Top 5: Holiday Destinations this Christmas

With the holidays right around the corner, many opt to plan vacations where they can enjoy fun, thrilling and relaxing experiences. Whether you are travelling with the whole family, as a couple or by yourself to get away from your hectic everyday lifestyle, there is the perfect vacation destination out there waiting for you to enjoy your time there.

When traveling during the holiday season, you may want to go somewhere that will have plenty to see and do that will put you in the Christmas spirit. These top 5 destinations will help you to ring in the holidays in a brand new way.

5. Las Vegas, Nevada

Couples and singles alike will certainly enjoy planning their holiday travels to Las Vegas, Nevada. The holidays truly bring out the best of the City of Lights, offering a wide range of things to see and do that are all themed around the holidays. Each casino and hotel is decorated with lights, Christmas trees, wreathes and bows. Take a stroll down Fremont Street and see the red and green colored lights that surround you. The Bellagio Fountain is a must-do around the holidays. The fountain transforms from it’s regular performance and dances to popular Christmas tunes. Guests can even see one of the world’s largest Christmas light displays at the Winter Lights Festival at Springs Preserve.

4. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was first founded on Christmas Eve in 1741, giving it the biblical name of Bethlehem. Today, this small Pennsylvania town is known as “Christmas City”. The holiday spirit is present in this town year-round, complete with a Moravian star that shines down over the downtown area. One of the most popular attractions in the area during the holidays is Christkindlmarkt. Here you can browse through over 150 different crafter’s booths to find homemade Christmas gifts.

3. New Orleans, Louisiana

Celebrate the holidays in a month-long celebration known as Papa Noel. The entire city is lit up with thousands of twinkling lights, carolers make their ways along the streets and vendors take the time to decorate their carts. Some of the most popular holiday attractions in New Orleans include riverboat caroling cruises, theater performances and carriage rides along the quaint little streets of the French Quarter while holiday music fills the air.

2. Orlando, Florida

Families of all ages can celebrate the magic of the season in Orlando, Florida. Many popular theme parks such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Orlando each offer their own Christmas attractions. Visit Disney to meet Santa Claus, see spectacular light arrangements, view the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and so much more.

1. New York City

There’s no other place quite like New York City during the holidays. The whole family can walk through the city to see amazing Christmas decoration displays around every corner. If the shining bright lights and holiday décor are of interest, the luxurious Hamptons Real Estate is a spectacle to see around the holiday times. Don’t forget to visit the Rockefeller Center ice rink for some skating and to take in the sight of one of the world’s most famous Christmas trees.

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