Home for the Holidays? Think Again. Where to Go and How to Travel Smarter This Holiday Season

As the holidays approach, visions of crowded airports, overstuffed overhead bins, and sold-out hotels can quickly zap the joy from your travel plans. But with the right strategy and the right travel advisor, you can trade stress for sparkle, and long lines for lifelong memories.

Here’s your guide to traveling smarter this holiday season, with top destinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, plus insider tips to make your journey seamless from start to finish.

✈️ Holiday Travel Tips You’ll Actually Use

1. Book Early—Like, Now.

   Flights and hotels fill up fast during the holiday season, and prices rise accordingly. Booking in advance gives you the best chance at snagging premium seats and rooms before they’re gone.

   
   

2. Be Flexible With Travel Dates.

   Traveling on the actual holiday (like Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Eve) can mean less-crowded airports and lower fares. Shifting your departure or return by just a day or two can make all the difference.

3. Use a Travel Advisor (Hi, That’s Me 👋).

   I take care of every detail from securing the best rates to getting you perks and upgrades you won’t find online. My job is to make sure your holiday is smooth, memorable, and actually relaxing.

   
   

4. Pack Smart, Pack Light.

   A carry-on is your best friend during the holiday season. Skip the baggage claim delays and keep your essentials with you at all times.

   
   
   
   

   

🦃 Where to Go for Thanksgiving

Charleston, South Carolina

Historic charm, coastal beauty, and some of the best food in the country. Think cobblestone streets, twinkling lights, and a warm Southern welcome.

Napa Valley, California

Thanksgiving in wine country? Yes, please. Cozy vineyard stays, seasonal harvest menus, and fewer crowds than summer.

Savannah, Georgia

Warm enough to avoid coats, festive enough to feel special. Bonus: the oak-lined streets and historic inns are holiday card perfect.

🎄 Where to Spend Christmas

Quebec City, Canada

Step into a real-life snow globe. With its old-world European charm and festive decor, Quebec City is magical during the holidays.

Aspen, Colorado

A luxurious white Christmas filled with skiing, fireside cocktails, and après-ski glamor. Great for families and couples alike.

Vienna, Austria

Christmas markets, classical music, and warm mugs of glühwein under the lights. A fairy-tale setting that delivers all the old-world holiday charm.

🎉 Ring in the New Year in Style

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Welcome the New Year in one of the most vibrant cities on Earth. Copacabana Beach comes alive with live music, massive fireworks, and locals dressed in white to bring in peace and prosperity. It’s festive, electric, and totally unforgettable.

Tulum, Mexico

Beachy, boho, and buzzing with energy. Tulum’s NYE beach parties are legendary, and a barefoot celebration feels just right after a big year.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Celebrate Hogmanay, Scotland’s epic New Year’s tradition, with torchlight parades, fireworks, and ceilidh dancing in the streets.

💼 Let Me Plan Your Holiday Getaway

Whether you’re dreaming of snow-dusted villages, a festive European escape, or toes in the sand with a cocktail in hand, I’m here to take the stress out of planning.

I handle the logistics while you enjoy the memories.

📧 Ready to make your holiday sparkle? Let’s book your getaway today.