We’re spending Christmas right here in beautiful Toronto this year: an unusual situation for two people who have spent more Christmas’s in hotels than in their own living room! Our son has just returned to Canada so it’s a home Christmas for these discerning travelers. But we’ve been reminiscing about how we’ve been able to make hotels and cruise ships wonderful Christmas experiences in past years. 

Here’s a bit of a round-up of some of our most memorable Christmas & New Year’s experiences:

There’s no place like home for the holidays: For discerning travelers, not so much!

Travel for Christmas? You bet!

A Merry Christmas cruise!

Christmas shopping in Nice: It’s better on the Riviera

Ringing in the new year Monte Carlo style

Big cities are exciting at Christmas! The Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto is always dressed for the season and when you can walk through after hours, the Swarovski tree gleams just for you.

Casino Square in Monte Carlo makes a magical scene dressed for Christmas.

Have a very Merry Christmas and we’ll be back to blogging in the new year! See you in 2017! ~ A & P