The 10 hottest locations for Christmas


  

  1. San Fernando, Philippines: The Giant Lantern Festival is a must-see event in this city. The festival features giant lanterns that can reach up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall 1.





  2. Seville, Spain: Seville is one of the warmer spots on Continental Europe in winter. The city center is adorned with Christmas lights, making it a perfect place to take a stroll 1.




  3. Antigua, Guatemala: Antigua is known for its traditional dance of “Los Gigantes” during Christmas Eve celebrations 1.





  4. Bridgetown, Barbados: The capital of Barbados is a tropical paradise with Christmas trees lining the streets 1.





  5. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Buenos Aires is a good place to go for a big-city but low-key holiday. The city center is adorned with Santa hats and presents for Christmas 1.





  6. Kolkata, India: St. Paul’s Cathedral Church in Kolkata is a popular destination for Christmas Eve candle lighting 1.





  7. Medellin, Colombia: Medellin is known for its yearlong spring-like weather and spectacular Christmas lights displays 1.





  8. Naples, Florida: Naples is a great place to go for a beach holiday during Christmas. The city is known for its festive atmosphere and 5th Avenue South 1.





  9. Phuket, Thailand: Phuket is a great place to go for a sunny Christmas. The island is known for its white-sand beaches and offshore islands trips 2.





  10. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain: Tenerife is one of the few places in Europe that are hot in December. The average temperature of Tenerife in December sits between 20ºC and 25ºC 2.