Get up and go · December 2012
AN INDEPENDENT REPORT FROM LYONSDOWN, DISTRIBUTED WITH THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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Commission and the crowd of around 30,000 the music attracts every year. The Niagara Parks Commission has a useful website where people can build a holiday package to suit their needs – and finances. To find out more or book, go to www.niagaraparks.com/plan/ buy-tickets-packages.html
Enjoy Venice this winter
A European escape
Join the Russian elite at the Czar’s Ball
Full details can be found at www.mircorp.com/czarsball.asp or emailing charity@mircorp.com
A more natural touch
For those looking to escape the crowds and get back to nature, holiday homes company Under The Thatch may be worth a look. With a number of thatched
cabins and cottages located in remote spots across the UK, this gives people a real chance to savour the basics. There is a wide variety in terms of location, luxury and price. Hill Croft (right), a five star eco build in the furthest north west corner of Scotland, will guarantee dramatic landscapes, wildlife including whales, seals and puffins, and indulgences such as a seven-foot feather topped bespoke bed. Three nights’ stay, including New Year’s Eve, could cost a couple around £1,600. On the other end of the spectrum are more rustic choices – such as a three-night stay in a gypsy caravan in West Wales to from as little as £167. To book or to get more information, go to www. underthethatch.co.uk or call 0844 5005 101.
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Get washed away by the beauty of Niagra Falls this New Year
Niagara Falls
For those seeking an adventure but not sold on the pomp of a Russian ball, Niagara Falls may make for a perfect backdrop as you prepare to ring in 2013. The appeal of the view itself is hard to argue with, but there are other reasons to go at this
particular time of year: as part of the Winter Festival of Lights held every year, there will be more than 3m lights on a four-mile route, illuminating the setting. The atmosphere is also heightened by two fireworks displays, held at 9pm and midnight, a major free concert organised by the Niagara Parks
With the right amount of money you could live like a Russian czar this New Year
As exciting as they are, trips abroad don’t have to break the bank. And if Russia and Canada seem too far afield but nothing in the UK appeals, you could go for a relaxing trip to the continent. There are plenty of good European spots to see in the New Year, and one great example is the beautiful lagoon city of Venice. Visitors can choose between big-crowd events, such as that held at St Mark’s Square – where there will be music and fireworks – or more low-key fare such as watching the sunrise before taking a dip at Lido Beach. Prices vary wildly depending on your demands in terms of luxury, what dates you return to the UK on and how early you book, but with a thorough search this could be done, frugally, for a few hundred pounds per person. To find out more about what Venice can offer, go to www. myvenice.co.uk