Celebrating Christmas abroad? These are the best travel destinations for Christmas
Is it Christmas yet? Christmas is for being together, dining (lots of dining) at home or maybe eat out after all?, family and friends (lots of family and friends). Right. But Christmas is also a wonderful time to pack your things, leave, and explore another country. From Christmas vibes in London or New York, to Christmas markets in Europe or collecting vitamin D in a tropical place. So do you want to celebrate Christmas abroad? These are the nicest travel destinations with the Christmas.
Okay, we'll start close to home. Why does it seem like Belgium has something magical at Christmas? Take for example Bruges en Ghent, two romantic cities in itself, but even more romantic at this time of year.
Bruges, for example, screams Christmas. Imagine the snow-covered, gabled houses in Gothic architecture of this fairytale town. The squares also radiate Christmas thanks to the lights and market stalls (Hello, Belgian waffles). Where to stay? The romantic part anyway Boniface.
Ghent screams ditto Christmas. There is no doubt about where you can sleep best in Ghent Boutique Hotel Reylof by Pillows.
Nice that winter feeling, but an extra portion of vitamin D is not inconvenient in the winter. In countries like Dubai en Abu Dhabi They don't officially celebrate Christmas, because Christmas is a Christian festival, but that doesn't spoil the fun.
Okay, not an official Christmas, but so what? How about an average of 25 degrees? And quite a bit Christmas vibes tho. Here too, from November onwards you will see Christmas decorations in shop windows and in hotels, for example.
When in Dubai: visit the Souk Madinat Jumeirah shopping center at Christmas. There is a German Christmas market with a snowball zone and Santa Claus sails in a gondola sleigh through the canals of the shop building.
A white Christmas! Nowhere is the chance of a white Christmas greater than in the ski resorts. We can talk for hours about why winter sports destinations are a good idea at Christmas: the romantic mountain drops with lights, Christmas trees everywhere and it is perhaps the best reason to escape social obligations (uhm, Christmas dinner).
Take for example Val D'Isere in France for Christmas: the combination of parties and charming Christmas dinners. And of course there are too countless winter sports destinations that are perfect for the whole family at Christmas.
Definitely take for inspiration a look at Bart's winter sports page.
Would you rather spend the winter abroad? We say do it!
Because did you know that chasing the sun in the colder months is a fantastic idea? Plenty of places in the world where temperatures are still pleasant. Overwintering and long distance travel to make is what we want. Where we prefer to exchange the Dutch harsh winters for one break to the sun? You will find that in this article.
Cliche, but true: New York and Christmas is a household name. From skating under the Rockefeller Center Tree to walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, it feels like you're in a romantic movie. If you're traveling to New York for romance, you shouldn't miss Williamsburg's Nitehawk Cinema.
But not just for all happy couples, New York at Christmas is one go, also for families, happy singles and basically everyone. There is so much to do in New York during Christmas that your Christmas has never been so busy. Christmas markets, lights and events everywhere, go go go.
Christmas is Lapland and Lapland is Christmas. Highly recommended for those who dream of a snow-white fairytale landscape and of riding with huskies or reindeer.
In Lapland you feel like you are in a Christmas movie. There is plenty to do during the day and in the evening you can curl up by the fireplace with a glass of wine. You have really good food there and wake up to snow-covered treetops. And oh yes, the Northern Lights…
And Christmas in Lapland also means wonderful silence, the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, torches and mulled wine.
The program Arctic Treehouse Hotel in Finnish Lapland is highly recommended for Christmas.
Christmas on the beach, that doesn't sound bad either. Kaapstad actually has everything: we should think of the South of France with its vast vineyards, Bali and the over healthy (delicious) food and surf culture and Australia with nature. But the great thing is that it has a pleasant temperature in winter, it is very nice for it de kids and you can relax very well there.
Celebrating Christmas under the palm bean instead of the Christmas tree. But there is also a Christmas atmosphere in South Africa thanks to the Christmas markets, decorations and Christmas dinners in the restaurants.
What do we eat during Christmas dinner in Cape Town? Of course “braai”: eating from the barbecue, but in your swimwear, for example.
Something closer to home BerlinYou will find no fewer than 16 Christmas markets and cultural festivals and the best of all is that you can within no time are by train. Berlin is perfect for a few days. At this time of year, the city fills with illuminated stalls, sweet aromas, wood carvings, and plenty of cheer. Of course, Berlin isn't the only city filled with the Christmas spirit; nicest German Christmas markets.
Enough of the Christmas feeling? Sure, sometimes it could be a little less. But at Christmas there is also plenty to do outside the Christmas markets. These are the best tips for Berlin.
Okay, you have to pay something for it, but it is certainly special: Christmas Sydney. For the world’s most famous beach party, head to Bondi. On December 25, Bondi Beach is filled with Santa hats and barbecues. Pine trees are planted in the sand, and instead of snowmen, you’ll find sandmen.
Hysterical? Yes, for sure. For a little more peace and quiet, try Balmoral Beach.
Perhaps as cliché as New York is London. But hey, that doesn't make it any less fun. With Christmas markets and attractions everywhere, Christmas lovers will certainly get their money's worth.
When visiting London you can Carnaby Street Don't miss it. Shopping, eating, and drinking in London: you have to be in Carnaby. You can see the bright neon lights of Carnaby Street from Regent Street in the distance. And at Christmas, it's even more magical thanks to the Christmas lights. Christmas also calls for the occasional drink, and no country in the world does pubs quite like England. So, a pub in London is truly unmissable. What are our favorite pubs? Pubs where you can also dine: London's best gastropubs.
Looking for a wonderful hotel in London? We can help with that too. with our list of the nicest, nicest and best hotels in London. Some other tips: visit one of the many ice skating rinks, such as Sommerset House, go to the Chiltern Firehouse and to chill out at Christmas you should go to Notting Hill.
Beach, city and nice places to eat and drink: we said it before the port city of Cartagena is perhaps the nicest city in all of Colombia. This seaside resort is also extremely popular among the residents of the country and even more popular during Christmas.
During Christmas you will find plenty of festivities, the public squares glitter with trees and giant Christmas baubles and the balconies of the houses shine with lights.
