The Season's Most Wanted

Dream Trips They'd Really Love to Unwrap This Christmas

By Tiffany Figueiredo

Here are six of the dreamiest trips we can think of, each designed for a different person in your life, because the most meaningful journeys are personal. And (shhhhhh) we know just how to create the surprise when a trip to Lake Como won’t fit into a box!

01. For the Kids: Christmas in Finnish Lapland at Octola Private Wilderness or Arctic Treehouse, where Santa arrives by snowmobile and reindeer wait just outside your door. Private husky sleds, fireside dinners, and snow-covered forests turn winter into something truly magical.

02. For the Design Obsessive: Experience Lake Como through a design lover’s lens at Passalacqua. Layered interiors, manicured gardens and a hotel that feels more like a beautifully kept private home than a grand resort.

03. For the One You Love: An overwater villa at chic Cheval Blanc Randheli or a private retreat on Fregate Island, Seychelles, where luxury and conservation go hand in hand. Complete privacy, pristine nature and the rare feeling of being somewhere truly personal.

04. For the Ski Bum: You’ll find the slopes at their most indulgent at Airelles Courchevel and Airelles Val d’Isère. Ski-in ski-out access, Michelin-star dining and an unapologetically glamorous alpine atmosphere.

05. For the Sports Lover: Monaco during Formula 1, staying at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo with race viewing from a private yacht or terrace overlooking the circuit. Champagne, superyachts, and front-row access to one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.

06. For the One Who Has Everything: An around-the-world private jet journey with Four Seasons or Aman, connecting the world’s great hotels in one seamless arc. Rare access, thoughtful pacing and the freedom to see it all without compromise.