Do you hear the echoes of Christmas rhymes? Can you smell the aromas of spicy teas? Do you see, outside, the flakes falling like stars and the people hurrying, their chins warm in their minds? Do you inhale the flavors of the chocolate/orange cookies tasted by the fireplace? Or do you hear the rustling of fir thorns crumbling under the gleaming decorations? Can you resist the call of the piled-up gifts and dozens of dishes carefully prepared by Grandma? The magic of Christmas! Certainly, it is cliché but assured that your little heart leaps when reading these tender words. If for Christmas some like to stay caulked under their blanket, others like to plan a trip, take flight and take advantage of the holidays to travel.
To all these enchanted backpackers, discover these magical destinations where to spend Christmas for everyone!
New York, United States
When Christmas approaches, New York is bathed in a very special atmosphere. The maze of perpendicular streets, adorned with incandescent lights. The stores too, light up from the floor to ceiling, and their windows are overflowing with oversized decorations. Songs resonate in the streets and the smell of hot chestnuts pervades the subway entrances. The cocooning spaces are taken by storm and New Yorkers take you on a friendly and warm waltz.
In the program? A trip on ice skates on the rinks set up from scratch. A photo in front of the largest tree in the world at Rockefeller. A visit to the neighborhoods where the neighbors play to who will have the most decorated house. Or, a trip to Central Park under the snow!
The Gold Coast, Australia
Here is another fantastic destination to make the summer last a little longer, and even until Christmas! In Australia in December, there is no puffer jacket and hat, but rather a swimsuit and sunglasses. The Gold Coast is undoubtedly one of the magical destinations in which to spend Christmas when winter is depressing us! No freezing cold waves, but rather translucent ocean rollers and raging surfers. No foie gras toast but rather a good barbecue on the beach. Or no reindeer but kangaroos grazing in the green lawns. Exit the illuminated garlands in the trees but multicolored parrots on all the branches. Stop lighthouse to celebrate Christmas on the Australian east coast: Sydney and its festivals on the sand stretch throughout the hot nights.
Moscow, Russia
Although Russia follows the Orthodox calendar, different from ours, during the holiday season. As a result, no risk of being disappointed when visiting to celebrate Christmas there!
Moscow sees it big! Historical monuments, bridges, and houses are covered with lights following their contours. Luminous figures litter the parks and squares. The streets are adorned with serpentine fires falling like a shower of stars on passers-by. The Red Square also flooded with lights and its fantastic Christmas market. Without a doubt, one of the magical destinations where to spend Christmas, which will make you forget the cold with a warm atmosphere.
Colorado, United States
Welcome to Aspen: a town in the Rockies where skiing, snow, and Christmas are religions! All over the churches, Victorian choirs are raising their powerful voices and singing Christmas songs. You will get cookies and hot chocolates to gourmets in the streets, while athletes enjoy the giant ice rink installed in the city. Stalls dedicated to the manufacture of Christmas decorations are even specially installed in the city.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is undoubtedly a magical destination in which to experience Christmas. Capital of refinement, finesse, arts, and ornaments, it could only be one of the most beautiful places at the time of the end-of-year celebrations.
From mid-November, markets overflowing with mignonettes abound in the Viennese squares. The Austrian capital has managed to preserve the true authenticity of its Christmas markets. The stands immediately make you forget the freezing cold: the heat of mulled wines and cooking sausages is an unstoppable weapon! Further on, the waltz dancers turn into exceptional skaters and the hot Viennese cafes smoke on the garlanded terraces. Vienna, its elegance and its sparkles, will make your Christmas in Europe unforgettable.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, its river, its romanticism, the alchemy between its architectural and artistic heritage, and of course, it’s magical setting during Christmas. The Czech capital – Known to be one of the most beautiful destinations to spend Christmas.
Its market is one of the most enchanting and intoxicating in the world. The Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock are magnificent under the white sky dotted with snowflakes. Spas with beer are opening their doors wide. The lights embellish the historical monuments which already make you dizzy. The chalets, choirs, and the smell of braided brioches run through the streets. Then, it’s good to snuggle up in museums full of treasures and ornaments. In short: magic!
In the Nutshell
The list of travel destinations for Christmas and the Holidays could go on and on! The abovementioned are the Christmas travel destination recommended to you!
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