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From VR skiing to digital Lapland: eight ways to take a Christmas break without leaving the house

With an array of fun and affordable virtual activities available, you won’t be missing out by staying in during the holidays

Stuck at home this Christmas? Who isn’t? Don’t worry, because this year all the best travel experiences can be beamed straight into your home. Whether you’re pining for the slopes, want to give the kids a sprinkle of Christmas magic from Lapland, or you’re desperate for a spa break, virtual activities help keep us connected to the activities we love – with the ones we love.

Browse classic Christmas markets
Many of Europe’s Christmas markets are going digital in 2020. And SoLo Craft Fair’s weekly virtual night markets, where artisanal products are tantalisingly displayed as Instagram Stories every Monday evening at 7pm, is a great way to enjoy the Christmas market experience without setting a foot outside. So make some hot mulled wine, wear your mittens and woolly hats, put on a Christmas Spotify playlist and recreate the enchanting wintry atmosphere from the comfort of your home. Should additional inspiration be needed, watch a 360-degree tour of a Vienna Christmas market on YouTube.

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Originally posted in the guardian.