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Belgium Christmas Markets 2011
Start the christmas festivities with a coach trip to a christmas market in Belgium. Search for the best deals on christmas market breaks in Belgium and save £££'s on your coach tour this winter. We have a number of great offers on christmas markets in Belgium to destinations such as Brussels , Bruges and Ostend as well as multi centre coach tours that sample the christmas markets in multiple locations. Christmas market coach tours can also be combined with other European destinations such as German Christmas Markets and French Christmas Markets. We also have a limited selection of a Belgian christmas market tours travelling by Eurostar.
As Belgium is relatively close to the UK it makes for a popular destination for those looking to visit a christmas market by coach. The main Belgian christmas market in 2011 is the Brussels Christmas market, which transforms into a winter wonderland in November and December with 240 chalets open selling a variety of gifts and local delicacies. Ostend christmas market is another popular location in Belgium and very handy as it is right on the belgian coast. Wherever you choose, Belgium christmas markets offer stalls bursting with traditional crafts, unusual gifts and local treats, and are ideal for a last-minute shopping spree! Bruges christmas market is another popular destination with day trips available from the south east.
Read on for more information about some of the christmas markets in Belgium, Alternatively use the search form to the left to find your perfect Beglian christmas market coach trip. Further information about dates and offers for Belgium christmas markets in 2011 will be available soon.
Brussells Christmas Market 2011
Running from late November to early January Brussels christmas market is the most popular christmas market in Belgium for coach tour visitors.
Ostend Christmas Market 2011
Explore Ostend and its colourful Christmas market, with its festively decorated stalls selling everything from jewelry to roasted chestnuts, and an open-air skating rink built around the main square. Ostend offers a fantastic choice for Christmas shopping, many shops, boutiques and the festive Christmas market. In the evening, there are plenty of places to be entertained in Belgium's largest seaside resort. You can enjoy the wonderful pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, not forgetting the casino! Use the search form to the left to find coach trips to the Ostend Christmas Market, alternatively give us a call and our experienced advisers will help find a suitable coach holiday for you.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Advice
Stay safe overseas, know before you go
Whatever your reason for travelling abroad, you're sure to want a trouble free trip. Many of the things that often go wrong for travellers can be prevented or made less stressful by taking a few simple precautions. So it makes sense to spend a little time getting prepared before you travel, you could save yourself a lot of problems later on.
With this in mind, we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to help British nationals stay safe abroad. The FCO website (www.fco.gov.uk/travel) offers straightforward travel advice, top tips and up to date country information to help you plan your holiday.
Tips include:
• Make sure you have valid travel insurance, even if you're only planning a short trip.• Visit your GP at least 6 weeks before you travel to get any vaccinations you might need.
• Read up on your destination, including local laws and customs.
• Make photocopies of your passport, visas and insurance details and leave a copy with a relative or friend at home.
• Register with the FCO's LOCATE service to tell them where you're travelling to so the embassy and crisis staff can provide better assistance in an emergency such as a tsunami or terrorist attack.
You can also find handy checklists to use before you set off and whilst you're away. Plus it's worth reading up on what the local British Consulate can do to help you if you run into problems abroad and what they can't do.
For all this and more information, visit the FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Or if you prefer, call the 24 hour FCO travel advice line on 0845 850 2829
