Sometimes the best Christmas presents aren’t ones that come wrapped in a box, but are experiences that produce memories to last a lifetime. And by spending Christmas in the USA you’re bound to have a holiday to remember. For a classic winter break, try New York or Boston whose glittering Christmas lights and historic streets are guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit. Or why not take a trip to the nation’s capital - Washington DC - to see the majestic National Christmas Tree. For a bit more adventure, popular ski resorts such as Whitefish in Montana usually pull out all the stops for the holiday season. The wide range of climates in the USA means that a white Christmas isn’t the only option: if you’re looking to escape the cold, head down to Orlando, Florida to enjoy theme parks and beaches with average temperatures in the mid-20s (and without the rain you may get at other times of the year) or to the Californian coast for equally lovely temperatures and a very different Christmas experience to that in the UK.

USA christmas holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country USA – Los Angeles – Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Monument Valley – Grand Canyon - Phoenix

    Spring or Autumn in LA, Las Vegas and the National Parks - A Seasonal Road Trip Through the American West

    Venture across the American West on a 13-day road trip, soaking up the views along the way

    13 days, from £3150 to £4350

  • One Country USA – New York City

    The Ultimate Festive Family Holiday - New York at New Year

    Celebrate festivities with your family on this six-day trip to New York, soaking up holiday magic, sparkling lights and the New Year’s countdown

    6 days, from £3200 to £4650

USA Christmas Holidays Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

USA testimonials

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4.9 / 5
"We recently returned from an incredible adventure, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime! Original Travel listened carefully to what we wanted and created a perfectly balanced itinerary that went above and beyond our expectations. Their Concierge service also took any stress out of the holiday - we were completely at ease, knowing someone was on hand if we had questions. We came home with amazing memories and can’t thank you enough for planning such a fantastic, seamless trip."
J - UK
Published on 10th November 2025
"Booking our honeymoon was an outstanding experience from start to finish. David was incredibly attentive, and his knowledge about every aspect of our trip made us feel completely at ease. Everything felt effortless. Overall, the trip was amazing, and we cannot thank David and the Original Travel team enough. We were overwhelmed with how fantastic the customer service has been throughout the whole process, and will 100% be using Original Travel again."
A - UK
Published on 21st August 2025
"David took plenty of time to really bring the trip to life, and his offer to discuss the trip before we left was very helpful, as was contact during the trip. His service was completely first class from end to end - I could not have been more impressed with his communication, thoughtfulness and planning. Our trip was so much better than if we’d organised it ourselves, thanks to David and his team."
B - UK
Published on 15th August 2025