Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to get away for some winter sun and culture, and most of us automatically get a few days of leave from work due to public holidays. So why not ring the changes and get away from a chilly UK!
Italy
Head to Rome for a wonderfully authentic and traditional Christmas, and a beautiful destination which tends to be a little quieter than during summer. There is so much to do and see during the festive holidays. Head to the Christmas market at the Piazza Navona, and see the Vatican on Christmas Day to understand the true meaning of Christmas, as seen through the Catholic faith. Attend Midnight Mass at the Pantheon and enjoy plenty of coffees, shops and long, lazy lunches in this beautiful and most cultural city.
Cuba
Whether you love the idea of a luxurious all inclusive resort stay, or a lively, fiesta inspired cultural holiday in the heart of Havana, you will find a profusion of local colour, fantastic food, atmosphere and tradition when you visit Cuba at Christmas.
The Caribbean
This is the ultimate choice for some much needed winter sun and rest. If you’re asking what Caribbean all inclusive resorts are the best?, then you can get plenty of information at http://lostwaldo.com/the-best-all-inclusive-caribbean-resorts/. All inclusive is a great option for Caribbean holidays because it takes the pressure off needing to find local restaurants or cater for yourself – everything is provided for you for the ultimate in relaxation and the food is usually wonderful. Most of the larger resorts also have a range of on-site restaurants so that you can ‘eat the world’ from your luxurious tropical beach base!
Lapland
This makes a wonderful Christmas holiday for children and you will need to bundle up with lots of warm clothing! Whether you visit Norway, Finland or Sweden you can enjoy snowmobile rides, husky sled rides, Christmas village visits and – with luck – the Northern Lights! You’ll find fantastic accommodation on offer too. The winter chalets are beautifully decorated and catered to a very high standard –https://www.essentialtravel.co.uk/magazine/top-10/christmas-getaways.html.
New York
Why not bundle up and enjoy plenty of excitement and shopping in The Big Apple at Christmas. You’ll see amazing decorations, the glitz and glamour of the Rockefeller Centre and the legendary ice skating rink in Central Park.