Best Christmas Destinations in the World | Top 10?
Do you want to spend your holiday in one of the best Christmas destinations in the world? We’re here to make your job easier.
Any old town or city can string up a few lights downtown and call it a holiday celebration. But not these 10. They take Christmas very seriously!
Forget about ‘home for the holidays’! It’s time to travel more and Christmas time has become a popular time to travel.
Ealuxe wishes for you to enjoy the holiday a little bit more then the rest of the world.
And we guarantee that by the end of the article, you WILL choose one of these locations! Without no further talking, let’s get straight to business!
10Paris, France
We begin our top list with Paris, the capital and most populous city of France.
When the city is known as ‘The City of Light’, there’s a certain reputation to mantain. And what time is more evident that during Christmas?Paris always takes pride in its pines, both traditional and unconventional.
The Galeries Lafayette proudly present the 27-meter tree that hangs upside down from the ceiling, resembling a giant jewel more than a Christmas tree. Consisting of lots of colorful gems, gold and intricate patterning, the tree is well worth popping in to see.
At night, beneath the glow of the Eiffel Tower, you and your family can enjoy some quality time on the temporary ice rink.
But if any city does shopping right, it’s Paris! Christmas markets in Paris and anywhere else in France have their origins in the northern Alsace region.
The Christmas Market on the Champs-Elysees is the largest Christmas market within Paris’ limits.
All the Christmas markets, with theic iconic clusters of wood chalets, offer custom holiday treats such as gingerbread, sausages, mulled wine and specialties from various regions of France.
9Aspen, Colorado
Next on our top list is Aspen, and why shouldn’t it be? Located in the Pitkin County, Colorado, Aspen was featured in several of our articles, like 10 Vacation Playgrounds for the Rich and Famous, 10 Celebrity Favourite Vacation Spots.
Best known for its luxury ski resorts, Aspen is a great Christmas destination where people just can’t get enough of.
Don’t be surprised if you see Kevin Costner, Kurt Russel or Goldie Hawn. They actually live there.
Aspen hosts a series of holiday music events and the shopping streets are well-attired for the season.
If you seek for adventure, winter camping might be just the thing you need. It’s one of the safest winter activity and yet, one of the most exciting. Not to mention, it is the best way to run away from the city rush and clear your mind.
Located at St. Regis Residence Club. the St. Regis hotel is perfectly situated so you can enjoy both town and slopes.
8San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan is the proof that you don’t need snow, gloves or scarves to have a truly authentic Christmas.
Christmas joys in Puerto Rico include bands playing salsa renditions of ‘Jingle Bells’, shopping for santos which are carved wooden saints and, last but not least, suckling-pig feasts.
Food and shopping are some of the most important reasons why year after year millions of tourists choose Puerto Rico as their winter holiday.
Puerto Rico is well known as a shopaholic’s destination of choice, and not just during Christmas.
Perhaps the #1 reason are the deals. A beachfront resort for under $100 a night is actually advantageous.
So get ready for parties, food, drinking, more parties and one final family celebration on January 6, Three Kinds Day.
7Rome, Italy
In addition to Christmas festivities, Rome celebrates several other holidays in December.
Rome is a top Italian city to visit during the Christmas holiday season and it is also the place where the celebration of Christmas originated.
From December through January 6, tourists can find a Christmas market in Piazza Navona, Rome’s famous Baroque square, filled with stalls selling crafts, toys, seasonal treats and handmade gifts.
Also, each year, in Saint Peter’s Square, a huge Christmas tree awaits for visitors to take pictures with. And although Christmas trees are really not an Italian tradition, they become more and more popular.
In addition to the Saint Peter’s Square, Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum both have such amazing Christmas trees.
The city’s main streets are adorned with lights and often they have roving musicians and vendors selling roasted chestnuts.
6Santa Claus Village And Santa Park, Napapiiri In Lapland, Finland
We continue our journey in Napapiiri, Finland, where every year the town draws many visitors from all over Europe.
Located in the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus is a village where Christmas is celebrated in all white and red glory.
All of the buildings here are made out of wood and you’ll find statues of Santa and his reindeer at every door.
You can rent husky and snow mobile safaris, boats, bikes and fishing equipment if you seek some adventure.
Each year, people come in this lovely place to tour the 2 different Santa-themed attractions, Santa Park and Santa Claus Village, which offer tours of Santa‘s workshops.
There is also a Santa-dedicated post office with functions as the European hub for its Indiana counterpart.
Your kids can write a postcard in Santa’s own table at the official post office. And each year almost 600.000 letters sent from children around the globe go to Santa.
5Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is featured once more in our Christmas articles.
New England’s old-world ambience makes Boston one of the world’s best Christmas destinations.
During the season, Boston is embellished with more than 2.800 working gas lamps around town, white lights that wrap trees along shopping streets and, obviously, there’s that impressive Christmas tree in front of Faneuil Hall.
Christmas in Boston turns the city into a wonderful place of good cheer, shows and holiday music.
Attend The Nutcracker or Black Nativity or a Radio City Rockettes show, enjoy a Holiday Pops concert at Symphony Hall or just walk around and enjoy the dazzling Christmas trees. Either way, you’ll have a great time!
We also made your job easier and found out which is the best Christmas hotel in Boston. And it gets more exciting.
The hotel was once a prison and today, it is a blend of history and high-style luxury. And after all, how often do you see Christmas trees hanging upside down from the ceiling?
More about the hotel you can read on our article Best Christmas Hotels in the United States.
4Santa Claus, Indiana
In Spencer County, Indiana, there’s a town that was established in 1854 and known as Santa Fe.
Also dubbed as ‘America’s Christmas Hometown’, Santa Claus embraces its role with a wide array of Santa-themed attractions and shops: Santa Claus Museum, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Frosty’s Fun Center, Santa’s Candy Castle and many more.
Lodging in Santa Claus is quite amazing.
You can choose from the Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, located next door to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Santa’s Lodge offering rooms with 2 double beds, 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed, or Santa’s Cottages located on a 2.6 acre lake just 2 miles from Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari.
Not to worry! We know the best places from where you can buy some cool gifts: Evergreen Flowers & The Holly Tree Gift shop, Santa Claus Hardware, Santa Claus Christmas Store, Kringle Place and Santa’s Candy Castle.
3Cologne, Germany
Cologne is the 4th largest city in Germany and the largest city in both the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area.
The city has one of the oldest bars in the world, established in 1318, the Brauhas Sion. Enjoying a beer in one of the world’s oldest bars sounds good?
Also, as we said before, Cologne has some of the best Christmas markets in Europe. Every year, the city centre of Cologne brings the spirit of the season out in everyone.
When the Christmas markets open their gates on the last Monday, before Advent, millions of tourists rush to grab a bite from the goods on sale.
At the Heimat der Heinzel tourists will find a spectacular skating rink and, for a more idyllic setting, you should visit the Christmas market in the Stadgarten, where unusual crafts are sold. Enjoy your staying!
2Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam has an abundance of luxury restaurants, nightclubs, which can influence your decision when it comes to choosing a destination for this Christmas.
The legend of Santa Claus is strong in the Dutch capital. In Amsterdam, 16th- and 17th-century houses are adorned with lights in early December.
Make sure you don’t miss the locals who trade their bikes or noren (long-bladed ice skates) and tour the city’s outdoor rinks.
Stroll the streets within the central canal ring where you’ll find welcoming bars which will make your Christmas memorable.
And while you’re here, consider spending New Year’s Eve too, in the Dam or Nieuwmarkt squares. Champagne and fireworks. Sounds good to us!
1New York City, New York
It was obvious which is the best location to spend Christmas.
And it’s not just Rockefeller Center and its world-famous Christmas tree that is decked out in its holiday finest every year.
There are plenty of things to do in this lovely city on Christmas.
New York City has a wealth of holiday markets and craft fairs that you can browse: Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market, Astoria Market Holiday Markets, Brooklyn Pop-Up Holiday Market, Columbus Circle Holiday Market and many more.
Don’t forget about the Nutcracker Rouge, a lavish, erotic tale adapted by Jeff Takacs, complete with circus performers and singers.
And the most important thing: Party, party and more party in one of the best nightclubs in New York City!
These are the Best Christmas Destinations in the World!
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