Finished the turkey with chestnuts at Grandma’s for New Year’s Eve! Between New York, Lapland and even Namibia, discover cherifaistesvalises right here for a good magical travel plan and a dream Christmas with her clan (of course, Grandma can come too…).
Lapland: New Year’s Eve at Santa’s house
“Dear! Did you pick up the oysters from the fishmonger?”
“No, on the other hand I took tickets for the whole family, heading to… Lapland, for (almost) the same price!”
Who has never dreamed of celebrating the end of year holidays in the land of Santa Claus?
On the program: plenty of Great North adventures for big and small trappers, including snowmobile safaris, dog sled rides in the middle of the snowy plains, snowshoe safaris under the fluorescent green veil of the Northern Lights, tasting of glögi (Finnish mulled wine) for older children…
And on the 25th, after opening the gifts, everyone in the sauna, for a little invigorating moment. You will have understood, this year, we are not doing things by halves, we are decorating the tree directly… in the forest!
New York: magic in the Big Apple
And why not go celebrate Christmas on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, in New York? With an unbeatable level of Christmas magic, the American city has no equal when it comes to offering an extraordinary experience to families looking for “WOW» or even “YUMMY».
All generations combined, you will feast on comforting stacks of pancakes, you will learn the art of sliding (or cushioning) on the ice of the unmissable Rockefeller Center ice rink. The one in Central Park isn’t bad either, with its bird’s eye view of the skyscrapers and snowball fight option.
You will love the XXL Christmas decorations that adorn the houses of Dykers Heights, in Brooklyn or the descent of the Times Square Ball (a giant Christmas ball). And of course, for gifts, we head to FAO Schwarz, the toy store from the film Mom I missed the plane 2! Merry
Christmas to everyone!
Mauritius: gifts at the foot of the coconut tree
Would you like to swap the traditional turkey and chestnuts for lobster and fresh fish? This is a question you will have no trouble answering, once you are seated on your deckchairs, sipping a cocktail while the children jump in the pool or try kite surfing.
So yes, it’s true that it’s necessary to prepare a little before leaving: take out your summer clothes, stock up on sunscreen, mentally prepare the children to open presents on a sandy beach…
Not to mention the natural riches that the island offers you, with its famous Land of Seven Colors, its natural waterfalls or even its exotic animal reserve, sheltering zebras, lions, thousands of birds, giant tortoises… “Do you kids still want more? Come on, let’s go for a trip to the lagoon, to meet the dolphins.” And afterward, nap (or spa) for everyone.
Namibia: Christmas safari version
Admit that celebrating Christmas in the desert is not ordinary! Whether by 4×4, on foot or in a hot air balloon, the adventure is total. Here, no ice rink, but dunes worthy of the highest mountain peaks, flights of pelicans and cormorants, unique moments crossing the Kuene, to observe the Big Five: lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and especially black rhinoceroses, the largest free-ranging population in Africa.
Throughout the safari, the landscapes pass by without looking alike: majestic canyon with ocher and red colors in Fish River Canyon, coves and cliffs in perpetual movement in Sandwich Harbor, facing the Atlantic Ocean…
Namibia is a natural paradise, where young and old will be amazed. Well, after that, don’t expect to see elephants or rhinoceroses pulling Santa’s sleigh…
Copenhagen: Christmas markets and fairy tales
For the curious who would like a little change from the Christmas markets in Vienna, Prague or of course Strasbourg, you have come to the right place. Once winter is well established, the Danish capital lives to the rhythm of celebrations and Andersen’s tales, which even find their way into the markets.
So, head to the markets of the old port of Nyhavn and its colorful house facades, as well as that of Hans Christian Andersen, on Nytorv Square! There, many wooden cabins offer gifts named after the author’s fairy tales. Not to mention the joking elves, who distribute local treats (a good rice pudding with cherry sauce) and mulled wine (for older children) with the sweet scent of cinnamon.
But the party wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the famous Tivoli Gardens! During Christmas, the famous amusement park is adorned with a thousand lanterns and garlands, and the rides run at full speed for the whole family. A real parenthesis to experience what the Danes call Hyggeknow-how in a cocooning version.
Source: www.slate.fr
