Way Beyond Austin City Limits
Words by ESM Travel Editors
When you want to get away from it all, why not go big and cross these global destinations off your travel bucket list? The ESM Travel Editor’s 2023 bucket list is here, and if these locales aren’t already on your list, we hope we inspire you to add a few.
Quebec City for the Holidays
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the city of Quebec in the province of Quebec, Canada, turns into a magical fairyland for the holidays. Often dubbed the most European-looking city in North America, Quebec City lights up during the wintertime with lights, decorations, and almost-guaranteed snowfall. The German Christmas Market alone draws thousands every year, with its variety of stalls and mulled wine to keep visitors warm. Stay at the Chateau Frontenac, one of the most glamorous hotels in the country, originally built for the National Railway. History buffs will love the many historical sites to explore, including la Citadelle de Quebec, the largest British fortress in the Americas, and the Plains of Abraham, where the British Army defeated the French in 1759 but is now the “central park” to the city. The historic district of Old Quebec is the place for browsing shops, taking coffee breaks, watching the snowfall all around the twinkling holiday lights, or just walking on the snow-covered cobblestone streets.
By Tanya White
