Most people look forward the seasonal holidays. Although if you have grown tired of all the usual Christmas celebrations and spending your break at home just isn't going to cut it, then here are great alternative Christmas holiday destinations to head out to this year:-
1. Lapland, Finland - For a quintessential Christmas experience, try Lapland. Take a husky or reindeer sleigh ride, ride a snowmobile, or snowshoe walk through the incredible snowy landscape before retiring to your cosy log cabin. The highlight of any Lapland trip is meeting Santa in his grotto of course!
2. Nashville, USA - Spending Christmas in The capital of Tennessee should be on every country-music lovers list. If you book into the city's popular Gaylord Opryland Hotel (voted the most Christmassy hotel in the nation) then you'll be guaranteed of a good time. The hotel offers a fantastic display of over 2 million lights, music shows and other entertainment. Nearby you'll also be treated to an impressive ice sculpture exhibition and a lively Christmas tree auction.
3. Ireland - Book a cottage in the Irish countryside and you could be relaxing by a log fire and sipping whiskey on Christmas day. Christmas is a very important time of year in Ireland and if you like your seasonal break to be traditional and spiritual, the Emerald Isle wouldn't disappoint. Join the congregation at midnight mass, try out your vocal talents at the local carol concert and on Boxing day, walk off all your excesses in the beautiful Irish countryside.
4. Solvang, California - Spending your Christmas in a Danish town in California may sound a bit bizarre but the kitsch town of Solvang offers charming, atmospheric and traditional festivities. People travel for miles to visit the annual Solvang Winterfest and most love the carol singers, festive music and the hundreds of twinkling lights which illuminate this old-world style town. When visiting also make sure you stop by the family run 'Jule Hus' which is Danish for Christmas House.
5. Cuba - Spending Christmas in a cold climate is not for everyone. If you are one of them, add Cuba to your holiday break wish list. The Caribbean island is a perfect option for those wishing to sip cocktails, sun bathe and relax on powder white beaches. Make sure you also hire a retro Cadillac to tour Havana and the Cuba's coral reef islands. An ideal seasonal escape!
1. Lapland, Finland - For a quintessential Christmas experience, try Lapland. Take a husky or reindeer sleigh ride, ride a snowmobile, or snowshoe walk through the incredible snowy landscape before retiring to your cosy log cabin. The highlight of any Lapland trip is meeting Santa in his grotto of course!
2. Nashville, USA - Spending Christmas in The capital of Tennessee should be on every country-music lovers list. If you book into the city's popular Gaylord Opryland Hotel (voted the most Christmassy hotel in the nation) then you'll be guaranteed of a good time. The hotel offers a fantastic display of over 2 million lights, music shows and other entertainment. Nearby you'll also be treated to an impressive ice sculpture exhibition and a lively Christmas tree auction.
3. Ireland - Book a cottage in the Irish countryside and you could be relaxing by a log fire and sipping whiskey on Christmas day. Christmas is a very important time of year in Ireland and if you like your seasonal break to be traditional and spiritual, the Emerald Isle wouldn't disappoint. Join the congregation at midnight mass, try out your vocal talents at the local carol concert and on Boxing day, walk off all your excesses in the beautiful Irish countryside.
4. Solvang, California - Spending your Christmas in a Danish town in California may sound a bit bizarre but the kitsch town of Solvang offers charming, atmospheric and traditional festivities. People travel for miles to visit the annual Solvang Winterfest and most love the carol singers, festive music and the hundreds of twinkling lights which illuminate this old-world style town. When visiting also make sure you stop by the family run 'Jule Hus' which is Danish for Christmas House.
5. Cuba - Spending Christmas in a cold climate is not for everyone. If you are one of them, add Cuba to your holiday break wish list. The Caribbean island is a perfect option for those wishing to sip cocktails, sun bathe and relax on powder white beaches. Make sure you also hire a retro Cadillac to tour Havana and the Cuba's coral reef islands. An ideal seasonal escape!
About the Author:
Check out Becky Padmore's website globalgrasshopper for ideas on holiday destinations, and tips for travelling in South Africa.
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