Celebrate Christmas break 2012 with a holiday away from home

Inspiration for an unforgettable 2012 Christmas holiday or short break

Christmas breaks are the ideal time for families and friends to gather and enjoy each other's company, but getting a large group together can be difficult. Make it easy for everyone this year with a family Christmas holiday. Taking a large holiday home with enough space and privacy for everyone means the whole family can get together for the Christmas break, so you can all relax and enjoy the festive celebrations together.

The low cost per head of a Christmas holiday cottage, villa or chateau means that your budget will not be shattered. When the costs of Christmas holidays are shared between families and friends, they become extremely good value for money. There are plenty of cheap Christmas breaks where you can get all the family under one roof without breaking the Christmas budget!

Christmas Holiday Destinations for 2012

Top five Christmas Holiday Destinations

Christmas holidays in Tenerife

If you've had enough of the bleak British weather around Christmas, why not take a Christmas holiday abroad. The island paradise of Tenerife is ideal for Christmas holiday in the sun with plenty of options for cheap Christmas breaks.

Christmas breaks in England

Christmas holidays in England are ideal family Christmas holidays as they are so easily accessible for everyone. The short travelling time means that if your holidays are limited, England is also a great option for short Christmas breaks.

Christmas holidays in the Caribbean

It is virtually impossible to be stressed on a Caribbean Christmas holiday; surrounded by such stunning scenery, welcoming locals and a laid back atmosphere. For a truly relaxing break, extend your trip across both the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Christmas breaks in Scotland

Christmas and New Year holidays in Scotland conjure up images of romantic snow covered scenery and traditional Hogmanay celebrations. Retreat to a log cabin or a cosy country cottage with your family for a magical Christmas holiday this year.

Christmas breaks in France

France is the leading destination for large family Christmas holidays. Whether you're looking for a fairytale chateau in the country or a ski chalet for a Christmas skiing holiday, France is the perfect destination for family Christmas breaks.

There are a huge variety of options for a Christmas holiday abroad. This year, you could celebrate a white Christmas surrounded by Alpine scenery in Switzerland, visit the best Christmas Markets in Europe, take an invigorating skiing holiday in France, escape the stress by taking a spa holiday in Thailand or basking in the glorious winter sun in the Canary Islands, the Caribbean or South East Asia.

This year, Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, so the standard rental week will normally run from Saturday 22nd December until Saturday 29th December January, although there are of course options for either short Christmas breaks or a two week holiday combining both the Christmas and New Year breaks. So, it is time to pack your stocking and make preparations for an idyllic Christmas holiday in your favourite holiday destination.

And after your Christmas break, maybe you will still have time to get away on a New Years Eve holiday too?