most popular xmas vacation destinations

Most Popular Xmas Vacation Destinations

Plan the ultimate Xmas vacation at these Xmas vacation spots around the world.
1. Orlando FL
The worlds number one family destination is, not surprisingly,?also a megapopular Christmas destination. With elaborateholiday celebrations at Disney World,Universal Orlando,?and other theme parks,?Orlando?offers plenty of nonstop fun during the extended school break. Vacation home renters are spoiled for choice, with over 600 HomeAway listings in downtown Orlando and over 10,000?listings in the greater Disney/Orlando area
2. Gatlinburg TN
This gateway to the?Great Smoky Mountain National Park?draws families all year long, and its the number two destination for vacation rental inquiries this Christmas. Though Gatlinburg has only 4,000 yearround residents,?HomeAway currently lists 1,360 properties in this?small resort town, from cozy cabins to mountain chalets that can accommodate extended family
3. Lake Tahoe CA
Along with some of the best earlyseason skiing in the country,?Lake Tahoe?offers a?reallife winter wonderland setting complete with twinkling white lights, holiday carolers, and Santa sightings ?With?more than 4,100?listings on the north and south shores, theres still availability for the week of Christmas.
4. Key West FL
For families that want to get away from it all, the last outpost in?the Florida Keys has serious appeal. Over the holidays the historic streets of downtown?Key West?are decked out with Christmas decorations, and families can choose from among?a pleasingly diverse array of listings ranging?from condos, cottages and villas to yachts and houseboats
5. Pocono Mountains PA
The hills, valleys and lakes of the Poconos have long been a hinterland escape for folks from Philly and NYC. The region is beautiful in the winter, when the snowdusted mountaintops and wooded lanes make for myriad postcardworthy vistas. While there is no main city in the region, popular hubs include Lake Harmony and Lake Wallenpaupack
6. Big Bear CA
Another of Californias popular ski destinations,?Big Bear?draws families with its lovely village with its?cobbled streets,?coffee shops, restaurants, and oodles of smalltown charm. Those hunting for the perfect holiday hideaway have plenty of choice, thanks to the more than 1,200 HomeAway listings in the area.
7. North Carolina Mountains
Between the Great Smoky Mountain?and Blue Ridge ranges, North Carolina offers a slew of possibilities for families looking for a mountain escape. HomeAway currently offers over 4,700 vacation home listings in the North Carolina Mountains, including in popular hotspots such as Cashiers, Bryson City, Asheville, and Blowing Rock
8. Fort Lauderdale FL
If you love the idea of spending Christmas on the beach,?Fort Lauderdale?is a great choice.?Vacation home renters are spoiled for choice, There are over 600 HomeAway listings in Fort Lauderdale?and over 1,700?listings in the greater Fort Lauderdale?area.
9. Pigeon Forge TN
Only eight miles down the road from Gatlinburg,?Pigeon Forge is another popular resort town in the Great Smokies, with a big country music dinner show scene and the?Dollywood?theme park. Homeaway currently lists over 1,100 vacation home listings in Pigeon Forge.
10. Miami Beach FL
Miami Beach is the fourth Florida destination to make the top 10, proving that not everybody is dreaming of a white Christmas.?Along with?beautiful beaches,?myriad cultural attractions, and architectural delights, there are more than 1,500 listings on HomeAway from?North Beach to South Beach.