Running from late November to early January Brussels Christmas market is the most popular Christmas market in Belgium for coach tour visitors. Place Sainte Catherine in Brussels city centre is transformed into a winter wonderland during the month of December. A warm and friendly atmosphere will greet you with a huge array of products available for you to browse and buy on 240 different shopping chalets selling unique gifts and local delicacies. Tasty Belgian specialities include croustillons (doughnuts) and caricoles (winkles in spicy sauce) and (of course) chocolates. With its cheerful lights, ice sculptures, delicious aromas and a vast number of stalls, this Christmas market provides a true holiday atmosphere for you to enjoy. In addition to the Christmas market in Brussels, this year for the first time a small ice skating rink has been introduced, inviting toddlers to enjoy the wonderful winter sport too, there is also more for the children to enjoy as they can take a ride on the big wheel or have a look around the fantastic ice sculptures that are on display at this wonderland. And why not complete the holiday atmosphere with a visit to the Grand Place, host of laser shows in the evening, and decorated in festive lights for the occasion. Brussels Christmas market is the most popular Christmas market in Belgium so book your trip early to avoid disappointment. To find a suitable coach trip to the Brussels Christmas market use the search form to the left or alternatively give us a call and our experienced advisers will help find your ideal coach tour.

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Stay safe oversea, 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