado and El Barrio Alto and the counterpoint of the other modern and avant-garde city of the Park of Nations that was created on the occasion of the Expo of 1998.All this happening through the most commercial and emblematic neighborhood of the city, La Baixa, rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal after the ter remote 18th century.
The city, in a size that encourages to be visited on foot or by tram, hides numerous monuments worth visiting and photographed as its Romanesque cathedral of the twelfth century; the Jeronimos Monastery; the Belem Tower or the Castle of St.George among others.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 268 euros
In London it is already Christmas
In mid-November London is illuminated with the traditional Christmas lights on Regent Street.It is then that this cosmopolitan city and one of the most visited in the world is filled with color and joy.This year the lights represent figures and characters of the latest animated film from DreamWorks« Mr.Peabody and Sherman» ;, which will be released next February.
On the traditional city tour, the visit to the Palace and the Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Bridge, St.Paul's Cathedral or the changing of the Guard must be joined by other shows that are only held on these dates as How to ice skate at the Natural History Museum, visit the impressive Christmas fair in Hyde Park or visit the select market installed in Kew Gardens Park are some of the attractions that London offers on the December bridge.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 494 euros
Dublin, land of Vikings
Dublin, land of great writers like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Becket or James Joyce, offers visitors a double face.On the one side of a modern and dynamic city with an important historical load and on the other an impressive natural landscape that will not leave indifferent to large and small.
The city, founded by the Vikings at the beginning from the 9th century, it is a city to stroll through.The two main arteries, Grafton Street and O'Connell Street, offer visitors the opportunity to and enjoy typical Irish bars, restaurant and taverns where you can enjoy a good beer.
We cannot leave without a must-see at Custom House, an 18th-century building that functioned as the port's customs; the oldest university in Ireland founded in 1592 Trinity College and of course the Temple Bar, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 410 euros
Venice, the city of canals
Venice in December, still flooded, a magical city and ideal destination for those traveling as a couple and want to enjoy the city of canals without the crowds of summer, ride on Gondola without traffic jams and photographing yourself in St.Mark's Square without having to dodge tourists.
The heart of Venice and starting point is St.Mark's Square, dominated by the Basilica, the Ducal Palace and the Bell Tower of the basilica, which stands next to it.
Every tourist who prides himself cannot leave the city without riding a gondola and photographing the Rialto Bridge, the oldest of the four that cross the Grand Canal and probably the most famous in the city; contemplate the Ca 'd'Oro, headquarters of the Giorgio Franchetti museum and one of the most striking buildings that line the Grand Canal or taste the spritz, the most typical alcoholic drink in the city and very traditional in the Veneto area.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 441
Prague, a charming city
Prague is a unique city.From the Castle neighborhood to the Old Town Square, there are many visitors who choose their streets to walk between small alleys and hundreds of street stalls to stop at one of the many restaurants, bars or cafes to taste their beer and typical cuisine.
The heart of the city has a special charm and it is worth taking your time to savor every detail of its buildings The old Prague Castle, the Golden Alley, the Charles Bridge, which connects the two banks of the city divided by the Vltava river, or the Old Town square, one of the most beautiful in Europe whose origins date back to the eighth century, they make Prague one of the best choices to travel in October.
It is worth visiting the New City until you reach Wenceslas Square, place of important events in the recent history of the Czech Republic.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 474 euros
Malta, great open-air museum
They say that the Maltese Islands-Malta, Gozo and Comino-are like a large open-air museum.Located in the center of the Mediterranean, the island of Malta is the main and most visited.Its streets hide multit you secrets of its 7,000 years of history, and are the main attraction of a city that offers a cozy atmosphere all year round.
The tourist who decides to spend a few days on the island in December can stroll through the streets and approaching its temples, palaces and cathedrals such as San Juan, with masterpieces from Caravaggio or visiting the ruins of the Hypogeum, declared World Heritage by Unesca.
After dark, nothing better than taking a Cisk beer very cold followed by a fusion dinner in Medasia, one of the most interesting lounge bar located at the edge of the sea in Sliema.
Flight and accommodation four nights from 555
New York, the magic of Christmas
The December Bridge is ideal for To cross the puddle and visit one of the cities that most illuminate at the end of November to celebrate Christmas.The typical Santa Claus make their way among the people who observe as a ritual how the lights of the spectacular Rockefeller Center Tree come on, act that is celebrated on Wednesday after Thanksgiving that this year will be on November 29.
Stroll along Fifth Avenue, the most famous street in the city; visit the Statue of Liberty; rest in Central Park, one of the largest parks in the world; go to Wall Street, the main street of the financial district; visit some of the famous Christmas markets like Bryant Park and, of course, imagine that we are at December 31 and live an early year end in Times Square.
Flight and accommodation three nights from 838
San Juan in Puerto Rico
Thinking of those who want to enjoy the last vacation days of the year Puerto Rico is a good option.This mountainous Caribbean island located east of the Dominican Republic, It offers a warm climate and a history that goes back to Cristobal Colon.
Its capital, San Juan is a must.The Old City, built on an island around 1521, is It is characterized by its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings that date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and that today continue to retain the charm of the time.
Walking through its streets is to do it through the history of the island.On the street of Christ we arrive at the Chapel of the same name and the cathedral, where Ponce de Leon, first governor of the island is buried.For those who want to imagine how the nobles lived nothing better than visiting The White House housing of the Ponce de Leon, built in 1521.
Flight and accommodation seven nights from 1027
Dubai, a city of Guiness
Dubai in the Arab Emirates, is a coastal city With impressive skyscrapers it is not in vain known as the city of the Guiness for having the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, with 828 meters; the tallest hotel in the world, the JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, with 355 meters, and even the tallest restaurant,« At.Mosphere» with 442 meters.
This city, built in less than a century, also has another record, the one of the most luxurious hotel in the world, a 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab that has among its curiosities a iPad gold as a virtual concierge and as a gift for guests during their stay.
Flight and accommodation in all inclusive four nights from 565
Lapland, the Santa Claus city
As the song of the television series, Noeli, from the 80s, said in Lapland it's cold but I laugh» because it is undoubtedly one of the best destinations to enjoy the beginning of Christmas.
Five days are enough to discover the magic of the northernmost region of Finland, visit the city of Santa Claus, admire the Northern Lights, discover the different constructions of ice and snow like the Snow Castle in the city of Kemi or have different excursions such as huskis or reindeer safaris.
Flight and accommodation five nights from 1,944 euros
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