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10 places to spend Christmas if not at home

23 Dec, 2014
 

 

If you’ve spent all your Christmases here in Singapore and are looking for a different experience this year, our list will be very helpful to you.

From Christmassy winter wonderlands to 5 family-friendly cruises by Silversea Cruises, we’ve listed 10 wonderful places to spend Christmas.

Click ‘next’ to see where these are.

Bath, England

Bath, England

If you fancy a holiday filled with drama, music, and theatre, you might love travelling to Bath, England.

Bath, which is the only city in the UK to be named as a UNESCO heritage site, is also home to the 18-day Bath Christmas market which showcases uniquely British handmade crafts.

Learn more about Bath, England right here.

Photo courtesy of Anthony Brown

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands have an abundance of wildlife. As the warm marine currents beckon, the land birds start nesting on Espanola, and the adult male marine iguanas become so brightly coloured, it forms such an amazing picture.

During this time, the green sea turtles arrive at the beaches to lay their eggs whilst the land iguanas begin their reproductive cycles on Iseballa.

This is an ideal time and place for snorkelling and exploring the wonders of nature.

Photo source: Silversea.com

New York

New York

Christmas is sure to be an enchanted and grand experience in New York.

The kids will be dazzled by the lights, the giant Christmas trees, and the snow that blankets the streets of Manhattan during the season. Parents (especially mums) will love the holiday sales too!

Read all about what to expect during Christmas in New York right here.

Photo courtesy of June M Sobrito

Micronesia, Polynesia & Melanesia

Micronesia, Polynesia & Melanesia

For discerning travellers who have celebrated Christmas in different parts of the world, a cruise to the most idyllic places on Earth is a good choice for them.

Travellers can enjoy a tropical Christmas surrounded with lush, tropical greenery with a dazzling diversity of cultural and natural landscapes.

Photo source: Silversea.com

Quebec City, Canada

Quebec City, Canada

Quebec City is known to be a haven for those who love the outdoors.

With a host of super-fun snow related activities, opportunities for hiking and breath-taking sceneries, this city offers holiday makers many options to choose from.

Read more about Christmas in Quebec right here.

Photo source: Quebec City

Machu Pichchu

Machu Pichchu

From the lush Amazon rainforest to the dry Atacama desert, South America is a continent of dramatic extremes, holding on to the mystical beauty of ancient history.

Christmas can perhaps be different this way – as travellers can delve deeper into the intricate past of the Incas as they trace their vast empire, roam the pampas with the gauchos, or glimpse an Andean condor riding the currents of the Altiplano.

Photo source: Silversea.com

New Zealand

New Zealand

If you’d like to spend a quiet Christmas away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the beautiful Sub-Antartic Islands in wild New Zealand will suit you.

Home to some of the most abundant and unique wildlife, celebrate Christmas with the seals that are found lying on the white sandy beaches on Enderby Island.

Photo source: Silversea.com

Provence, France

Provence, France

Visit quaint towns with cobblestone streets and medieval churches while enjoying a variety of amazing local produce Provence has to offer.

Kids too will love the lights strung across the street and the exciting holiday atmosphere at the large Christmas market, which is the main attraction during the season.

Antarctica

Antarctica

Why not journey into the coldest place on Earth – Antarctica during winter? The kids are sure to love that!

Discover a frosted wilderness of glistening white of snow-covered mountains, mighty glaciers, and spectacular icebergs while meeting the most exotic wildlife that thrive exceptionally well in this climate.

Photo source: Silversea.com

Santa Claus Village and Santa Park, Napapiiri in Lapland, Finland

Santa Claus Village and Santa Park, Napapiiri in Lapland, Finland

Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are a child’s Christmas dream come true. Located at the foot of the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are themed "Europe’s Christmas Capital".

Drawing Thousands of visitors from all over the world, these two Santa themed parks feature real reindeer, a tour of Santa’s workshop, and a possible encounter with the merry man himself!

Read about Santa Claus Village and Santa Park right here.

Photo source: Santa Claus Village

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