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If you’re looking for the best places to visit in December, here are some of Lonely Planet’s top picks. Whether you want stunning northern lights, tropical beach adventures, or cozy Christmas markets, here are some great options to add to your December travel plans.
December 13–14: The Geminids meteor shower peaks. Much like the Perseids, the Geminids (active from December 4–17) is a reliable meteor shower visible from almost anywhere, and this year boasts near-perfect viewing conditions.
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.
Helsinki, Finland. Dates: December 1–22, 2023. With frosty winds whipping across the Baltic and often the promise of snow, the Finnish capital, Helsinki, is the real Christmas deal – and one of the few cities where you can combine a festive shop with a sauna and swim in an avanto (ice hole).
Want to start planning for the year ahead? Featuring sports events, natural phenomena and more, these are 20 amazing trips to consider taking in 2023.
December. Summer begins and services return to the Carretera Austral. It's still quiet but ideal for outdoor activities in the Lakes District and Patagonia. Key events: New Year's Eve. You might also like: A stargazer's guide to the Elqui Valley Lessons from the Dientes de Navarino trail Vegetarian Santiago: best spots for leaf-eaters
From rarely seen old-master works to thrillingly scary predator fossils to a fully functioning roller coaster in a museum, these are the 10 best exhibitions to see in the USA in the new year.
It can be cold, sure – yet Europe in winter offers travelers countless choices for a perfect getaway. You can embrace the frigid air by setting out to view the northern lights over the snowy landscapes of Lapland. Or you can escape it altogether by chasing the sun to the beaches of Fuerteventura.
Whether it’s sipping mulled wine at a street market, soaking in a hot thermal bath under the snow, skating in front of a fairy-tale castle or riding the city's sparkling Christmas tram, December in Budapest is a lot of fun.
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.