It's always good to take a holiday out of season, particularly if you're not a great lover of crowds. You'll get a better feel for the place you're staying in and most likely save some money on the off peak prices. Summer isn't the only time to spend away from your home. Winter has just as many advantages and things to do they're just a bit different than lounging on a beach. First slide image courtesy to Manuel Martín https://www.flickr.com/photos/92176591@N00/5512902450 Fifth slide image courtesy to Frank Kovalchek https://www.flickr.com/photos/72213316@N00/4931499572 Sixth slide image courtesy to Enfo http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:250_Fira_de_Santa_Ll%C3%BAcia_a_la_pla%C3%A7a_Vella.jpg Eighth slide image courtesy to Davidlohr Bueso https://www.flickr.com/photos/daverugby83/6652374957/

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It's always good to take a holiday out of season, particularly if
you're not a great lover of crowds. You'll get a better feel for
the place you're staying in and most likely save some money
on the off peak prices.
Summer isn't the only time to spend away from your home.
Winter has just as many advantages and things to do
they're just a bit different than lounging on a beach.

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Ever been there and tried to take that iconic shot of the
Parthenon only to be swamped by the hundreds of other
tourists trying to do the same?
Out of season you'll get to explore more and enjoy the
country's heritage and local culture.

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Some parts of this area are further south than Africa which
means relatively mild temperatures in winter.
There are fewer crowds and just because it's winter doesn't
mean the Spanish have any less to offer for entertainment
with tapas and city night-life there to enjoy.

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One European highlight that really shouldn't be missed is
Carnival of Venice, which is held in February. The colourful
history of the city is brought to life with elaborate costumes
and spooky masks.
This event is extremely popular and visitors come from all
over the world to participate in this historic event. You may
well find yourself treading on other people's toes.

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This traditional Spanish market has been held since 1786 and
you'll be able to experience some unusual Christmas
traditions.
There are life size nativity scenes, competitions, parades and
exhibitions. It is held between 25 November and 23 December.

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Considered by many to be the capital of the Traditional
Christmas market, more than 50 are held in the city every
year.
The biggest and most popular is the one situated at Kaiser
Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and has over 2 million visitors every
year.

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From 1 December to 1 January Prague's markets take place
in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Rather than gifts
and decorations visitors to these markets are there to sample
the unusual food and drink that's on offer.
During the week before Christmas the streets are lined with hot
tubs filled with carp. It's also worth trying the local brew of grog
and honey liquor.

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