Top Seven Places to Visit for a Festive Getaway

The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about where you want to go for your festive getaway. Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation, snowy adventure, or city break, we’ve got the perfect destination for you!

1) Vail Valley – Colorado

The Vail Valley is located in Eagle County, Colorado. This winter wonderland offers six ski resorts for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to enjoy including Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Beaver Creek Resort, Bogle Park at Howelsen Hill, Copper Mountain Resort, Keystone Resort, and Snowmass. Every year the town gets decked out in holiday lights making it the perfect, alpine Christmas destination. Both the Vail Valley and Aspen are great places to spend the holidays and have a festive getaway. 

2) Nice – France    

Christmas in Nice is truly magical. The city is decorated with lights making it a perfect winter wonderland for both children and adults to enjoy.  Also, there are numerous Christmas markets set up throughout the city offering visitors a chance to taste delicious holiday treats while experiencing the true European spirit.

The most magical time of year in Nice is during the winter months when it transforms into “Christmas City”. The entire town glitters with lights making for one enchanting Winter Wonderland – both children and adults will enjoy.

3) Honolulu – Hawaii 

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say, on. a bright Hawaiian Christmas day.  Here the island of Oahu, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a white Christmas surrounded by beautiful beaches and sunny weather.

There are plenty of things to do in Honolulu that will make your holiday season magical! Taking a helicopter tour over the city enjoying amazing views from above as well as traditional luaus with Hawaiian music, as well as enjoying tropical decor festooned with red.

4) Santa Monica Beach- California

Santa Monica Beach in California, USA  is the perfect place to soak in some rays before your holiday dinner. Get a white Christmas with white sand and white-capped waves instead!

A popular beach destination, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as surfing or just relaxing on the sand with family and friends all year round!  Turning this into one festive season you will remember for years to come.

5) New York City – USA

Is there anything better than Christmas in New York City? From Rockefeller Center to window shopping on 5th Avenue,  the city is the perfect destination for a festive getaway. Bundle up and take a snow-covered carriage ride in Central Park, go ice skating, and enjoy the seasonal festivities.

6) Paris – France 

For those who prefer to spend Christmas surrounded by beautiful old-style architecture and romantic cobblestone streets can enjoy visiting Paris during December as it transforms into a winter wonderland with market stalls selling hot wine and roasted chestnuts.

Paris is known as the city of lights for a reason. At Christmas, thousands of twinkling lights decorate the city, giving it a romantic and magical feel.

7 ) London England

Get into the Victorian Christmas spirit in London, England. Shop for unique Christmas gifts and enjoy the festive lights in Trafalgar Square. Stroll through cobblestone streets with fairy lights strung overhead and a horse-drawn carriage carrying you to a Christmas at Windsor Castle.

As you can see there are many festive holiday destinations available, but these top 7 stand out as being particularly special this time of year.

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