Christmas Travel

Here’s a surefire way to boost your Christmas cheer this season: Sit down to a Christmas Eve feast in Venice, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Manhattan’s Central Park. End-of-year trips offer endless delight for the entire family—not to mention being the perfect antidote to the typical holiday stress. By simply setting your next Christmas break in a new or unexpected location, you’ll relive the wonder of the season all over again. Whether you’re after that classic white Christmas or prefer something a little more unconventional, Travel + Leisure editors can help you plan the coziest, most magical holiday escape.  

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