Where to travel in December
Best Places to Visit in December
We’ve hand-picked these destinations to get your mind racing about where to travel this December. As ever, our luxury travel experts are on hand to provide detailed guidance and expert suggestions, ensuring your winter escape becomes an unforgettable adventure.
South Africa - Kruger and surrounds
Australia
Australia is a continent-nation defined by iconic coastal cities, vast Outback wilderness, and remarkable marine ecosystems. Anchored on the east coast by Sydney’s world-famous harbor and Melbourne’s arts and laneway culture, the country extends into diverse natural wonders from the vibrant coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef and the pristine beaches of the Whitsundays to the ancient rainforests of Daintree. Inland, the Red Centre reveals spiritual landscapes centered around Uluru and Kata Tjuta, while coastal routes like the Great Ocean Road and world-class wine regions such as the Margaret River and Barossa Valley showcase a laid-back lifestyle deeply connected to sun, nature, and unique endemic wildlife.
Antartica Cruise
Antarctica is earth’s final frontier; a vast, silent polar continent defined by towering icebergs, sheer glaciers, and pristine white landscapes. An Antarctic cruise offers a rare opportunity to navigate remote waters, encounter thriving wildlife like penguin colonies, seals, and whales, and experience an environment virtually untouched by humanity. Led by experienced polar guides and expedition teams, these journeys combine thoughtful comfort with genuine exploration across the world’s most remote polar wilderness.
Rawanda
Rwanda is a resilient East African nation celebrated for its verdant landscapes, clean cities, and world-class wildlife conservation. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” the country features mist-shrouded montane rainforests, volcanic mountain ranges, and tranquil lakes. Home to endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park as well as diverse ecosystems in Nyungwe and Akagera, Rwanda offers a quiet, deeply inspiring journey defined by nature, modern progress, and genuine hospitality.
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Tanzania
Tanzania unites Serengeti Great Migration safaris and Mount Kilimanjaro climbs with the turquoise coastlines of Zanzibar.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe pairs the thunderous cascade of Victoria Falls with vast elephant wildernesses and ancient medieval stone ruins.
Rwanda
Rwanda offers rare mountain gorilla encounters amidst misty volcanic slopes, ancient rainforests, and serene lake shores.
CanadaI
An Arctic safari traverses frozen sea ice and polar tundras for rare encounters with polar bears, narwhals, and the Northern Lights.
ANTARCTICA
Antarctica is an untouchable polar wilderness of towering glaciers, electric-blue icebergs, and sprawling penguin colonies.
Maldives
The Maldives is a tropical paradise of crystal-clear lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, and luxurious overwater villas.
Japan
Japan harmonizes futuristic bullet-train cities with ancient Shinto shrines, serene hot springs, and Mount Fuji vistas.
Switzerland
Switzerland is an Alpine paradise defined by the dramatic Matterhorn, glacial lakes, and world-famous panoramic trains.
Iceland
Iceland is a land of fire and ice where roaring waterfalls, black sand beaches, and geothermal geysers sit under the Northern Lights.
Uttrakhand
Uttarakhand blends sacred Himalayan Char Dham pilgrimages with spiritual wellness in Rishikesh and high-altitude mountain treks.
VIETNAM
Vietnam connects emerald limestone karsts in Ha Long Bay with Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and legendary street-food culture.
Kenya
Kenya brings together iconic Maasai Mara safari plains, elephant herds under Mount Kilimanjaro, and Indian Ocean beaches.
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, known as the “Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains,” is India’s easternmost state, defined by wild Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges, deep river valleys, and rich indigenous tribal heritage. Highlights include Tawang, home to India’s largest Buddhist monastery, set against high-altitude passes like Sela Pass and serene glacial lakes. Farther east, the tranquil Ziro Valley hosts the Apatani tribe amidst emerald rice terraces, while Namdapha National Park shelters dense rainforests and rare wildlife. Blending ancient monastic traditions, pristine mountain landscapes, and diverse indigenous cultures, Arunachal Pradesh offers a captivating and remote Himalayan journey.
Philippines
Nagaland
Nagaland is a vibrant mountainous state in Northeast India, famed for its distinct tribal identity, rich warrior history, and mist-shrouded green hills. Home to 16 major indigenous tribes, each with its own dialect, traditional attire, and folk customs, the region comes alive most famously during the annual Hornbill Festival near the capital city of Kohima, where music, dance, and craft traditions converge. Beyond its cultural heritage, Nagaland offers dramatic natural landscapes, including the serene Dzukou Valley, famed for its emerald rolling hills and seasonal lilies, historic WWII memorial sites in Kohima, and traditional hill villages like Khonoma, known as Asia’s first green village.
Tanzania
Tanzania is an East African powerhouse of iconic wilderness landscapes, monumental peaks, and pristine Indian Ocean islands. The country’s northern safari circuit is world-famous, encompassing the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park home to the annual Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras and the wildlife-dense caldera of Ngorongoro Crater. Dominating the skyline is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, attracting trekkers from around the globe. Offshore, the spice island archipelago of Zanzibar offers historic Stone Town lanes and turquoise coastal retreats, creating an extraordinary journey that blends raw African wildlife, mountain treks, and tropical beach relaxation.