Where to Go on Holiday in December

Undoubtedly one of the key places for safari, Kenya is an incredible wildlife destination from August to October. But come December, Kenya is one of the best places to go on holiday in December for sun. Head to Diani Beach on the Kenyan Coast for idy...

The Yucatan peninsula is the hottest region of Mexico during December, with its dry season in full swing. Expect warm sunny days, low humidity, and mild evenings - so do bring a light jacket. An ideal destination for all travellers, take your pick of...

December is the time to explore the best of sunny South Africa. This is the opportune moment to visit its vibrant capital, Cape Town, which has something for everyone: beaches, fabulous restaurants and inspiring views from the top of Table Mountain. ...

There are few places we would rather spend the winter holidays than in the Alps. Imagine hitting the slopes in one of Europe's most iconic ski resorts and stopping up the mountain for a warming hot chocolate or a steaming cup of Vin Chaud with a neve...

Iceland is one of the best holiday destinations in December as it's not as cold as you might think - temperatures rarely dip below 0 degrees - yet, people don't seem to realise as you will find that this country's otherworldly landscapes are relative...

Step into the snow-capped storybook villages of Austria on your December holiday. Take advantage of the plentiful snow in St. Anton for skiing and its incredible apres-ski scene. Be mesmerised in Salzburg, with its hilltop castle and baroque architec...

Explore the magic of New York over Christmas when snowflakes are projected onto towering skyscrapers, fairy lights wind up icy trees and roasted chestnuts are sold on street corners. December sees New York's iconic landmarks transformed, making them ...

Welcome to Swedish Lapland, where reindeer roam the wilderness and people traverse the snow on husky-drawn sledges. Expect thick forests cloaked with snow, peaceful lakeside villages and the utter magic of the Northern Lights, whose fleeting presence...

From the wind-blown desert with its rolling dunes to expansive mountain ranges dotted with traditional villages and golden swathes of beach on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is blessed with vast amounts of wide-open space. Whether you are in search of m...

Relax into the slower-paced Caribbean lifestyle in Antigua, home to startling blue waters, picturesque coves and candy-coloured villages. But for us, it’s the island’s burgeoning foodie scene which is really putting Antigua on the map for luxury trav...

Go searching for Father Christmas in Finland on our family tour. Stay in a cosy chalet with a private chef, and enjoy interactions with elves, huskies, reindeer and more while you sledge and visit Santa’s house. You might even see the Northern Lights...

An eclectic mix of legendary white sand beaches, warm people, gilded temples, chaotic cities and deliciously fresh Thai food. Thailand is famed for its beaches and with good reason; the east and west coast are lined with perfect white sands and there...

Escape the winter chill with the best holiday weather in December on a trip Down Under; witnessing one of the world's most famous New Year's Eve firework displays as an added bonus. Our winter is Australia’s summer so visiting Australia is generally ...

December is the start of summer in New Zealand, covering the land in sunny warmth and excited locals taking advantage of the season. The North Islands are in their dry season, with places like Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula prime for travel. E...