5 Best Places to Jet Off to Next Easter

Rome, Italy
Easter is when Italy’s capital really shines. There are fewer tourists than in the busy months, beautiful churches, the Spanish Steps are decorated with flowers and the pasta and red wine are flowing. To get the real experience, elbow yourself a place on Easter Sunday to watch the Pope give his blessing, then stop by the Colosseum before hitting up the overflowing bars and cafes in the evening.

Dubai, UAE
Even though extreme temperatures and chocolate generally don’t mix, Dubai actually throws one helluva Easter celebration. The Atlantis Hotel hides over 50,000 eggs for their hunt, there are Easter-themed high teas and brunches, and you can even ride camels to Easter celebrations in the middle of the desert.

Cebu, Philippines
Over 90% of the Philippine population are Christian and so it’s no surprise that Easter is one week-long massive celebration. The added bonus of visiting a place like Cebu is that it’s also full of beautiful beaches, amazing diving spots and stunning national parks. Plus, you can stop by Simala Church, which looks like a magical castle straight out of a Disney movie.

Antigua, Guatemala
This small Central American city hosts the largest Easter celebration in the world. Streets are lined with flower carpets, the Easter parade includes floats so big that up to 50 people are needed to carry them and thousands of tourists visit every year to pay their respects. It’s over the top, fabulous and well worth a visit. Afterwards, you can explore the nearby volcanoes and stunning ecological park.