We all are, and we’re all so close to being able to travel again. With that said, the UK government has sent mixed messages on the summer holidays and advise against booking holidays in the summer.
On the other hand, it looks like many countries will have opened up by Christmas as vaccinations quickly roll out worldwide. Therefore now is the perfect time to get a superb Christmas getaway deal!
Christmas 2020 was a terrible Christmas for most British people, but Christmas 2021 looks like a different picture. So that’s why we have found the best Christmas holiday destinations worldwide!
New York City, U.S.A.
New York City is famous for being one of the world’s most fabulous festive destinations. The Big Apple is a phenomenal megacity at any time of the year, but it is extra special during the Christmas period. You’ll get to visit all the city’s magnificent attractions, such as the Empire State Building, the Top of the Rock (incredible views), and the Statue of Liberty.
You’ll also be welcomed by incredible Christmas illuminations on Central Park, the world-class Winter Village at Bryant Park, and the world’s most outstanding Christmas shopping on 5th Avenue.
Furthermore, why not stay over New Years’ where you’ll see the iconic ball drop over Times Square. It remains one of the world’s most-watched and most-loved New Years’ celebrations. A truly excellent way to roll in 2022! Check out excellent US dollar exchange rates here.
Lapland, Finland
If you’re looking for genuinely festive destinations, you’ll struggle to find a better spot than Lapland. Legends dating back to the early 18th-century called Lapland Santa’s official home is unquestionably one of the world’s best Christmas holiday destinations.
Lapland is the absolute perfect holiday Christmas holiday destination if you’re with children, and they will adore the endless array of Christmas-themed attractions in the area. Why not hire a sledge and go touring the local area with expert guides and a group of incredible huskies? If you’re fascinated by the Northern Lights, Lapland is home to the Arktikum Museum, offering guests the best insight into the magical Northern Lights.
Lapland is also home to Santa Claus Village, arguably the most fantastic Christmas theme park worldwide! Visitors also love Lapland’s Ranua Wildlife Park, where they find baby polar bears, moose, and wolverines! Finland uses the Euro, and you can find great Euro exchange rates here.
Costa Rica
For many Europeans, we are used to having a cold Christmas with the occasional snow! However, many people would prefer to spend their Christmas in a sheer tropical paradise. One of the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations is Costa Rica because of the incredible weather, beaches, and tropical jungles.
During the Christmas period, the locals put significant effort into creating a genuinely joyful experience. You’ll find houses decorated with nativity scenes, beautiful flowers, and giant wreaths made from berries and cypress branches. You probably didn’t know that Christmas is also the end of the school year in Costa Rica, so you’ll see jubilant celebrations from all ages!
Visitors love the rum punch after Christmas Eve mass, and the country is home to numerous world-class luxury resorts that offer incredible festival celebrations. The luxury retreat market is snowballing in Costa Rica, and how does it sound to spend Christmas in a secluded luxury tropical jungle? In Costa Rica, it’s possible! Although Costa Rica has its own currency, but most local shops will accept US dollars.
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Thailand
Let’s head to Southeast Asia, and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Thailand is one of the world’s best Christmas holiday destinations and home to fantastic food, beaches, and temples. Although the country is predominantly Buddhist and doesn’t celebrate Christmas as Catholic countries do, they still go out of their way to provide a fantastic Christmas experience for tourists!
If you’re looking to spend Christmas on the beach, you can head south to the tropical islands. Popular destinations include Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Samui. Visitors also love Phuket because of the vast tourism infrastructure and luxury resorts.
Alternatively, you could spend your Christmas in Bangkok, and the city is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting places. You’ll find endless incredible street food, buzzing nightlife, and affordable shopping options. If you’d rather escape the tourists and the big cities, why not head to Northern Thailand and spend Christmas with the Elephants in Chiang Mai or Pai? Thailand uses the Thai Baht, so make sure to check out our THB exchange rates!
Cyprus
Perhaps you’ve decided you’d love to escape the cold British Christmas weather, but you don’t fancy a long flight across the globe. Why not head to Cyprus, where you’ll find some of the world’s most lavish festive celebrations with a phenomenal climate to match? Did you know that Cyprus gets 340 days of sunshine per year? That’s slightly more than the UK!
Christmas temperatures tend to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, and it is perfect for swimming, relaxing, and hiking. Cyprus’s Christmas period starts on the 24th and lasts for approximately 12 days. You’ll find young children going door to door singing famous Christmas carols every day until January 6th!
Visitors love the island because of its incredible blue seas, beautiful world heritage towns, and the incredible array of world-class wineries. There is so much to see and do on the island, but it remains a relaxing winter escape. It’s no wonder people call Cyprus “The Jewel of the Mediterranean” Cyprus uses the Euro currency, and you can find our Euro exchange rates here.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is one of the world’s most famous Christmas holiday destinations, and visitors will find an incredible amount of festive celebrations, markets, and events taking place. The Market of Saint Lucia remains incredibly popular with visitors and is Barcelona’s oldest Christmas market.
Barcelona is plenty of sunshine, and that extends over the winter months. Temperatures tend to average 13 degrees Celsius during the Christmas period, so you’ll feel a lot warmer than in Britain. You can also enjoy plenty of the city’s incredible attractions, such as the La Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, and Park Guell.
Plus, you can even hire a car and explore some of the nearby historical cities. Popular options include Montserrat, Girona, and Sitges, where you’ll find countless Roman ruins and fantastic Christmas fun! Barcelona uses the Euro currency — Check out our Euro exchange rates!
Final thoughts
I think we can all say that Christmas 2021 promises to be a considerably better Christmas than the last one, and if you visit any of the above Christmas holiday destinations, you’ll have an incredible time over Christmas!
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