Best Places TO GO in DECEMBER

Asia

Phuket, Thailand

 

  • PHUKET, Thailand (Dry season and calm water to enjoy at Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches, Skydiving at Nong Kho Reservoir near city of Pattaya (1 hour drive from Bangkok and 1,5 hour by flight from Phuket, Peak tourist season – limited deals for flights and accommodations)

 

  • HONG KONG (Mild and pleasant weather, Peak tourist season, Victoria Peak, Victoria Dockside, Chi Lin Nunnery – Buddhist monastery, Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, 100 old Cat Street market,  Lama Island beaches, White-sand beaches of Tai Long Wan Bay, Blue House, Kowloon Walled City Park, Tai O fishing village, Peak tourist season also in  October – November and late January/early February -Lunar New Year)

 

  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (December to February is the best time to visit as well as May to July, Thaipusam celebrations, Chinese New Year, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Batu Caves, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Exotic coastline with pristine waters and beachside)

 

  • GOA, India (Hot and pleasant temperatures, Baga Beach/ Candolim Beach/ Colva Beach, Elephant Wash & Ride, Wildlife spotting, Old Temples and Churches, Peak tourist season)

 

  • MUMBAI, India (Comfortable and pleasant temperatures, Gateway of India,Sanjay Gandhi National Park,Elephanta Caves (UNESCO),Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (UNESCO),Museums, Haji Ali Darga, Alibaug beach/Versova beach, Pawai lake, Multi-coloured festivals, Peak tourist season)

 

  • NEPAL (After the peak tourist season September – November, Dry season from mid-September – December is might be the best time to see that breathtaking mountainous landscape with the clear blue sky on the background, Before the winter season temperatures January- February, 10 highest mountains in the world, World’s highest mountain peak – Mount Everest (best time to climb is from March to May and from September to November), Annapurna, Gautama Buddha – Lumbini, Pristine glaciers, Traditional festivals, Hiking , One of the best white water rafting, Golden trio sightseeing –  Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, Panoramic Flight Over the Himalayas, Tibet region, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini Peace Park, March – May is also ideal for trekking and exploring nature, Vibrant culture, Traditional tasty food some acquired from Tibetans, Peak tourist season in Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March -May))

EUROPE

The Kola Peninsula, Russia
  • FRANKFURT, Germany (Low hotel/flights ticket prices are possible, Big Christmas market) 

 

  • SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia ( Winter season, Chilly but not the coldest time of the year (about 5°C/41°F), Temperatures will drop below freezing – 0 Celsius in January/February, Russian Christmas and New Year season, Winter Palace museum and the Palace Square, The Hermitage Museum, Watch a performance at the Mariinsky theatre, The Savior on the Spilled Blood Cathedral, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peterhof, Russian cuisine)

 

  • THE KOLA PENINSULA /MURMANSK, Russia(Aurora Borealis, The Northern Lights)

MIDDLE EAST

 

  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Comfortable hot weather, Entertainment paradise city, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, Palm Jumeirah Skydiving,  Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai-style desert safari for quad biking and sandboarding, Skydiving, Kite Beach, Hatta Lake kayaking, Dubai Mall, Madinat Jumeirah, Miracle garden, Peak Christmas holiday season)  

NORTH AMERICA 

Mayan ruins, Mexico

 

  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Dry and peak season December – April, Cold months – December – February but if you can call it cold (28°C/82°F degrees in average ), 30 active volcanos, World-class museums, Cultural Markets, Parks, Hiking through the Mayan ruins and jungles, Mountain biking,  Low season – the day after Easter till mid-December, Hot and wet season from May – October) 

 

  • JAMAICA ( Start of the peak tourist season till April, Negril beach and the Negril cliffs, Doctor’s Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Martha Brae River, Dunn’s River Falls, Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Port Antonio, Rafting, Snorkeling, Best time to surf, Blue Hole, Ocho Rios, Nightlife, Rio Grande River)

 

THE CARIBBEAN

 

  • BAHAMAS, Caribbean (Peak tourist season till January, After the heavy rain and hurricane season, Inagua National Park, Pink flamingos, Blue Lagoon Island, White and pink sand beaches, Turquoise waters, Amazing scuba diving and snorkeling, Exuma swimming pigs, Cheapest time to visit is August – October (highest risk of hurricane activity), Garden of the Groves, Good time to visit is generally mid-December to May) 

SOUTH AMERICA 

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

 

  • CHILE  ( Peak tourist season , Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Zapallar town and its beaches, Concón and its 3 beautiful beaches ,Town of La Serena, Staning landscape of Caleta Cóndor Beach, Valparaíso, Swimming, surfing and sunbathing in Reñaca (water here is cold, better to cool off after hot summer days))

 

  • SANTIAGO, Chile (Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Valle Nevado, Sky Costanera, Palacio de La Moneda, Cajon del Maipo, San Cristobal Hill, Metropolitan Park, Hill-park Cerro Santa Lucia, Gorgeous beaches- Bahia Inglesa(Caldera, Atacama), Playa La Piscina beach, and more)

 

  • ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (World’s driest starkly beautiful desert isn’t the hottest, Mild temperatures, Red canyons, Sand dunes, Whooshing geysers, Steaming volcanoes, Salt flats, Better and cheaper accommodation)

 

  • PATAGONIA, Chile (Mid- September to November beautiful spring season 8°C/46°F to 20°C/65°F , Before the peak tourist season in November – March (ideal weather),Torres del Paine hiking trail,  Tierra del Fuego, Tasty cultural food and drinks)

 

  • TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, Chile (Chile’s Patagonia region, Sky-high mountains, Icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands), Unique wildlife, Paradise for hiking, November – March is a peak tourist season but is the good time to come and see that magical park!)

 

  • RIO DE JANEIRO ,Brazil (Fairly warm spring–summer temperatures, On the other hand -the hot season in Brazil, One of the most popular months to visit, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca National Park, Botanical Garden, Breathtaking landscapes and sunset, Rich culture and cuisine, Nightlife)

 

  • GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (Peak tourist season, Unique wildlife spotting, Best place to get away from the city life, Floreana’s green beaches and red beaches of Rabida, Transparent blue waters, Island hoping, Surfing and diving paradise)

 

  • LA PAZ, Bolivia (The wet season starts – the summer season, Good time to see nature wonders if you not afraid of the rain, Beginning of the peak tourist season, Smoking volcanoes, Flamingo-flecked red lagoon/ deserts, Salar de Uyuni – world’s largest salt flat that looms out of the salt and translates into the world’s largest mirror (about 8 hours away from La Paz by bus and 1 hour away by plane) visit December to April to see the mirror effect and May to November if you want to see it dry, Mount Tunupa, Ollague – active volcano, Salt hotel, Valle de la Luna– rock formations, The highest golf tournament course in the world – La Paz Golf Club, Plaza San Francisco, Calle Jaen street, Massive cable car system – Mi Teleferico, Plaza Murillo, Mercado Rodriguez food market, Calle Sagarnaga and Linares tourist market, Nightlife, Cholitas Wrestling)

CENTRAL AMERICA 

Unspoiled Beach, Nicaragua

 

  • NICARAGUA (Warm summer weather, Tropical rainforests country – “new Costa Rica“, Unspoiled beaches, Rich on Cloud-touching volcanoes and lakes including lake Managua and lake Nicaragua, Islets of Granada, Corn Islands, Impressive tropical bird species, Wildlife spotting, San Juan del Sur, León Viejo ruins (UNESCO), Spanish colonial architecture,Surfing, Hiking Miraflores and volcanos, Kayaking, Cycling, Volcano boarding, Beg. of the Peak tourist season till May)

 

  • GUATEMALA ( Dry season till April, Peak tourist season in December -March, Warm weather 25°C/77°F and 33°C/91°F, In Tikal region of Guatemala good time to enjoy watching wildlife, Spider monkeys, Mayan ruin, Antigua(UNESCO), Rio Dulce/ Sweet river, Parque Central Quetzaltenango, Volcan Pacaya, Volcanic landscape, Chichicastenango market, Wet season in May – October)

 

  • PANAMA (Warm summer weather, Dry season ,Islas Secas archipelago, Panama Jazz Festival, Caribbean coast’s San Blas Islands, Panama Canal, Surfing, Diving, Fishing, Climbing , Ziplining, Hiking, Diverse water and extreme activities, Pearl Islands, Volcan Baru, Bocas Del Toro beaches, Sunset Coast, Casco Viejo streets, Rich nature and wildlife, Soberania National Park, Beg. of the Peak tourist season till May)

OCEAnia

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

 

  • NEW ZEALAND (Peak tourist season form November till March, Pleasant summer weather, City sightseeing,  48 volcanic cones, Unique wildlife, Skydiving and other extreme sports at Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park (New Zealand South Island’s west coast),  UNESCO World Heritage sites – Te Wahipounamu, Tongariro National Park, and the Subantarctic Islands) 

 

  • TASMANIA, Australia ( Peak tourist season is December – February and arguably the best time to visit Tasmania, Bridgestowe Lavender estate(January-February), MONA’s MOFO Festival (January),  Taste of Tasmania in Hobart and Festivale in Launceston (February), Crystal clear waters and white sand of Bay of Fires, Stanley /“The Nut” ,Freycinet National Park, Bruny Island, Three Capes Track, Motezuma Falls, Salamanca Market) 

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AFRICA

Giza, Egypt
  • UGANDA (Comfortable temperatures 25°C (77°F), Beginning of the dry season till mid-March, Unique wildlife spotting: Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees)

 

  • BOTSWANA (Off-peak season, Beginning of the wet and green season till May, Hot summer weather 32°C/ 89°F, 550 species of birds (November to March – best for birdwatching), Safari park, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta for big 5 – rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe River’s amazing sunsets, Chobe National park,   Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans National Parks, Moremi Game Reserve, Lodges and camps)

 

  • CAIRO ,Egypt (Pleasant warm weather, Peak tourist season, about 118 pyramids including Pyramids of Giza (25 km south of Cairo), Al-Azhar Mosque, To see Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), Saqqara and Dahshur,Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nile River, Egyptian Museum, Ain Sukhna beach with many luxurious holiday resorts and restaurants – only 2 hours drive away from the city)

 

  • MARRAKESH /HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit, Peak tourist season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park)

PEAK SEASON:  Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Galapagos Islands, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA.