Top Five Christmas Holiday Locations

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oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 9:18

Christmas is celebrated across the globe but then there are few specific places where the celebration of Christmas is unmatched. As the festive month of December approaches and holidays begin, everyone is on their way to the best Christmas holiday destination to celebrate the spirit of Christmas to the fullest. Lets look at the top five Christmas holiday destinations this year -

1.New York – The magical city of New York is all the more charming in the festive season. It has always maintained the first position in the best Christmas holiday destinations. New York is dressed with lights, decorations, charm and celebrations. The whole city seems to be drooling in the spirit of Christmas. New York is the one stop solution for every thing you want to do this, whether it is a romantic getaway, a Broadway show, shopping, events, it has it all. The main attraction of New York this year would be the Rockerfella tree, Holiday Train Show, Ice Skating in Bryant etc.

2.Val d'Isere – This is one of the best skiing destination in France and one of the most beautiful destination of Christmas. It's rustic and simple, away from the regular hustle bustle is the main attraction of this place. Just imagine yourself amidst the most beautiful location, sipping one of the best wines in the World, sitting in your humble cottage. What else can be the perfect getaway this festive season. In its own simple way, Val d'Isere celebrated Christmas in British pub, French Bistros, creperies and night clubs.

3.Lapland – What else other than the Santa's own home town be the favourite Christmas holiday destination. Amidst the snowy Lapland, Christmas is celebrated in the most authentic manner. With all the preparation and traditional rituals, you are sure to feel more connected to Santa. Have fun skiing, biting on some delicious BBQ in the biting cold and enjoy yourself with the snow, the decoration and celebration.

4.Sydney, Australia – If you are among those who have got tired of spending time amidst snow, Sydney is the place for you to hit the beach this Christmas. December is their first month of summer in Australia and beach is the place to be in. Sydney attracts around 40,000 international visitors every year. The beaches are beautifully decorated and resorts, beach huts and local music is the main Christmas celebration. The beaches come alive this season with sea food, parties and the best beer.

5.Alaska - The land is coated with snow, the sky is spotless blue, freezing cold heralding the approach of Christmas. This is the description of Alaska. Alaska is also one among those places which celebrates Christmas in the most traditional fashion. The city is beautifully decorated, parties and events are held in different parts all through out the season, Churches come alive with carols and hymns and Christmas music fills the air.

Catch up with these top five Christmas holiday destinations to celebrate the festive season to the fullest.