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Holiday Planning: 5 Family-Friendly Travel Locations For Christmas Break 2024

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Christmas is undeniably the busiest time of year for travel and while family favourites like Phuket and Bali are always a hit, we’re highlighting alternatives for a festive getaway with the kids in 2024!

Yes, it’s high time to plan and book your flights for the Christmas holidays! The peak season surely means inflated plane tickets and hotels, and with kids in tow, you may want to travel somewhere less hectic! While it may be family tradition for you to hit the waves at Phuket or Bali (they do have great kids’ clubs!), it’s always refreshing to explore somewhere new and underrated in Asia. Below we’re highlighting quick flights (even trains) for Hong Kong families to plan the Christmas holidays.

Read More: Where To Find Kids’ Luggage And Travel Accessories For Families


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Penang, Malaysia

Offering ideal climates during Christmas, a trip to Penang is a breeze for Hong Kong families – no visa issues, direct budget flights and cheap and delicious food! It’s easy to be swept away by Penang’s historical charm, artsy neighbourhoods and drool-worthy street food, but there’s plenty to do with kids too. From the world’s longest water slide for the adventurous kiddos to cycling at the country side, visiting farms and dropping by interactive museums, there’ll never be a dull moment.


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Sapporo, Japan

For the kids to play in the snow without travelling far, Sapporo in Hokkaido is almost as magical as Santa Claus Village in Finland! The Sapporo Snow Festival is the city’s main event of the season, with an ice-skating rink, large-scale ice sculptures illuminated with colourful lights and snowboarding. If your family is into skiing, you’ll find plenty of family-friendly ski resorts with beginner-friendly courses.

Read More: Family Ski Resorts – Snow Trips For Any Time Of Year


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Guilin, China

A serene mountainous region in southern China, Guilin is just about three hours away via high speed rail. The dry season makes it an ideal time to hike around the countryside (if you have older kids), and we have travelled to Guilin with a toddler on a pram and it’s definitely doable! Explore inside caves, shop around the market and take in nature – for the adventurous Mamas and Papas, you can also paraglide and admire the stunning bird’s eye view!


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Siargao, The Philippines

For a tropical getaway during Christmas, Siargao’s pristine white sandy beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters, delicious food, trendy shops and loads of kids’ activities make for an unforgettable family vacation. The dry and sunny weather means you get to try out watersports and explore the island, and personally, Mamas would love to just unwind at a beach or resort because it’s been a year! Do note that getting to Siargao means a minimum of two flights – fly to Manila and hop on another plane to Siargao Airport.

Read More: Your Siargao Family Travel Guide – Best Time To Visit, Transport, Hotels And Dining


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Hoi An, Vietnam

Yes, Hoi An is touristy but it’s a firm favourite amongst the Sassy Mama team so we wouldn’t complete this list without it. Even during peak travel season, Hoi An and Vietnam in general remains affordable and we may be biased here, but the food, hospitality and natural charm is unparalleled in this vibrant town. Of course, a walk around the Ancient Town is a must, you can also take the kids to Ba Na Hills, Pottery Village and My Son Sanctuary – extend the trip but staying a couple days in Da Nang.

Read More: Sassy Mama’s Guide To Hoi An, Vietnam


  Main image courtesy of Club Med, image 1 courtesy of vitalina via Pexels, image 2 courtesy of Jetstar, image 3 courtesy of Fabrizio Soldano via Pexels, image 4 courtesy of Wilfriend Royce Quiras via Unsplash, image 5 courtesy of Quang Nguyen Vinh via Pexels

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