5 Budget-Friendly Destinations for a Memorable Christmas Vacation
Krakow, Poland
Krakow is a very affordable and enjoyable travel destination that is often missed. While there’s never a bad time to visit Poland, it’s a lot of fun during the holidays. Christmas in Poland is not yet a celebration of consumerism, so you’ll see more traditional festivities and solemn religious rituals.
During the Christmas season there is a lively market that takes place in the huge central square, Rynek Glowny. You’ll find a great selection of lovely Christmas toys, gifts, decorations, sweets and more, which you can peruse while sipping mulled wine and listening to the angelic singing of the children’s choirs.
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Malta
December is actually a great time to visit Malta, as it is outside of the high season. The weather will still be quite pleasant (although it might be a little rainy) and the prices will be very affordable. If you are based anywhere in Europe, Malta is the perfect place for a Christmas vacation on a budget. The capital city of Valletta will be all dressed up for the holidays with lovely sparkling lights.
Christmas is very important here in Malta, as many of the locals are Catholics and go to a midnight mass service. The churches will be decorated with nativity cribs, some of which are incredibly elaborate and impressive with mechanical features and moving parts!
