Top 7 places to visit this Christmas

The holidays are the most wonderful time of year, and quite possibly the best timing to plan your much-needed escape. Here are seven magical destinations for a memorable holiday vacation, whether you're after winter wonderlands, tropical hideaways, or cultural Christmas celebrations.

1. Santa goes house for meaning in Lapland, Finland

The first destination that comes to mind when we think about Christmas is Lapland, Finland with Santa Claus and snow landscapes. Arctic Circle, the residence of Santa Claus. Spend your vacation in the wilderness of reindeer sledding and gaze at Northern Lights.  Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi: Looking for a true holiday fairy tale experience, then Santa Claus Village is what you must visit place in Finland this Christmas which can be enjoyed by the entire family and couples with kids.

Highlights:

• Meet Santa Claus in person
• Go See the Northern Lights
• Rides on a reindeer sleigh and a snowmobile

2. New York City, NY — The City That Never Sleeps 

New York City is magical around the holidays when decorated with twinkling lights, giant Christmas trees, and ice-skating Santas gliding around Manhattan. My list of holiday favorites includes ice skating under the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree, shopping at world-class stores like Macy's and Bloomingdale's, and catching the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular. NYC glitzes up for the holidays, with festive window displays and sparkling lights everywhere–including Central P

Highlights:

• See the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Ice Skating
• You may shop for other deals at some of the most famous stores.
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular — $10

3. Classical Christmas in Vienna, Austria

One of the most beautiful places to enjoy Christmas in Europe, with imperial palaces and cobbled streets: Vienna. Every year, the city turns into a winter wonderland with its famous traditional Christmas markets offering mulled wine, gingerbread cookies, and handmade crafts. Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, a classical Christmas concert, and a trip around Viennese markets.

Highlights:

• Beautiful Christmas markets
• Gaudy classical music concerts
• Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces

4. Tokyo Japan: Light-up Festivities

While Christmas is not a Christian occasion in Japan, Tokyo sparkles with great lights and decorations and amazing light displays. Everywhere is filled with sparkling decorations, and there are many Christmas markets at which you can sip on some hot chocolate and try some authentic Japanese Christmas meal. There is nothing like the Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illumination or the lovely Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination.

Highlights:

• Superb illuminations for Christmas
• New Gingerbread with a blend of Asian and European holiday food.
• Spending for Christmas, household items or clothes in the chic neighborhoods of Shibuya or Ginza

5. One place that comes to mind is Quebec City, Canada – North American Winter Wonderland

Quebec City is one of the most picturesque of the American cities, and in the Christmas, it is simply wonderful when there is real snow. It does look like Christmas with snow, small cobblestone roads, and the big castle-like Château Frontenac towering above the Old Town. Go to the German-influenced Christmas Market, you can Ice Skate, or take a look at the attractions such as the lights and decorations.

Highlights:

• Christmas Bazaar has features from European countries
• Prepossessing the traditional concept with the contemporary appeal.
• Enjoy some hot, delicious traditional Canadian recipes.

6. Zurich, Switzerland – Swiss Christmas Magic

Welcome to Zurich – the city to love if you are fascinated by the snowy mountains, cultural roots, and impressive Swiss dishes. One of the best locations for Christmas is Zurich – the place with the gorgeous medieval Old Town. Walk through the Bahnhofstrasse, a great shopping boulevard in Switzerland, which looks particularly festive during Christmastime. Don’t let yourself stay unfilled and go through the Singing Christmas Tree event also go skiing in the Swiss Alps nearby.

Highlights:

• Scenic Christmas markets
• Skiing in the Swiss Alps
• Products of traditional Swiss cuisine like fondue and raclette

7. Australian Christmas: Sunny Christmas beside the Sea in Sydney

If you fancy getting hot instead, why not experience a summer Christmas in Sydney, Australia? Although it’s not the usual snowy winter wonderland, Sydney celebrates the Yuletide season with its pop-up Christmas markets, incredible light installations, and of course Bondi Beach. See Christmas Day being celebrated on the beach, with barbecue parties around the bonfire and watching fireworks on or across the Sydney Opera House.

Highlights:

• It is Christmas on the beach in Bondi or Manly.
• Take time to also visit some of Sydney’s most discussed places of interest such as the famous Opera House and Bridge
• Celebrating functions can be arranged outside or in an open space, and a firecracker can also be used.

Christmas is a happy occasion, for families, meeting people, and traveling. Whether you want a white Christmas or a tropical winter wonderland, these seven spots will ensure this is the best time of the year. Thus, grab your luggage, organize your schedules, and go for that fabulous Christmas holiday that you never want to forget about.

Which is the best place to visit in Christmas?

The best place to visit for Christmas depends on your holiday preferences. For a snowy wonderland, visit New York City, where the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and festive window displays captivate visitors. Explore Finland's Lapland region, which is home to Santa Claus and the enchanted Northern Lights.