Sydney, Australia

If the cold gets to you, head to Sydney, Australia, for the ultimate season. Thousands of visitors flock to the capital at this time of year, and it's easy to see why when you see the beautiful beaches and weather. Go down to Bondi or Manly Beach, fire a barbecue, and have fish, shrimp, and green salads for an authentic Aussie holiday experience.

Every year, a wonderful marketplace emerges in The Rocks' historic district, complete with fairy lights draped above cobblestone streets and market booths selling handcrafted Christmas decorations, artisan jewelry, and locally produced clothing. Aside from elves on stilts, light-up angels, live music and DJs, and delicious holiday-themed street food, there will be elves on stilts, light-up angels, live music and DJs, and delicious holiday-themed street food. Mosman Christmas Night Markets will return in 2021, lighting up Mosman Square and Village Green on December 9th.

Every holiday season, department store David Jones develops unique Christmas shop window displays. Peer through the glass to view anything from Christmas dollhouse scenarios, gingerbread houses, and traditional puppetry, with a changing theme each year. Enjoy a night of storytelling and festive fun as you stroll down Market, Castlereagh, and Elizabeth Streets.

Deck the Harbour at Darling Harbour, which runs from November 12 to December 26, provides back-to-back Christmas activities and family attractions. The Darling Harbour Christmas Festival, the famed GIANT Bauble display, the Sky Castle interactive light work, Christmas pedal boats, the Golden Light Tunnel at Darling Square, and many other attractions are among the highlights.