By Clara Ferance
Unsure about where you want to go during the holiday season? Don’t wait to book a trip for your winter holiday travel 2024. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply want to celebrate the end of the year with a New Year’s trip, we’re overflowing with luxury travel ideas! At Rosedale Travel we’re keeping an eye on popular travel trends for families as well as offering counter-programming options that aren’t so overcrowded with tourists. Come plan your holiday travel with our team and you’ll get the best value in luxury travel!
Find Your Home-Away-From-Home
We’ll help you book the perfect rental home so you can gather with family and friends to enjoy the holiday festivities! With a private villa, you can celebrate the holidays in an exciting new destination but still have the privacy and intimacy you’re looking for. Our team works with a luxury villa company to ensure our clients are paired with upscale, well-matched accommodations with access to 5-star amenities. Explore special discount packages, hundreds of unique destinations around the world, and itineraries tailored to your personal interests, hobbies, or specific type of trip (e.g. this Christmas, you and your husband are planning a couples’ getaway!)
The Rosedale Travel team also creates custom travel experiences leveraging Haven, a partner with luxury vacation homes, lodges, villas, and more…it’s like an airbnb for travel agents, but the properties are professioally managed and we can (and have) jump in for any issues. For the winter holidays, see example properties that match any kind of travel style – whether you decide to trade a cold, snowy climate for a beachside resort or plan to embrace the winter weather while pursuing Christmas markets in Europe!
Winter Holiday Travel That’s Trending
Europe
Even in the wintertime with snow everywhere, many countries in Europe offer delightful Christmas market river cruises with awe-inspiring landscapes and festive gatherings. Whether you’re taking the family skiing in the Alps of Austria or Switzerland, visiting enchanting German Christmas markets, or braving the colder temps of Scandinavia for a chance to see the Northern Lights, a winter holiday spent in Europe comes with so many options and adventures! Alternatively, you can get creative and book an ocean cruise or river cruise for the entirety of your holiday vacation (for first-timers, we recommend Hurtigruten Expeditions. Since many European cities are connected via river, it’s an easy, cost-efficient way to experience several destinations – all sparkling with holiday lights – in one trip!
South America & Oceania
The southern hemisphere has the most ideal climate for those looking for warmth and a more laid-back trip! If you want to minimize jet lag, our team is hearing amazing things about South America. From hiking in the Patagonias, to visiting Machu Picchu, to exploring our new favorite, Colombia, there are diverse spots throughout the continent that offer much more than just sunshine. And despite the time zone differences, places like Australia and New Zealand boast incredible beaches and opportunities to explore wildlife in an English-speaking environment. These aren’t the only destinations that are hot: we have tons of other festive travel ideas that are perfect for sunshine-seekers.
Travel Off The Beaten Path
Let’s not forget that popular places have higher numbers of tourists during peak season. If you’re thinking of booking a holiday trip, especially for a larger group trip that includes extended family, our Rosedale Travel team will find a travel destination that gives you quality time together, focusing on making memories with one another. While the crowds are headed to Disney, Hawaii, and other mainstream island nations, consider a holiday trip to an “off-season” destination such as England, Ireland, or Iceland. For example, in Iceland it may be chillier but you can always spend a few days relaxing in the natural hot springs to keep warm.
As for England or Ireland, London and Dublin are obvious choices: both cities are vibrant and multicultural, with lots of history, arts, and shopping. In the wintertime, you can stay inside more often by getting tickets to a play, ballet, or symphony (try the Globe Theatre or Royal Opera House!). Since Ireland and the UK are known for having inconsistent weather all year round, planning travel during winter vacation is just as good a time to visit as any. Might as well enjoy the Christmas markets, get a pint at a pub, travel by train to the snow-covered countryside, and soak up as much of the holiday cheer as possible from the friendly locals!
No matter where you go to celebrate the holidays this year, our team at Rosedale Travel will ensure you have a seamless experience. From the initial steps of meeting with us to discuss your preferences, to executing a perfectly tailored vacation with all the exclusive amenities you’re looking for, our experts are excited to plan your next adventure! Get in touch with us today for a personalized journey that guarantees a stress-free trip for the 2024 holiday season.
