Whether you are looking to escape the cold or embrace the season’s magic, at JWT Travel we have fantastic winter travel ideas for you:
CHRISTMAS MARKETS & NEW YEAR
From mid-November, many European cities transform into magical winter wonderlands. At JWT Travel you can either join one of our escorted tours or embark on a festive river cruise with one of our partner cruise lines taking you to the picturesque Christmas Markets along the Rhine, the Danube or even Paris and Bordeaux.
Here are some travel suggestions for winter 2026:
BRATISLAVA CHRISTMAS MARKETS ESCORTED TOUR
WHEN: 3 nights from €729pps, departing 26th November 2026.
BELGIUM CHRISTMAS MARKETS ESCORTED TOUR
WHEN: 2/3 nights from €689pps, departing 27th November 2026. Fly from Dublin or Cork.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS & FESTIVE RIVER CRUISES
Sail some of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, taking in wonderful landscapes and exploring Yuletide Markets in majestic cities such as Vienna, Budapest, Cologne or Strasbourg.
There are many 4-night cruises and week-long Christmas Markets river cruises on the Danube, the Rhine and other European rivers; as well as wonderful festive options to spend Christmas time onboard and even welcome the New Year in style! From casual luxury to ultra luxury, we have a wide range of options for you.
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WINTER SUN CRUISES
If you are looking for sunshine, the CANARY ISLANDS, the CARIBBEAN and SOUTH EAST ASIA are three of the most requested destinations for winter sun cruises. Some cruise lines have absolutely fabulous itineraries and memorable experiences to escape to warmer climes and treat yourself to something unique.
You can find inspiration for your next OCEAN CRUISE on our website:
- Caribbean Cruises
- Exotic Cruises
- Europe Cruises, including Canary Islands and Madeira
RIVER CRUISES might be often associated with Europe’s stunning waterways but there are incredible parts of the world waiting to be explored from the relaxed pace of a river cruise, including:
- The Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia
- The sacred Ganges River across India
- The historic River Nile in Egypt discovering the ancient treasures of Cairo, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
Talk to our award-winning cruise team to find the right cruise ship and destination for you, they will advise on which cruise lines have the best rates and itineraries for you to sail into the sunset.
RUGBY WEEKEND
Closer to home, rugby weekends are perfect for rugby fans looking to travel to support their team. At JWT Travel, we are proud official travel partners of Leinster Rugby and we have a number of Travel with the Team packages available for URC and Investec Champions Cup games away this winter so you can join the Sea of Blue abroad.
We also have an exciting Six Nations travel package to see Ireland play Italy in Rome in February 2027.
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LUXURY ESCAPES & ESCORTED
The Caribbean, Africa, India and the Maldives are some of our favourite destinations to escape to for an exotic winter trip. Whether you are looking for a relaxing resort holiday or a more adventurous experience, talk to JWT Travel team about our luxury holidays and escorted tours to far away lands and once in a lifetime dream destinations.
Find more details and ideas at: LUXURY HOLIDAYS AT JWT TRAVEL
MAGICAL LAPLAND
Travel to the North Pole to meet Santa, Ms Clause, Rudolf and the Elves as they prepare for the most magical time of the year. A trip to Lapland is an unforgettable experience for the whole family, spotting amazing arctic wildlife, undertaking fun winter activities such as snowmobiling and ice karting and of course, discovering what the spirit of Christmas is all about.
Find more at: Magical Lapland
We hope you enjoy our winter travel ideas, for more details or to book your next trip, contact our travel team.
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