Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what else would an Three Lions follower desire?
Ideally, they'd want an Ashes series in Australia where they still have a chance to secure the famous trophy following the initial matches.
Unfortunately, this scenario is off the table during this tour, after a comprehensive triumph in Adelaide left the home side leading three-nil for the fourth straight contest on Australian grounds.
The loyal traveling fans, England's supporters' group, have 3,000 fans traveling for the concluding fixtures in Sydney and Melbourne.
Furthermore, other organized trips who will spend the Christmas period overseas, as well as relatives and companions heading for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Fans with Booked Tickets
Four fans named Alex, Sam, Rory and Katie are a prime example.
The group had their flights and tickets booked for the Boxing Day and New Year Tests "12 months ago", anticipating a historic English victory.
Instead, they have watched Australia defeat England convincingly in just 11 days from their residence in their hometown.
"People in the office has been teasing me that the series is done for the last two weeks," said Sam.
"Our expectation had been that we would have something to play for by the time we arrived."
Lowered Expectations
Optimism was high concerning a potential victory of ending their 15-year wait for a victory down under ahead of the tour.
Yet now they are staring down the barrel of prolonging a streak without victory in the country to 19 games when the Boxing Day Test begins in Melbourne on Thursday, 25 December.
Ben Stokes' side - and their followers - will be keen to prevent a clean sweep.
One sibling noted the "excitement and fun" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent years had "brought fresh energy to" the longest format for followers of the team.
But the Ryding siblings said they had minimal hopes for the final two games - and all they are hoping for from the players is "a bit of fight".
"Every pundit references this, but it all hinges on fortitude. 'Bazball' has been become a phrase now that is just, like, nonsense cricket," stated Rory Ryding.
"Over the course of five days, you should dig in. Playing at deliveries 'wide of off stump has not been part of the textbooks, and that is largely because of the batting lineup."
Future Prospects
Asked whether he believed England will secure a victory in this contest, came the reply: "It looks like the Australians are superior at the moment."
"It will require several individuals that makes a significant contribution and makes a big impact."
Despite the scoreline, the siblings are still excited about the trip.
"We are going to have a great time anyway," added another sibling. "We must adopt that outlook."
"Obviously it is a let-down we don't have more to play for, but we have spent so much money as it is."
"We plan to savor celebrating the holidays out there. Additionally, it's a new experience for us abroad over Christmas."
A teacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the 21,000-mile round-trip as part of her Christmas holidays.
"Should the cricket disappoint, I've got golf to rely on," she finished.
