Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

17 Dec 2024 12:07 PM

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 Xmas!

Five free-time ideas for you for over the holidays:

1. Top 7 + 1 Advent Fairs in Hungary Beyond Budapest

2. Insider's Guide: Best Places for Shopping in Budapest

3. Take a Ride on Xmas Tram in Budapest

4. World-Famous Vörösmarty Square Advent Market Opens in Budapest

5. What's New at Budapest's Most Popular Christmas Market by St Stephens Basilica

Very best seasonal wishes!
With kind regards,
Team XpatLoop

10 Festive offers from our partners:

1. New Year's Eve Glamour at Matild Palace Budapest

2. Festive Season Take-Away & Family Feast at Spago Budapest

3. Unique Festive Offers at Matild Palace Budapest

4. Festive Offers at Kimpton BEM Budapest

5. Christmas Brunch at AGOS Restaurant Budapest

6. New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád

7. Local Tradition: Enjoy Fish During Festive Holidays in Hungary

8. Festive Season Offers at Anantara New York Palace Hotel Budapest

9. Celebrate the Season with a Grand Prize & Festive Fun at ETELE Plaza

10. Have a Happy Holiday Season UK Style in Budapest Thanks to The British Store

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