Festive season in Lake Garda staying at the four-star Grand Hotel Liberty; six days and five nights, from £499 per person; departing December 23, 2006, with Harry Shaw City Cruiser.

LOCATED in the heart of Riva del Garda, this stylish hotel was built at the start of the 20th century and is set in beautiful gardens with spectacular views of palm trees and fountains.

Feel free to discover the beauty and wellness spa with its discrete lights and scents. There is everything you need for fitness and relaxation, including the sauna, Turkish bath, swimming pool and jacuzzi.

The trip departing from London Heathrow visits Venice, embracing the traditional beauty of St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Grand Canal. Visit Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet, and view the Roman arena, art museums and 14th century fortress.

This trip includes live music and dance on Christmas Eve, Christmas lunch and a candlelit dinner on Christmas Day, as well as a gala dinner with live music and dance on Boxing Day, plus music each evening.

This holiday is a great chance to sample fitness, sights, relaxation, candlelit dinners and the beauty of Lake Garda.

For more information on this, or any of our Reader Travel short breaks, phone 01904 567123 or request a brochure on our 24-hour brochure line 01904 567124, or readertravel@ycp.co.uk