Take advantage of the opportunity to spend quality time with your family, loved ones and friends this coming Christmas 2012. It’s recommended to go to another place and spend it in another surrounding than do it in your usual celebration. Find time to narrow down your choices with these top 10 Christmas Vacation Destinations 2012 that will surely promise you a different and one of a kind excitement as you approach this season. Know the best places where you could relax and rejuvenate along with those people who are dearest to you. Don’t be too hard on yourself, this is your break from all the stresses that you have had for the past few months. Consider it as a treat since it would be one of the longest holiday vacations that you could celebrate with the rest of your family members. You don’t need to spend a lot of money because there are vacation packages that will suit your budget, and since this is just a once a year travel away from your home, enjoy each moment of it. Anyhow, you can’t say no with these places especially as you thumb down in each destination where your heart will fall in love with.

10. France

It is one of the magical and mysterious places in the world aside from the fact that it’s one of the countries in the world where people could afford to go because of the affordable packages and tours for travelers in December. You’ll love the mid-winter temperature here, and some of the places that you should visit once you arrive here are its Christmas Market in Strasbourg  find solitude in their Christmas mass, the lighting up of the city in Paris, and skiing.

9. Japan

Aside from Thailand and Philippines, Japan is the top choice among all the favorite destinations that one must visit to celebrate Christmas 2012. Of course the best location is found at the center of Tokyo since it is comparable to the busiest place in the world, the New York City. You could learn the richest tradition of the citizens of Japan especially if you would include in your list the district of Shinjiku, the traditional locality of Shibamata, the Ikebukoro, the cycling tour, Sendai, the Kobe’s Illuminaire, Shidome, Ginza, Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Dome, and a lot more. Isn’t it cool?

8. Finland

If you are a fan of reindeer and other popular Christmas characters then, take a look at Napaiiri, which is situated in Lapland, Finland. The two important attractions during Christmas season here are the Santa Park and the Santa Claus Village. Those are the best destinations where you could bring your whole family especially to kids since they believe in the fiction-made Santa Claus character. It would make everyone’s Christmas complete seeing and visiting the place that adore and respect Santa. Also, you could have cruises at Silja and Viking Line as the next best activity that you can do in Finland.

7. Prague     

This is another romantic place next to France, but little that we know, it is also one of the most sacred, and respect places in the world because of the various sanctified locations that you can visit like St. Vitus Cathedral, Church of our Lady of Victory, Virgin Mary Angelic Church and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the St. Nicholas in Old Town Square and St. Martin. If you are coming from a religious country, this is a perfect time to see how people will gather together to devout their time in this once a year yuletide season since, they only worship and visit chapels every Christmas time. You could also stroll around the lesser town, and attend midnight masses.

6. Australia

Majority of airline companies offer seasonal packages going to Australia, and its part of the top destinations that tourists must visit aside from Christmas season. In fact, you could even feel that Aussie people celebrate it all year round because majority of their plants were actually named after the famous Christmas names like orchid, Christmas bells, Christmas tree, and Christmas bush. Top places that you should never exclude in your lists are Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney.

5. Indiana

It will never be excluded on this list since it’s a known hometown during Christmas time of the legendary Santa Claus. Yes. You could find the popular Santa Claus in Indiana where you could enjoy the Christmas lake golf course, museum and village, candy castle, Frosty’s fun center, Santa’s stables, and other nearby attractions that depicts the spirit of this season. Kids will surely love this place since Santa is really close to young ones’ hearts. In fact, it has been consistent on the top 10 lists of places to visit every Christmas season.

4. Puerto Rico

If you are living in one of the states of America, and you feel that you can’t go farther than Asia or United Kingdom, then visit Puerto Rico, and it will offer you exciting Christmas vacation destinations, wherein you would still retain the feeling of being near your home. In fact, it has a warmer temperature especially if you are fed already to the cold breeze that the winter time brings. Explore the Old San Juan, visit colonial towns, and be educated with their coffee plantations. Hence, other places to watch for are Isla de Vieques, Rincon, Culebra, Fajardo, Humacao, Aguadilla, Carolina, Ponce, and a lot more.

3. Egypt

Another zesty and coolest holiday on December 25, 2012 is cheapest offerings for tour in Egypt prior on Christmas day or within the period or week of celebration. Aside from the beautiful structure of pyramid, where Egypt became known for, this place is also popular because of the white beaches, historical destinations, and other significant getaway locations.

2. Dominican Republic

You might be surprised why Dominican Republic listed as second Christmas vacation destinations 2012. This is the best place where families meet and spend quality moment together because of the beach holiday packages that includes diving, water sports, and others. Stretch for more water parks, and wildlife as you relax this season. You may also check out places like Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Playa del Carmen, and more scenic views.

1. New York City

This is not just the number and richest city in the world, but it also the top Christmas destination in 2012 because of the popular landmarks whenever this season comes. Visit the Rockefeller Center Plaza which is the center for Christmas happenings and presentations. Of course, include in your list the FAO Schwartz, the Macy’s elaborate Santaland, St. John the Divine’s Winter Solstice, the Holiday Train Show, the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn’s BAM, and a lot more. You still have few days to go to plan your vacation destinations in 2012 this Yuletide season.