Our expertly-designed family holidays are extremely popular over the Christmas and New Year period, adding even more magic to your family Christmas. As these holidays fill up quickly, we have compiled a list of our top four christmas family holidays to help you decide.
For the Most Memorable New Year's Eve
Finland: Northern Lights Adventure
Dreaming of a white Christmas? During the winter months, Finland is a snowy, white, winter wonderland - the ideal place to continue the magic of Christmas into the New Year. Ride on a husky-pulled sledge through Finland’s stunning snow-covered landscapes, learn winter survival skills and relax in a traditional Finnish sauna while your kids build an igloo. This departure takes you to the wild forests and frozen lakes of Hossa National Park over New Years Eve so, if you are lucky enough, you can welcome in the New Year under the Northern Lights!
For Some Much Needed Winter Sun
Costa Rica: Complete Costa Rica
The dry season in Costa Rica runs from December to April. The Christmas holidays, when it’s cold and dark in the UK, are the perfect time for exploring Costa Rican rainforests, swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and relaxing in the sun on sandy beaches. Spend Christmas with a family of friendly sloths, before flying through the rainforest on a zipwire, learning about the local culture and heralding the New Year on the golden beaches of the Pacific Coast.
For a Total Escape
Thailand: Hill Tribes & Elephants
Escape the over-played music, knitted jumpers and Christmas puddings, by making your own traditions in Thailand, where locals barely celebrate the Christian tradition of Christmas. Explore traditional Thai culture, discover Chiang Mai’s colourful temples and enjoy some hill tribe hospitality. Introduce your children to elephants at an ethical elephant sanctuary, hike to the crystal clear waterfalls of Erawan National Park, but keep some time aside to play or relax on a sunny beach.
For an Adventurous Extension to Christmas
Slovakia: Winter Slovakia
After a Christmas of overeating and overindulging, start the New Year feeling energised and revitalised with an active family adventure in snowy Slovakia. Ski or snowboard together in the beautiful Tatras mountains: the slopes at Tatranska Lomnica are ideal for any level of experience. Explore the surrounding areas on a thrilling dog-sled ride, experience a Slovakian barbecue and try out snowshoeing, all before relaxing in thermal pools.
End the year with a new family Christmas tradition. Take a look at all our family holidays at Christmas & New Year or speak to a family holiday specialist on 01962 302 062 for more information.
