Off the beaten track: 8 winter trips that won't break the bank

Thom Breathnach has some alternative holiday destinations for you to add to your winter travel bucket list

Beautiful Gdansk at winter dusk.

Great-value breaks can be closer, or sometimes a little further, than you think and this week we’ve chosen eight alternative getaways to some of our favourite cities. 

Whether you’re looking for winter sun or a bargain Christmas market getaway, we recommend swapping out the expensive with a new, more affordable destination.