Kazantip - Crimea 

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Longyarbyen, Norway

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Old Town in Trogir, Croatia (© superfactice)

New York at christmas

Cheer yourself up with this seasonal selection of pre-Christmas breaks and escapes, at home and abroad.

Fireworks Spectacular, Birmingham 

Remember, remember … It's not too late to join in the Bonfire night festivities. Here are 10 of the best fireworks displays taking place around the country tonight and this weekend.

1. Lord Mayor's Show, London (9 November)
2. Midsummer Common, Cambridge (5 November)
3. Lovely Midsummer Common in central Cambridge attracts 25,000 people to its annual fireworks display. The pyrotechnics Lewes, East Sussex (5 November)
4. Fireworks at the Fort, Segedunum, North Tyneside (5 November)
5. Fireworks Spectacular, Leeds Castle, Kent (9-10 November)
6. Winter Festival Fireworks Night, Aberdeen (5 November)
7. Bonfire and Firework Display, Perth (5 November)
8. Glasgow Green (5 November)
9. Fireworks Skyshow, Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil (5 November)
10. Fireworks Spectacular, Birmingham (5 November)

via The Guardian (all details)

Savannah, USA

the winner, New England, USA

Summer may be on its way over to the Southern Hemisphere, but it doesn't leave us without saying a proper good bye.

Algarve - Portugal (Europe)

1. Hallerbos, Belgium

Catch them if you can: bluebells in the Hallerbos - a forest in Flemish Brabant, Belgium - which attract many admirers during their short stay each spring..

© Travelvivi

Get the party started! The official carnival season swings into action this week. From masked balls in Venice to samba beats in the streets of Rio, we bring you ten of the best carnivals. As S Club 7 once said: viva la fiesta!

1. Venice Carnival, Italy, 1-14 February

2. Viareggio Carnival, Italy, 3 February – 3 March

3. Santa Cruz Carnival, Tenerife, 6-17 February

4. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 8 Feb – 3 March

5. Oruro Carnival, Bolivia, 8-11 February

6. Rio Carnival, Brazil, 9-12 February

7. Carnival de Binche, Belgium, 10-12 February

8. Trinidad Carnival, 11-12 February

9. New Orleans Mardi Gras, 12 February

10. Notting Hill Carnival, London, 25-26 August

via Skyscanner (with all details)

Five cheap flights, five cheap sleeps and five inspirational ideas for a last-minute romantic break guaranteed to get them into bed.

1. Paris, France

2. Rome, Italy

3. Ljubljana, Slovenia

4. London, England

5. Berlin, Germany

Via SkyScanner (with all details)