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December may mean the year is coming to an end – but that doesn’t mean your travel plans have to. If you’re looking for the best place to visit in December, here are some of Lonely Planet’s top picks, whether you want stunning northern lights, epic beach adventures or cozy Christmas markets.
Culture and history buffs should catch a winter-solstice sunrise on December 22 at Mnajdra Temple, where the sun lights up the precise edges of an ancient megalith. Come February, the Maltese Carnival brings parades and late-night parties galore.
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Its walled Old Town and Toompea Castle are enchanting, especially in December, when a blanket of snow covers the city. Festive lights are strung along cobbled streets and the bonhomie of the annual Christmas market radiates from the craft stalls and enormous tree.
December sees low temperatures and prices. If you’re visiting in December, be ready for cooler weather but a fun, festive atmosphere. Christmas lights adorn palm trees and inflatable Santas decorate the bows of boats. The weather is typically sunny and pleasant, though sometimes with a chilly breeze in the evening.
Dates: 1–22 December, 2023. Oslo’s festivities are bigger, but for snowglobe looks and the true heart-warming spirit of Christmas, stray further north to Tromsø, 400km (248 miles) north of the Arctic Circle.
Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.
December weather in the Caribbean is particularly dry, with a “Christmas breeze” that locals wait for all year. From proximity and nonstop flights to affordable lodging, unique cultural festivities and an ideal party/relaxation balance, here are five Caribbean destinations to spend Christmas this year.
December travel opens the door for a plethora of perfectly timed adventures. Put your boots (and thighs) to the test on some of the planet’s wildest terrain; venture into a colourful underwater world; or embrace your inner speed freak on white water and even whiter mountains.
Acadia National Park. Acadia National Park is the only national park in New England encompasses an unspoiled wilderness of undulating coastal mountains, towering sea cliffs, surf-pounding beaches and quiet ponds. State: Maine. Entrance Fee: 7-day pass per vehicle $30. Great for: Beaches, Cycling, Walking.