Unique Christmas Vacation Destinations for 2023

Christmas in India is all about eating delicious food. Swap out a traditional Christmas meal for some flavorful Indian food packed with plenty of spices. 

On our Taste of Southern Indian trip you'll get to experience Christmas through your taste buds. You'll be introduced to South Indian cuisine, including trying out Indian street food like Masala vada and Bonda, followed by lunch at a tea Bungalow. Here you'll get to enjoy a meal that introduces Kerala's distinctive food, particularly Sadya, a traditional vegetarian banquet served on a banana leaf. The Tea Bungalow's resident chef provides insights into the origin of these dishes, followed by sampling various freshly prepared flavorsome dishes.

A Taste of Southern India - Departing 24 Dec 2023 

Did you know that between 1969 to 1998, Christmas was banned in Cuba? Today, the holiday has evolved, becoming less religious and more focused on festive gatherings with loved ones on Christmas Eve, often accompanied by the enjoyment of mojitos. Embrace a unique Christmas experience with one of our cycling or discovery tours. 

If you are a cycling enthusiast, experience Christmas vacations differently on our Highlights of Cuba by bicycle trip. After spending the previous days cycling through Cuba, you'll get to enjoy a well deserved rest day on Christmas to spend on a beautiful Caribbean coastline in Playa Ancon, with the option to take a trip on a catamaran or wander through Trinidad's charming colonial streets. 

If cycling your way through Cuba is not your ideal trip, we have our Cuba Libre trip. On Christmas Day, you'll embark on an unforgettable hike through a pristine rainforest to La Comandancia de La Plata. This promises an extraordinary experience amidst nature's beauty and historical significance. 

Cuba Libre Departing - Departing 19 Dec 2023 Trip
Highlights of Cuba by Bicycle - Departing 22 Dec 2023

The vast majority of Vietnam is Buddhist – but that doesn’t stop them from celebrating Christmas. In Vietnam, Christmas Eve is a more important celebration than Christmas day. Midnight Mass services are held on Christmas Eve where people go into the centre of Ho Chi Minh city to a Catholic Cathedral. Christmas decorations light up the city and it's all about indulging in delicious local cuisine. 

From cycling, to walking to simply just exploring the cities, you'll get to experience a festive Christmas trip packed with loads of adventure. Similar to Thailand, Vietnam offers great weather over the December period. 

Experience a trip like no other an on extraordinary Polar Christmas adventure in the Antarctica Peninsula. 

Your festive trip starts by cruising along the mesmerizing Beagle Channel, and then venturing across the 400 mile Drake passage, all while spotting dolphins, orcas or albatrosses, to reach the captivating Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy the festive spirit on board the expedition ship Ocean Endeavour, where your presents come in the form of landings and wildlife sightings throughout the day. Explore ice-filled bays and channels on Zodiac excursions and by foot where you will walk among a colony of characterful gentoo penguins, spot humpback and minke whales and look out for leopard seals, before returning to the ship for a delicious chef-prepared dinner with your fellow passengers and expedition crew. Dependent on weather conditions, some of the spectacular sites you may visit  include, Brown Bluff, Paradise Bay, Hope Bay and Danco Island. 

Experiencing Christmas in the Antarctic Peninsula is an unparalleled adventure that offers a truly unique and unforgettable vacation destination. 

Classic Antarctica M/S Ocean Endeavour - Departing 18 Dec 2023

Celebrate Christmas a little out of the ordinary in the vibrant country of Morocco. It's makes a popular destination during the festive period, offering local cuisine and cultural dancing. 

Our action-packed Morocco trips will keep the entire family entertained for hours. Take a camel ride into a desert camp where you'll camp for a night under the stars in the Sahara Desert or choose a coastal scene and ride a camel on the beach. 

Christmas Day is spent in Marrakech with an afternoon tour of the city experiencing the true authentic culture of Morocco. Haggle with local traders to come away with an authentic sovenir, continue onto a spice shop, watch street performers up close or head to a rooftop café.