Christmas Getaways: Where to Go for a Magical Holiday
From festive New York streets to Orlando theme parks and city lights in Paris and Tokyo, compare four very different ways to spend the holidays. Start with your preferred climate, budget and travel style.
Choose your Christmas destination
A classic urban holiday: Rockefeller Center, Midtown lights, ice skating and festive storefronts.
Theme parks, festive entertainment and a warmer-weather holiday escape.
Illuminated boulevards, seasonal markets and cozy winter city breaks.
Winter illuminations, festive shopping streets and crisp city evenings.
Start with New York Christmas 2026
New York combines illuminated streets, holiday shopping, iconic landmarks and a walkable Midtown route. The Rockefeller Center Tree is scheduled to arrive on November 7 and be lit on December 2, 2026. Check the official event page for updates.
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When should you book?
Holiday weekends and the days around Christmas and New Year can be particularly competitive for rooms and popular attractions. Compare refundable lodging, review full prices and avoid promising yourself snow or particular event schedules. Travel in late November and early December may offer a different balance of crowds and decorations than the holiday week itself.