For Christmas 2025, getaways range from snowy Lapland (Rovaniemi) for Santa magic and Northern Lights to warm escapes in the Canary Islands or the Caribbean, with European city breaks in Krakow or Budapest offering markets, while UK options focus on cozy pub stays or festive town experiences in the Lake District or Edinburgh. Consider festive markets, snowy adventures, or sunny beaches, booking early for popular spots like Rovaniemi, popular European cities, or warmer destinations.
Europe's top Christmas markets for 2025 feature traditional favorites like Strasbourg (France), Vienna, and Cologne, alongside rising stars like Gdańsk (Poland) and Tallinn (Estonia), offering festive charm, artisan crafts, and local delicacies like vin chaud, with options ranging from grand city-wide events to cozier, historic settings. Expect magical lights, ice rinks, and unique cultural experiences, with major hubs like Berlin, Prague, and Budapest also consistently ranking high.
For Christmas getaways in 2025, consider magical European cities for markets (Krakow, Vienna, Germany), warm destinations like the Caribbean or Mexico for sun, family fun in Finland's Lapland for Santa experiences, or cozy UK lodges/manors for festive charm, with options ranging from budget-friendly Southeast Asia to adventurous Peru.
According to their data, Barcelona was the most-booked destination globally in 2025, followed by Paris, Mallorca, Madrid and London. We can't say we're surprised: Spain is on track to overtake France as the world's most visited destination, and Barcelona is by far its most popular city break.
Where is the cheapest holiday destination for 2025?
The Algarve is the best value spot again after nine years. But long-haul spots like Cape Town, Tokyo and Bali offer some of the lowest prices for UK travellers, taking five of the top six places. Check out the highlights and top 15 best-value places from our 2025 report here.
Visitors take a selfie in front of an illuminated Christmas tree at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and the 2025 Christmas Capital of Europe.
The advisory includes locations such as Agrigento in Sicily, the British Virgin Islands, Kerala in India, Kyoto and Tokyo in Japan, Oaxaca in Mexico, and Scotland's North Coast 500. Fodor's Travel has highlighted these spots due to concerns of overtourism.
2025 is bringing back rustic, heritage-inspired Christmas décor themes. One theme is a very traditional, folksy kind of mood. They might use mushroom motifs, tartan fabrics, vintage tableware, and "Nutcrackercore" decorations. This is a very nostalgic, homely version of a country Christmas.
Portugal awarded Europe's Best Destination in 2025 at the World Travel Awards. Portugal was voted Europe's Leading Destination 2025 at the most recent edition of the World Travel Awards.
In 2025, overall travel trends are leaning toward immersive, experience-driven stays that are preferably sustainable. Guests are no longer just looking for a place to sleep – they're searching for authentic, meaningful moments and total experiences.
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Visit California projects that 2025 will see a 9% decline in international tourism in 2025. They attribute that annual decline to "weakening consumer sentiment, limited airlift from key global markets and a strong U.S. dollar that makes travel more expensive for visitors from other countries."
For Christmas getaways in 2025, consider magical European cities for markets (Krakow, Vienna, Germany), warm destinations like the Caribbean or Mexico for sun, family fun in Finland's Lapland for Santa experiences, or cozy UK lodges/manors for festive charm, with options ranging from budget-friendly Southeast Asia to adventurous Peru.
Cyprus has over 320(!!) days of sunshine each year (rub it in why don't you), which makes it a 10/10 pick for a warm winter break. Tenerife is up there too, with year-round sun and plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day, while Malta has a more traditional vibe with temperatures at the perfect in-between.
