Christmas in Cape Town is truly amazing whether you visit this Mother City during the holiday season or live in this South African city. This is truly a special time of the year because majority of the population is Christian so the most of the traditions are observed. Most Capetonian Christians are highly religious and these holidays are celebrated with same honor and fervor.

The Festive Season in Cape Town starts from 1^st December 2013 with lots of free concerts right in the heart of Cape Town city center. Remember there is another public holiday in December 2013 which is on 16^th observed as Reconciliation Day and there will be another concert on Cape Town’s Fan Walk so book cheap flights and get raining discounts.

Take a look at Christmas Eve dinner in Cape Town:

Christmas Lunch at Crystal Tower Restaurant

Celebrate the Christmas in style at the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa Swanky restaurant buffet. The Yuletide spread highlights the imaginative and uncomplicated flair of the eatery. Therefore diners should definitely pack an extra stomach so that they can try everything on offer. To start with, there’s a choice of nibbles like beef carpaccio with rocket, marinated mussel vinaigrette and a whole selection of sushi to choose from. Added to all these, look for low cost flight deals as there are entire salad bar with various mouth watering combinations like lip smacking breads and dips to more than something just to whet your appetite.

The main course is certainly more traditional with a carvery boasting of whole roasted turkey, lamb shoulder with mint sauce and honey with lime-glazed gammon. Of course there is wide of other side dishes accompanied with meat and even stir-fry station that serves as an alternative summer station.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Richard’s Supper Stage

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner in Cape Town and a show at the famed Richard’s Supper Stage & Bistro in Sea Point. The musical revue will be dishing up their signature Cape Malay cuisine and live entertainment like ‘Kaapse Stories from the Mother City’ presented by the resident Kleintjies Clan. It is served alongside the lively tale of Cape Town and its people, while the evening meal comprises of a quintessential Cape starter that comprises of like snoek pate and Malay samoosas along with main buffet featuring Richard’s signature korma chicken and prawn curry along with baked line fish and whole roast beef fillet.

The desserts are typical south Indian African treats like koeksisters, malva pudding and milk tart. The guests are sure to leave the place with more satisfied to get a true Cape Town Christmas experience.

During Christmas, Cape Town experiences offer one of the best festive atmosphere starting from December 24^th Christmas Eve till the New Year. Many local musicians roam in the street entertaining visitors and locals with popular Christmas carols. December 25^th and 26^th are public holidays in the city.  Unlike other parts of the world, the Christmas has always been has always been merrier in sunny Cape Town which gives countless opportunities for pristine beaches, picnics, cocktail under the blue skies and gourmet cuisines at restaurants, eateries and wine estates with breathtaking views.

LGBT (lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender) rights in Spain are most recognized all over the globe and have undergone a dramatic change because this country provides one of the highest degrees of liberty for homosexuals. Today Spain is amongst the 11 countries of the world that allows same-sex marriage due to which it’s hip and happening city Barcelona which has become of the most attractive gay-friendly destinations in Europe due to its vibrant gay scene. It has plethora of bars, clubs and restaurants especially around Gracia and L’Eixample which is a good enough reason to look for cheap flight deals to Barcelona.

Where to Find Gay Clubs in Barcelona?

Visit Gaudi places like Parque Guell, climb the Sergada Familia, enjoy at one of the gay-friendly beaches or hop in nearby shopping arcades. As the sun goes down soar your spirits high in any of the cool bars like Gayxeimple or hot clubs like Metro. The nightlife in Barcelona starts very late because locals catch up with dinner at around 9: 30 PM and it concentrates mostly on weekends. Many people visit Barcelona because they can be themselves without being judged by others. Annually, this city also hosts the most important gay festival in Europe-the Circuit festival which has become the most recognized event in gay social circle. So, take a virtual tour to some of the best gay-friendly pubs and bars in Barcelona.

What about a weekend full of booze, boys, beach, shopping and culture? Yes, Barcelona is your kinda town! Therefore check out some exclusive gay heavens in Barcelona:

Atame

You and your partner will simply love this place because this place is bit quirky as they start with Monica Naranjo, Raphael and suddenly Madonna. You will be surprised at first but is how the ambience is, where afternoons are relaxed but nights are exploding with campiest music of the century. Not a common scene in Barcelona but the happy hours are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 7 pm to 10 pm. There is also a midnight show every night.

Bim Bam Bum

It is one of the liveliest gay bars in Barcelona with a delectable range of cocktails to set you on high spirits. This is a place you can spot boys in tight tees, a drag queen itching to start the show, full blast music, little ice and lots of spice. The man behind this is the Cuban Roelkis Hernandez- an ex-gogo dancer at Matinee who started with happening place.

Grupo Arena

It offers wide range of bars, clubs and discos that are Bar Punto, Aire Club (for girls only), Arena madre, Arena Classic and Arena VIP. All these bars are close to each other and you can find discounts and free entry if you reach there early. They usually play mainstream and pop music, perfect place to spend quality time with your partners so look for cheap Barcelona tickets this holiday season.

Discoteca Metro

This is an exclusive all boys club to spend your evenings, a perfect hangout to shake your legs and flirt to the brim. Just listen to electronic music which can be house, techno, commercial progressive etc. The place also holds Drag Queen and strippers shows which are sure to give an unforgettable night of entertainment and Barcelona city breaks.

Cabaret Berlin

This club was previously known as an escorting club and 100% authentic homosexual club. It still retains the structure and interior decoration that comprises of reserved areas, velvet sofas, mirrored columns, central bar and stag to enjoy the performances. Parties are also held here regularly that welcome beautiful gays and lesbians in its club.

There are plenty of way to waste your weekend at home like watching football, visiting for a concert or a gala, going for a movie or just relaxing home doing nothing, but what is fun in that sitting home and wasting the precious time which can be used to explore something new? Here is the perfect solution for you that will give you not only pleasure of fun and adventure but also opens a window to do something memorable without wasting too much of cash and time. And it comes with Cheap Short Weekend City Breaks in Krakow Europe.

The enchanting Polish city which is known for its elegant culture and magnificent piece of architecture is also quite attractive for the people who knows about the wild and adventurous range of theme parks in Krakow that are really good to explore.

Adventure and Theme Parks in Krakow

Park Wodny

This is the best and hot favorite theme park in the city of Krakow at ul Dobrego where you will find these sky high rides and slides that are not only dangerous to watch only but also are quite thrilling to ride and is a treat for the adventure lovers. The magnificent range of rides and slides in this theme park are simply superb and there are plenty of rides and slides for every age group to get equal amount of thrilling fun. This might be a long stop for half of your day to soak up the exciting fun and thrill here without losing too much of cash.

Bungee Jumping Krakow

Bungee Jumping is an emerging adventure activity and surely is a real fun to jump down to hell with nothing but some padding and a rope that will pull you up and then leave you down. Here at Al. Pokoju 16, this place is not like a dream bungee jumping place like a cliff or sky high building but certainly a great place to go for a warm-up try for those who have not tried this thing before. The price charged for such activity is also quite affordable and you can have enormous fun here if you love to take challenges and wish to try it out.

The Garden of Experiments

This is a great fun place for kids to go for some experimenting in outdoors and get some knowledge about science and common sense. At Aleja Pokoju 68, this place is specially designed for kids between the age of 4 and 8. The place is really great and caring and you can watch your kids having their kind of fun without losing any interest for even a single moment. The best part about this park is that kids can get anything here to grab a bite of food.

Go-Karts Arena Elikart M

Speed lovers will look at this place like a door for heaven and will thoroughly enjoy this site. At ul. Gromadzka 66, this nice and professional track is good to admire the incredible game of go kart and eventually can participate in it by taking a kart on rent and drive with the caliber you have. The place is quite adventurous by itself and has a clean and thrilling circuit where you can polish your go-karting skills and get the best fun out of it. The price charged for rent is also quite nominal and affordable.

Copenhagen: City in a glance

Copenhagen, a beautiful city, crowned as capital of Denmark and center for most of the vital activities in Denmark. Copenhagen, located in Zealand region of Denmark, is blessed with numerous old architectures and natural sights making it a beautiful choice for Cheap Weekend Breaks in Europe that you can book on pretty reasonable prices from Crystal Travel, UK and enjoy this gorgeous Danish metropolis on this weekend.

Five Classics from Copenhagen

Round Tower: An old building from 17^th century, also known as Rundetarn is basically a tower. Located right in the center of Copenhagen, Rundetarn used to serve as an educational institute for scholars and now Rundetarn is serving as an observatory and giving an exquisite view of Copenhagen city.

Copenhagen City Hall: Also known as Kobenhavns Radhus is a large and old building in the city, serving as office of municipality of Copenhagen, built in 1893 Kobenhavns Radhus is a great sight to see in Copenhagen.

Grabrodretorv: Grabrodretorv is basically a small square sitting right in the center of Copenhagen, surrounded by numerous old buildings and restaurants. This lively square is known as one of the most visited and most searched places in Copenhagen. You are advised either to carry a GPS or ask local people about Grabrodretorv as this place is pretty hard to find.

National Museum: National Museum of Copenhagen is a beautiful and a serine place to visit, where you can easily kill a few hours without any efforts. Located in Ny Vestergade, National Museum of Copenhagen attracts you with its amazing medieval time building and keeps you enchanted with its great collections and exhibits.

Church of Our Saviour: Arguably the best place to visit on your Short Breaks in Copenhagen. Church of Our Saviour is basically a baroque church, made in 1695. This church is known for its great beauty and the largest carillon of north Europe. You are suggested to visit after 8 and enjoy the melodious sounds of this carillon at every hour till midnight.