Where to go in December

1. 

   Vienna

   Austria

   Christmas markets and concerts in the imperial city.

   Full guide
2. 

   Prague

   Czech Republic

   Christmas markets on the Old Town Square.

   Full guide
3. 

   Hallstatt

   Upper Austria, Austria

   Winter scenery and Advent markets in the region.

   Full guide
4. 

   New York

   United States

   Holiday lights and windows, and skating rinks.

   Full guide
5. 

   Grace Bay Beach

   Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

   The start of the dry, breezy Caribbean winter.

   Full guide
6. 

   Trunk Bay

   St John, US Virgin Islands

   Dry-season sunshine in the Virgin Islands.

   Full guide
7. 

   Anse Source d'Argent

   La Digue, Seychelles

   Warm seas in the Seychelles (some months are breezier; check conditions).

   Full guide
8. 

   Phuket

   Thailand

   Peak dry season on the Andaman coast.

   Full guide
9. 

   Taj Mahal

   Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

   Cool, dry days; mornings can be misty.

   Full guide
10. 

    Pyramids of Giza

    Giza, Greater Cairo, Egypt

    Mild winter sightseeing weather.

    Full guide
11. 

    Great Barrier Reef

    Queensland, Australia

    Summer begins: warm water (wear a stinger suit where advised).

    Full guide
12. 

    Melbourne

    Australia

    Early summer, with outdoor events.

    Full guide
13. 

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil

    Summer beach season and New Year's Eve on Copacabana.

    Full guide
14. 

    Copacabana Beach

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    New Year's Eve fireworks and summer beach life.

    Full guide
15. 

    Madeira

    Madeira, Portugal

    Mild weather and New Year's Eve fireworks over Funchal.

    Full guide

A selection, not a ranking. Weather and seasonal events vary; always check local conditions and official information before you travel.

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