The world's Top Christmas destination

Some locations, such as New York, are old Yuletide standbys that are much more impressive in person. The tree at Rockefeller Center is almost certainly the world’s most famous Christmas tree, but it’s only the
centerpiece for a city-wide Christmas display.

 “You can make a pretty strong case that more people care about the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center than the one at the White House,” says Jason Clampet, senior editor at Frommers. “And there’s something about the holiday decorations that makes even locals gawk like tourists,” especially when the snow falls during those lucky years.

 Nothing beats carriage rides through Central Park, the elaborate department store displays, and strolls through the some of the city’s classic brownstone-lined streets. And it’s not just Manhattan that puts on a show during the holidays. Neighborhoods such as Dyker Heights in Brooklyn and Ozone Park in Queens are famous for their over-the-top Christmas decoration competitions.

MORE INFO: http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngiuffo/2011/12/05/the-worlds-top-christmas-destinations/