Jingle bells, pine tree smells and church choirs rejoicing to the high heavens — if you are more of a Scrooge than a Santa when December rolls around, consider booking a trip to one of the following locales, thousands of miles away from the North Pole.
The Bahamas
What better way to escape winter wonderlands than by visiting the sunny and warm Caribbean? Fly direct from major U.S. cities and spend Christmas sipping piña coladas in place of eggnog.
Southeast Asia
The Buddhist nations of Thailand and Cambodia do not celebrate Christmas, despite a few subtle homages to the Christian holiday like pine trees in store fronts to help expatriates feel like home. December is smack dab in the middle of the region’s dry season, when temperatures are still hot but the humidity is not as strong.
Morocco
Fancy a few days of fantastic chicken tagine, couscous and a luxurious hammam spa experience? Morocco’s sunny skies, boisterous markets and intriguing populace are enough to distract your mind from mistletoe and tinsel.
Africa
A safari through a few African nations and sharing photos with some of the world’s most exotic and endangered animals may be the perfect antidote to the blizzard-like conditions back home.
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