Where to go for Christmas?
Christmas is a great time for discovering cities at their Christmas best. This year, Luxe Magazine selected for you two destinations famous for their Christmas spirit. From Oxford Street to Hyde Park’s Christmas fun fair, enjoy the many treasures London has to offer. For those looking for a more authentic break, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria is just the place to go. The nature, food, decorations ... this will get you into the Christmas mood with memorable souvenirs to take home in the New Year!
Incredible London
It’s no secret to anyone, London is the place to shop! The only question is 'where to start?' Well, the biggest department stores in the UK might be a good idea to start your shopping adventure. Omnia Omnibus Ubique ( All Things for All People, Everywhere ) is Harrods' motto and we can easily understand why. Over a million square feet of trendy shops, exquisite food corners and sumptuous christmas decorations. Outside you can admire the "most beautiful christmas shop windows in the world" . If you have kids, you might want to stop by Hamleys, the world’s largest toy shop. Everything is bigger in London and you will also be amazed by the variety of products offerd by the other department stores such as Selfridges or Harvey Nichols. For those of you preferring "outdoor shopping", you can always walk down the magnificent Oxford Street and be dazzled by it’s wonderful christmas decorations. Once the shopping fever gone, you will be able to enjoy all the wonders the city has to offer for Christmas. First stop, the impressive Trafalgar Square’s 20 meters high Christmas tree. Then there is Hyde Park’s fun fair and its beautiful Angels Christmas Market with a wonderful array of wintery culinary delights and handicrafts. London has all the ingredients for an amazing stay ...
The Austrian Christmas
Lushly decorated places and streets, the smell of gingerbread in the air… Christmas is here to stay! It's the winter magic that will remind you of the fairytales you used to read as a child and make your eyes sparkle again. The Austrian city of Innsbruck is world famous for its Christmas market. Located below the historic Golden Roof it is undoubtedly the most traditional one, offering gastronomic delicacies and handmade products. When you visit the town with children, the Market Place Christmas Market, with its petting zoo is not to be missed. If you're thinking about visiting Tyrol, this is definitely a perfect time!
It’s no secret to anyone, London is the place to shop! The only question is 'where to start?' Well, the biggest department stores in the UK might be a good idea to start your shopping adventure. Omnia Omnibus Ubique ( All Things for All People, Everywhere ) is Harrods' motto and we can easily understand why. Over a million square feet of trendy shops, exquisite food corners and sumptuous christmas decorations. Outside you can admire the "most beautiful christmas shop windows in the world" . If you have kids, you might want to stop by Hamleys, the world’s largest toy shop. Everything is bigger in London and you will also be amazed by the variety of products offerd by the other department stores such as Selfridges or Harvey Nichols. For those of you preferring "outdoor shopping", you can always walk down the magnificent Oxford Street and be dazzled by it’s wonderful christmas decorations. Once the shopping fever gone, you will be able to enjoy all the wonders the city has to offer for Christmas. First stop, the impressive Trafalgar Square’s 20 meters high Christmas tree. Then there is Hyde Park’s fun fair and its beautiful Angels Christmas Market with a wonderful array of wintery culinary delights and handicrafts. London has all the ingredients for an amazing stay ...
The Austrian Christmas
Lushly decorated places and streets, the smell of gingerbread in the air… Christmas is here to stay! It's the winter magic that will remind you of the fairytales you used to read as a child and make your eyes sparkle again. The Austrian city of Innsbruck is world famous for its Christmas market. Located below the historic Golden Roof it is undoubtedly the most traditional one, offering gastronomic delicacies and handmade products. When you visit the town with children, the Market Place Christmas Market, with its petting zoo is not to be missed. If you're thinking about visiting Tyrol, this is definitely a perfect time!
Décembre 2011
