11 of the Most Iconic Christmas Trees From Around the World

If you need a little help getting into the holiday spirit this year, or simply a spark of inspiration for trimming your own tree, pour yourself a hot cocoa and explore how cities around the world dress up their holiday icons. From sand-sculpted trees in Florida to towering evergreens lifted into historic European plazas, these festive displays have become landmarks in their own right.

Here are some of the world’s most beautiful Christmas trees.

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Everything You Need to Know About Ice Hotels

You’ve got questions (like how to use the toilet and how to stay warm), and we’ve got answers about staying in Elsa’s castle an ice palace.

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NOVEMBER EDITION

• Where to travel: Los Rápidos, Bacalar, Mexico

• Where to stay: Add a Wilderness Experience package with horseback riding, fly fishing, and more at this five-star Rockies hotel*

• What we’re loving: How communal bathing in Japan helped writer Judy Koutsky rediscover her body confidence

• What to do: Enter for a chance to win a luxurious getaway to South Caicos Island

• Make plans this winter: What to do in Los Angeles this winter

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Giant Trolls, Bobsleds, and Northern Lights

Lillehammer sits in the heart of Norway’s Gudbrandsdalen Valley and remains one of the country’s most underrated winter destinations. Just two hours from Oslo by train, the town offers Olympic-level skiing, more than 1,400 miles of cross-country trails, and a quiet charm you will not find in bigger European resorts.

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The 40 Dreamiest Island Airbnbs in the Caribbean

With more than 7,000 islands and cays, the Caribbean can feel overwhelming to navigate. The best way to narrow down a decision? Pick your perfect stay. From luxury villas in Anguilla to eco-retreats in Dominica, we rounded up the most stunning Airbnbs across Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Curaçao, and more.

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All Roads Lead Home

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEEP_® BRAND

This summer, Matador partnered with the Jeep® Brand to follow The Bucket List Family as they explored some of their favorite places close to home. Behind the wheel of the Jeep® Grand Cherokee L, they found a drive that blends comfort and capability for the whole family. From off-road trails to long highway stretches, every moment became part of the adventure.

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