aLTHOUGH / DESPITE

We had a great time, although it rained a lot.

We had a great time, _________________. RAIN

Despite the crowds, we enjoyed the concert.

____________________, we enjoyed the concert. CROWDED

Despite being really tired, we stayed up all night and studied.

_________________, we stayed up all night and studied. WERE

Although it was really sunny, it was still quite cold.

It was quite cold ______________ . BEING

Although I had a headache, I still went skiing.

I went skiing, ______________. HAVING

The holiday was great, although...

The holiday was fantastic, although...

We managed to catch our flight, despite....

We managed to find the hotel, despite....