Cuddle up in Tuscany Italians do it better. And that includes Christmas. Looking for a last-minute escape for Christmas? Nothing could be cosier than cuddling up in your own villa in the Tuscan countryside. The festive spirit comes naturally in a region renowned for its fabulous food and wine, fairy-tale scenery, and passion for la dolce vita.
Amsterdam With Kids Canals, clogs, bicycles, boats and pancakes. Amsterdam has all the ingredients for a perfect family holiday. This winter, treat the kids to a long weekend at the Conservatorium Hotel, a five-star landmark with plenty to keep everyone happy, from toddlers to teens. Not to mention parents who could use some pampering.
Eclectic X-mas Swiss architect Peter Zumthor put the mountain village of Vals on the map when he created the thermal baths from 60,000 slabs of local quartzite. Now three more prize-winning architects have added their stunning signatures to 7132, the hotel attached to Zumthor’s majestic temple of wellness.
Bonfire X-mas If the cold is not your thing, celebrate Christmas on the beach. December is prime time for the Caribbean, with festivals, beach parties, and guaranteed sunshine tempered by cooling trade winds. Not sure which island to pick? The Turks and Caicos is where Brad Pitt and Taylor Swift have chosen to spend Christmas. Just saying.
Roaring X-mas Christmas in Cape Town is the season for picnics in the botanical gardens, surfing and sundowners on the beach, alfresco barbeques on balmy evenings. Special celebrations call for special settings, like the refined estates of the Cape Winelands or a bush braai in Kruger National Park. In South Africa, the options are endless.
White X-mas Everybody loves a white Christmas. It can be as white as the Arctic Circle, or as rustic as a glamorous Utah village. Cuddle up under Utah’s big sky in Sundance, and ski cross-country in full moon. Or go further north for the full Santa encounter, and witness the natural fireworks of the Northern Lights. Ask us about the special Eternal Twilight offers!
