White Christmas Destinations – Are you planning to travel abroad with your loved ones during the holidays? Why not visit these destinations that are sure to provide you with a magical and everlasting white Christmas experience!
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Aren’t you curious as to where Santa Claus lives? Or do you want to experience ice-skating accompanied by the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center? Check out these places to pick which white Christmas destinations to visit!
1. Lapland, Finland
Let’s go and visit Santa in his own hometown! Lapland is arguably the best place to spend Christmas with your family. Dubbed as Santa Claus’ village, this is the place to enjoy white snow while doing Christmas fairytale activities such as patting reindeers and riding sleigh drawn by huskies.
A unique experience that you just have to have here is northern light-tours. Where else can you find beautiful and colorful dancing lights in the sky if not in Lapland. If your itinerary is booked, you can still sightsee the northern lights from your unique igloo-like bedroom at Arctic Fox Igloos!
Accommodation: Arctic Fox Igloos
Price: starts from 9.3 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, ski, fishing, game center, hiking, bar, restaurant, barbecue, sauna, and picnic area
Another hotel recommendation that is not less cool than igloos is Arctic Treehouse Hotel. Stay in these modern and luxurious chalets surrounded by trees in the woods. The large glass window also provides you magnificent aurora views of the northern lights.
Accommodation: Arctic Treehouse Hotel
Price: starts from 10 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, ski, hiking, shopping center, gift shop, bar, restaurant, barbecue, and picnic area
2. Japanese Alps, Japan
Japan may not be on top of your mind when you first thought about white Christmas destinations, but take a look at these grand snowy mountains and you might find exactly what you’re looking for. Fun fact, the Japanese Alps are some of the snowiest places in the world!
Not only does it require a lower budget compared to winter traveling to Europe, a visit to the Japanese Alps will also provide you with both romantic and adventurous experiences that can usually only be found in separate places.
Did you know that Christmas eve is considered traditionally as the most romantic time of the year in Japan? What better place to spend the wintertime than in the Japanese Alps by doing fun and thrilling outdoor activities with your loved one.
After a whole day of activities, enjoy relaxing thermal baths during chilly nights at a traditional hot-spring ryokan inn, Hoshino Resorts. Invite your partner to soak in because the water is also known for their therapeutic healing activities, how romantic!
Accommodation: Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps
Price: starts from 6.4 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, ski, onsen, pets allowed, restaurant, and spa/massage
If you prefer less cold weather and less extreme activities, as an alternative to Japanese Alps, you can try joining in a Christmas tour at Japan’s city center, Tokyo. This private tour provides you unique and cultural experience of discovering Tokyo’s Christmas sights and traditions during the festive season, how very merry!
Tokyo Christmas Tour With A Local Guide: Private & Tailored To You
Price: starts from 686.123 IDR*
Tour package includes: 5 or 8 hours with local host, walking experience (if required, host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), insider knowledge & insights, private & personalized experience, and hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Address: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan (Google Maps)
3. New York City, USA
We bet this one is already on your list, t-mates! It’s no wonder, the city is absolutely festive with fabulous holiday icons of ice skating rinks and the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. You might see it a lot on movies and TV shows, therefore it’s a must to at least experience it in real-life once in a lifetime.
Although there may not be as many snow blankets, the snow flurries and twinkling lights spread around decorative red-brick stores of this urban jungle are also enchanting. Not to mention jolly holiday markets, glamorous parties, and other winter holiday extravaganzas waiting for you to come visit!
With so many things to do and see in New York during Christmas time, planning your holiday itinerary may be quite the task. Therefore we recommend you to book the city’s Christmas carnival tour for hassle-free fun jolly time!
3-Day Busch Gardens Christmas Carnival Tour From New York & New Jersey
Price: starts from 9 million IDR*
Tour package includes: Admission tickets (if option selected), breakfast, hotel, professional driver & guide, and transportation
Address: 154 Warren St, New York, NY 10007, United States (Google Maps)
If you’re looking for the full Christmas experience in NYC, we recommend you to stay near Times Square. YOTEL New York in Times Square is also perfect if you want a unique touch to your NYC’s holiday experience. Inspired by Japanese interior design, this futuristic hotel is great to stay ahead of your time and still have the typical classy New York’s city view from your bedroom.
Accommodation: YOTEL New York
Price: starts from 3.8 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar, and gym
4. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is absolutely beautiful all year round, but especially shines during the wintertime. It literally does, t-mates, because even though December is the darkest time of the year in Iceland, colorful palettes of Christmas and advent lights will only spark the city even brighter. Not to mention you can also find the northern lights here!
There are a lot of cultural Icelandic activities to do in Reykjavik during the Christmas time. Enjoy delicious warm cuisine at a Yule buffet, try christmas-special beers at local bars, and stroll around holiday markets to find the perfect present for loved ones back home.
Come stay at Reykjavik Domes to witness Iceland’s winter nature come alive. Warm up yourself with the fireplace available at the corner of your bedroom or the hot water pool outside while enjoying the snowy white landscape and great mountains far ahead.
Accommodation: Reykjavik Domes
Price: starts from 5.5 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, golf field, game center, dan barbecue
Another alternative is to stay at The Reykjavik EDITION for a luxurious and elegant moment. The wooden interiors of fancy bars, open-kitchen restaurants, and serene spas will definitely keep you warm after a long day of Icelandic activities outside.
Accommodation: The Reykjavik EDITION
Price: starts from 8.5 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar, spa, and gym
5. Copenhagen, Denmark
Have the best and merriest of times at Danish Christmas in Copenhagen. One thing you can not miss is the wide array of traditional gingerbread and mulled wine this pastry-filled city offers to enjoy during snowy cold nights.
However don’t just enjoy the culinary delights, t-mates. Just like the typical European Christmas, there are lots of fairytale-like activities to spend your time here. From the floating Santa Lucia parade in Copenhagen’s canals, fun attractions at Tivoli Gardens, there’s also even ice swimming for those of you who dare!
Enjoy stylish and sophisticated design that looks straight out of an Architectural Design magazine in this hotel. Staying at Villa Copenhagen feels as if staying in one of Denmark’s historical palaces!
Accommodation: Villa Copenhagen
Price: starts from 3.3 million IDR*
Facilities: Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar, cafe, pool bar, sauna, pool, and gym
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