Laura Longwell

At the holidays, this grand city takes it to another level with seasonal performances, lively Christmas markets, and lights everywhere you look.

Christmas markets in Vienna, Austria, are among the very best in Europe. Against the backdrop of majestic palaces and churches or even set in city parks, they showcase the lights, culinary treats, and artistic treasures of the holiday season.

Christmas is a special time to visit Nashville. The city brings out its finest decorations, some of its best performances, and lots and lots of Christmas lights.

The holidays are right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to think about presents for a loved one (or, ahem…yourself). We’ve put together this list of fun gift ideas for travel addicts.

Christmas in Colmar is a dream. When you take a city that already looks like a gingerbread town and then deck it with wreaths, ornaments, and snow-covered trees, it’s hard to think of anything that feels more appropriate for the holiday season.

Nashville seems to have it all. There is live music basically any hour of the day, fun places to hang out and relax, and history stretching back to the early days of America. And don’t forget the food.

Every winter, thousands of visitors flock to Johnson City to see its incredible light display.

In a large square in the shadow of the city’s cathedral, the Helsinki Christmas market is not to be missed. Honestly, we were surprised how …

Christmas in Fredericksburg, Texas, combines German traditions passed down through generations with the charm of the Hill Country and all the fun things the town is known for.

We experienced Tallinn’s famous Christmas market and a handful of other sites. The dusting of snow on the early December day completed the picture in a way we couldn’t have scripted more perfectly.