Children Walking Tall, Christmas 2006 Transferred from holidaytruths.co.uk Courtesy of GM06

Nativity Scene at the Hotel Las Arenas Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol

I didn't expect to see this in the middle of a waterlilly pond!

Jacaranda Trees, Brisbane Botanic Gardens. People in Australia sing a Christmas song about Jacaranda trees, as the blooms are only seen in summer time—as the song explains, "When the bloom of the jacaranda tree is here, Christmas time is near" ...

Just for the fun of it, or to annoy you!

They might be Norwegian-owned, but the Fred Olsen cruise ships are the most British of vessels, from the food and the décor to the passengers. From the oldest ship in the fleet, the Black Prince, to the newest, Balmoral, they have a loyal following who know how to enjoy themselves without the...

This is the Caribbean Princess, the largest cruise ship in the Princess line, as she sailed at Christmas 2009. If you've ever wondered about a cruise, you should look at this 'overview' ...

Winter vacation on a cruise to miami, mexico, jamaica, and grand cayman!! 7 days...SO MUCH FUN!

The Disney Magic Cruise Ship through a child's eye

The lovely Christmas Market, and lots of snow!

The snow gives it a real Christmassy feel!

Christmas baubles...

Normally you can see the sea but the weather took a turn for the worse on Friday 10th December and we got torrential rain. The streets were flooded and the roundabout had waves on it! I managed to get this shot from my mobile phone out of my office window. That's Father Christmas (a huge...

Four Seasons hotel - each balcony has a small Christmas tree on it. They put them up each November and then switch them on at beginning of December

Sadly it was too cold for a new-born baby to be out, hence the doll.

The snow makes them look lovely.

Of course I had to buy some!

I took the one on the right, I'm sure it will look better when thawed out!

It's hard work for an Elf at this time of year!

The Tree is decorated, and it's time to wish all my Friends on HT, A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Best Wishes to you all xx lassi