Sunshine, meat pies and world-famous cricket grounds - what more could an supporter of the English team possibly want?
Well, perhaps an Ashes series in Australia where they remain in contention to win back the Ashes following the initial matches.
That will not be happening during this tour, after Australia's crushing 82-run win in Adelaide gave Australia with a 3-0 lead for the fourth successive Ashes series on Australian grounds.
The loyal traveling fans, England's supporters' group, have a large group flying out for the final two Tests in New South Wales and Victoria.
There are also travel parties who will celebrate the holidays down under, as well as loved ones embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
The Ryding siblings are a prime example.
Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie had their flights and tickets secured for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "a full year in advance", hoping to witness a rare England series success.
From afar, they've seen Australia outplay the visitors in just a short period from their residence in their hometown.
"Everyone at work has been teasing me about it being over for the last two weeks," said Sam.
"The hope was that we would have a meaningful contest by the time we arrived."
Hope was abundant about England's chances of securing a first win in 15 years for a triumph on Australian soil prior to the first ball.
But they are now looking at the possibility of continuing a barren spell in the country to 19 consecutive Tests when the fourth Test gets under way in the MCG on Christmas Day.
Ben Stokes' side - and their followers - will be hoping to sidestep a clean sweep.
It was mentioned that the "thrill and enjoyment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent times had "reinvigorated" the five-day game for followers of the team.
But the Ryding siblings said they had low expectations for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are requesting from the players is "a bit of fight".
"Every pundit alludes to it, but it all hinges on mental resilience. 'The aggressive approach has been elevated to a term now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," commented another sibling.
"During a long match, you should apply yourself. Playing at deliveries 'sixth stump' areas has never featured in the coaching manuals, and that is largely because of the batting lineup."
Asked whether he believed England will triumph in a Test in the current series, Sam said: "The evidence suggests the Australians are superior right now."
"Necessarily, there must be more than one player that delivers for the team and turns the game."
Even with the series lost, the group remains anticipating the trip.
"We will have a wonderful trip nonetheless," added another sibling. "We have to go with that mindset."
"Of course, it's unfortunate we can't contest the series, but we have made a substantial financial commitment already."
"We plan to savor having Christmas and New Year overseas. This will be a new experience for us abroad over Christmas."
A schoolteacher, Katie is focused on enjoying the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her time off.
"If all else fails, there's always golf to turn to," Katie concluded.
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