While many families love to stay in and have large family get-togethers for the holidays, many have found that getting away from home makes for best Christmas vacations and that too, with much less stress than a stay-at-home Christmas. Many of the best Christmas vacation spots offer special events or traditions that are specially designed for their guests during this season.
Whether you are looking for fun in the sun on warm sunny shores or chilly fun on icy ski slopes, the best Christmas vacations are those spent together with family and friends.
Take a look at some of the destinations have been ranked as the hot spots for the best Christmas vacations.
A Christmas of your Dreams in London
If you are looking for a chilly, traditional holiday season, London is should be your destination of choice. The whole city twinkles with the many lights of Christmas and sets an ambiance that will leave you feeling like you have been transported back in time. In addition to enjoying a traditional Christmas season, you are also sure to enjoy the traditional after-Christmas sales that start the day after Christmas. If Santa didn't bring what you were wishing for, you are sure to find it at a fabulously discounted rate at a store in London during this post-holiday season.
Taking in the Slopes in Aspen
Aspen is the perfect destination for those in search of a quaint, old time Christmas holiday. The theme of the town lends to the perfect setting for a wonderful vacation get away. Enjoy shopping in the vintage boutiques or check out the local light displays. Two hotels in Aspen, the Little Nell and St. Regis, offer Christmas trees in all their suites for a wonderful added touch. For those who'd like to spend some time on the slopes, Aspen is also one of the best ski locations in the United States.
Christmas Shopping Heaven - New York
If you can arrive a few days early, New York offers some of the best shopping opportunities available. Many tourists travel to New York just to enjoy the window displays found at department stores. Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's and many other stores have amazing live window displays that feature people in various Christmas activities. There are also many Christmas shows available on Broadway that can put you right into the Christmas spirit.
Looking for Santa in Lapland
If you are in search of a rotund, jolly man in the red suit, Lapland is the place to go looking for him. Located just north of the Arctic Circle, Lapland is a real life Santa's Village. Attractions include Santa's Post Office and park in addition to a host of others. In Lapland, reindeer run free and are incorporated into much of the towns theme. You can enjoy a sleigh ride or an arctic safari or just check out the Northern Lights. Kids will love this location; it has a true North Pole Christmassy feel. Lapland is considered one of the best Christmas vacations.
There are many other great Christmas vacation destinations besides these. No matter where you choose to go, just be sure to relax and have a great time. Christmas is a time for enjoying those you love and giving to others. With the people you love around you, any location can be one of the best Christmas vacations.
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