{"id":47951,"date":"2024-11-18T05:57:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T05:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=47951"},"modified":"2024-11-20T21:36:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T21:36:53","slug":"four-places-for-a-white-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/four-places-for-a-white-christmas.htm","title":{"rendered":"Four Places for a White Christmas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a027bd99c07f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a027bd99c07f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/four-places-for-a-white-christmas.htm\/#reykjavik_iceland\" >Reykjavik, Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/four-places-for-a-white-christmas.htm\/#tromso_norway\" >Troms\u00f8, Norway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/four-places-for-a-white-christmas.htm\/#colorado_usa\" >Colorado, USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/four-places-for-a-white-christmas.htm\/#sapporo_japan\" >Sapporo, Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Ah, Christmas. The great Andy Williams once called it \u201cthe most wonderful time of the year,\u201d and who am I to argue? There\u2019s nothing quite like spending the day with your family and leaving your living room in a sea of torn up wrapping paper and bits of cardboard (as long as you don\u2019t make me clean it up!). Let\u2019s face it though, Christmas without snow is like a garden without flowers, or worse yet, tea without milk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are several fantastic hotspots (or should that be coldspots?) where snowflakes are more likely to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reykjavik_iceland\"><\/span>Reykjavik, Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Could there be a more appropriate destination for this list than one which contains \u201cice\u201d in the name? Temperatures in Reykjavik during this month usually hover around 0\u00b0C, and snowfall is common during the winter months. There are lots of things to see and do in Reykjavik. Maybe you want to visit the National Museum of Iceland, or the various churches across the city. Perhaps even a trip to the Harpa Concert Hall to indulge in some Opera? And when that\u2019s all said and done, you can dip into one of the many hot springs littered throughout the country to keep yourself warm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tromso_norway\"><\/span>Troms\u00f8, Norway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another European destination with guaranteed snow lies in the north of Norway, in the famous city of Troms\u00f8. This enchanting destination is home to the world-renowned Northern Lights, and winter offers one of the prime opportunities to witness their ethereal glow. If you find yourself in Troms\u00f8, experiencing this breathtaking phenomenon is simply a must! Before nightfall hits, however, you\u2019d do well to just simply walk through the town centre, or maybe challenge yourself to complete one of the many hiking trails located around the city. Troms\u00f8 is celebrated for its thriving seafood industry, making it a haven for salmon connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"colorado_usa\"><\/span>Colorado, USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason why Colorado is regarded as the skiing capital of the USA. And if you didn\u2019t get it by now, that reason is snow! Keystone, Colorado boasts thousands of acres of pristine slopes just waiting to be explored, so you&#8217;ll likely find yourself tempted to book an extended stay to experience it all! But if skiing is not your thrill-seeking winter sport of choice, how about some ice skating, instead? Sleigh riding, perhaps? Or are you brave enough to try your hand at sledding? Don\u2019t forget to read our other articles on how to insure yourself against accidents when travelling, so you can satisfy your cravings for adrenaline with some peace of mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sapporo_japan\"><\/span>Sapporo, Japan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have expected to have found Japan on this list, but the northern city of Sapporo sees it fair share of snow during winter, so not only do you bask in the enchanting splendour of a white Christmas, but you also get to spend time in one of the world\u2019s most captivating countries, brimming with endless charm. Fast food vending machines, anyone? Sapporo is home to one of Japan\u2019s most famous entertainment districts, Susukino, as well as historical sites such as the Hokkaido Jingu shrine. And if it&#8217;s a bit of natural beauty you\u2019re after, then you can always take a cable car to the top of Mt. Moiwa and gaze down over the whole city!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, Christmas. The great Andy Williams once called it \u201cthe most wonderful time of the year,\u201d and who am I to argue? There\u2019s nothing quite like spending the day with your<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":47958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-47951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations"],"aioseo_notices":[],"fimg_url":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-19-at-42600-PM.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47951"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47954,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47951\/revisions\/47954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47951"},{"taxonomy":"hashtags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtags?post=47951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}