Spending the holidays with loved ones is what it's all about... Sat around the tree, sipping on a cup of hot chocolate while listing to carols, popping open the board games and feeling like you're on the front of a Christmas card. Realistically though, that picture perfect image doesn't always translate into reality; the holidays are known to be the period of the year that cause the most arguments, unsurprisingly because were all in close proximity. For the rest of the year we all have our own independence, schedules and space, but when you chuck people together indefinitely (that often only see each other every few months) the living room can become a pressure cooker. If in the run up to the big event you need some space to breathe and prepare, or you want to spend the holidays away from everything completely, there are some great destinations that will help you get in the festive spirit without the possibility of a family row. Booking yourself a last minute getaway to help perk your mood, use up those last few days of holiday or provide an escape from the stresses and strains of the season is always a good idea! Here are some of my fave destinations that I'll definitely be wishing I was visiting this December...
NEW YORK CITY, USA Nothing says Christmas like NYC and the huge tree that sits pride of place in Rockerfeller Centre. We've seen it in so many festive movies that it's become synonymous with Christmas, the ice skating rink below looking like a postcard too....