Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes. Brown paper packages tied up with string. These are a few of our favorite things. For those who long for a ...

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced its lineup of Christmas market voyages in Europe. Travelers can set sail on a 15-day “Christmas & New Years” voyage, besides eight- to 18-day Christmas ...

Nuremberg’s Christmas market (pictured) is one of the largest in Germany, with more than 100 chalets full of festive treats ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, lifestyle, and culture. I was lucky to be on this trip. Christmas Market cruises fill up early; they start booking ...

If you've always dreamed of visiting the top Christmas markets in Europe, you don't have to wait until 2018 if you do it the easy way-on a river cruise. By booking a cruise on the great rivers of ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misidentified the Norwegian Gem. It is a Jewel-class cruise ship. Holiday season enthusiasts may need to make room for something new on ...

I visited Budapest, which is known for its Christmas markets, food, and architecture. After two days in the city, a walking food tour and the Parliament Building were highlights. But if I returned, I ...