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Alternative Holiday Destinations for a Non-Christmas Mood

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Where to Go If You’re Not in the Mood for Christmas

1. Escape to New Zealand

Get the Hobbit out of here — Fly to New Zealand, Tolkien-land. You'll probably be in the air for 24 hours and miss Christmas Day entirely. If you're already in New Zealand, go to Spain.
Fly to New Zealand, Tolkien-land. You’ll probably be in the air for 24 hours and miss Christmas Day entirely. If you’re already in New Zealand, go to Spain.

2. Experience Morocco

Assuming you're in a mainly Christian country in the first place, Morocco's a good escape for snake charming, etc., in the souk.
Assuming you’re in a mainly Christian country, Morocco offers a unique escape with experiences like snake charming in the souk.

3. Attend a Yoga Retreat in India

An Indian yoga retreat should inoculate you against the soulless materialism some say Christmas has become.
Consider an Indian yoga retreat to refresh your spirit and provide an alternative perspective during the holiday season.

4. Enjoy the Calm of New Orleans

Places like New Orleans are so fatigued following a year on the tiles that Christmas is actually sedate by comparison.
After the festivities throughout the year, New Orleans presents a unique opportunity for a calm Christmas experience.

5. Explore London

With very few people and no public transportation around, London city center on Christmas may be the best time to tour the city on foot and take some postcard shots.
Christmas in London can be a serene experience with fewer crowds, perfect for exploring the city on foot.

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