The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets Worldwide

Rental car broker, CarDelMar, presents travel tips for Christmas and offers 10% Christmas discount.

Hamburg, December 4th 2009. The most wonderful time of year has already started for many: With their mulled wine and sparkling lights, gingerbread, doughnuts and unique specialties, Christmas markets around the world are attracting many for pre-Christmas festivities and celebrations. Whether they are in northern rural areas or under palm trees, CarDelMar presents an overview of the most beautiful Christmas markets around the world.

Traditional Romanticism: the Nuremberg Christmas Market
The history of “the little town of wood and cloth” can be traced back to the 16th century and its tradition still continues to hold strong. Filled with red and white decorated huts offering baked goods and sweet candies this Christmas market is packed with stands selling everything from food to typical Christmas articles such as nativity scenes and Christmas ornaments. A visit to this Christmas market is not complete without a classic Nuremberg Bratwurst.
Opening days: November 27th – Christmas Eve
Rental Car: Economy Vehicle, (e.x. Opel Corsa) at Nuremberg Airport starting at $55 per day with the Xmas-Special

Sexy Advent Season: Hamburg’s erotic Christmas Market
On Hamburg’s Reeperbahn, the sinful mile hosts an erotic Christmas market with sleigh rides, live music, and comedy shows. In the over 18 area, visitors are spoiled and served hot cocktails by sexy angles and elves.
Opening days: November 27th – December 12th
Rental Car: Economy Vehicle, (e.x. VW Fox) at Hamburg Airport starting at $37 per day with Xmas-Special

The Christmas capital of Europe: Christmas Market in Strasburg
Traditional handcraft, Magical lights and Christmas filled atmosphere paints a historical setting in the Strasburg old city. Aside from the classic Alsatian Flammkuchen (Tarte Flambee) and Bredel (Christmas cookies) the Christmas market in Strasburg is home to a massive Christmas tree in the Place Klèber.
Opening days: November 28th – December 31st
Rental Car: Economy Vehicle (e.x. Renault Twingo) in Strasbourg starting at $39 per day with Xmas-Special

Ice skating and feasting: The Christmas market in Brussels
A wonderful advent atmosphere with numerous attractions such as an illuminated Ferris wheel, carousel or a 330 foot long skating rink bedazzle old and young visitors in Brussels. This year’s Brussels Christmas Market is in honor of Mongolia, where traditional Mongolian tents host activities including stories, classical dances and songs while serving typical Mongolian cuisine.
Opening days: November 27th – January 1st
Rental Car: Economy Vechile (e.x. VW Polo) in Brussels starting at $22 per day with Xmas-Special

Tips for vacationers seeking Christmas atmosphere:
The above mentioned cities and their surround areas can be easily explored by rental car. With the Xmas Discount from CarDelMar, vacationers can conveniently reach the Christmas market of their choice. Here is how it works: In the booking mask at www.cardelmar.com simply enter the promotion code “Xmas2009” and book the rental car like normal. The prices displayed are automatically discounted 10%. This offer is valid for all destinations for bookings made before December 24th 2009 and for rental durations of at least three days.

Note: For those who want to visit a Christmas market without trouble should keep in mind that the legal blood alcohol limit is in full affect even during the pre-Christmas season. After enjoying the constantly served mulled wine, drivers are advised to stay put.

The rental car broker CarDelMar has been offering vacationers travel freedom since 2005 at great prices. CarDelMar works with many major and well known rental car agencies including Alamo, Avis, Europcar and other local rental car companies. All car rental offers can be booked from the travel office or directly from www.cardelmar.com

Contact:
Chris Covington
CarDelMar
Spaldingstr. 77
D-20097 Hamburg
Tel. +49-(0)-40-180 48 36 – 815
Fax. +49-(0)-40-180 48 36 – 99
E-Mail: christopher.covington@cardelmar.com