Hottest Holiday Destinations

Forget cozying up at home — this holiday season, the It Girl traveler is boarding flights, chasing winter sun, and collecting stamps that sparkle brighter than tinsel. From ski-chic escapes to palm-tree getaways, these destinations are as stylish as the woman who books them.

If your passport is your favorite accessory, here’s your Officially HER guide to this year’s “It Girl” holiday destinations.

Aspen, Colorado — For the Snow-Glazed Glam Girl

Fur-trimmed parkas. Fireside espresso martinis. Designer goggles. Aspen is the runway of the Rockies — a place where après-ski fashion matters as much as the slopes. Think “Ski Barbie” meets “Snow Queen energy.”
HER Tip: Book lunch at Cloud Nine and dance in your ski boots — it’s a right of passage.

New York City — For the Movie-Moment Main Character

Because no one does holiday magic like Manhattan. Twinkle lights, Fifth Avenue windows, ice-skating under skyscrapers — it’s pure cinematic perfection. You’ll sip cocoa at Bryant Park, wear statement coats, and pretend every snowflake fell just for you.
HER Tip: Stay near SoHo or the Upper East Side for walk-everywhere vibes and holiday window therapy.

Paris, France — For the Effortless Dreamer

Paris in December is like stepping into a snow globe. Candlelit cafés, designer boutiques in their holiday best, and the Eiffel Tower glittering against a frosty sky — it’s the definition of chic.
HER Tip: Book dinner at a cozy bistro and bring your best red lipstick. Always.

The Bahamas — For the Sun-Seeker Who Skips Winter

Trade your scarf for SPF and your cocoa for coconut water. The “It Girl” in The Bahamas is bronzed, blissed out, and beach-club ready. Think flowy linens, golden skin, and playlists that sound like vacation.
HER Tip: Nassau for nightlife, Exuma for private-island serenity.

London, England — For the Cozy-Meets-Cool Trendsetter

Mulled wine, vintage coats, and twinkling streets straight out of a rom-com. From Mayfair’s holiday windows to Covent Garden’s markets, London’s festive energy feels timeless — and totally photogenic.
HER Tip: Catch the lights on Regent Street, then warm up at Claridge’s with champagne.

Malibu, California — For the Laid-Back Luxe Girl

Some It Girls don’t chase snow — they chase sunsets. Malibu at the holidays is calm, coastal, and perfectly California-cool. You’ll find her barefoot on the beach in a cashmere sweater, holding iced coffee instead of cocoa.
HER Tip: Start the new year with an ocean-view brunch at Nobu or Soho House.