Top 5 Travel Destinations for the Holiday Season
Traveling during the holidays offers a fun and unique experience. There are many different options depending on the type of holiday desired. Some offer an exciting alternative to the normal, while others will have travelers sure that they have stepped back in time or into a story book. Here are five highly recommended travel destinations for this holiday season.
1. Boston
Enjoy the ambiance of an old fashioned Christmas in Boston, Massachusetts. If lucky, tourists can view the snow dusted streets of Beacon Hill. Boston offers a plethora of options for the holiday traveler. There are various parades, festivals, musical theatre performances, and many other options for the holiday traveler to enjoy. There are also several different events that occur on New Year’s Eve.
2. New York City
The classic holiday vacation can be found in New York City. New York City offers a variety of holiday activities that are sure to please even the pickiest person. Kicking off on Thanksgiving with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and going all the way through the Time Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve. It does not matter what time during the holiday season the vacation is planned, there is always something going on.
3. Washington, D.C.
Be a part of our nation’s holiday traditions in Washington, DC. There are several spectacular sights to see in Washington, DC at Christmas time. The tradition of the National Christmas Tree began 1923 and is still going strong today. Tickets to the ceremony are hard to come by. They are only obtained through a ticket lottery; however, after the lighting ceremony anyone can view the tree. Tourists also enjoy viewing the Christmas tree at the White House, in all of its glory.
4. Chicago
The Windy City is full of surprises for holiday visitors. Tourists in Chicago will marvel at the effort that is put into making the holidays perfect. The Magnificent Mile hangs over one million Christmas lights in addition to the handmade Christmas tree that is also lit up. There are many activities at Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest, including ice skating, rides, slides, and much more.
5. Castleton, England
Just across the ocean lies a winter wonderland. With traditional Christmas Carolers and Christmas Trees lining the streets, Castleton, England is reminiscent of a storybook Christmas. The picturesque rock buildings are the perfect background to a traditional holiday. There is even one hotel that offers an all-inclusive package that comes complete with a Christmas feast.
Gennady Barsky is a real estate mogul from New York City.