The availability of resorts in the most popular destinations for Christmas and New Year’s is decreasing day by day. A getaway in a city is the alternative that you wanted for the your holiday vacation. The cities always have more options, making last minute bookings even easier. We present to you full destination options with Christmas colors and countless opportunities for fun!
Los Angeles
If warmer climates is your choice for this years holiday season, choose the City of Angels, Los Angeles. With the thermometer reaching high temperatures, snow is not an option if you want authentic white Christmas. However, the genuine Hollywood style, Los Angeles creates the illusion of winter with festivities taking place across the city throughout the month of December. Do not miss the Christmas parade in Hollywood and do not miss a visit to the upscale shopping center of Grove, famous for the most impressive lighting in the city.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil can be an ideal destination for this year’s June and July, after hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2014, but for those of you not interested in football is good to visit the city of Rio de Janeiro this Christmas. So you will have the opportunity to enjoy the city without the crowds of fans. Choose a room overlooking Ipanema Beach and find out why the town is famous for festive celebrations, accommodating a spectacular New Years experience.
Amsterdam
For a more traditional winter getaway, Amsterdam is a fantastic choice. There is no better way to enjoy authentic Dutch Christmas than to rent an apartment, overlooking the canal, on festive days. Christmas events, markets, festivals and ice skating are just some of the events organized in the city. If you are travelling with children, the World Christmas Circus, will be hosted at the Royal Theatre Carre and it will amaze kids and adults.
Geneva
This quiet Swiss town has a reputation of a boring choice, but has much to offer the visitor apart from the great variety of chocolates! The best chocolates of the city are sold in the local store of the Auer. The excellent public transport links will help you navigate the city, embraced by the magical scenery of the Alps. Besides, there are few cities in Europe that offer easier access to ski slopes, which are less than an hour from the city center. If this Christmas you dreamed snowy slopes, then book a room in Geneva. The villages of Gstaad, Villars, Megeve and Chamonix are the best options for day trips.
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By Nicole P.
Christmas and New Years magical cities photos: Izakigur, Kevin White, Mike Vondran, Jay Martinez.
