| When summer is upon us, we often think of | | | | built up area for awhile and need to escape with |
| exploring distant shores. But when the nights draw | | | | friends or family. Beaches and wildlife make it a |
| in and magic of Christmas illuminates the winter | | | | real option for Christmas breaks. UK escapes |
| nights, many people decide to take a break in | | | | don't get more dramatic than this. |
| Britain. In this article we'll explore some ideas for | | | | Dartmoor |
| Christmas breaks. UK towns, cities and | | | | Another isolated yet beautiful spot is Dartmoor, in |
| countryside provide some interesting festive | | | | the heart of Devonshire. More likely than London |
| propositions for those deciding where to go. | | | | to get snow around the festive season, it offer a |
| London | | | | great deal of places to explore with the family or |
| The British capital is often well visited because of | | | | with friends. Christmas breaks in the UK are also |
| the vast Christmas lights that go up along its key | | | | about socialising though, and you'll find plenty of |
| shopping thoroughfares. Regents Street is a prime | | | | friendly pubs to enjoy food and drink in (many of |
| example - the lights of which are turned on by a | | | | these are family friendly). If you want more |
| famous person annually. It is true that snow is | | | | action, you can always escape to Plymouth or |
| quite uncommon in London, but last year it broke | | | | Exeter for a more lively experience. But for those |
| with this tradition, and the city has more than a | | | | who want solitude and pretty English countryside, |
| dusting of snow in the winter months. The city is | | | | there are plenty cottages and holiday homes to |
| certainly an option for those looking for Christmas | | | | stay in on Dartmoor. |
| breaks, UK style. | | | | Christmas breaks, UK style are arguably better |
| The Isle Of Skye | | | | enjoyed when you seek out more traditional |
| Quite possibly the antithesis of old London town, | | | | locations and quaint pubs and villages. A little |
| the isle of Skye offers what many people | | | | planning can make a festive getaway extra |
| describe as some of the finest coastal and | | | | special. If you go to one of the more remote |
| mountain landscapes in Britain. If you choose to | | | | places, it's a good idea to make a backup plan for |
| come here, you should be aware of the isolated | | | | if the solitude gets too much - i.e. find out where |
| nature of the place; ideal if you have been in a | | | | the nearest pub is! |