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Nothing makes us feel quite so festive as a day spent finding the perfect gift for everyone on our list, feasting on Christmas treats and admiring twinkling lights. And if you’re looking for a London spot that offers all that - and a whole lot more - take a trip down to King’s Cross. Here, you can do it all - from Christmas shopping to festive dining, all followed by a hot toddy or two. And if it’s holiday vibes you’re after (and we always are), you’ll find yourself surrounded by endless Christmas lights and a giant Christmas tree, too. Whatever your vibe is this festive season, Coal Drops Yard at King’s Cross has got you covered. Read on to find out our top reasons why it's one of our favourite festive spots in London.

It’s no secret that the festive season is fast approaching, and we couldn’t be more excited. Mulled wine? Check. Big coats? Check. Cosy pubs with fireplaces et al? Check. Yep, it’s just about time to get into the Christmas celebrations and that's exactly why we’ve teamed up with our pals at Pepsi MAX to bring you the top festive spots for you and your besties to celebrate all things Christmas in Glasgow this year. And in the spirit of Pepsi MAX’s festive motto of ‘It can wait’, there’s never been a better time to drop tools, sit back and soak up all the festivities. The rest, honestly, can wait.  No matter whether you fancy a big night out, a sophisticated Blues gig or a decent pint in a snug pub corner, there’s a festive spot for any kind of celebration, and bestie gang. We’ll cheers to that – with a Pepsi Max, of course. Explore more top places on our interactive map!

With the festive season slowly creeping in, it’s time to whip out the big coats, gather up the besties and head out for a festive night out with the gang in Brum! Together with our pals at Pepsi MAX, we’ve hand-selected a list of the top places you and your friends can enjoy all things Christmas in Birmingham this festive season. And in Pepsi’s true spirit of ‘It can wait’, leave all your worries behind and get stuck into the festivities. From crazy games nights and sky-high cocktails to live performances and historic pubs, there’s something for everyone in Brummie this Christmas. Throw in an ice-cold bev – a Pepsi MAX, of course – and your night on the town just got decked out to the max. Explore more top places on our interactive map!

Looking for the best way to use the rest of your annual leave for 2025? You need to book yourself a Christmas market holiday. This year, we’ve teamed up with British Airways Holidays to show you how to discover the magic of European Christmas markets (and how to be savvy when booking your trip). British Airways Holidays takes the hassle out of booking, offering great package deals and excellent customer service. Below, you’ll find all the reasons to consider Budapest. Here in this stunning historic capital, you can visit the city’s enchanting Christmas markets, sample traditional Hungarian delights such as chimney cake and mulled wine, skate under festive lights and soak in soothing thermal waters. Nowhere else but Budapest can provide this unique combination within one cosmopolitan metropolis.  Want to sample the best of festive Budapest before your holiday? Time Out presents A Taste of Christmas with British Airways Holidays (Thursday November 6) will bring the authentic dishes, drinks and traditions from some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas market destinations to one place. Book your ticket now for the jolliest party of the season!

Feeling overwhelmed with the choice of hair salons in London? Us too. Cut through the noise and meet Zulu Bonita: London's newest luxury hair salon that caters to all hair types and textures. That's right. From straight hair in the 1A range to our curly-haired pals at 4C, Zulu Bonita has made it their mission to offer a bespoke service to every kinda wave, curl and coil that comes through their well-curated doors. They also offer a full barbering service for men - with all hair textures welcome. Combining a distinct blend of South African and Latin heritage, founder Mbali has ensured these cultural narratives are centred on Zulu Bonita's unique identity, while simultaneously taking you on a sensory voyage throughout your transformational appointment. Whether you're in the market for a curly cut, keratin treatment or some fresh colour on your strands, you'll feel right at home here in central London. Need a little more convincing? Let's take a look at our top reasons why the team at Zulu Bonita are creating your new go-to salon.

Die glanzvolle Hauptstadt Ungarns (meiner Meinung nach die schönste Europas) ist nicht nur ein perfektes Reiseziel für Geschichtsbegeisterte, sondern auch eine kulinarische Hochburg. Budapest hat unzählige Michelin-Restaurants und man kann an fast jeder Ecke erstklassig essen. Mit der Eröffnung des Time Out Market Budapest im wunderschönen Corvin-Palast kommt nun noch ein weiteres Highlight hinzu. Entdecken Sie mit uns Budapests Thermalbäder, Galerien und prunkvolle Konzertsäle – jeweils kombiniert mit einem unvergesslichen kulinarischen Erlebnis. Erfahren Sie mehr über den neu eröffneten Time Out Market, wo Sie das beste gastronomische Angebot der Stadt unter einem Dach probieren können. [Link to the hub]

‘Tis the season to forget all about your work woes and just have fun. At least, that’s how Pepsi MAX is operating. Embrace the ‘It Can Wait’ mindset, which means setting your OOO and ditching the work worries while lap up all of the indulgent festive experiences Liverpool has to offer.  Whether you feel like Christmas-themed Paint and Sip sessions, stacked festive burgers or unusual pizza creations enjoyed to a soundtrack of Wham and Slade, we’ve found five fabulous places to enjoy all the yuletide joy. Because really, is there anything better than setting an out of office so you can hang out with your mates? We don’t think so. Discover all of these and more on our interactive map!

Christmas is quickly approaching. And while some of us can’t bear to think of the long gift lists and packed city centre streets, others are buzzing for the smell of freshly cut Christmas trees, the sound of carol singers filling the streets and the return of pigs in blankets (the GOAT roast dinner side). Of course, all of this is best enjoyed with Pepsi MAX to hand. Sack off the work stress and embrace the 'It Can Wait' mindset, which means turning the office brain off and going straight into fun mode. We’ve found five fabulous places to enjoy the festive season, from a taste of the US at the Shack. Bar and Grill, to the hearty three-course feasts at Bill’s Spinningfields, there’s something for all tastes and interests. Oh, and we’ve even popped them on an interactive map!

If you ask us, you’ve never truly experienced the wonder and magic of London until you’ve visited during Christmastime, when the city centre sparkles with festive light displays and cosy Christmas markets, pubs and restaurants are filled with revellers, and walking around feels like being in a Richard Curtis rom-com. But as well as being the most wonderful time of the year, it’s also the most expensive, and if all the festive largesse has got you feeling more like Bob Cratchett than the McAllisters, we’re here to help. We’ve teamed up with budget-friendly network London Northwestern Railway to offer you some great ideas on how to enjoy a festive day out in the capital without burning a hole in your wallet. LNR’s new Class 730 fleet of electric trains makes getting into London a breeze; they’re bigger and comfier, not to mention more accessible. You’ll find more on that below, but first, here are five affordable activities to look forward to once you arrive in Euston. 

London is great for a day trip at any time of year, but it’s especially magical at Christmas, when the streets twinkle with festive light displays, sumptuous fir trees pop-up in every shop window and the atmosphere is full of laughter and merriment. But while it most certainly is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most expensive. What with all the gift-giving, party-going and general indulgence that Christmas entails, some free festive fun never goes amiss, so we’ve teamed up with budget-friendly trainline London Northwestern Railway to bring you some tips on how to enjoy a festive day out in the capital without burning a hole in your wallet. LNR is making it easier and more comfortable than ever to get into London, with its larger and more accessible Class 730 fleet of electric trains. More on that below – but first, let’s jump into what you’ll be doing when you arrive at Euston, ready to make the most of Christmas in the capital. 

This Christmas, we’re teaming up with Pepsi MAX to bring you the ‘It Can Wait’ mindset. That means setting your OOO, leaving behind anything non-urgent, and ditching the work worries in favour of lapping up all of the indulgent experiences Cardiff is bringing you all winter long.  Whether you feel like tucking into mad Crimbo pizza and burger creations, dancing to your favourite 80s festive tunes or chilling with a couple of Baileys-spiked cocktails, we’ve picked out five places to enjoy all the joy. Call your friends and get ready for a season of fun.  Find more inspiration with our interactive map!

The festive season is around the corner, and we are so ready to get our big coats on and spend some winter nights out with our besties. And that’s where our pals at Pepsi MAX come in. Together, we’ve handpicked some of the top places you and your mates can celebrate all things Christmas in London this festive season. Hopping on the bandwagon of their festive motto, ‘It can wait’, our OOO is officially ON and the rest? It can wait. It’s Christmas and it’s time to celebrate it, right?! So, whether you're looking for a wild night out at Winter Wonderland's beer tent, dancing the night away in full 90s nostalgia, or simply snuggling up in a cosy pub corner with a hot toddy, there's something for every kind of group chat in London this Christmas. Explore more top places on our interactive map!