Lapland's wintry landscape is a great start to a family Christmas. Meet Santa and his reindeers!

If you're looking for something to really spice up this Christmas, why not take a break to one of Germany's amazing Christmas markets?

For a beautiful portrayal of Rome's beauty and ancient history, the Piazza Navona is a must-see attraction when visiting Italy.

When I think of Iceland I think of a frozen, snow white county in the Northern Hemisphere. The Perlan (the Pearl) is a landmark in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Take time out from your Christmas shopping the first weekend in December to attend the Indio International Tamale Festival in Indio, California.

It's holiday season, and Friday, so here's a few picks for today, Christmas Eve.

To all readers of eyeflare.com, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It looks more likely than ever that British Airways staff will cause horrible holiday misery for many thousands of British and other vacationers this christmas.

British Airways (BA) travelers could end up with some major disruptions of their travel plans over Christmas if strike threats by the cabin crews' union go ahead. BA has made public plans that 1,700 cabin crew positions are to be eliminated.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has rejected a pay increase of 1.5% and will be voting on striking over Christmas 2009. If the strikes happen, London is likely to be crippled over the holiday season this year.

This week's edition of Carnival of Cities included a number of stonkingly good articles.

During the Christmas period, London's buzzing with different events up until the big day. Many are free, and fun for kids and adults alike

The "Green Lanes" currently available at only a number of domestic US airports will be rolled out nationwide. This will help families traveling this holiday season to have a little less stress

Happy Holidays everyone. This newsletter is a quick re-cap of what's going on at the site and a wish for everyone to have a fantastic holiday season.

Christmas is coming up and I've been searching the web for a nice travel related gift to hint about to my wife. Kiki James handcrafted leather gifts fit the bill.

The site's not received frequent updates since before Christmas. This is because I got engaged and began planning to get married this coming Sunday and eyeflare.com slid drastically down the priority list.

Every year I buy myself a clear conscience. My gift to the Salvation Army allows me to say "no" to those who pitifully ask for my spare change.