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Christmas day - A place in europe thats open
AubreyMac
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I'd like to spend Christmas day abroad one year (maybe this year if prices are reasonable). I have never been away at Christmas before.
I would like a destination where businesses (shops, attractions and transport) is open as normal on Christmas day.
I do not drive and it will be a solo trip. A bit of sun would be a bonus. Any recommendations?
I would like a destination where businesses (shops, attractions and transport) is open as normal on Christmas day.
I do not drive and it will be a solo trip. A bit of sun would be a bonus. Any recommendations?
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Canaries. We go to lanzarote for new year and absolutely everything is open, its their busiest time of year.0
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Also expensive as not only families but also many older generations choose to holiday/long stay and many hotels are booked up 6/8 months in advance0
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A non Christian country would seem to be a good bet.
Egypt?All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
Anywhere in Spain will be fairly open especially in the tourist areas. Christmas Day is treated like a bank holiday here with bars and restaurants open and public transport running even if on a reduced timetable. One of the best Christmas Days I've ever had was in Barcelona.
Just be warned though that it will be expensive. I used to regularly go abroad for Xmas/New Year but the prices have now got too high.0 -
Doshwaster wrote: »Anywhere in Spain will be fairly open especially in the tourist areas. Christmas Day is treated like a bank holiday here with bars and restaurants open and public transport running even if on a reduced timetable. One of the best Christmas Days I've ever had was in Barcelona.
Just be warned though that it will be expensive. I used to regularly go abroad for Xmas/New Year but the prices have now got too high.
Blame the EU for all that Dosh.:)0 -
PompeyPete wrote: »Blame the EU for all that Dosh.:)
It's not just in the EU but everywhere. Going abroad for Xmas/New Year has just got lot more popular over the last few years. It's also peak season for SE Asia too.0 -
Turkey? As in the country.0
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The UK is unusual in completely shutting down on Christmas Day. You'll find it business as usual in Vienna for example0
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