Imagine the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filling the crisp, winter air as you wander down cobbled streets ...

and twinkling Christmas markets. Amsterdam may be known for its picturesque canals, but it's far from the only European destination with such appeal. Located in northwest Belgium, Bruges also ...

The best time to visit Bruges is from June to August ... including its famous Christmas markets. Fall and winter also bring the greatest chance of rain, so keep an umbrella at the ready.