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Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

• 21 Dec 2023 4:33 AM

All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!

* Boldog Karácsonyt, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Joyeux Noel, Buone Feste Nataliziem, Joyous Kwanzaa... and Merry Christmas!

Festive offers from our Partners below:

* Circus Carnival – Festive Season at Matild Palace Budapest

* Winter Specials – New Flavours from TGI Friday's for the Holidays

* Kifli Delivers Even on The 24th - Perfect Solution For Last Minute Shopping in Budapest

* Festive Offer from Hertz Hungary: Enjoy Extra Comfort & Safety this Christmas

* Fresh Fish Delights for Xmas from La Pescheria Fishmongers in Budapest

* Afternoon Tea Ritual @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel

* Winter Warmer Spa Break at Hotel Visegrád

* Tokaji Organic Furmint Sparkling Wine Extra Brut 2019 by Gróf Degenfeld Wine Estate

* HeartfeltEnglish Charity Calendar Available in Hungary

* Have a Happy Holiday Season in Hungary ‘UK Style’ Thanks to The British Store

* New Year’s Eve Musical & Gastro Adventures @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád

* Kifli's Premium Service For Free

* Party Venue Idea: Mystery Hotel Budapest

* New Year's Eve 2023 - Show & Party @ Marriott Budapest

Very best seasonal wishes to you and yours!

With kind regards,

Team XpatLoop

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