Christmas holiday - what a great time to ease your mind off work or study. Would you be up for some traveling? We've got you covered!
Author: Cosmina Bradea
Christmas is a great time to be around family and friends, but what about visiting some amazing destinations during your Christmas holiday? You will be guaranteed a fun time, exciting activities, and incredible sightseeing. Besides, these amazing cities can become your campus if you decide to pursue a degree with Hospitality Academy!
Let's see which cities are worth visiting this holiday season:
Barcelona, Spain
Source: Ilmex
The Catalan capital offers more Christmas romance than many would anticipate, and blue skies to boot. Whether you're more moved by holiday music and nativity scenes in the city's majestic churches, cheering on the brave as they swim in Port Vell harbor on Christmas Day, or snickering at the cheeky Caganer figure on sale in celebrity form in many of the holiday markets, there are plenty of things to see and do at this time of year:
Christmas Markets
Harbour Swim
Christmas Parades
Ice Bar
Los Angeles, USA
Source: Imelda Parrenas on Pinterest
Every imaginable traditional holiday activity, from tree lights and boat parades to theme park activities and holiday shows, can be found during the very joyful Christmas season in Los Angeles. Additionally, there are some very nice Christmas festivities and customs to experience in Los Angeles:
San Gabriel Valley
Hollywood Christmas Parade
Disneyland Christmas Fantasy
Outdoor Ice Skating
Miami, USA
Source: Ocean Drive Magazine
If you're searching for a warm winter vacation, December in Miami is a fantastic time to go. Miami offers a variety of Christmas-themed events and customs to enjoy throughout this season. Since many of Miami's Christmas and holiday festivities are conducted outside, the city's weather in December is ideal for outdoor activities. You can enjoy symphonies, live music, seasonal lights, and more:
SoundScape Cinema Series
The Nutcracker Performance
Winterfest Boat Parade
Holiday Festival at Downtown Doral
Washington, USA
Source: Southern Living
The city, which serves as the country's capital, is teeming with holiday activities. Although some of these events need tickets, many of them are free and open to the public. Holiday entertainment for your entire friend group is guaranteed in D.C., from light displays to Christmas markets:
National Christmas Tree
ZooLights
Ice skating at the National Gallery Of Arts
Holiday Boat Parade
Now that we discovered these lovely Christmas destinations, what about studying in one of these places? Whether it's Barcelona, Los Angeles, Miami, or Washington, you can pursue your dream hospitality education in any of these cities. Our campuses will give you a warm welcome and will prepare you for a great experience abroad. To join one of our study programs, send an email to admissions@pihospitalityacademy.com or take a look on our website!
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