TORONTO, Dec 06, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
With the holidays quickly approaching, Cheapflights.ca, the online
leader in finding and publishing travel deals, is your little helper
when it comes to preparing for this festive time of year. On the
heels of our holiday travel tips to our travel gift ideas, now
Cheapflights.ca is here to offer more ways to enjoy some holiday
cheer while shopping for some traditional holiday gifts with its Top
10 Christmas Markets Around the World. From the mingled aromas of
gluehwein (mulled wine) and spiced gingerbread, to the thousands and
thousands of starry lights and stalls heaving with handcrafted gifts,
there’s nothing like a traditional German Christmas market to put you
in the holiday spirit.

Most markets open at the end of November and run until Christmas Eve.
Experiencing a Christmas market will definitely add some colour and
holiday spirit. While most of Cheapflights.ca’s picks on the list are
located in some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, we’ve also
included a couple on this side of the pond. To give you a taste,
below are five from our list of Top 10 Christmas Markets Around the
World:

        --  Strasbourg, France - Strasbourg's Christmas market takes pride of
            place in front of the sublime, towering Cathedral of Our Lady of
            Strasbourg. It's the largest and oldest Christmas market in France.
            For more than 400 years the city has welcomed visitors to its
            Christkindelsmarik. Beautifully made Christmas decorations, Nativity
            figurines and traditional delicacies (spiced bread, mulled wine and
            foie gras) fill the stalls. Each year, a different country is
            celebrated; in 2011, it's Switzerland's turn. Place Gutenberg will
            host a Swiss market featuring authentic delicacies, concerts, dancing
            and exhibitions from its cantons. Running until Dec.31. Search and
            compare cheap flights to France.

        --  Quebec City, Canada - Just four years old, Quebec City's Christmas
            market has become a fixture on the festive calendar. Its setting is
            beyond compare. The cobble-stoned streets of Vieux Quebec are made for
            Christmas cards and the guaranteed cold weather cries out for the
            hearty German fare and drinks that are on sale from the cheery
            vendors. Among the delicacies are traditional raisin-studded
            gingerbread, pretzels, roast chestnuts and delicious Santa-shaped
            chocolates. Running Dec.9-11. Search and compare cheap flights to
            Quebec.

        --  Copenhagen, Denmark - Tivoli Gardens, the famous amusement park, hosts
            Copenhagen's Christmas markets. The willow trees are festooned with
            lights, there are almost four miles of colourful stalls and the little
            ones will be able to see how the residents of Nissekobing spend
            their time. The market welcomes about 1 million visitors each year,
            most of whom will want to take a ride on the carousels, Chinese
            lantern and Elves' Train. Running until Dec. 30. Search and compare
            cheap flights to Denmark.

        --  Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - The Christkindlmarket in Chicago is inspired
            by Nuremberg's ancient market. Daley Plaza on Washington Street is
            where you'll find red-and-white tents groaning under the weight of
            festive delicacies and traditional handcrafted gifts that will satisfy
            the pickiest customer. Warming German delicacies like sausages,
            sauerkraut and potato pancakes keep out the cold and soak up the
            gluehwein and German beers. Running until Dec. 24. Search and
            compare cheap flights to Chicago.

        --  Dublin, Ireland - Dublin's Docklands turn German for 20 days in
            November and December. German traders display their wares alongside
            their Irish counterparts. The air is filled with the scent of roasting
            nuts, mulled wine, eggnog and sizzling bratwurst. The Irish love to
            party, so it's fitting that the full program comprises musical
            entertainment with story tellers, carol singers and bands. Santa turns
            up on weekends to chat to the visitors and dispense a few sweets to
            the young and young at heart. Running until Dec. 23. Search and
            compare cheap flights to Ireland.

Rounding out the list are the Christmas markets in: Dresden, Germany;
Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; Brussels, Belgium; and
Nuremburg, Germany. So enchanting is the German vision of Christmas
that a visit to one is a tradition for many families each year — why
not start yours this year. To read Cheapflights.ca’s complete list of
Top 10 Christmas Markets Around the World, visit

www.cheapflights.ca/travel-tips/top-10-christmas-markets-around-the-world/ .

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