As Turks and Caicos Islands Yacht Charters rolls in just around the corner, it becomes the time to pick a great holiday destination to spend the festive season. As it is one of the busiest times of the year all around the world, it is the perfect time to experience how other religions, cultures and countries celebrate the festive season instead of just having a turkey and putting up a tree.
For many people that spend the Christmas season in the Southern Hemisphere, wrapped in a sarong, wielding an umbrella floating in a fruity cocktail, with sand between their toes watching the soapy surf roll in, it may be the ultimate holiday dream to jet half way across the world and experience white Christmas with a raging log fire and mulled wine. For those with dark, bleak winters, a spot of sunshine is the perfect antidote. Here are some of the top Christmas destinations to choose from for your 2012 festive season breakaway.
Cape Town, South Africa
The incredible city nestled at the slopes of the epic Table Mountain looking over the Atlantic Ocean is one of the most coveted Christmas destinations in the world. The weather is superb every day, the beaches breathtaking and the scenery something incredible. Swim with the penguins on Boulders Beach in Simons Town, take a boat charter through the historic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, party the night away in Long Street, go whale watching in Hermanus, eat ice cream and drink cocktails on the beach front at the super trendy Camps Bay Beach, and zip up in the cable car up to Table Mountain.
Islands of Turks and Caicos
This magical Caribbean destination is one of those picture perfect National Geographic photographs in real life. With one of the longest coral reefs in the world, an enviable climate, sparkling azure ocean and soft cashmere beaches which sweep over no less than 230 miles along the coast, the islands are one of the best places to spend a fantastic Christmas holiday in the sunshine. Swim with dolphins, surf, kayak, charter a yacht for the day, feast on seafood and party all night at Provo, go fishing, get a massage, relax with a cocktail under a swaying palm, and do absolutely nothing at all but relax.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon as it is also known. Christmas is one of the best times to visit here, as the festive season brings a welcome break from the heavy humidity, heat and pouring rain. Expect temperatures to average from about 87F/31C degrees to 71F/22C, with only the odd light drizzle. Without a doubt this city is one of the most fascinating places to visit. Seeped in history, culture and mystery, the streets are a stark contrast of elite western establishments, and typical Vietnamese markets. See women in traditional dress balancing parcels on their heads on the cobbled sidewalks of 5 star hotels, buy beautiful silks, crockery and art, feast on banh xeo (Vietnamese omelettes filled with prawns, meat and bamboo shoots) from a market vendor, row your way to the Deck Saigon- a 5 star restaurant on the riverbanks, and be served your meal in the comfort of your boat, and dance the night away at the Banana Pub with all of the other beautiful people.
Goa, India
Affordable, breathtaking and relaxing, people can hardly believe their eyes when you say they are in India. Surrounded by swaying palms, soft velvet beach sands, great weather, all night parties, luxurious villas and the chance to plant yourself firmly in your beach chair for 2 weeks with a permanent cocktail, means that this is the ultimate holiday destination. Calungute tends to be heaving with people at this time of year, so head out to Anjuna or Vagator. Lots of open air clubs and pubs are here, catering to the trance festival scene, so if you want to party for 5 days straight, you have come to the right place.
Christmas doesn't really have to mean sitting at home, with the heating on full, eating leftover turkey sandwiches. All over the world there are fantastic places to escape the pressures and stresses of the season.
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