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A good Christmas market plays the hits—vendors selling last-minute wares, styrofoam cups of hot chocolate, Mariah Carey beaming through the speakers on an endless loop.

Toast the Holidays at the World’s Most Magical Christmas Markets

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Even if they’d rather get stuck in a middle seat on a long haul flight than admit it, most frequent travelers subscribe to the philosophy of “live, laugh, love.”

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The holidays are overrun with obligations, including decorating your home, shopping for gifts, and attending parties.

13 Christmas-Obsessed Texas Towns to Visit This Holiday Season

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Vintage trains have long been a beacon of the holiday season, from the rise of the railways that made for easier family visits in the 19th century to detailed model trains chugga-chugging around the Christmas tree and Chris Van Allsburg’s iconic story, The Polar Express.

Hop Aboard the Country's Most Festive Holiday Train Rides

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Santa doesn’t always travel by sleigh—sometimes he travels by boat.

The Best and Brightest Holiday Boat Parades Around the World

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Most people have a very specific image of where they want to spend the winter holidays.

The Most Popular Holiday Travel Destinations, by State

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Holiday Festivals

Thrillist's 'Holiday Festivals' showcases some of the best holiday-time festivals across the globe, detailing where they are located and when they run.

Holiday Festivals: Seasonal Celebrations to Visit Around the World

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From Pop-Up Bars to Ice Skating, No One Does Holiday Events Like Las Vegas

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While Philly always bustles with a packed line-up of fun weekend events, it’s time to deck the halls and be jolly.

Sprinkle Some Holiday Magic Into Your Season at Philadelphia’s Most Festive Events

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There are many joys to be found in flying out of LA for the holidays, things like real winter weather, small-town charm, and your family back home—or, if you’re a native Angeleno, an escape from the family you have here.

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While there’s nothing more magical than celebrating the holidays in New York City, its surrounding areas are also bustling with frosty festivities that are perfect for an easy city escape.

The Best Holiday Markets and Events Just Hours from NYC

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The lights are twinkling and there’s so much holiday spirit in the air that Boston’s drivers are lightly tapping a beep-beep instead of laying on the horn, right?

Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Boston’s Best Holiday Events

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The temperatures have dropped and the holidays are sneaking up way too fast.

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Toast the Holidays at the World’s Most Magical Christmas Markets

So merry, so bright.

The Best Experiential Gifts to Give the Travelers in Your Life

Because memories last longer than material things.

13 Christmas-Obsessed Texas Towns to Visit This Holiday Season

Festive Christmas road trip destinations in Texas for holiday fun.

Hop Aboard the Country's Most Festive Holiday Train Rides

Santa visits, holiday lights, and… cocktails?

The Best and Brightest Holiday Boat Parades Around the World

Santa doesn’t always travel by sleigh.

The Most Popular Holiday Travel Destinations, by State

The top domestic destination named in a festive new study was in... Missouri.

From Pop-Up Bars to Ice Skating, No One Does Holiday Events Like Las Vegas

Make sure to check out all three "The Nightmare Before Christmas" experiences.

Sprinkle Some Holiday Magic Into Your Season at Philadelphia’s Most Festive Events

An events guide to the best Philadelphia Christmas market and more seasonal fun.

The Ultimate Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Killing Time at LAX Airport

Fuel up and find something fun before you take off for holiday travel—you're going to need it.

The Best Holiday Markets and Events Just Hours from NYC

A guide to holiday markets near NYC and the best festive events in Hudson Valley and Long Island.

Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Boston’s Best Holiday Events

An events guide to the best Boston Christmas market and more seasonal fun.

The Most Festive Events Happening in Houston This Holiday Season

Deck the halls! Hit the ice skating rink! Light the trees!