17 of the best places to spend Christmas 2022 

Are you looking for traditional Christmas — whether that’s meeting Santa Claus in Lapland or visiting an authentic German market — or are you in the mood for some winter sun, say in Mauritius or the Caribbean? Here are some ideas on how you might want to spend this festive season.

1. Iceland

Iceland is the perfect holiday destination for travelers in search of the Christmas spirit. Here, the festive season pulsates with lively Christmas markets, where wooden booths brimming with food, drink, and gifts glitter as imposing Christmas trees stand guard.  Expect a true winter wonderland made up of wild lava fields and craggy mountains topped with snow for added sparkle. And, if things start to feel a bit chilly, there’s no better time to take a warm dip in the Blue Lagoon’s geothermal waters than when temperatures hit sub-zero. Take a self-drive into the mountains and catch the northern lights glimmering in the dark sky and don’t forget other seasonal sojourns such as trekking near the Snaefellsjokull glacier.