Rows of brightly decorated stalls laden with Christmas goodies, hearty festive cheer and the aroma of warming mulled wine filling the air - there is nothing quite like the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas Market!

Travelscope is proud to be the original Tour Operator to Germany's Christmas Markets, boasting more than 10 years of successful travel - and thousands of happy Christmas shoppers!

With prices starting from as little as £89 for a three- night break in the wine producing heartlands of Germany, visiting the traditional Christmas Markets of Trier and Bernkastel, it's easy to see why this holiday is so popular year after year.

But Germany is only one of the many excellent Christmas Market destinations on offer with Travelscope.

You can now choose to do your Christmas shopping in the traditional Tyrolean markets of Innsbruck, the glittering grottoes of Valkenburg, or the 'Capital of Europe' - Brussels.

You can even visit excellent Christmas Markets in three different countries - France, Switzerland and Germany - all part of one great-value break.

With a choice of departures in November and December, you'll find Travelscope's Christmas Market breaks a sure way of solving your Christmas present worries.

Unique, hand-crafted gifts, local delicacies, beautiful decorations and regional foods and wines - you'll find a wealth of original presents to delight both family and friends.

These breaks are also a great opportunity to stock up the drinks cabinet and fridge in readiness for the Christmas and New Year celebrations - at prices much cheaper than back home.

Have you ever thought about going away for Christmas? Travelscope also offers the chance to escape all the cooking, bedmaking and washing-up that can sometimes make the festive season seem like too much hard work.

Enjoy some well-deserved pampering at a four star hotel in Holland - with a visit to Amsterdam included; a seasonal cruise along the romantic Rhine, or give the kids the ultimate Christmas present with a four-day break at Disneyland Resort Paris.

Whether you choose to stay at one of our friendly, family-run hotels, or to enjoy the festive atmosphere aboard a comfortable river cruise vessel, you'll find attractive prices and incredible value.

With coach travel from departure points throughout South Wales included , and an excellent range of destinations, this really is the easiest, most convenient way to enjoy a festive break to remember!

For more information, see our advert below and order your free brochure(s) by telephoning our hotline on 0870 7705090.

To book, phone 0871 222 0212 or book online via the Travelscope website - www.travelscope.co.uk/arg #