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Christmas is the most hectic time of the year for many, and what better way to blow off some steam than with a quick getaway ? As the year comes to an end, our annual leave allowance starts to dwindle. By December, very little is left, making an impromptu week off work before the hectic festive season almost out of the question.

If you've all but run out of holidays, trying to truly get into the festive spirit can be tricky. But if you’ve bought, wrapped and decorated ready for Christmas - and have a weekend free - there’s a smart way to enjoy one of Europe’s most “magical” Christmas markets.

The best part? You don’t need to take any time off work, and the flight fare costs less than a hotel in Edinburgh for a weekend.

With direct flights from a number of Scottish c

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