Happy holidays! Grab one of the books you’ve (hopefully) picked up via one of our holiday gift guides and–if you happen to be in the neighborhood– treat yourself to a sweet and spicy afternoon in one of our Gingerbread house inspired retreats.

The first up is The Gingerbread House and Bakery located in Cairns – Queensland – Australia.

They currently in the summer season in Australia so a white Christmas is out of the question but an order of their traditional German Gingerbreads just may be the answer.

Our reader’s choice, and the inspiration for this week’s theme, is Gingerbread House in Muskego, WI. It’s up for the best coffee shop award and with a delicious assortment of festive treats that are available all year round and a warm and inviting staff they are sure to win.