End of the year and holiday season is the time to look for some of the best places to travel in December. There are, of course, so many places to travel around the world. In fact, when it’s snowing in one place, the sun is shining on another place. So don’t get discouraged by the words snow, winter and cold because there are lots of great places to visit in December. It really doesn’t matter where you go as you are bound to see spectacular winter holiday displays, events and some extravagant New Year’s Eve celebrations. Depending on where you choose to go, you might even enjoy some warm weather. Here are some of the best places to travel in December.
Best Places To Travel In December
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro New Year Celebrations | (c) Photo By GBD
It may be December but you can enjoy Rio de Janeiro like summer! The largest floating Christmas tree in the world is in Rio de Janeiro. It’s 280 feet tall and illuminated by 2.9 million bulbs. There are over 2 million people who drink and party the night away on New Year’s Eve. So why not enjoy your winter holidays in somewhere warm and live?
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New York, USA
New York City Christmas Decorations | (c) Photo By webshots
New York is undoubtedly one of the best places to travel in December, just like on any other season for that matter. However, what you get to see in New York during winter holidays is totally different to what you get to experience on other seasons. The ball-drop in Times Square is one of the famous New Year celebrations in the world! So what’s stopping you from planning your December travels to New York?
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Sydney, Australia
Christmas In Sydney | (c) Photo By roslynoxley9
Sydney is one of the first cities in the world to bring Christmas and New Year. And Sydney does it with spectacular fireworks display, which gathers about 1.5 million visitors each year. Not to mention the weather in Sydney during December is soothing as well. That sure makes it one of the best places to travel in December.
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Chichibu, Japan
Decorated Floats In Chichibu, Japan | (c) Photo By journeyetc
In Chichibu you will be able to see these amazing lighted floats that are pulled along the streets by men. These floats are about 30 foot long, and you will be able to see children performing folk dances and music. It is something you have to experience in your life time, and December is the time for it.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Magnificent Firework Show In Reykjavik | (c) Photo By rentinreykjavik
Iceland rarely come out as a travel spot compared to other cities in the world but Reykjavik is, in fact, one of the best places to travel in December. Iceland does not have any laws restricting fireworks so you are bound to see fireworks for hours and hours. If you are brave enough, you can huddle around giant bonfires and launch your own. It will be an enjoyable and a merry time.
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Berlin, Germany
Berlin Christmas Market | (c) Photo By dinaview
With the holiday season comes food, and who doesn’t enjoy some good food! Besides that, these markets in Berlin has original jewelry, felt hats, cashmere, ceramics and much more. So you can grab some food, a hot glass of warm Gluhwein and enjoy your December holiday in Berlin.
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Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca Radish Festival | (c) Photo By thejetpacker
December holiday season in Oaxaca, Mexico is about seeing the trees decorated with bright lights. It is also about radishes during this season. It’s not about eating radishes but sculpting. Every year thousands of people gather to show off their radish sculptures of Jesus and other religious folklore figures. The lovingly made sculptures only exist for a matter of hours. Fireworks after midnight signals the end of the proceedings. Is there a better way to celebrate Christmas than with a Jesus radish sculpture? That is why Oaxaca, Mexico is one of the best places to travel in December.
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California, USA
Christmas Boats Parade In Newport, California | (c) Photo By zimbio
California is the 2nd city in USA to hit the best places to travel in December list. This year mark the 102nd annual Christmas Boat Parade in Newport, California. You can see boats adorned in lights and decorations as it sails through the Newport Beach. This event entertains over a million spectators every year. This is so much easier and fun than driving around neighborhoods to look at holiday lights and decorations right?
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Leave the traditional snow and hot chocolate, and experience something new this year with these best places to travel in December.
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New York, USA would be a good option to explore. Perfect weather in December :)
With beautiful Christmas decorations, New York is surely a great place to visit in December.
How did I miss London :) Thanks for your input!
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Hello, really these places are among the most beautiful places in the world. i think London is missing here. thank you for sharing this.
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