The world is full of fantastic holiday destinations, but some destinations are an absolute must for the Christmas period. Luckily there are a lot of places where English is the dominant language, which means you will have a lot less trouble communicating with the locals. There are also many places in Europe where English is the nationals’ second language, which is similar to Hong Kong in many ways.

New England in America is the perfect place to spend Christmas. It is in Vermont, USA, and is the setting that inspired the song “White Christmas.” They have horse drawn carriages that take you through snow-covered forests, and most types of credit card are accepted in the USA.

Credit and charge cards are the best way to pay for goods and services when you are abroad. Converting a little bit of your money into foreign currency is good for things such as vending machines and parking meters, but most other goods and services can be bought with a credit card. Many credit cards offer a good exchange rate that will enable you to save money.

You must also remember that a credit card offers protection against theft, whereas carrying cash or a debit card will not. If someone steals your credit card, you will be able to cancel it before damage is done, and you may be able to claim back most of the stolen sum. Your credit card company may also send out a new credit card to your hotel room if you ask them to. The rewards are many, look for a credit card that allows you to earn Asia Miles when you travel abroad.

Disney land in Paris, and Disney world in America, celebrate Christmas with parades and parties all the way through the Christmas period. They may not get very much Christmas snow but the traditional seasons celebrations are very festive and run throughout most of December.

If you prefer a holiday with a few extra Christmas trimmings, why not try an Austrian Ski trip? Try a trip to Hopfgarten. Their SkiWelt region that surrounds Hopfgarten has previously been named as the best international ski region. It has perfect little ski villages that look just like the ones on Christmas cards, and has over one hundred and fifty five miles of inter-connected ski runs. They offer very large ski chalets and most bars are open late, even over the Christmas period.

In Switzerland,a lovely white Christmas is all but guaranteed. You should try the Wilderswil alpine village. You should also take a trip on the Voralpen Express and see the perfect Christmas scenes as you make your way to Rapperswil on Lake Zurich. If you are lucky you may also be able to book a daytrip to St Moritz where you can enjoy the glamour and the culture whilst celebrating the Christmas period.

If white snow and bracing cold air is not your ideal Christmas setting then Kasbah is a must go for Christmas. You can enjoy a safe and fun Christmas within the walls of Marrakech. Over Christmas you will find food stalls, jugglers and fire-eaters in Djemaa El Fna square. You will also find various celebrations in Kasbah, such as a Moroccan feast that has folk music on Christmas Eve.

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