Bath, England
The honey-stone Georgian buildings of Bath, illuminated at night, make for a wonderfully romantic break. Glide along the atmospherically lit ice rink at Royal Victoria Park, followed by hot chocolate in the Moguls Alpine Bar. At the American Museum & Gardens, a light show decorates the manor house and manicured landscape. Cap the adventure at Bath Christmas Market (one of the best in the UK), where you can pick up a last-minute gift from local artisans.
✱ Where to stay: The Old Mill Hotel, a cosy retreat in a one-time flour mill, has snug rooms and a pub-grub restaurant with views of the River Avon. Rooms from £82; oldmillbath. co.uk.