Known for helping people experience the world, this December, Booking.com is offering the chance to travel back in time, as it opens the doors to the ultimate 1980s Christmas home, bookable for a one-off stay.

From foil ceiling decorations to vintage baubles, this exclusive home stay will transport travellers back to the era that nearly 2 in 5 (39%) have declared as the best decade for Christmas and 27% say they want to relive – all hosted in one of the top searched destinations this holiday season, London, with searches up over 10% vs 2023, and up 20% with families.**

With Christmas typically already a sentimental time of year, nostalgia is more prominent than ever, with retro decorations declared one of the hottest Christmas trends. It’s also influencing the trips people take, as 35% say they want to recreate nostalgic moments from childhood through their travels, from the places they visit to the people they travel with.***

The drive to re-live a favourite moment from the past, also has a quarter (25%) yearning for their children to experience the 80s Christmas they enjoyed as a youngster, with the simplicity of life back then (43%), lack of digital distractions (34%), and watching classic Christmas TV specials (33%) topping the list as the things Brits miss most about Christmas in the 80s.

The exclusive ‘Home of Christmas Past’ on Booking.com, allows guests to dive back into a nostalgic time; recreating the over-the-top 80s decorations and décor – from a lavishly decorated living room, complete with an 80s Christmas tree, coloured lights and shimmery tinsel, to a child’s bedroom decked with vintage toys, glowing fairy lights, and classic posters from that era.

Stepping into the home, guests will be welcomed with festive 80s tunes and a hamper filled with 80s Christmas buffet classics, including Advocaat, Vienetta and Vol-au-vent as 48% admit festive food from this decade made it the best. There will also be a stack of VHS featuring family favourites still on repeat every Christmas, including Brits’ top three favourite movies, The Snowman (33%), Die Hard, (27%) and Gremlins (23%) to watch, gathered around the chunky square TV.

And of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree, and scattered around its base guests will find the top gifts and toys from the 80s to take away with them. The homestay experience will also include tickets to some of London’s most popular modern day attractions, including a tour of the city’s magical Christmas lights, ice skating at an iconic outdoor ice rink, afternoon tea on the Thames, and champagne at the top of the Shard, with some free time for last minute shopping.