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Christmas is a time to be with the family, but that doesn't mean you have to spend it at home. Book a December break on a cruise ship and you can look forward to celebrations in luxurious surroundings while you enjoy some winter sun. As anyone who has organised a family Christmas can testify, it involves a lot of hard work, both during the build up and clearing up afterwards. By arranging to go on an upmarket holiday over the festive period, you can avoid all of that and instead spend your time relaxing and feasting on food and drink prepared by the professionals. There are a number of destinations you could choose for your getaway at sea, ranging from UK and Ireland cruises to exotic locations in the Caribbean. A common theme of all Christmas voyages is that the occasion is marked in traditional fashion, so the ships are decorated colourfully and the chefs prepare a sumptuous dinner on the big day. So wherever you are in the world, you can be assured you will not miss out on any of the festivities. That also applies to New Year's Eve and you can expect a lavish party to see out the year. One destination that is perennially popular for Christmas cruises is the Caribbean, as passengers love the idea of enjoying top-class cuisine and fine wines in soaring temperatures and banishing the winter blues by visiting beautiful beaches on islands such as Antigua, Tortola, St Lucia and St Maarten. You can book a voyage that departs from Southampton and stops at Madeira, before allowing you to enjoy Christmas Day in the Atlantic and New Year's Eve in the sun-kissed Caribbean. Alternatively, you may prefer to fly to Barbados and board the liner in Georgetown for a fortnight of island hopping. If you do not want to travel quite so far, take a look at the selection of Canary Islands cruises available from Portsmouth and Southampton during December. You can expect high levels of service, comfortable accommodation, onboard entertainment and excellent food and drink as you sail to the archipelago off the north-west coast of Africa. Once there you can explore the volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches of islands such as La Gomera, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife. You can also look forward to some spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations - complete with an impressive fireworks display and party-loving locals - in Santa Cruz. To spend Christmas onboard a luxury cruise ship, get in touch with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to find out more about their range of UK and Ireland cruises and Christmas cruisesto exotic destinations.
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