Christmas is a season of gifting and the preparation for this festival starts quite a few weeks in advance. Not only in the western countries, but people across the globe celebrate Christmas with joy and merriment. The Christmas celebration plans start brewing from November itself and for many people even before that. As everyone wants to gift something special and priceless to their loved ones on Christmas, what better would be than a holiday to a destination nonpareil? Yes, you heard it right! This Christmas gift your family or the love of your life a holiday to a destination where the joy of the season doubles up. And if you are puzzled as to which destination would best suit your requirements, here is a list of top Christmas destinations for 2015.
Las Vegas, USA
The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas radiates a magical aura during the Christmas season. The city streets, shops, shopping malls and offices are all decorated with beautiful artifacts. Though the Christmas displays can be seen all across the city, the display in Bellagio is especially well-known and beautiful. Also, you can get to see the famous fountain that dance to the holiday carols at this time of the year. If you are happen to be in Las Vegas this Christmas, don’t miss to visit Bellagio, Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, and Lake Las Vegas.
Quebec City, Canada
Tokyo, Japan
Japan might not be a Christian dominated county, but
it’s in no way lags behind when it comes to Christmas celebrations. The entire
country, especially the capital city Tokyo is adorned
like a kingly castle and the festive enthusiasm can be clearly seen among the
locals also. The best part to be witnessed here is the festive lightings, which
displays the country’s mastery in this industry. The holiday spirit is all the
more enhanced with varied cultural performances, soul-tempting feasts and eye-popping
decoration. Roppongi Hill, Tokyo Midtown, Ginza, Shinjuku, Marunochi and
Yurakacho are few of the best places in Tokyo to experience the liveliness of
the season.
Sydney, Australia
Christmas celebrations take a different mood in the Australian city of Sydney. Unlike the cities in Europe and the Americas, Sydney’s Christmas is warm as it’s the summer season in Australia from December till February. However, it is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors and the beach front and party whole night till you drop. The city boasts a vibrant music and arts scene; but if you want to get an awesome Sydney like feeling, just sit at the Opera House Bar and gaze at one of the world’s greatest panoramas. Queen Victoria Building, St. Mary’s Cathedral and Town Halls are the must to visit places in Sydney if you are happened to be in the city during Christmas.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdammers (people of Amsterdam) bugles the start of Christmas celebrations in the mid November with an amusing parade called “Sinterklaas”. The festival in Plantage features beautiful art works, some of which hanging above the canals. And then the celebration continues in one form or the other till the New Year’s Day. The entire city glitters with lights and brightly hued market places. Christmas Day is celebrated with good food and family fun; and in between the city sparkles with bright lights, fun markets, great parties, snowy scenery and festive good cheer. Amsterdam Light Festival, Karst Fair Market, World Christmas Circus, Ice Skating and Nee Year’s eve parties all you can enjoy and experience during the festive season in Amsterdam.
Cologne, Germany
The festive season of Christmas brings the feeling of joy and merriment with it and shopping is an inevitable part of this joyous celebration. The city of Cologne in Germany is a perfect Christmas destination, especially for the shopaholics. This little-known city has as many as seven Christmas markets, which attract more than 3 million people every year. Other than these glittering markets, the Cologne Cathedral is also very famous and remains packed with worshipers during the Christmas season.
London, United Kingdom
One of the best places to visit during Christmas and experience the grandeur of this festival is certainly United Kingdom’s capital city London. Themed Christmas displays take place all across the city. Adorned like a woman on her wedding day, the entire city is lit up with artificial lighting, the ice rinks are open, the decorations are up and the snow is fast approaching. While the joy can be seen almost everywhere, one must plan a visit to Covent Garden, Piazza, Globe and Trafalgar Square if they are happen to be in London during Christmas and New Year.
Santa Claus Village, Lapland, Finland
Goa, India
The Indian state of Goa is not only one of the most famous beach destinations in mainland Asia, but it is considered the most magical of all holiday regions to spend a Christmas and New Year holiday. The state starts preparing itself for the holiday season quite a few months ago and the result is a brilliant hush hush party scene all across it. Christmas carols, beautiful decorations, grand feasts, dazzling parties, musical events and seasonal markets, all these and much more form the core of celebration in the state.
The festive season of Christmas and New Year is the most preferred season for the travel enthusiasts to go out on some new venture. However, those who are planning for a holiday between November and February must consider that it is the peak tourist season in most of the regions and thus flight fares remain soaring high and hotel accommodation gets hard to find. Thus, the best travel hack is to book your flight ticket and hotel accommodation a few months in advance. Also, check for the climate of the place that you are going to visit along with the travel documents that you would require during your travel.
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