Caribbean Islands
One of the best places to go for Christmas is undoubtedly Caribbean Islands. You have at your discretion, 2500 mile-long island chain in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea and some of the best beaches you could enjoy in. Celebrating Christmas in Caribbean will surely be special.

Goa (India)
Want the best of sun, sand, sea and sumptuous sea food? You get all this and more at one of the hottest destinations in India in the state of Goa! This small state is a mesmerizing blend of modern life and historical legacy that is sure to give you a high on Christmas.

Holland
Situated in Netherlands, this beautiful place boasts of rustic lifestyle blended with the chic urban living. Large fields of colorful tulips, picturesque countryside, huge farm lands, etc. make Holland very peaceful and ideal to spend a cozy Christmas.

Las Vegas
The Sin City offers you the best of everything that you need to have a rocking Christmas. With almost everything being larger than life, your Christmas is sure to be an event in itself!

New York
The Times Square at New York is the place to be on Christmas. You practically get to party every minute of life when you are there and believe me, it is the best way to spend your Christmas.

New Zealand
This beautiful country located in the Pacific Ocean and comprising of several small islands, New Zealand offers a unique and different Christmas. It is the best place to relax and take it easy and welcome Christmas with a relaxed attitude.

Paris
The city of lights, Paris is the ultimate destination to be with your beloved for Christmas. Sip French wine as you relax under the night sky lit with fireworks and city lights.

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is beautifully decorated on Christmas. Many fairs and parades mark the streets of this ethnic place and women, men and children actively participate in the celebrations.

Rome
Rome offers traditional Christmas celebrations to its visitors. The churches are beautifully decorated and Christmas is celebrated in all zest and fervor in Rome.

Sydney
Sydney offers its visitors, superb beaches, amazing countryside, beautiful Christmas decorations and delicious food. It is a great place to be if you want to a rocking and pulsating Christmas.

• Planning a romantic vacation for Christmas is easy but you have to do it in advance as many others would be planning to do the same during the festive season.
• Book a room in a hotel or a resort that is in a place renowned for Christmas celebrations. If you want something exotic, go for beaches, islands, countryside, etc.
• Pack clothes according to the kind of place that you will be heading to. If you think there are chances of a white Christmas, then pack adequate woolens stuff to keep you snug.
• If you are keen on touring the place, keep one separate day for that. A day before or after Christmas should be just fine to go around the place. Don’t forget your camera and capture those fun moments on film.
• Take along everything that it takes to make your vacation romantic. Candles, champagne, perfumes, etc. can be packed with your luggage. You can order champagne and cake at the hotel where you are planning to stay.
• If you don’t have any plans to go out to a particular destination, you could still have a romantic time. Go to the place where you met for the first time, or where you proposed and relive those wonderful moments again.

• Take your family to the Napa vineyards of California. Rent a cottage, go on horseback rides, drink wine and watch the lovely sunset with your family. This Christmas, make it as special as you can in the beautiful vineyards of California.
• If your kids are less than 10 years and love to freak out, consider taking them to Disneyland. This will be one family vacation that will be extra special for them. Disneyland is beautifully decorated on the occasion of Christmas and that is what makes this place a hit with practically everyone!
• If you can, go to an exotic island with family for Christmas. Spend a peaceful Christmas with no crowded locales and noisy surroundings.
• Plan a trip to a beach resort for Christmas. Choose one that has an amusement park as well so that the kids can have the fun of their lives. Don’t worry if you can’t find an amusement park; the beach is enough to excite your kids during the vacation.
• Indulge this Christmas and go to places like Europe, Australia, South Asia, etc. Each place is special and you get to experience a different kind of Christmas when you visit these locations.

• Bahamas Cruise
  Bahamas is well known for its sandy beaches, picturesque locales and delicious cuisine. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas by going for the Bahamas cruise.
• Holland America Cruise
  The Holland America cruise liner is a famous liner that sails around Antarctica and gives you the experience of a wonderful white Christmas.
• Caribbean Islands Cruise
  A cruise around the Caribbean islands on Christmas is absolutely enjoyable. The islands are absolutely splendid and you can taste some mind-blowing sea food on board.
• Alaska Cruise
  The Alaska cruise takes you around the glaciers and you can actually see the mystical Northern Lights at night while cruising. The Alaska cruise offers a unique and a magical experience for Christmas.
• Australia Cruise
  The Australia cruise takes you around the beautiful land of Australia and you get a chance to see the Great Barrier Reef. Even on the cruise you will be able to feel the rustic Australian air!

Some people splurge on cruises, some others go to exotic locales and some choose to go to the amusement park located in the neighboring town! Whichever place you choose, make sure it is enjoyable and away from home so that you actually feel that you have come out on a vacation! Our related sections shall give you ideas on different holiday getaways that will surely be helpful to you.

Christmas Cruise
Perhaps the most exciting vacation for Christmas would be a Christmas cruise. Imagine celebrating Christmas on a beautifully decorated ship rushing on the sea waves practically accommodating a whole city in itself.

Christmas Family Vacation
Take a break from your busy schedule and go out on a family vacation this Christmas. It has been ages since you just relaxed with your partner and watched your kids play in the sun.

Romantic Christmas Vacation
Christmas is a festival that is celebrated with your loved ones. Spending this auspicious occasion with your beloved will make this event all the more special. Christmas is the time to spread love and cheer all around and what better way to do it than with your beloved.

Top Ten Christmas Destinations
Tired of spending Christmas at your house year after year? This year, add a dash of adventure to your Christmas by going out. Not just out of the house, but out of your city!

Groom can come to the church in a snow-white limousine decorated with holiday wreaths made by fresh greens and holly along with ribbon bows. The car stereo can play Christmas carols along the way. Be creative to make your Christmas wedding transportation fun and economical. If you are getting married on a boat (a dream for many), you can water-ski to it like Santa! However, Santa outfit must completely cover your wedding suit so that it doesn’t get splashed. If you have to be practical and opt for something cheap, just decorate your family van with lot of tulle, bows, Christmas ornaments and bells for interest.

Christmas wreath can take the place of the traditional bouquet for the toss while singles can be made to wear mistletoe on wreaths on their heads during the special dance number, so they cannot say ‘No!’ to the kiss. More elaborate weddings can introduce a short Nativity play and the couple can get blessings from angels and baby Christ at the end. Laser shows productions combining holiday themes and Christmas wedding theme is a sure attention-grabber.

You may shower two of your single guests with holiday tinsel, glitter and sparkle and they will have to dance the special number along with the newly wed couple. Customize the charades game to include the holiday and romantic wedding themes. You can also surf for charms and superstitions related to Christmas on net and the singles can pick up stockings from the party favor basket that can be opened and interpreted for others for fun. Passing out fortune cookies with funny messages and then breaking them to read them can be another funky Christmas reception party activity you can opt for.

For cocktail hour, you can choose to play a tasteful mix of Christmas and classical music. If you have hired an orchestra to play live numbers, they can also use handbells for soothing tinkling sound as an addition. Those who love gentle seasonal melodies can use the album ‘Christmas on Guitar’ by Giovanni Di Chiaro as the background music that has a collection of popular Christmas carols such as ‘Oh Holy Night’, ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’ and ‘Silent Night’. If you find sound of a harp soothing, you will love ‘Christmas Favorites for Harp’ by Roxanne Ziegler. Albums and CDs presenting string quartets, traditional classics and oldies are also favorites among those opting for Christmas weddings.

Send you Christmas wedding invitations and announcements early so that your friends receive them in time and do not plan something else during holidays. You can attach a small card with important dates on it to your most important guests along with the wedding invitations that they can always keep up with them, so that they don’t miss the events. You can use double envelopes. A thicker outer envelope to protect the showy beautiful and more delicate and elegant inner envelope can make your wedding invitation card look elite. Formal Christmas wedding envelopes can be made of heavy parchment paper that looks as if it is handmade and thus, looks quite interesting.

Christmas wedding cake can be strewn with red rose petals or tiny glass Christmas ball ornaments and gold ribbon bows can be used as adornments for the cake. Some people opt for Christmas wedding cakes shaped like a tree with eatable ornaments to decorate it. Another idea is to make a winter wonderland Christmas cake where ice-cream cones can be made to stand like pine trees ornamented with snow-like icing. Icing makes wonderful fresh snow. You can put tiny porcelain bride and groom couple dancing in this winter wonderland cake. Spicy Eastern food can also be incorporated in the Christmas wedding theme in the honor of the Three Wise Men from the East for a unique touch. Similarly, exotic juicy flowers can also find place on your Christmas wedding table.