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Must visit warm Christmas and New Year Destinations

December 22, 2015 7:17 PM |

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White Christmas, winter chill and lack of sunshine! Not a favorite of many. If cold weather makes you cranky then here’s a list of few places to visit this Christmas and New Year.

People in the Northern Hemisphere often head south to celebrate the festivities at Bondi Beach, Sydney or Kangaroo Islands. We bring you the best warm places to visit across the world.

Australia

Australia Christmas

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If snuggling in the blanket and keeping huddled around the fire is not your thing then Australia is the best place for you. Enjoy Christmas with kangaroos and koalas instead of snowmen and reindeer.

For the ultimate luxury getaway, head to beaches of the Queensland coastal region. You definitely won’t find snow here but some of the purest and brightest sand, seen anywhere in the world.

Christmas in Coffs Harbour is a good option for families. Christmas in Canberra is also a family-friendly affair, which offers plenty of activities and events.

Goa, India

Goa Christmas

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Enjoy your new year’s eve amidst beaches, adventure sports, authentic Goan cuisine and fervor. Goa is a renowned hippie hangout in the Peninsular India. Built on the remains of the 16th century Portuguese fortress, the Fort Aguada Beach Resort is a good place to stay here. For your holiday dinner, visit Casa Portuguese.

Dubai

Dubai Christmas

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In recent years, Dubai has turned into a booming holiday destination. Yes, you can’t expect traditional Christmas charm here but it has a vibe that no other warm destination can match. Surprisingly, it is bursting with the festive spirit at this point of time.

Enjoy a wonderful holiday at the Jumeirah Beach or shop for everything you ever dreamt of in this shopping paradise. Pamper your senses in one of the luxurious spas after a daylong retail therapy.

Cape Town, South Africa

Christmas at Lion's head

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Cape Town at this time of the year is basking in the summer bloom. This place in South Africa is a well-known resort city. Here one can enjoy at the immaculate beaches, in a sprawling urban center and also in the rural hinterland amidst grazing zebras, giraffes and elephants. Cape Town generally enjoys 9 to 10 hours of sunshine during Christmas. High temperatures do not fall below 26 degrees Celsius till about March.

Thailand

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Another cheap and warm place to spend Christmas is Thailand. You have an array of options like Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. Weather at this point of time will be pleasantly warm.

Egypt

Egypt Christmas

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Christmas in Egypt is nothing less than a treat. It would definitely be the best gift to your newlywed wife. Not a bad option for families comprising of kids as well. The magnificent wonders of ancient Egypt will fill their heart with inexplicable joy. Don’t forget to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. And, taking a camel ride from Giza to the mysterious Sphinx is a good bet.

As far as weather is concerned, morning to noon will be pretty warm. On the other hand, evenings will cool down sufficiently.

Hawaii

Hawaii Christmas

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Your dream holiday destination has become even more special during Christmas. And, weather definitely serves as the icing on the cake. Here you can exchange Christmas presents on a beach party, wearing your favorite swimming suit!

During this time, Hawaii hosts magical tree lighting ceremonies, craft fairs and Christmas parades.

Lima, Peru

Peru Christmas

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Lima is a popular summer beach destination in South America. Yes, the beaches are not as spectacular as the ones in Brazil, but it’s a city with great outdoor life during this time of year. Moreover, it’s very reasonably priced and worth considering if you are exploring the continent.

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