For many people, the Christmas period can be a stressful and all-consuming time of year. What better way to escape the madness than to join us on one of our fabulous Christmas breaks for singles?

From trekking mountains in Morocco and cruising down the River Nile to relaxing on a palm-fringed beach in the Canaries, there are so many exciting, adventurous and downright relaxing ways to spend your Christmas this year.

To help you choose, we've rounded up 10 of our favourite Christmas holidays for singles...

Top 10 Christmas holidays for singles

1. Enjoy Christmas lunch at Slovenia's fairytale Bled castle

Christmas in Ljubljana & Lake Bled

When: 23rd December 2019
Where: Ljubljana and Bled, Slovenia
How long: 4 nights

Spend your Christmas holiday exploring Slovenia's historic capital, before travelling to the Slovenian resort town of Bled, set in the foothills of the Julian Alps.

Soak up the glacial beauty of Lake Bled and ascend the 12th-century castle, which is perched on an island in the heart of the lake. It's here that you can then enjoy a Christmas lunch like no other, while looking down at the spectacular lake below.

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2. Unwind, relax and explore in Thailand

Christmas in Thailand

When: 19th December 2019
Where: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Hua Hin, Thailand
How long: 9 nights

Explore the glittering temples of buzzing Bangkok, discover the jungles, rivers and history surrounding Kanchanaburi before finishing off your singles Christmas holiday on the sandy, tropical beaches of Hua Hin - all in the company of fellow solo travellers.

This multi-centre Discovery tour of Thailand offers the perfect balance of culture and relaxation, with some mouth-watering food thrown in for good measure!

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3. Sink your toes into Lanzarote's warm, sandy beach

Lanzarote Puerto Del Carmen

When: 22nd December 2019
Where: Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
How long: 7 or 14 nights

Sometimes, all you want for Christmas is a healthy dose of sun, sea and sand. Thankfully, the bustling resort of Puerto del Carmen can offer you just that!

Stay at the 4-star Vik Hotel San Antonio and prepare yourself for a week - or more - of sunbathing, swimming and sampling lively restaurants and bars. There's also plenty of exciting excursions to choose from should you fancy a break from the sand. Take a trip to Timanfaya National Park, home to numerous volcanoes, or visit underground caves at Los Verdes: the choice is yours.

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4. Hop between two Baltic capital cities

Christmas in Tallinn and Helsinki

When: 24th December 2019
Where: Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Poland
How long: 4 nights

Tick two countries off your bucket list this Christmas, and join us on our festive city break to Tallinn and Helskini - two of Europe's prettiest cities at Christmastime.

After exploring Tallinn's charming turrets, steeples and cobbled medieval streets, you'll take a two-hour ferry crossing to neighbouring Helskini for a fascinating city tour.

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5. Cruise down the River Nile

Adventure on the Nile

When: 23rd December 2019
Where: Luxor, Edfu and Aswan, Egypt
How long: 7 nights

Perfect for those who fancy a touch of adventure, but still want to enjoy a relaxing singles Christmas holiday, a cruise down the world’s longest river is one of the finest ways to experience Egypt.

Floating past Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, the ancient city of Aswan and the mighty temples of Edfu, Esna and Kôm Ombo, our Nile Cruise lets you sit back as Egypt’s treasures land at your feet!

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6. Ski in the Swiss Alps

Adelboden

When: 20th December
Where: Adelboden, Switzerland
How long: 7 nights

Guarantee yourself a White Christmas this year and join us on our snow-kissed skiing holiday to Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, one of Switzerland's top ski resorts.

Unlike other well-known ski resorts in the Alps, the slopes here are never overcrowded. Plus, the food is divine. After a long day on the slopes, reward yourself in one of the charming mountain chalets with a vintage cheese fondue and succulent beef stew, washed down with hot apple cider. Delicious!

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7. Play golf with the sun on your back in North Cyprus

North Cyprus Golf

When: 20th December
Where: North Cyprus
How long: 7 nights

One of the Mediterranean's best kept secrets, blessed with unspoilt beaches, immaculate golf courses and stunning scenery, North Cyprus is the perfect place to escape to on a singles Christmas holiday.

Join us on a singles golf holiday that incorporates exceptional golf and stunning panoramic views. You'll be based at the 5-star Korineum Golf & Beach Resort - home to the first 18-hole golf course in the country.

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8. Trek mountains in Morocco

Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains

When: 23rd December 2019
Where: Marrakech, Morocco
How long: 7 nights

The cooler temperature and minimal rain make Christmas the perfect time to explore Marrakech and the surrounding Atlas mountains on foot.

Experience the hustle and bustle of Marrakech before heading out into the wildnerness to wander through remote and traditional villages, waterfalls, fruit orchards and lush green valleys, against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

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9. Discover the beauty of Venice at Christmastime

A Venetian Christmas

When: 22nd December 2019
Where: Venice, Italy
How long: 7 nights

Christmas spirit is alive and kicking in Venice, with festive songs sung in churches and piazzas throughout the whole of December, and church bells that ring all day on Christmas Day from the famous bell tower at St. Mark's.

With day trips included to nearby Verona and Padua too, this week-long trip invited you to explore other historical areas of Italy during Chrismastime.

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10. Experience a Viennese Christmas

Christmas in Vienna

When: 23rd December 2019
Where: Vienna, Austria
How long: 4 nights

Vienna is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a place where Christmas celebrations are taken very seriously!

Take a city tour to discover the city's musuems and palaces on our Christmas break for singles. We'll also be indulging in some traditional Viennese specialities, including pastries and Sachertorte (a type of chocolate cake) as you get a feel for the city's famously elegant cafe culture. 

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That's not all; click here to browse our full selection of Christmas and New Year holidays for singles.