Get away from it all at Christmas.

FED up with the Christmas shopping already? Then relax, it's not too late to get away from it all!

The Sunday Mercury's famous Reader Travel service can take you away from the festive frenzy.

We have a selection of Christmas holidays, with limited places still available.

No dinner to cook, no washing up to do, no relatives to keep happy Call or click us today, and you could be on your way to a Christmas cracker of a break.

HFOUR COUNTRIES CHRISTMAS OH COME all ye faithful with us to visit Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein.

This is an eight-day delight departing from the Midlands on December 21, 2009.

So you'll spend Christmas on the Continent. The price is from just pounds 499 - that's less than pounds 65 a day and includes all this: l Return coach travel from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and Coventry.

l Return Channel crossings. l Overnight bed and continental breakfast accommodation in France on the way.

l Five nights half board at a familyowned Gasthof in Austria's Vorarlberg.

l You'll stay in a twin-bedded room with private facilities.

l A romantic candlelight dinner on Christmas Eve.

l A traditional Roast Turkey Dinner on Christmas Day.

l An excursion to lovely Lake Constance.

l An overnight stay in a good quality hotel on the way home.

l The services of a tour manager for your convenience.

This special seasonal break is organised by our good friends at Mistral Holidays, who are ABTA bonded.

HCHRISTMAS HOLIDAY IN YORK PREFER to stay in England? Then God rest ye merry gentlemen in historic York.

We have a five-day Christmas break in this charming city. There's plenty of time to explore the famous Shambles and Stonegate shopping street. Or perhaps visit York Minster at this special time of year.

We leave the Midlands on December 23, and the price is from pounds 449.95.

That includes return coach travel from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and Coventry.

You'll stay four nights full board at the three-star Park Inn Hotel, York, in a twin-bedded room with private facilities.

As a special bonus the break includes admission to Ripley Castle on Boxing Day afternoon.

And, of course, a tour manager will be on hand to make sure you have a great Christmas break.

This city break is run by our pals at Omega Holidays, who are ABTA bonded.

HCHRISTMAS MINI CRUISE TO ROUEN I SAW three ships a-sailing - and you could be on one of them!

We have a great sailaway with Brittany Ferries this Christmas. It's your chance to spend the special time of year in Rouen.

The historic capital of Normandy is lovely at this time of year.

And, as you'll have your own car with you, there's plenty of opportunity to explore the region.

This is a self-drive holiday at a bargain price from just pounds 99 each, based on four sharing.

Or, if there's just two of you, then the price is from pounds 149 per person.

You'll drive to Portsmouth early on Christmas Eve to board MV Bretagne.

The ferry is like a mini-cruise ship, packed with facilities for you to enjoy.

Included in the price is three nights accommodation, staying in an inside cabin with private facilities.

Outside cabins are available at a supplement, by the way. Give us a call. Your return mini cruise from Portsmouth to Rouen is covered, plus onboard entertainment (except the cinema). Port Taxes and Service charges are also included.

This Christmas cruise is organised by Mistral Holidays, who are ABTA bonded.

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HISTORY: Many festive breaks are on offer - both home and abroad.