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Fancy spending\u00a0Christmas away from home? Not sure where to head? Then check out our bloggers’ guide to Christmas abroad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We asked some of the world’s best-known bloggers and travel writers for the inside track on where to spend Christmas \u2013 and where they’ve had the most festive fun abroad. So if you’re thinking of swapping turkey bones and dirty plates for Santa hats on the beach, here’s some top tips from the people who know best.<\/p>\n

Orlando<\/h2>\n
One Tiny Leap<\/h5>\n

Travel blogger Maria Belfort of One Tiny Leap<\/a>\u00a0said she’d love to spend Christmas soaking up the sun and sangria in Orlando…<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World, Orlando<\/p><\/div>\n

“Our Christmases are usually spent with family either in Portugal or England, but I dream of one day taking our family to spend Christmas somewhere sunny, where we could spend Christmas Day frolicking in the sea and singing carols over a pi\u00f1a colada. <\/em><\/p>\n

“I’d happily combine that with a few days at Disney World in Orlando.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I’m a self-confessed Disney nut and the thought of spending Christmas at the ‘House of Mouse’, with the parks, especially at Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas Party, would be simply magical.”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Orlando villas<\/a>\n

Lapland<\/h2>\n
Flip Flop Travels<\/h5>\n

Victoria Philpott is the author behind global travel blog Flip Flop Travels<\/a>. Her blog grew from her passion to help people travel better, by visiting places they might not have thought of before. For her, the perfect Christmas would be spent surrounded by snow in Swedish or Finnish Lapland…<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

A reindeer in Lapland, Finland<\/p><\/div>\n

“If I was going to spend Christmas abroad I’d spend it in Lapland. <\/em><\/p>\n

“There can’t be anywhere more Christmassy, right? I visited Swedish Lapland in the summer and really enjoyed the vast wilderness.\u00a0I’d love to see it in winter with snow covering the ground. <\/em><\/p>\n

“But then, seeing as the Finns are adamant that Santa lives in their Lapland, I’d like to stay there to test the theory. The opportunities to see the Northern Lights would make it worth it too!”<\/em><\/p>\n

Jamaica<\/h2>\n
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Mini Travellers<\/h5>\n

Travel enthusiast Karen Beddow loves jetting off across the globe with her husband and 3 young children. Her inspiring blog Mini Travellers<\/a> is packed with advice for parents of all ages looking for vacation ideas. Karen shares her fond memories of spending Christmas in Jamaica…<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

Jamaica is a great Christmas vacation destination<\/p><\/div>\n

“If we weren’t spending\u00a0Christmas at home, I would choose Jamaica.<\/em><\/p>\n

“The first Christmas myself and my husband were together, we decided to fly off to somewhere hot and sunny and Jamaica ticked all the boxes.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I have fond memories of sitting on the beach sipping a cocktail whilst Santa jet-skied past us. It was a fabulous trip and I’d love to experience it with the girls.”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Jamaica villas<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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Thailand<\/h2>\n

My Travel Monkey<\/h5>\n

Ting Dalton, author of award-winning travel blog\u00a0My Travel Monkey<\/a>\u00a0spent her very first Christmas abroad in Thailand. Here she explains why she loved it so much…<\/p>\n

\"My<\/p>\n

“Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, wrapping up warm and going for long wintry walks before tucking into a huge dinner with all the trimmings. However, as much as I look forward to this annual tradition I do remember with fondness my first Christmas away from home spent on the island of\u00a0Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

“After a simple breakfast, we spent the morning lazing on the beach (in santa hats of course!) and then having a Christmas dinner in a restaurant where celebrations went on all night. The locals tried to make it as festive as possible for us \u2013 and even though I was far away from home, it was just wonderful. <\/em><\/p>\n

“So with this in mind, if you fancy a change from the norm, head to a tropical paradise for some winter sun. I know that we’re planning to in the near future!”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Thailand villas<\/a>\n

Barbados<\/h2>\n
Travel Loving Family<\/h5>\n

Travel writer Lisa Jane has ventured to more than 80 countries in the past 5 years. She shares her experiences on her popular website Travel Loving Family<\/a>. Lisa recommends spending Christmas in the Caribbean, particularly Barbados<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Barbados

Christmas on a Barbados beach \u2013 photo courtesy of Travel Loving Family<\/p><\/div>\n

“I would love to spend Christmas in the Caribbean again!\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

“I spent three Christmases out there while working aboard cruise ships. To be honest, the first year I was due to spend Christmas in the Caribbean I worried that celebrating in the sunshine wouldn’t feel Christmassy. Of course the reality was [that] I loved spending Christmas day snorkelling in the turquoise blue Caribbean sea and sunbathing on the white sandy Barbados beaches.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I would swap a cold, wet Christmas in England for celebrating with a rum punch on a stunning Caribbean beach in a heartbeat this year!”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Barbados villas<\/a>\n

Switzerland<\/h2>\n
Pod Travels<\/h5>\n

In her spare time, multi-award nominated blogger\u00a0Charly Dove<\/a>\u00a0travels the world with her family. She prefers a ‘winter wonderland’ style Christmas in the magical Swiss Alps…<\/p>\n

\"Switzerland

View to the Matterhorn sunset reflected in the lake Stellisee<\/p><\/div>\n

“Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn is Zermatt, a quintessentially Swiss mountain resort renowned for its skiing, climbing and hiking. Situated at 1,600m, this beautiful snow-covered and largely car-free town, is reminiscent of a winter wonderland. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve visited twice during the festive period, the atmospheric apr\u00e8s-ski scene making it especially memorable. Bahnhofstrasse has shops, restaurants, bars and <\/span>caf\u00e9s<\/span> aplenty \u2013 or [you can] grab yourself an enormous Bratwurst wrapped in crusty bread.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

“With 360km of pistes, skiers and snowboarders of all levels are well catered for. The more experienced can take the <\/span>Theodul Pass to <\/span>the Italian region of Aosta Valley. Relaxation can come from <\/span>one of the many mountain restaurants, which boast magnificent views. Tobogganing, sledding and an array of other winter sports are available although the Gornergrat mountain train, with views of the Matterhorn, is a must for all the family.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Christmas

Famous sightseeing train in Switzerland, the Glacier Express in winter<\/p><\/div>\n

“The centre of town has an ice rink with skating, curling and hockey on offer. Further afield there\u2019s Zermatlantis (the Matterhorn Museum), forest park, <\/span>Vernissage\u00a0<\/span>cinema, swimming pools and the Matterhorn Brewery to visit. There\u2019s certainly no shortage of things to do if you don\u2019t fancy the slopes. Top tip: Make sure you try the moreish caramel vodka!”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Bali<\/h2>\n
Where’s Sharon?<\/h5>\n

Author of popular travel blog\u00a0Where’s Sharon?<\/a>,\u00a0Sharon Gourlay loves family vacations in Bali<\/a> so much that she’s just returned for the fourth time…<\/p>\n

\"Villas

Sharon and her family enjoying Christmas in Bali<\/p><\/div>\n

“We loved spending Christmas in Bali.<\/em><\/p>\n

“It’s fun to spend Christmas in the sun and Bali has enough tourists that there’s still enough elements of Christmas to make it fun! Many places have Christmas decorations, it’s easy to have a traditional meal (with carols!), and all the locals were wishing us a merry Christmas.<\/em><\/p>\n

“It’s also affordable enough that you have options like pool villas without having to have a huge budget.”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Bali villas<\/a>\n

Cuba<\/h2>\n
Global Grasshopper<\/h5>\n

International travel blog\u00a0Global Grasshopper<\/a>\u00a0is run by self-confessed ‘travel snob’ Becky Padmore. Along with their team of fellow travel enthusiasts, she’s on a mission to discover the world’s most underrated and beautiful places \u2013\u00a0Cuba being one of them…<\/p>\n

\"Becky<\/p>\n

“If you’d prefer to escape the cold (and the\u00a0commercialisation) I’d recommend spending Christmas in\u00a0Cuba.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“Sip mojitos and salsa dance the night away on glistening white sands beside breezy azure waters. The next day hire a 1950s Cadillac and spend your Christmas exploring Cuba\u2019s vibrant Jardines del Rey, a cluster of beautiful tropical islands located off the North coast.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Then head to Havana to party with the locals on the Malec\u00f3n, an atmospheric ocean road lined with colourful but fading, salt-eroded art deco and colonial buildings.”<\/em><\/p>\n

New York & Florida<\/h2>\n
Extraordinary Chaos<\/h5>\n

Founder of family lifestyle blog Extraordinary Chaos, Sarah Christie said she would love to spend Christmas in New York. She also dreams of Spending Christmas in the warm Florida sun…<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

A New York vacation is on the Christmas wish list<\/p><\/div>\n

“The one place I would love to spend Christmas is New York. \u00a0We have visited in summer, and fell in love with the hustle and bustle. However I have a real desire to experience it at Christmas, as I know it will be magical.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I am not sure if it is growing up in the Home Alone era. But I have visions of staying on 5th\u00a0Avenue and shopping in the snow, with people singing Christmas carols on the street.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I would love to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and all the festive shop windows. As much as I love the heat and sun and dream of spending Christmas in Florida one year, I also love the seasons and the thought of snuggling in my hat and scarf on the streets of New York is so appealing and something I have always wanted to do.”<\/em><\/p>\nSee our Florida villas<\/a>\n

Myanmar (Burma)<\/h2>\n
Mrs O Around the World<\/h5>\n

Avid traveller and luxury travel blogger\u00a0Ana Silva O’Reilly\u00a0said one of her travel highlights of 2015 was spending Christmas on a luxury cruise along the Ayeyarwady river in Myanmar…<\/p>\n

\"Burma

Ana loved her Christmas cruise in Myanmar<\/p><\/div>\n

“I am a great believer in actually not going anywhere for Christmas \u2013\u00a0I do like spending it at home surrounded by family and friends. Last year I decided to mix things up a bit and we spent Christmas away from home on a boat. In Myanmar. <\/em><\/p>\n

“We sailed on the maiden voyage of The Strand Cruise and explored at Irrawaddy river between Bagan and Mandalay. It was exceptional, and we then celebrated New Year at home with all\u00a0our loved ones.”
<\/em><\/p>\n

Chicago<\/h2>\n
Kids are a trip<\/h5>\n

Mother of 3 Kirsten Maxwell is the author of family blog\u00a0Kids are a Trip. She recommends taking a Christmassy break to Chicago, USA.<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

“Chicago might be cold in the winter, but during the holiday season the city really shines. <\/em><\/p>\n

“Locals and visitors bundle up to brave the chill and head out to enjoy each and every one of the holiday offerings. Some of the more popular events include the Christkindlmarket, a replica of the European Christmas markets where shoppers meander through wooden stalls while warming themselves with mugs of gl\u00fchwein.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“Those looking for Chicago\u2019s ‘holiday central’ head to Millennium Park, home to the famous ‘Cloud Gate’ sculpture, the city\u2019s Christmas tree, the Maggie Daley ice skating ribbon, and multiple holiday concerts. The favorite indoor holiday activity of many is attending Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at the Museum of Science and Industry. <\/em><\/p>\n

“Here visitors can marvel at trees decorated to represent over 50 countries and cultures from around the world and enjoy live holiday performances.”<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re booking a\u00a0Christmas\u00a0vacation and you need help finding the perfect place to stay, then contact the Top Villas travel team<\/a>. Additionally, the Top Villas concierge service<\/a> can arrange any added extras you need such as<\/strong>\u00a0great value car hire and attraction tickets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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