Holiday Overload

Did that picture scare you?

Hello,
How goes it? October is almost over (insert scream here!) And while it almost feels sacrilegious to even think about Christmas, I am planning out my seasonal shopping and travel this week. I’ve already begun a gift list, started shopping & now its time to decide if we head to the snow or the tropics for the break.

But the holidays aren't all about shopping, there is food to consider too. I have even been researching some festive vegan desert recipes to try!

In my defense, because I know you’re all reading this post in absolute horror right now, it all started with trying to plan a holiday get away. I know, I should already have the shit locked down. To make it even worse, I have friends planning their 2020 holidays, asking me to rsvp to galas and crap, (damn overachievers!)

Meanwhile I'm having trouble planning/committing to dinner tonight. Work has been good lately, but its left me too busy to even leaf through the many vacation advertisements I receive. So lets get planning now, because better late than never.

According to CNN (As of last November) the 15 the best places to have a Christmas break are: 

1. Malta - Hmmmm, I don't think I've ever been to Malta.
2. New York, New York - Done it and LOVED IT! 
3. Bath, England - Done it and LOVED IT!
4. Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona is always a good idea. Although I've never visited in the winter.
5. Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland - Lapland is on my list for the Aurora. Kills to birds?
6. Nuremberg, Germany - One of the BEST Christmas destinations, but always swarming with tourist.
7. Honolulu, Hawaii - Hawaii is also always a good idea.
8. Quebec City, Canada - Hmm,  never thought about a visit in the winter.
9.  Reykjavik, Iceland - Love Iceland (See my last visit here)
10. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Haven't been here in AGES, but it might be the perfect place.

11. Salzburg, Austria - Love Austria and never get to spend enough time there.
12. Santa Claus, Indiana - How is it I've never been?
13. Strasbourg, France - Okay, we all know I will pick France. 
14. Queenstown, New Zealand - On my list to visit soon.
​15. Valkenburg, The Netherlands - Love the Netherlands, so a holiday visit would be cool. 

What do you think? What is your favorite holiday destination? Are you escaping the cold for a tropical vacation? I enjoy that myself - some years we have gone sailing to the tropics and others we have searched out the Christmas markets in Europe. Still not sure what direction we will go. I'd love to hear your suggestions

(Santa Fe, New Mexico)

​Then a again, we may stay closer to home this year...