Holiday season is the season to travel. Hence it needs no reason. But picking the best out of the rest is a tough choice. And when all the glittery celebration of Christmas is happening around you wouldn’t want to miss the best. Gorgeously lit up markets & festivals are something that must be visited while on vacation. Here are top 5 places to visit in winter & clear all confusions so you can make wise choice.
1. Germany
Germany is the most visited country of the European Continent when it comes to December. Christmas Market “Christkindlmarkt” is where it all begins. The markets are beautifully decked up with lights and all throw their own charm. Dresden is one of the oldest Christmas market, started ever since 1435. Not to left behind is Marienplatz market and Tollwood Winter Festival in Munich and also Berlin’s most popular Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace.
2. London, England.
So lively, London is the next place on the list to be visited while winter. Beautifully lit up Oxford Street and Regent Street. Come and check out the Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park which features lots of activities & yes different varieties to of food. Do not miss on trying the mulled wine, it’s the best time to try it. To explore, they have plenty of Christmas markets which also are not to be missed. Shopping, shopping & Shopping, it goes without saying. A little you others a lot for yourself with so many options to choose from. And when it comes to christmas decoration, it is found all around.
3. Montreal, Canada
A little of English, a little of French, Montreal has its own way of celebrating Christmas with lots happening around. Also to catch up are the dazzling markets with white background (as it’s begin to snow). So when it comes to winter, there is lots to be explored here. Try out Ice Skating (Free of cost of you bring your own skates), Montreal en Lumière Festival is known for the outdoor activities Santa Claus Parade, is the tradition that is held every year ever since 1925, & much more… Don’t miss out the fireworks in Old Port which is held every Saturday of December.
4. New York, USA
Most visited city of the world, New York plays it’s own charm while winter. The festive mood has already got in this city while the city has markets decked up with shimmering lights, giant sparkling Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center & so much more to explore. Check out the glittery window displays at all the stores on the Fifth Avenue & gigantic Times Square, go ice skating in the Central park and Bryant Park or enjoy the Macy’s fantastic Santaland. To shop, there huge malls where even a whole day isn’t sufficient. Also, do not miss out the mind-blowing view of the New York Skyline from Eagle Rock.
5. Paris, France
Considered the world’s most romantic city, Paris, it lives up to it’s name “City of lights” while winter & where Christmas celebration has already begun. In this romantic city of light, check out the Christmas tree with all the glittering decorations & lights in the main square of Notre Dame Cathedral, enjoy hot chocolate at the Christmas markets, go ice skating at the open-air ice rink at Hotel de Ville, view the beautiful city view from the Eiffel Tower or just view the sparkling lights of the Tower itself, and of course, not to miss is the shopping in the city of fashion. Disneyland, Paris is the destination to even miss by chance. Kids or adults, you fall in love at this perfection with everything around. Perfect vacation spot for all the romantic couples or visiting as families. There is something for everyone.
