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Published on: November 30, 2024
Christmas is a great opportunity to holiday overseas with your family, so you can all enjoy a relaxing break in warmer climes. Here are our top destinations for the best Christmas vacations with winter sun:
Christmas Day in Egypt is traditionally celebrated on 7th January, the day after advent ends. For the duration of advent, Egyptian Christians abstain from meat, dairy and eggs – in essence a vegan diet. To celebrate their Christmas Day, families hold huge feasts with dishes made from all the things they abstained from for the previous 43 days. Late-night masses are held from around 10:00 p.m. on 6th January and usually last until midnight, although some church services can go on until dawn the next day.
Egypt is one of the world’s best Christmas holiday destinations for winter sun. Temperatures on land range between 24 and 13 degrees Celsius, while the Red Sea water temperature hovers around 24 degrees Celsius. Scuba diving in the Red Sea or a trip along the River Nile and visit to the pyramids could make your Christmas Day in Egypt extra special.
Christmas in Mauritius is celebrated with spectacular firework displays at midnight on 24th December. Throughout December, the island is decorated with Christmas lights and decorations, and people prepare to give gifts and share Christmas meals with their families. Because Mauritius has a tropical climate, alongside the traditional roast turkey and Christmas pudding, sun-drenched mangoes, litchees and watermelon are served. And because of its eclectic cultural history, French, Chinese and Indian dishes add flavour to Christmas menus.
Christmas Day temperatures in Mauritius hover around 30 degrees Celsius, while the sea temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius, making this the perfect destination for a beachside, bikini-clad Christmas vacation. Most places will be closed on Mauritius on Christmas Day, but luxury hotels cater to their guests by offering the full range of services and experiences. Treat yourself and your family to scuba diving, parasailing, private dining on the beach and warm, sunny moments for a Christmas you will never forget.
Another contender for the title of best Christmas vacations destination is Marrakech. Christmas in Marrakech is a low-key affair because the country practices Islam, so should you be looking for an escape from the Christmas furore, this is the perfect option. Temperatures range between 20 and 7 degrees Celsius, and the days are sunny and dry; the perfect conditions for trekking in the Atlas Mountains, exploring Marrakech’s delightful parks and gardens, or shopping in the traditional souks.
As per Marrakech, Christmas in Lombok and Bali provides an escape from lavish celebrations and fanfare because the dominant religion on Bali is Balinese Hinduism and on Lombok, Islam. However, catering to international tourists looking for an escape, luxury hotels offer some great Lombok and Bali Christmas deals.
December on Bali and Lombok is rainy season, so you can expect a few good downpours, as well as lush greenery and time to unwind in the comfort of your luxury hotel with Balinese spa therapies, nourishing cuisines beside dramatic sea views, yoga, meditation and more.
Hotels and resorts in the best Christmas holiday destinations are geared up for international tourists at this time of year, so usually exempt themselves from any national traditions to host Christmas celebrations and meals on 24th and 25th December. Roast turkey, ham, cranberry sauce and sausage stuffing are on the menu, with Christmas pudding, mince pies and brandy butter for after. Luxury hotels such as Oberoi Hotels & Resorts also offer plentiful vegetarian and vegan options, as well as entertainment for younger guests. Please contact us for further information on reservations@oberoigroup.com
