Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what else would an supporter of the English team ask for?
Well, perhaps an Ashes series in Australia where they still have a chance to reclaim the urn following the initial matches.
That will not be happening during this tour, after a comprehensive victory by 82 runs in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth successive Ashes series on Australian grounds.
The Barmy Army, England's supporters' group, have 3,000 fans traveling for the final two Tests in the SCG and MCG.
In addition, there are travel parties who will spend the Christmas period overseas, as well as loved ones heading for a dream holiday.
Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are among those affected.
The four siblings had their itineraries and entry credentials secured for the fourth and fifth Tests "a full year in advance", dreaming of a long-awaited triumph.
Sadly, they've observed Australia outplay the visitors in just 11 days from their family home in Penwortham, Lancashire.
"Everyone at work has been making comments about it being over for the last two weeks," said Sam.
"We always thought that we would have something to play for upon our arrival."
There was plenty of positivity regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a victory down under prior to the first ball.
Yet now they are facing the prospect of extending their winless run in the country to 19 consecutive Tests when the fourth Test gets under way in Melbourne on Thursday, 25 December.
Ben Stokes' side - and their fans - will be keen to prevent a clean sweep.
It was mentioned that the "thrill and enjoyment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent years had "renewed interest in" the five-day game for followers of the team.
However, the group said they had realistic outlooks for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are asking for from the players is "a show of spirit".
"Every pundit alludes to it, but it all comes down to fortitude. 'Bazball' has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, unrealistic play," added Rory.
"Over the course of five days, you should apply yourself. Chasing balls 'sixth stump' areas has never been in the textbooks, and that is primarily due to the frontline batsmen."
Prompted about he believed England will win a match in the current series, came the reply: "It looks like the hosts are a stronger side currently."
"Necessarily, there must be more than one player that delivers for the team and makes a big impact."
Even with the series lost, the siblings are still excited about the trip.
"We are going to have a wonderful trip anyway," said Katie. "Our approach is that attitude."
"Obviously it is unfortunate we don't have more to play for, but we have spent so much money by now."
"We will make the most of spending the festive season overseas. It is also a new experience for us traveling over Christmas."
A schoolteacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the long-haul travel as part of her seasonal break.
"As a backup plan, there's always golf to fall back on," she finished.
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