Holiday Travel

Holiday Travel in the United States

The US offers many festive holiday destinations. Among them are New York City, which adorns itself in lights, trees, and store windows during the month of December and offers such activities as the Radio City Spectacular, The Nutcraker, ice-skating in Central Park, and the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. New York at the Holidays is magical.

Other popular US holiday destinations include Williamsburg, which decks its 18th century buildings in traditional Christmas finery and offers traditional meals at the restored area's pubs and restaurants.

Ski buffs will enjoy the slopes at historic Aspen and modern Vail in Colorado or picturesque Stowe and Killington in Vermont.

Holiday Travel Abroad

Overseas, holiday decorations tend to be more subdued and less commercial than in the United States. However, the old world architecture and often snowy terrain lend a festive air to any European holiday travel. Popular destinations include London, whose 18th century buidings and centuries of traditions give the city a Dickens-like air around Christmas.

Sun-filled Holidays

Though void of snow, the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico make fun and festive getaways for the holidays. Most of the Caribbean Islands combine native holiday customs with those of their Colonial past to form unique and fascinating Christmas traditions. Most warm-weather destinations are booked months in advance during the holidays, so plan ahead if warm weather is your goal.