However, often such celebrations become stressful and individuals spend a lot of their time working out the logistics of mass catering, sorting out family disputes and generally running themselves ragged.

This is one of the reasons why some people choose to head off on Christmas cruises. Not only do such holidays enable them to escape the inclement British weather, they also provide them with a chance to genuinely relax.

Commenting on this aspect of such vacations, Simon Heptinstall noted in the Daily Mail that he had enjoyed being fed and watered without having to do any work himself over the festive season. The writer had been on a family cruise over December 25th that lasted for two weeks.

He said: “On New Year’s Day the cleaners began tidying up the aftermath of the party and over the course of the next few days all the Christmas decorations were gradually cleared away. That’s when I suddenly realised one of the best things about the cruise: I hadn’t had to do any putting away or washing up for the whole of Christmas and New Year.”

Meanwhile, the journalist added that the crew on the vessel were adept at catering for everyone’s preferences, whether they wanted to experience a festive bonanza, were after something a little more low-key or did not celebrate Christmas at all.

These days there are many options for those eager to get away at this time of year. For example, consumers can take their pick from the holidays offered by Royal Caribbean Cruises and P&O Cruises, both of which operate trips over the festive period.

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Price includes flights (Heathrow – regional departures on request), private transfers, B&B at the three-star superior Strand hotel (two sharing) and Kirker’s guide notes to restaurants and sightseeing.

More information on Copehagen’s Christmas Markets is here – http://www.visitdenmark.es/uk/en-gb/menu/turist/inspiration/jul/christmas-markets.htm. Particularly special is the Christmas market held in the Tivoli Gardens. The Gardens will be open from 20 November – 30 December (both days included) daily except for The Tivoli Gardens is closed 24 and 25 December.

If you are interested in a the traditional German Christmas Market experience then you could also check out the German Christmas Markets guide.

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Forage for festive fodder, sample delicious roasted almonds and gulp local glühwein, before delving deep into the region of Harz, with stunning excursions on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway to snow-sprinkled Brocken and the nature haven of Nordhausen.

If you still have space in your heart, or shopping bags, the inter-rail allows for further travel to Leipzig or Berlin, before going Christmas crazy in Cologne, where there are no less than four markets for further advent adventure. Prices start from £920 pp including return travel by Eurostar to/from Brussels, Inter Rail Pass, Harz Rover Ticket and seven nights‘ accommodation with  breakfast.

Call Ffestiniog Travel on 01766 772030 (www.festtravel.co.uk).

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